I was on the Today show doing a segment about how to turn love disappointments into victories. Here are the five tips I was not able to give on air, the steps you can take that can help when things go south, especially in your dating or love life. Life almost always takes a left turn-it never…
Living Together Before Marriage: Smart Move or Risky Step? For the first time in U.S. history, more couples are living together than are married—and the trend continues to grow. Roughly a quarter of unmarried women ages 25 to 39 are cohabiting, and more than half of first marriages are preceded by living together. Many couples…
Long-Distance Relationships: Can They Really Work? Long-distance relationships can feel magical—and terrifying—all at once. You meet someone incredible. It feels like fate. You imagine a beautiful future together. They might even feel like “The One.” There’s just one problem: they live far away. It’s natural to worry that the distance could eventually destroy what feels…
Have You Ever Dreamed of Ending Loneliness? Have you ever wished you didn’t have to do everything alone?Do you long to feel secure, supported, and truly appreciated by a partner who values you for who you really are? What if I told you that total self-reliance—doing everything on your own—is actually a recipe for struggle…
Emotional Infidelity vs. Physical Infidelity: What’s the Difference? I recently appeared on a national TV show discussing cheating on Facebook, and it reminded me how important it is to talk about emotional infidelity—a form of betrayal that can be just as damaging as a physical affair. What Is Emotional Infidelity? Emotional infidelity happens when someone…
When relationships go south, arguments can quickly spiral out of control, leaving both partners feeling hurt, frustrated, and disconnected. That mix of blame, accusations, and coldness is painful—but here’s the good news: there’s a way to fight fairly that actually strengthens your bond. Contrary to popular belief, couples who never fight aren’t ideal. Research shows…
“I still love my ex, and I think he still loves me. Should I get back with him or try to forget him?” – Maryanne, Baltimore When our expert dating coaches and relationship specialists explore the question of “should I get back with my ex,” we often find that even after a relationship officially ends,…
Before we dive into Part Three of this series, I want to address a concern many of my single readers have shared: that somehow, not getting married might be a “bad thing” or even a personal failure. Absolutely not! First, there’s been a global shift—more people are living together than are formally married. Some studies…
Who Are the Marrying Kind of Men? How to Tell if Your Guy is Marriage Material Many women wonder if “marrying kind” men even exist anymore. Are they like an extinct species? The answer is yes—they do exist! Here’s some research-backed guidance to help you spot them. What Makes a Man Marriage Material?Over the past…
How Happy Couples Turn Jealousy into Connection Jealousy is something almost everyone experiences in relationships. Maybe you saw your partner laughing at someone attractive, and suddenly your gut was churning with worry. Maybe you lashed out, sulked, or withheld affection. It felt justified—you were hurt, right? But here’s the truth: what jealousy really signals is…