More Than Friends? When to Worry about Another Woman

Alexis hoped she was overreacting. “He says they’re just friends, and I want to believe him,” she told me. “The problem is, I know women like her. They get close just because they can.” Alexis’ boyfriend Eric was a good guy. He was friendly, easy-going, and sociable....

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...

Beginners Guide to Setting Boundaries with Texting

Phone calls are out. And texting is in. We text friends. We text family members. We text work colleagues. In fact, many of us prefer texting to other forms of communication. But some people take it too far. They text constantly. Or about things that shouldn’t be in...