Guilt is a healthy response as a reaction to the past, yet it is a dysfunctional response to our posture for the future. If the guilt is undermining your confidence in your ability to move forward in your life, it is a really bad thing. Experiencing guilt and shame means identifying what psychologists call an […]
“I did things in the past that I am now ashamed of; the guilt is eating me up.” Read More »
If nothing else, dating is about honesty. There are several important reasons for this. The main element of dating is “mutual self-disclosure,” whereby each party progressively shares and reveals more about themselves. Dating is also about being yourself and letting go, rather than anxiously screening everything you say. Marriage is based on trust, and hiding
Do I have to tell my date problematic things I have done in the past? Read More »
The better you know yourself, the better prepared you are for dating and marriage.
Knowing yourself, so that you know who to marry. Read More »
Understanding he difference between “psychological issues” and “psychological illness”.
The person has a psychological illness – should I consider it? Read More »
Why you may be perpetually dissatisfied.
Are there actually two of you dating? Why you may be perpetually dissatisfied. Read More »
How to reveal sensitive information while causing least damage.
I have sensitive information to reveal. Read More »
Whys and Hows of always going on a second date.
First date didn’t go so well, is it recommended that I have a second date? Read More »
How to recognize problematic behaviors.
The person I am dating seems to think only about himself. Should I get out? Read More »
It would be easy to just say not to take it personally, but if only it were that simple.
When dating does not work out, I take rejection very personally. Read More »
Why it is important to open up – even if it is hard.
I am painfully quiet and find dating worrying and challenging. Read More »
