You see and hear a lot of things about women who are looking for that special someone who might turn out to be the man of their dreams. In fact, you hear about it so much that it’s possible that…
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Relationships – either friend or more than that – always have some level of drama. Finding out that your special girl is secretly a lesbian is one of the most extreme examples of this. Here are some warning signs that…
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He seems perfect. He is sensitive; he says all the right things and knows how to keep the conversation flowing. Why then, is there a nagging sense that he is too good to be true? I’ve found that it is…
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Guys! I’m the nice girl! I’ve often agonized over if the nice girl finishes last, so from one “nice girl” to one “nice guy” let me drone on about what I’ve learned. I’ve always been the “girl next door.” The…
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“Tell me what you don’t like about yourself?” was the question made famous by character doctors Christian Troy and Sean McNamara on the recently retired FX television series Nip Tuck. While we live in a society that rewards beauty for…
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A life in which SHE – and SHE alone – decides what and who she wants; where, when, and whether she wants it; and why she DOESN’T want it! Let me explain: I moved to New York City because the…
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Women are emotional beings. “What do women want”? That’s a question that most men have had since the beginning of time. Most men think that women are the most difficult people to read. It’s not as difficult as you may…
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Ladies, it’s understandable the temptation to make excuses for the men in your life. This writer did it for years before finally understanding that this didn’t make her a better woman, it only made her a better doormat to be walked upon with every…
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Women want to be loved, respected, admired and complimented. Often. They want to be able to eat whatever they want without getting fat, to be lean without exercising and to have adjustable breasts so that they’ll be big when it…
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Many women find themselves making excuses for men. It is a part of their nurturing side, however men are men. They are strong enough to take responsibility for their actions. Taking up for them every time they make a mistake…
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If you believe movies, men need a hot and confident, preferably blond porn star who drinks beer, watches football and loves all of her partner’s friends. Naturally, reality tends to be somehow different. When it comes to love and relationships,…
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Long distance dating relationships and long distance marriages are increasingly common. However, physical distance poses certain risks to these relationships. In my more than thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve concluded that these risks vary in quality and…
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“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” is a proverb depicting mankind’s insatiable appetite for something better than they already have. What it really boils down to is a lack of appreciation. Too often we…
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Attraction between a man and a woman can be based on many things, and it’s not just physical. If you’re trying to get the attention of a special lady, it may serve you well to know what things she may…
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It’s not always easy to spot a “bad guy.”  Most of them – upon first glance – look normal, talk normal, and even act normal.  They’ll hold the door open for you, chew with their mouths closed, and happily buy…
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The Single Girl’s Guide to a Sassy, Sexy V-Day Break out the fancy lingerie, buy a new perfume and pop some champagne. You’re fabulous. You’re confident. And you’re single. Being single on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean moping around…
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There are a combination of reasons why some men choose not to marry. They include, fear of commitment, distorted view of marriage, financial factors, past experiences, attachment issues, and because they have access to the advantages of marriage without it….
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From kindergarten through high school, guys seemed downright mystical. If a guy looked at me cross-eyed, I wanted to alert the press. I wondered, “Does he like me? Was that just a twitch? Who is this person anyway?” Growing up…
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