Relationship Self-Defense

Relationships are places where you can let down your guard and show your true self. Relationships are places where you can open your heart and let love in. But relationships are also places where you can be hurt… Where you can experience betrayal. That’s why you...

The Only 3 Types of Compatibility That Matter in Romance

You THINK you’re compatible with him. You like the same things. You can hang out together and have fun. You have great conversations. But you do have your differences. Maybe he’s more introverted than you are. He doesn’t like to spend as much time with other people....

Appeal to His Inner Caveman

You spend so much time sifting through online dating profiles. You spend so much time exchanging messages, trying to be flirtatious, hoping it will go somewhere. You spend so much time vetting these guys, deciding whether you want to meet, working out the when and...

Stop the “Emotional Cascade” That Crushes Relationships

It can go downhill so fast. You’ve met someone you really like, you have a great time with him, and you appreciate the way he shows up on time and treats you like a queen. Then it starts. He shows up late. He says something rude to you and laughs it off. He blames you...

Is Something Bothering you?

He’s great. He’s better than 90% of the guys out there. You can think of a lot of things you like about him. He’s kind. He’s thoughtful. He’s funny. But… He’s not perfect. There’s this thing about him that annoys you. Maybe it’s that gross sound he makes when eating…...

How to Wrap Up a First Date Gracefully

You think it went well. You had a nice chat. There was a little flirting going on. He seemed comfortable with you. Then it was time to go. You could tell he was ready. The quiet stretches grew longer. He kept shifting in his seat. You kept waiting for him to say, “It...