For a variety of reasons, people may feel pressure to form a relationship and get married. It may be demands from the family, personal loneliness, or the person getting older. This may push us into ignoring our own wishes and needs just to find someone to settle down with. That is not the way to […]
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For a variety of reasons, people may feel pressure to form a relationship and get married. It may be demands from the family, personal loneliness, or the person getting older. This may push us into ignoring our own wishes and needs just to find someone to settle down with. That is not the way to
Never settle for “second best.” Read More »
Some people find that whomever they date, they invariably find themselves dissatisfied. Nothing seems to work for them. Usually, people who struggle in this way think they are being entirely reasonable and are entirely unaware there could be a problem in how they view things. A common cause is that the person has “a divided
Are there actually two of you dating? Why you may be perpetually dissatisfied. Read More »
It is normal that even successful dating will be accompanied by some degree of disappointment, as it is almost impossible to find someone who is 100% what you prefer. However, some people are affected by what we call “The Rollercoaster syndrome,” which makes this a much more extreme process. Such people begin the dating by
Coping with disappointment in dating: The Rollercoaster syndrome. 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
The person has a psychological illness – should I consider it? Read More »
Some people experience rejection not merely as a (sometimes bitter) disappointment, but a very personal attack on their value as a human being. Rejection often feels worse than it usually is. Knowing this could help keep things in perspective. Recognize that most people experience rejection. Knowing that does not make it less painful, but it
When dating does not work out, I take rejection very personally. Read More »
It would be more advisable to give off a more realistic portrayal of life from the outset, and weave into that the factors that will make your weakness seem less threatening. You can provide context of your life that will make it easy for your date to see how you deal with and manage your issue.
I have sensitive information to reveal: how can I do this while causing least damage? Read More »
Dating can leave some people feeling nervous, anxious, and worried. This impedes the dating process and makes it harder for both parties. The good news is that it is much less frightening than it seems.
I am painfully quiet and find dating worrying and challenging. Read More »
We would all like to be relaxed and in control, but sometimes people get caught up in worries that lead to behaviors that others find challenging and which end up producing poor results.
How and why anxiety can get the better of you in dating. Read More »
