One of the key reasons people struggle with dating is: bonding, or building a connection. If connection doesn’t develop automatically and organically, it is still possible and necessary to nurture it. How? By saying and doing those things that trigger the same kinds of reactions that for most people happen naturally. Make it your business […]
“I’m Not Feeling It”: How to build Connection Read More »
No one should be judged for their preferences in a marriage partner. At the same time, it is a mistake to fixate on one factor in place of looking at the person as a whole. All of us marry people who are imperfect. Perhaps we fall in-love and become blinded to those imperfections, but for
Approach physical or mental illness with maturity. Read More »
No one should be judged for their preferences in a marriage partner. At the same time, it is a mistake to fixate on one factor in place of looking at the person as a whole. All of us marry people who are imperfect. Perhaps we fall in-love and become blinded to those imperfections, but for
Approach physical or mental illness with maturity. Read More »
Some people tend towards selflessness. Others are naturally more selfish; the needs of others are less important to them. Some may not warm to such a character, and that is fine too. While objectively selflessness is a moral virtue, no one has every virtue and everyone is still capable of having a normal relationship. However,
The person I am dating seems to think only about himself. Should I get out? Read More »
Even if we consider ourselves good-looking and are proud of our appearance, we feel cheapened when other people are overly focused on our external appearance instead of our inner worth. It is worth remembering that “men will be men,” and so long as it is not extreme it is not necessarily a problem, depending on
I feel all he is interested in are my looks. Read More »
Some people tend towards selflessness. Others are naturally more selfish; the needs of others are less important to them. Some may not warm to such a character, and that is fine too. While objectively selflessness is a moral virtue, no one has every virtue and everyone is still capable of having a normal relationship. However,
Recognizing narcissistic tendencies. Read More »
Even if we consider ourselves good-looking and are proud of our appearance, we feel cheapened when other people are overly focused on our external appearance instead of our inner worth. It is worth remembering that “men will be men,” and so long as it is not extreme it is not necessarily a problem, depending on
I feel all he is interested in are my looks. Read More »
The person you are dating says: “I still do not know how I feel about the relationship, but I really like you and want to keep going and see where it takes us”? How do you respond at this point? Some things to consider: Where in the dating process is this request coming; has overall
He says “I am not ready, let’s continue dating”. Should I agree? Read More »
Psychological problems can cause enormous difficulties in a relationship, but there is also excessive fear and confusion around the issue. Just because someone is diagnosed with a mental disorder does not mean they can’t be in a normal, happy and very functional relationship.You may miss a chance to be with an amazing person in an
The person has a psychological illness – should I consider it? Read More »
There are two types of anger issues – and they are worlds apart. There are feisty people who are prone to raise their voice, get strongly animated, and occasionally get carried away. They may use overly forceful language to make their point, being unnecessarily argumentative, and refusing to back down from an argument. Many people
The person I am dating has an anger issue, what should I do? Read More »
