How to Keep the Love Alive

Relationship Advice

Why He’s Such a Jerk

He means to make your life terrible.

He doesn’t care about you. If he did, he wouldn’t behave like that.

He’s so annoying.

And his family are all awful, too.

Why does he act this way? [Read more…] about Why He’s Such a Jerk

Help Your Emotionally Immature Guy Grow into the Man of Your Dreams

Boys don’t mature as fast as girls.

Just ask any preschool teacher. While girls are able to play nicely, sit quietly, and talk about their feelings, boys are hurtling around the room bashing each other with blocks. 😉

Fast-forward 20 years [Read more…] about Help Your Emotionally Immature Guy Grow into the Man of Your Dreams

Does Your Partner Have to Be a Perfect Match?

How much is your guy like you?

Do you think alike?

Do you share the same beliefs, values, and preferences?

Do you think those similarities are the reason you get along so well? [Read more…] about Does Your Partner Have to Be a Perfect Match?

How to Cope with a Man’s Mood

You’re out with a guy you really like, and your fun evening is quickly disintegrating into your worst nightmare.

He’s in a mood, and you don’t know why. He’s not really talking. He just sits there.

What do you do? [Read more…] about How to Cope with a Man’s Mood

Yes, Relationships Can Make You Feel Lonely

The last few years have been so hard on all of us, and it’s been hard on our relationships.

In times like this, you get to see who’s really there for you.

Who’s picking up the phone and checking in and making sure you’re okay. [Read more…] about Yes, Relationships Can Make You Feel Lonely

Would You Change for Him?

How much would you be willing to change for the man you love?

If he says he loves it when women wear dresses, would you wear a dress?

If he says he spends his weekends hiking, would you match him step for step? [Read more…] about Would You Change for Him?

Fighting a Lot? You Need These 3 Essential Conflict Skills

Have you ever been with a partner who had temper tantrums?

When he got upset, he didn’t catch himself before saying something he regretted—he SAID it. He said LOTS of things… and didn’t regret it afterwards. [Read more…] about Fighting a Lot? You Need These 3 Essential Conflict Skills

What Makes a Man Change (So He Loves You Again)?

Everyone will throw advice at you on “how to attract a man,” but what about asking whether he’s even WORTH attracting in the first place?

No one is doublechecking to make sure that the man you want is worth the investment. It’s assumed that if you want him, you can have him. [Read more…] about What Makes a Man Change (So He Loves You Again)?

3 Signs He Will Break Your Heart

If I could wave a magic wand and change just one thing about love…

I would make it easier for women to walk away from men who can’t or don’t love them.

Sometimes I think we’re suckers for punishment. 😉 [Read more…] about 3 Signs He Will Break Your Heart

How Female Desire is Different from Male Desire

If you want to shame a woman, just make a critical comment about her libido.

We’re not supposed to want it too much or too little.

If we aren’t sexual enough, we’re frigid. If we’re TOO sexual, we’re sluts. [Read more…] about How Female Desire is Different from Male Desire

Did You Mess Up? Or Did He?

When I first started my career 20 years ago, I was struck by the desperation of the women who wrote to me seeking answers.

They weren’t looking for advice on how to have healthier, happier relationships.

They were desperate for something to do right NOW [Read more…] about Did You Mess Up? Or Did He?

When Your Relationship is Falling Apart (And You Are, Too)

When you are hurting because the man you’re with doesn’t seem to care about you, doesn’t treat you well, is cheating on you, has walked away from you…

The pain is UNBEARABLE.

You’re committed to him. [Read more…] about When Your Relationship is Falling Apart (And You Are, Too)

Make Him Feel Desired

You know how great it feels when you’re getting checked out by someone you’re attracted to?

His gaze flicks down and back up again. His lips quirk, his eyes soften, there’s this satisfied expression on his face.

Seeing his response to you turns YOU on… [Read more…] about Make Him Feel Desired

Ask Him This Weirdly Revealing Question

As a parent, I often find myself in the position of having to explain boys to my daughter.

She wants to know, “Why are boys so WEIRD??”

Why were the boys who were so nice last year—really good friends, really fun to play with—now suddenly such jerks? [Read more…] about Ask Him This Weirdly Revealing Question