How to Keep the Love Alive

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Why Men Lie

Of course men lie.

But here’s a news flash…

You do, too!

Before you jump all over me, let me ask you a question: [Read more…] about Why Men Lie

He Doesn’t Love Me Back

I’m not sure anything can hurt more than this.

You’re giving the one thing you value most to this man—something you’ve saved, something that’s very precious to you, something that brings great joy and happiness—and he’s saying…

“Nope. Nah. Don’t want it.” [Read more…] about He Doesn’t Love Me Back

How to Leave a Toxic Relationship

When you first realize your relationship is toxic, it’s like a light bulb goes on.

All that stuff he does to you isn’t just the normal behavior of a guy who gets irritated and loses his temper sometimes.

It’s the behavior of someone who’s controlling you. [Read more…] about How to Leave a Toxic Relationship

3 Unexpected Signs of a Toxic Relationship

High blood pressure … belly fat … increased risk of heart attack and diabetes.

Those are the health risks of … what?

You probably guessed being overweight, but [Read more…] about 3 Unexpected Signs of a Toxic Relationship

How Do You Stop Loving a Toxic Person?

Once you give your heart to someone, it’s so hard to take it back.

But some people just aren’t worth it.

And this guy, whoever he is, is no longer worth it.

You’d be over him tomorrow [Read more…] about How Do You Stop Loving a Toxic Person?

Is Your Relationship Good Enough?

This time of year is so hard on relationships.

You go into a shop and see romantic gifts everywhere. Romantic movies are playing on TV. You see what your happily-married friends have posted on Facebook, and you think…

My guy didn’t get me a bouquet of flowers like that. [Read more…] about Is Your Relationship Good Enough?

Why Does He Accuse You of Things You Didn’t Do?

I was once in a relationship with a man who’d figured out a great way to come out of every argument on top.

All he did was accuse ME of what HE was doing…

Or thinking about doing. [Read more…] about Why Does He Accuse You of Things You Didn’t Do?

Why Is My Partner Acting Distant?

Remember back when you were a kid and you kept wanting to get your mom’s attention?

“Mom, come see this!”

“Mom, look at this.”

“Mom, watch this.” [Read more…] about Why Is My Partner Acting Distant?

Love Goals for 2021

What a year this has been!

It didn’t spare couples any more than it spared singles.

There’s the COVID breakup, the COVID divorce… [Read more…] about Love Goals for 2021

I Love You But I’m Not In Love with You

“I love you… but I’m not in love with you.”

What a thing to say!

What does that even mean—“I love you but I’m not in love with you”?

Does that mean this person still has feelings for you [Read more…] about I Love You But I’m Not In Love with You

3 Hidden Signs He TRULY Loves You

I grew up thinking I knew what love is.

Love is saying, “I love you.”

It’s hearts and candy and Hallmark greeting cards.

When I imagined myself having a boyfriend [Read more…] about 3 Hidden Signs He TRULY Loves You

Help an Emotionally Shut-Down Man Share His Feelings

When I was growing up, my family dealt with someone being upset like this:

Try to talk some reason into them.
Tell them, “Calm down!”
Shame them for not getting a grip.
Yell at them.
Freeze them out until they storm off.

What If His Affair Isn’t About You?

As a culture, we are ever more open about sex, but infidelity remains shrouded in a cloud of shame and secrecy.”

Those are the words of psychotherapist Esther Perel [Read more…] about What If His Affair Isn’t About You?

My Boyfriend Yells at Me

Most of us have ended up—at least ONCE in our life—in a shouting match with someone we love.

Sometimes, it’s necessary. You’ve both got so much pent up frustration and so many things you haven’t been able to say that you’ve just got to get it all out. [Read more…] about My Boyfriend Yells at Me