The Secret Need That Drives Men

Some of my clients tell me that they already know how to deal with men. “You’ve got to train a man like you train a dog,” they say. “Ignore his bad behavior and reward his good behavior.” It’s a common belief, but such a missed opportunity for connection. Treating a...

3 Signs He’s Not Over His Ex

“James!” Kelli threw her bag on the floor and flung herself into the chair. “I knew it! I found the evidence.” “What evidence?” I asked. “He still has pictures of her. Couple pictures, right there in his bedside drawer! And she’s still in his contacts list. I knew he...

3 Signs He’s A Good Long Term Partner

He’s so much fun to date, but what will he be like in 20 years? If you’re dating with the goal of finding your future husband, you can’t just find a man you enjoy. You’ve got to figure out whether you’ll be able to make a good life together, which requires balancing...

Spot a Commitment-Minded Guy

For as long as I’ve known Rachel, she’s wanted the same thing: A wonderful guy who treated her well and wanted to make a future with her. But the men in her life never quite fit that description. Every time I spoke to her, she’d be gushing about someone new. This guy...

A Scientifically-Proven Secret to Lasting Love

Cecilia was describing her new boyfriend to me. “It’s fun, it’s exciting, but when I’ve needed him, he isn’t there. It feels like I can’t share everything that’s going on in my life with him, because he tunes out. I think he finds it annoying when I talk too much.”...