This category contains articles about dating relationships and sex.
There are many things that need to happen to make a relationship healthy and happy. Among these things is honesty from both partners. The benefits of honesty in a relationship cannot be expressed enough, especially when it comes to relationships after divorce. Without it, no other elements in the relationship can truly work. Think about … Read more
If you are a woman dating over 40, it can seem really scary in the sense that you might think single men over 40 only want to date younger women. Well, guess what? I interviewed 5 single men over 40, asking them about dating, and what aged women they prefer. Guess what they all said? … Read more
Dating someone new is the best! It’s a blissful, fairytale-like time that is meant to be enjoyed. All that said, let’s be honest, there is so much infatuation going on that the couple can’t see a single fault in the other person. In other words, each has ongoing beer goggles for at least the first … Read more
I want to talk about 3 kinds of love that are present in a lasting romantic relationship.I actually can’t take credit for coming up with what they are; I was recently at a beautiful Michigan wedding and I am stealing the 3 kinds of love from the officiant who married the couple. The 3 … Read more
I have some really great relationship advice. I’ll start off by saying, there’s a lot to be said for getting older. In a way, I hate it, mostly because of medical things that start to happen and the vanity aspect. For example, I recently had my yearly physical and now, all of a sudden, my … Read more
Do you feel like you swipe and swipe and swipe, and date and date and date, and you just can’t meet the right person? Does dating make you feel frustrated, disappointed, and even hopeless? Do you get your hopes up with a guy but deep down in your heart you know it’s not right, and … Read more
Before becoming a life coach specializing in relationships and divorce, I served on the leadership team of a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to end domestic violence by educating people about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. During this time, I learned so much about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, along … Read more
I have never met someone who enjoys dating all the time. I always found dating to be like somewhat of a roller coaster. First dates can feel awkward, and can result in a painfully long dinner with Mr. or Ms. Definitely Not Right. Then there’s the disappointment of not hearing from someone with whom you … Read more
The year 2023 was the year of love bombing. What is love bombing? No, it’s not a new concept (unfortunately, narcissists have been working their tricks forever), but love bombing suddenly became a regular headline topic this year. Article after article details how to recognize love bombing, what to do if you’re being love bombed, … Read more
No one wants to be “that girl…” the jealous, insecure person who gets upset if her boyfriend even glances at another woman. But coping with jealousy and insecurity in a relationship–especially if he’s the love of your life, and especially after divorce isn’t easy. These two words: jealousy and insecurity, could ruin your amazing relationship. … Read more
Like most people, I have a love hate relationship with facebook. On one hand, the social media giant allows you to catch up with all of your friends, see their photos, know their birthdays and more. Facebook is also amazing in promoting a business. But, there is a dark side of facebook: the one that … Read more
Divorce is devastating. For everyone who goes through it. But there’s something that I think might be even worse: the first breakup after divorce. What I mean is, when you get into your first serious relationship after the divorce and it ends. That’s the case with this reader: Jackie, I am a divorced mom of … Read more
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