Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to determine whether there is too much baggage in a relationship and if you should just cut your losses and move on. In my response, I provide guidance on whether love can really conquer all, how to deal with […]
Am I Wasting My Time in This Relationship?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to decide whether you’re wasting your time in a relationship. In my response, I provide some scenarios where a relationship might not be worth it, how to tell whether he’s playing games, and I point out a red flag […]
7 Essential Tips for Dating a Single Dad
If you’re in a relationship with a single dad, you’ve probably wondered at some point in your relationship whether being a stepmom is for you. According to fairy tales, stepmothers are often portrayed as evil and wicked women. Cinderella was made to clean the chimney and wear rag clothes by her stepmother. Snow White was […]
Is This Relationship Going to Work Out?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to decide if this relationship is ultimately going to work out, especially if you feel like he isn’t ready for a relationship. In my response, I provide guidance on how to approach this question, key indicators for long-term relationship […]
Is This Relationship Worth It?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to figure out if this relationship is worth sticking it out, especially if there are issues in the relationship. In my response, I provide guidance on how to tackle that question and I also point out a big red […]