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Understanding Why Men Stay in Unhappy Relationships

Understanding Why Men Stay in Unhappy Relationships

Relationships are easy to get into but hard to get out !

You probably know the man who always complains about his unhappy relationship – about how down he is or the stress it causes him. Or maybe you’ve been with him. But the question most women ask is – if he’s so unhappy, why is he staying with her?

How Soon Should You Jump Into Bed?

How Soon Should You Jump Into Bed?

Is it better to delay having sex in a relationship? Or should you just dive right into the pool?

Question: My question is this…how long do you wait to sleep with a man…one month, two months, more?  Since my eventual goal is to be married, how do I know that the man I’m dating sees me in his future and not just as a  nine-month, ten-month, or even one-night stand?  ...Camille

Dr. Romance Video: On Dating in the Workplace

Dr. Romance Video: On Dating in the Workplace

Do's and don'ts for if you're interested in or dating a co-worker.

To view the video, click here. Work can be the ideal environment for falling in love: you are in close proximity for a long period of time, you may have developed a good working partnership, and from there it is a short step to romance. However, workplace romance can present big problems.  Dr. Romance helps you figure out the right and wrong ways to do it.   Dr. Romance on Dating in the Workplace

What Are The Signs That A Woman Is Being Dishonest?

What Are The Signs That A Woman Is Being Dishonest?

The obvious answer; her lips are moving.

OK lets be brutal here guys a woman will tell untruths the entire day long if necessary to keep life on an even keel and for the most part society accepts this as a ‘norm’ as friendships can be based on overlooking aspects of truth..ie does my butt look big in this? Lie, Lie, Lie and then do what women do, refocus on another aspect that is true, redirect attention to an area that you can be honest and genuine and supportive in.

Dating A Divorced Guy: Proceed With Caution [EXPERT]
Is dating a divorced guy worth it?

Dating A Divorced Guy: Proceed With Caution

How to manage expectations and your own life while in a challenging relationship

A newly divorced man will want the comfort of a relationship but may want independence at the same time. He needs time to feel his way through to a new way of life.

Top Ten Things NOT To Say To A Woman When You First Meet Her!

Top Ten Things NOT To Say To A Woman When You First Meet Her!

1. ”You look good, for your age…” OH MY GOSH!!! Don’t EVER say anything that even resembles this faux compliment!  Any woman past the age of 21 is going to be offended by that comment, even if you really meant it as a compliment.  The problem is, our western society praises youth and all things young.  The pressure to maintain a youthful appearance is on most women’s radar once they hit their mid-thirties.

6 Dating Behaviors Guaranteed To Scare Men Away

6 Dating Behaviors Guaranteed To Scare Men Away

6 easy ways to SCARE off your man!

  So, you are dating a guy, and it's the crucial first few weeks.  You really like this guy, and you are wondering what you can do (or avoid doing) to keep this relationship going and not scare him away.   The truth is there are certain things that women can do that will scare men away every single time.  Don't sabotage a potentially great relationship that could have gone somewhere by scaring a man off right at the beginning.  

How To Recognize The Woman From Hell Before You Fall In Love!

How To Recognize The Woman From Hell Before You Fall In Love!

Finding the right woman can be as tricky as walking through a field full of mines.

I love my girlfriends.  I really do.  Some I’ve had for over 20 years, others I’ve recently added to the mix and they just seem like I’ve known them that long!  So, it’s pretty safe to say, I know women and I would even go as far as to say, I love women.

How To Know That You Are Dating The Right Woman?

How To Know That You Are Dating The Right Woman?

Guard your heart until you know you have the woman of your dreams.

For most men, the first tip in relation to women is, get your head out of underwear (yours and someone else’s) long enough to determine some key criteria. 1.Where were you when you met? If you were both at a program for improvement, you may be beneficial to each other at the start, offering encouragement and support, but then develop into a co-dependant/self-sabotaging tag team. If it was at your workplace, what happens if expectations aren’t met?

4 Ways to Approach a Woman Without Seeming Desperate

4 Ways to Approach a Woman Without Seeming Desperate

The best way to approach a woman is to first understand how she thinks.

1. Get her attention, but be subtle. Once, I was in Denny’s with my homework, waiting to be seated, wearing a rhinestone Superman baseball cap. This guy came up to me and complimented my hat. This is the guy I cheated on my boyfriend with. He got my attention, and then we continued our conversation after I sat down with my homework. We flirted and talked.

How and When Does a Woman Know She Wants to have Sex with a Man?

How and When Does a Woman Know She Wants to have Sex with a Man?

There are a lot of different reasons a woman will decide to sleep with a man. The “how” and the “when” don’t really matter as much as the “why.” A man wants to sleep with a woman because he is drawn to her, and a lot of the time that draw is physical. I’m not saying there aren’t other factors involved, but a lot of it is how she looks, how she carriers herself and how other men respond to her.