Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to know if your significant other will ever want to commit, especially if he said he isn’t ready for commitment. In my response, I offer perspective on what commitment really is, why he pulled away after having entered a […]
Should I Wait for Him to Finalize His Divorce or Move On?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to decide if you should wait for him finalize his divorce and be ready for a relationship with you, or if you should move on. In my response, I provide guidance on how to approach this question, what choices […]
Is He Over His Ex-Wife?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to determine if he’s really over his ex-wife. In my response, I provide the tell-tale signs that he’s not over his ex-wife, how to tell whether he’s ready for a relationship with you, and how to know whether you […]
Does He Have Too Much Baggage? How to Tell.
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 […]
Dealing with Relationship Baggage: Four Steps for Effectively Overcoming Baggage in Your Relationship
Are you in a relationship with a divorced or separated man?Maybe he’s in the middle of a contentious divorce?Or he’s navigating the challenges of becoming a single parent?Or maybe he’s still healing from the failure of his marriage?Or maybe your own past and fears are holding you back in your current relationship?
How Can I Tell Him How I Feel Without Scaring Him Away?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to share your true feelings for him without scaring him away. In my response, I provide guidance on how to approach telling him how you really feel when you’re scared he might pull away: