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ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: How can I find a good man to love me for me?Dear Dr. Romance:
I'm a single mom, of a teenage son. I was never married to his dad (if you want to call him that).
I have the hardest time finding a relationship cuz I am on SS income and I am judged by that. Irnam a loving person, the good guys want a woman that works or is very active. I'm not able to dorneither. So how can I find a good man to love me for me?
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: How Can I Let Him Go?Dear Dr. Romance:
I read "Letting Go Takes Love" and it really spoke to me. I am in a situation and I was wondering if you could give me quick advice. I feel the need to let go of someone because he basically doesn't know what he wants. We have been going back and forth with the issue over a year now.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: How Can I Stop a Stalker?Dear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: How Do I Make Him Understand?Dear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I Believe He's a Good Man at HeartDear Dr. Romance:
My husband left to be with a much younger women. The problem became obvious in our marriage three years ago. I thought It would be something we would surpass.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I Do My Best to Stay in My Loving HeartDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I don't know how to choose a manDear Dr. Romance:
You give good advice and I really like the articles you have here. I wish I could apply it to my life. I have married and divorced twice and i always tell myself "I don't know how to choose a man".
But is it the man or me who is wrong? I don't know. Now, I have a new relationship and I am afraid to lose again this time. Can you tell me what to do?
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I don't know if this is retaliationDear Dr. Romance:
I recently read "Does First-Love ever die? How to deal with a flame that still flickers" While my situation doesn't parallel the situations you described in the article, it's very similar.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I Don't Want to be the Victim of any JezebelDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I Don't Want to Leave without Saying GoodbyeDear Dr. Romance,
I have developed feelings for my co-worker and during the past several months, we have had very brief encounters that were limited to greetings. Due to the small work place, I could not go and talk comfortably to him without eliciting attentions/rumors.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I Feel Like We Have to Sneak Around and HideDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I Have Strong Feelings for My Plastic SurgeonDear Dr. Romance:
I saw you on the web and thought I would ask you about my attraction to my plastic surgeon. I am almost 50, and have been having procedures done for 6 months now. He is my age and married with 2 school-age children and a younger wife. I have very strong feelings for him and NO, it is not transference. I have felt that before while in therapy and this is different.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I keep telling him not to push me.Dear Dr. Romance:
I find your articles very interesting. I have a minor problem with my husband. he keeps telling me that I don't listen and that I am stubborn. I admit my mind goes blank sometimes because he expects a lot from me and treats me like a teenager. I keep telling him not to push me.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I Think I'll Be Ete
ally GratefulThank you, Dear Dr Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: I want a man in my life that I can trust again.Dear Dr. Romance:
After experiencing alot of physical and emotional abuse in my life, my last relationship was very damaging emotionally and physically. Now, many years later, I haven't had a serious relationship or even a date since. I've had two opportunities this year, but one wanted to be friends,the other is working on overcoming his addiction,and has been successful for several years.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Is he trying to make me jealous?Dear Dr. Romance:
I need your advice. My ex and I broke up a while ago but still talked everyday. Anyways,
long story short, I decided I can't talk to him anymore because we both need to change and find
out who we are and learn to treat each other better.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: My Parents Are RacistsDear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: My wife has been unhappy with me for years.Dear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: On Dating at WorkClick here to view the video.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Overwhelmed to the Point I Want OutDear Dr. Romance:
I read some of the things you stated about marriage and why people divorce. I am feeling overwhelmed lately to the point I just want out. I have been married for over 17 years. We have 2 school-age children together. I am in school full time and work full time and still have a household to run. Can you please help me find a counselor? You are a blessing to all who reads and speak with you. Keep doing your daily work. God Bless.
Dear Reader:ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: She cannot forgive all the hurt I have caused herDear Dr. RomanceARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Why Do I Always Have Sex on the First Date?Dear Dr. Romance:
I'm trying to find out why I always have sex on the first date. This is not to say that I have sex with every girl I date, or even that every girl I've gone out with has even been interested in me. It is simply to say that the overwhelming majority of my "situations" have been one date situations, for whatever reason and on the occasions that the woman is interested in me, we usually end up having sex.ARTArticleDear Dr. Romance: Why Is There No Support Line for Men?Dear Dr. Romance:ARTArticleDoes Your Ex Want You Back Or Are You Refusing to Accept Reality?Refusing to accept reality or optimistic denial is so common that sometimes men and woman who are trying to get their ex back come across as unreasonable in their thoughts and attitudes -- even acting like their ex owes them something.
Even when they intellectually understand that they are ...ARTArticleDoes Your Ex Want You Back? Why Nothing Is WorkingRefusing to accept reality or optimistic denial is so common that sometimes men and woman who are trying to get their ex back come across as unreasonable in their thoughts and attitudes -- even acting like their ex owes them something.
Even when they intellectually understand that they are ...ARTArticleDon't Let Jealousy Take Over Your Love RelationshipIt usually starts out small—just a twinge of worry or insecurity—and then before you know it grows to such huge proportions it seems like it will never leave. We’re talking about jealousy here. And if you’ve been in the throes of jealous feelings, you probably know what ...ARTArticleDr. Romance Happiness Tip: A Year of PeaceDr. Romance writes:
Happy New Year, everyone! This is the time when a lot of energy is spent on making resolutions, most of which we don’t manage to keep. So, this year, especially given recent tragic events, I propose a different kind of resolution.
Will you join me in resolving to create a year of peace?ARTArticleDr. Romance Happiness Tip: Alone on Valentine's Day?Dr Romance’s Happiness Tips Alone on Valentine’s Day?
There's no need to mope around. Having a plan that makes you happy is the best way to fend off the blues.
Gather your best friends around you and make some special plans to have a wonderful day.
Send valentines or personal notes to everyone who means a lot to you.
Or, create and celebrate Volunteer Day and use your energy and resources on behalf of people who need your help.ARTArticleDr. Romance Happiness Tip: Gentle PersistenceDr. Romance writes: Have you noticed that nagging, whining, complaining, ste
ly directing, yelling, criticizing and freaking out don’t seem to get you what you want from a partner, family member, friend, colleague or child? In a previous article, “Asking for What You Want” I explained how to ask cleanly and directly for what you want, and that being direct has a better success rate. While that’s true, it isn’t infallible.ARTArticleDr. Romance Happiness Tip: Give Yourself a GiftDr. Romance writes:
Want to give yourself a holiday gift that will last the rest of your life? Try giving yourself the gift of happiness.
Research shows that happiness and satisfaction depend more on the inner person than on exte
al circumstances. The secret to living a happy life is to get in charge of your life and what you are doing. Then you can build the life you want.