As a child you probably got the message that drawing attention to yourself was self-centered and you shouldn’t make waves. That’s why you probably find it difficult to speak up for yourself, especially in relationships. The more important the problem, like whether or not to ask for a commitment, the harder it gets. Asking for what you want and [...]
Dating Advice
In past relationships, when I wasn’t getting what I want from a man, I often couldn’t recognize myself. I’d become another woman, a lesser one, to accommodate what I thought my man was looking for. Not only that, I put up with behaviors from a man I never dreamed I’d ever tolerate. At some time or [...]
There’s nothing worse than feeling a man’s interest start to slip. The last thing you want to face is that his feelings for you may be waning. All too often, at the first sign he’s withdrawing, we lose our sanity and we panic. When we’re in this fearful place we become insecure. We assume his [...]
When you start a new relationship, it’s a heady feeling. This is especially true if you’ve been single a long time while looking for love. The excitement of a new relationship can put stars in your eyes. But it can also give you a false sense of security, as you find yourself thinking, “he likes me, [...]
