The question of when a relationship is committed is a source of much confusion and debate. We live in a time when the marriage rate is going down, the co-habitation rate is going up, and the majority of first-born children are now born to unmarried parents. In this article I hope to shed some light […]
Emotional Attachment Versus Love: Is There a Difference?
Have you ever been in a relationship that you know isn’t right for you, but you just can’t let him go? That basically sums up my relationships in my twenties. In retrospect, it was a time in my life when I was really struggling. When I was growing up, the messages giving to me by […]
How to Avoid Getting Your Heart Broken When Dating a Recently Divorced Man
He’s handsome, fun-loving, and you like him a lot… But he’s also recently (maybe very recently) divorced, and you’re wondering if dating this man is a good idea. You probably have a million questions on your mind. “Should I continue to see him?” “Is he over his ex wife?” “What am I really in for?” […]
How to Let Go of Resentment in Your Relationship
I couldn’t go to my stepdaughter’s graduation, and I’ll admit it, it hurt. I pictured the school auditorium filled with happy parents and the 7th grade band playing Pomp and Circumstance to a line of excited 8th graders marching to the stage. I missed it because the students were only allowed two tickets to the […]
5 MORE Signs the Divorced Man You’re Dating Has Long-Term Potential
If you found the previous article on signs that your partner has long-term potential helpful, here are five more signs that you should keep a look out for in your relationship, if you are trying to decide whether he’s right for you. Consider it a “thumbs up” if: He is Open to Growth and Change […]