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Someone asked me recently what relationship books I recommend. Now that’s a tough question because, first of all, I wrote my own book on relationships and the Forever Woman is doing great!  But to be fair, I didn’t come up with this all on my own. I’ve studied a lot and read a lot of […]

Men might “pull away” for a variety of reasons. But his motivation remains the same. He isn’t happy and so he takes a step back from the intimacy or attraction that he felt. Why do men pull away? What are some of the most common reasons? What might the “real reason” be? Most importantly, if

When we use the *asterisk* you know we’re talking real truth – off the record and avoiding all the common and politically correct answers. We all know what SHOULD matter to men, we can guess. We’ve heard all the clichés about how men are basically teddy bears. Or maybe how all men are pigs and

What are the signs he’s slowly falling for you? Let’s admit it – men can be hard to read sometimes! Some guys are elusive and wordy. Some guys are gruff and silent. Others are extroverted and yet surprisingly shallow and insincere with their feelings. The point is, it’s usually uncommon to find a sane and successful

One of the most common bits of advice you hear for women trying to find men is “Play hard to get.” By nature, supposedly, men can’t resist it when women ignore them, disdain them, or give them the silent treatment. Now realizing that the psychology of dating is complex, I can’t say this is entirely

Did you know that asking cute and flirting questions is an ongoing process? Not just in early courtship and not just when things are getting serious. But even after sex, after engagement, and yet after marriage it’s very important to keep that cute and flirty dynamic going. It’s fun. It’s exuberant. It really helps to

This article is dedicated to you – yes you!  The one who is shy about posting pictures. The one who frets every time you go outside, wondering if you look “hot” or if anyone thinks you’re cute. I know when you grow up self-conscious or have a negative body image, it can be challenging to

It’s easy to flirt with a guy. But it’s hard to experience a real emotional connection. It’s hard to find a person who will love you for your true self, your real personality. Once you find that person it’s such a wonderful feeling. A feeling of relief, happiness, a catharsis of negative emotion and the

How do you know if he cares about you but isn’t in love with you? Have you ever wondered if that guy you like and flirt with is actually in love with you or is just showing signs of brotherly love? Sometimes men do flirt, and encourage, and will even BOND with a woman that

You might wonder sometimes if the man you’re with, or that you’re seriously dating, really loves you. Is he falling for you, or is he just going through the motions? It’s alarming to think about but sometimes men do fall into relationships they don’t ultimately want for a number of reasons. For instance: Easy to