The Truth about Men, Women, and Talking

When men don’t talk enough, women often feel rejected. Is there a fix to this common source of couple’s conflict? First, let’s consider the source of the problem. There’s a common assumption that women talk more than men—much more! But this may not be true. First, who...

When He’s Not Putting Your Relationship First

Do you ever feel like everything else in his life comes first instead of you? His friends. His sports teams. His gym. His phone. It’s not like you expect his undivided attention 24-7. But it sure would be nice if once in a while you heard him say, “No, I can’t do...

Why He’s Not Taking the Hint

Have you ever tried to tell your guy something without actually telling him? Maybe you wanted a specific gift for your birthday, but didn’t want to come right out and say it. Or you were stuck in an awkward social situation, and wanted him to bail you out. Or you...

How to Take Off Your Mask Without Scaring Him Away

Dating is like a masquerade ball. You know the ones where everyone holds those masks on a stick? The identity of the ball-goers is a mystery. No one reveals their true face until they’re ready. Masks tell us a lot. They show us how a person wants to be perceived. And...

Do You Make Him Want to Be a Better Man?

Nearly two decades ago, Jack Nicholson handed generations of men a line that actually worked. “You make me want to be a better man,” he told Helen Hunt in As Good As It Gets. It’s impossible not to respond to a line like that, if spoken honestly. Is there any greater...

Life on the Sidelines—Women, Men, and Spectator Sports

If you’re a woman who loves watching sports, consider yourself lucky. If not, you’re in the majority and probably already know what it feels like to be on the sidelines. Let’s start with a typical worst-case scenario. It’s the six-month anniversary of your first date...