3 Strategies to Tame a Guy Who ALWAYS Has to Win

“He has to win at everything!” Damona was exasperated. “We can’t even go for a game of mini golf without his ‘gotta-win’ hat going on. It’s not even fun anymore. We go for a hike, he’s gotta pass everyone else on the trail. I keep telling him it’s not a race to the...

Are You Too Nice to Break Up with Him?

You’ve been dating for a while. He’s a good guy. A really good guy. He’s nice, your parents like him, he’s got a solid career, and he picks up after himself. What do you have to complain about? And yet… The thought of walking down the aisle with him fills your heart...

The Secret Message of Loneliness

Certain times of year are lonelier than others. Holidays. Valentine’s Day. Vacation time with no one to spend it with. Along with the loneliness comes a hot burst of shame. Shame that you’re even feeling this way. You shouldn’t be lonely. You’ve got your life and your...

How to Stop Your Past from Poisoning Your Future

Your exes. What comes to mind when you think of them? If you’re like most women, the first word that comes to mind is “heartbreak.” Pain. Mistakes. Scars. You have to carry that baggage for the rest of your life. Common wisdom says you should forgive. You can’t let go...

Why Convincing Your Ex Never Works… (and what does)

When you’ve shared a special connection with someone, it’s hard to let it go. Especially when you know there’s still a lot of potential if he would just open his heart again. You could build a beautiful life together. If that’s something you want, then it’s only...

What You Can Learn from His Ex

Let’s talk about the woman your man used to be with. His ex. Even though they’re not together anymore, she feels like competition. Like (no matter what he says) he might still have some residual feelings of attraction towards her. It doesn’t help that a 2012 study...