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ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: They say I am a diamond as a manDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Though we slept together while his wife was away, I regretted itDear Dr. Romance:
I am a woman in my mid-twenties from India and working in the middle east in a professional job. I had a brief arranged marriage and am now getting divorced. One of my business clients, who is an arab and over forty has been married for many years but claims his marriage is ending says he loves me.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Throughout the years, there has been financial infidelityDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: To this day I am not sure why he became so angryDear Dr Romance:
I hope you will be able to provide me with an insight.I was in a relationship with a man I genuinely loved and wanted future with. Our relationship was lovely to start with but after a few months problems started to emerge: another woman told me he was in a relationship with her and my trust was broken.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: twice I have been let down by this man I so loveDear Dr. Romance:
My partner whom I have been in a relationship with for the past year has changed and let me down twice. We were first friends for several years & became a couple for the last year. We both fell in love instantly and desire to live together to build towards a good future, financially, & with family. We both have children from past relationships & are content with it.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: We just had a small fight, but she doesn't want to talkDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: We Still Love Each Other, but I don't knowDear Dr. Romance:
i need some relationship advise really bad bad. Can you help?? I really need help, See, I cheated on my boyfriend of 4 years And he found out and forgave me! And he went out And slept with 3 girls that night is it possible for us to still work? We love each other but I don't know.
Dear Reader
Yes, you can, but you both have to do a lot of growing up. You can do that if you both follow these steps:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: What Causes One To Constantly Sabotage Oneself?Dear Dr. Romance:
What causes one to constantly sabotage oneself? Why would someone constantly put up their own roadblocks?
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: What do I need to do to become a therapist?Dear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: What I fear has happened the second time roundDear Dr. Romance:
I hope you can help me. My boyfriend passed away two years back... We were pretty much engaged, living together and everything. I thought i was over the whole thing, but now I know I'm not.
A month back, or so.. i was seeing a man, and today i found out he had passed away. He reminded me so much of my late, they shared the same name, just second name being different. In the grieving process, I'm feeling the loss of both. And my late especially.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: What Is The Grieving Process?Dear Dr. Romance:
What Is The Grieving Process?
What are the stages of the grieving process? How long does it take to go through each stage? Can one stage be relived over and over again? Is there a way to help someone through each stage?
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: What is the right love to last a lifetime?Dear Dr. Romance:
I am writing this letter to you because I really want to know what is the right love to last a lifetime? I am frustrated right now. How couples especially married, last love into lifetime? I am in love with someone, but I don't know if that person feels the same way too. But in some way or in somehow, I know she feels in a small amount of love for me. How to love right? God is loving right, must we follow that?
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: What type of dating safety precautions should one take?Dear Dr. Romance:
How can one be sure that a person they met through a dating service is not disturbed in any way?
What type of safety precautions can one take?
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: why are men in their mid 40s-50s attracted to 20ish girls?Dear Dr. Romance:
I was wondering if in any of your books or articles you discuss about why men in their mid 40s-50s might be attracted to 20ish girls. I kind of know the obvious reasons, but being more curious about what that might mean maturity wise etc.
Dear Reader:
From your question, I don't know if you're asking about someone you know, and want to understand what's going on, or you're just generally curious. Here's some general information about age differences in relationships:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Why Can't I Spark the Interest of a Woman?Dear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Won't solving the problem for myself create resentment?Dear Dr. Romance:
I recently read your No Cooperation? Solve it Yourself! If I am to solve the problem for myself won't that just create resentment that the other party is unwilling to help?
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: You're giving advice on what YOU consider normalDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDebunking Myths about DatingI'm updating my book The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again. The new version will be called Dr. Romance's Guide to Dating in the Digital Age. The following article is excerpted from the new book.
A lot of the problems that come up in dating again are generated by social expectations (how other people think you should behave or things should happen) and myths (common beliefs which are not based on fact). Having such expectations and myths can shape your behavior and reactions in ways that create dating problems. Here we will examine the most prevalent of these myths.ARTArticleDetox Your LifeMany of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you're feeling sluggish, it's also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can back up on you, and how to handle it.
1. Frequently lateARTArticleDo You Have A Chance of Getting Your Ex Back? What Are The Odds?Is it possible to get back together after a break up? Yes. Is it possible to get back an ex after along period of time apart? Yes, absolutely.
But not everyone gets back with their ex. Each relationship is different and each couple is different. Some relationships have a better foundation and others were nothing but a series of one night stands.ARTArticleDo You Respect The EX?You're divorced, but you still see your ex. How do you handle it? Here are three tips to help.
1. Treat your ex as politely as you treat your friends or co-workers.
Don’t be as familiar as you used to be. A little less familiarity will generate a little more respect. Say “Hello”, “Goodbye”, “Please” and “Thank You” – those magic words work as well for you as they do for your children. He’s extended family now, and as with extended family, you don’t have to like him, you just have to get along.
2. Stop blaming your ex for whatever went wrong.ARTArticleDon't Make The Same Mistake Twice!Dating Again? Use These Five Tips On Every Date!
You’re fresh out of a disaster, and you are terrified of the thought of dating again, but you’re going to try anyway. Good for you! Here are some guidelines to help you avoid repeating old mistakes:
1. Pay Attention!ARTArticleDr Romance Video: Should you stay in your marriage?Click here for video.
Dr Romance:
Should you stay in your marriage?
Marriage can be frustrating and disappointing, especially if you don't have the skills to fix it. But giving in to the frustration and leaving may turn out to be the worst thing you ever did.
Consider these reasons to stay:ARTArticleDr Romance: 3 Tips to Living TogetherIn the throes of a new romance, when dating and getting to know each other are going well, it’s easy to make a big decision from all the energy, or for the wrong reasons. Moving in together for the wrong reasons, or without advance planning, can jeopardize the whole relationship; so do it thoughtfully.
1. Make sure you know what your agreement is.ARTArticleDr. Romance asks: Are the Post-Holiday Blues getting you down?Everyone is relieved when the holidays are over, and sometimes disappointed. If you're worn out, it's worth your while to take the time to recharge a little, and pamper yourself.
Dr. Romance gives 4 Tips for handling Post-holiday bluesARTArticleDr. Romance Happiness Tip: 11 Things Married Women WantFor you men who ask, "What Do Women Want?" Here are Dr. Romance's 11 Things Married Women Want:
Women value intimacy, safety for themselves and their children, and emotional connection. Therefore, they long for the following qualities in a man:ARTArticleDr. Romance on Anticipating the New YearDr. Romance wishes you a Happy New Year!ARTArticleDr. Romance on Bad Marital habitsDr. Romance sees many clients who are having marital problems because of the following bad habits. If you find yourself doing any of these things, consider changing your behavior or getting counseling.ARTArticleDr. Romance on Dealing with Disappointment or failureDr. Romance writes:
OK, so you're disappointed. Your dream has ended in the trashbin. So, after you get finished with laying on the floor, kicking your heels, and screaming; or going on a drunken binge, or beating someone up, you find you're still disappointed, and all that acting out hasn't fixed anything Now what do you do? Disappointment is a dead-end in your road. Now you need to figure out a new direction.ARTArticleDr. Romance on Domestic ViolenceAs a Psychologist, Dr. Romance knows that when we're surrounded by images of violence, it becomes "normalized" and we stop seeing it as unusual.
Anyone who watches the news is becoming aware that we live in a violent society: According to the Peace Alliance: