5 Relationship Red Flags
Coulda. Shoulda. Woulda. That’s what comes out of our mouths and into our minds after we break up with an especially toxic person. I could have been more guarded. I should have read the signs. I would...
View ArticleJealousy: Why it Can Ruin Your Relationship
The number-one pop music hit of 1983 may also be the most misunderstood song of all time. “Every Breath You Take” was written by Sting—then lead singer of The Police—after a painful break-up with his...
View ArticleMoney Matters: Is Your Partner an Economic Liability?
Just a few decades ago, there was little doubt about whether men or women benefited more financially from marriage. Though trends were shifting, husbands still typically served as the breadwinner while...
View ArticleWhen Your Partner Has ‘Unfulfilled Potential’
“Potential” is a word fraught with danger and brimming with hope. After all, lots of people have an abundance of natural talent and innate ability—but don’t do much to maximize their God-given promise....
View ArticleFear of Intimacy: A Relationship Roadblock
Anyone who has been around the block a time or two would agree: dating is definitely not for cowards. It takes a lot of courage to turn the spotlight on yourself—in public, no less—and let another...
View ArticleAbusive Relationships
Abusive Relationships: The beginning of the end started with a pointed finger jabbed into Rita’s shoulder. It was just forceful enough to knock her off balance and leave a slight bruise … but not a...
View Article4 Signs Your Partner May Be Headed for the Exit
There’s a natural ebb and flow to relationships, and the healthiest couples understand that just because a partner gets busy or asks for space doesn’t mean the end is near. There are, however, signs...
View Article3 Steps To Stop A Man From Withdrawing
When a man becomes distant, sometimes the way a woman communicates her feelings to him makes him want to withdraw even more. But if you know these three steps, you can turn this into an opportunity to...
View Article‘PUSHMI-PULLYU’ LOVERS
Here are four compatibility tests to identify conflicting life and career goals in your relationship. In Hugh Lofting’s classic Dr. Dolittle books, the Pushmi-Pullyu is a cross between a unicorn and a...
View ArticleClueless or Clued In: What Kind of Couple Are You?
Here’s what clued-in partners should know about lasting relationships. The timeworn cliché tells us that “ignorance is bliss.” That may be true in some situations, but it is downright dangerous when it...
View ArticleBeware of the Lukewarm Lover!
Four ways to deal with someone whose feelings are neither hot nor cold… See if you can relate to the struggle faced by Kristen, who has been dating Ben for a year. Actually, the word “dating” is too...
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Signs of Love Addiction
Love addiction. It’s a very real issue, yet many haven’t even heard of it — or understand it. Now, we delve into this complicated topic with expert Pia Mellody. Love addiction is a condition in which...
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Make Up or Break Up? Seven Questionable Scenarios
Your new boyfriend or girlfriend is pretty great, except for this one particular area. Find out what we think the potential dealbreakers are – and what’s worth sticking around for. Mr. Penny Pincher...
View ArticleThe One Major Cause of Relationship Problems
Many people share with us that they are seeking the “cure” to their relationship woes. They’re looking for something they could do, change, fix, adjust, add or remove that will take away their...
View ArticleMarried to a Flirt
Everyone flirts, but how much is too much in a marriage? I received a viewer question from Fox 26 “Mind, body, soul with Mary Jo” last week. The question is a familiar one that many couples struggle...
View ArticleTorn Between Two Lovers
Like most people, you have probably endured a “dating drought.” But perhaps things have changed for the better. Maybe you’ve even experienced a romantic downpour and you are now faced with a dilemma...
View ArticleThe Real Reasons Men Are Remote
Here are four things to keep in mind when your man seems distant… When talking about the inner workings of human beings, it is dangerous to generalize. Exceptions will always confound simplistic...
View Article‘Help, My Relationship Has Lost Its Spark’
After moving in with her boyfriend Eric one year ago, following their college graduation, Emily, who is 25 years-old and working as a film editor’s assistant, plopped herself down on my couch and...
View ArticleFive Ways to Deal with an Insecure Partner
Just about anyone who has felt the rush of falling in love would agree that the experience is like being strapped into an amusement park thrill ride — a swirling blend of conflicting emotions....
View ArticleFive Warning Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and while most women would agree that physical violence has no part in a love relationship, what are more subtle signs that you are not being...
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