No blue faces here.  Or running around in a jungle.  Imago's Avatar, Kara, sits patiently on your computer screen and asks you questions about your past.  Then Kara shows you how your emotional history might be affecting your relationship today. What's more Kara has a cute british accent.This is the new face of relationship education, using advanced features of today's internet.  People love things which are interactive, so its a really fun way to expore some deep emotional issues.  If you want to know even more than Kara cares to share, there's some additional in-depth information to explain the psychology behind her insights.Kara has been trained to … Read More

Spring
has officially sprung. Now that the clocks have moved forward the days will get
longer, winter’s cozier layers will reveal hot summer bods and all across the
globe women will not only clean out their closets, boyfriends will also be
discarded like last season’s trends.

That’s
right, we’ve entered breakup season. All winter long lovebirds have been
hibernating with their significant others, spending long, cold nights together
– playing Jenga, watching movie marathons, enjoying winter getaways and bottomless
cups of cocoa. What may have seemed so perfect in December when you were
trading overflowing stockings, may have become tiresome (“Oh you again?”) or
nerve rattling (“How could have ever found … Read More

Men can often get a bad case of foot in mouth disease around women and we’re trying to find out what your pet hates are. We've put together a list to get the ball rolling.. so that men can be well-informed about what what really cheeses us off! So listen up guys, these are some things that can really kill that date…On a first date – asking her how old she isAsking her to pick YOU up for the dateAsking her why she’s still single and then following it up with – “Maybe you’re too picky”Talking about the price of things … Read More

I’ve met so many couples during my years as a psychotherapist whose
problems boil down to a simple lack of communication. On second
thought, let me rephrase that. These couples may communicate in the
literal sense of the word, in that they are ‘conveying information’ but
are they communicating? Are they not only listening to each other (note: hearing and listening are two entirely different things!), but also internalizing
each other’s messages? By internalizing, I mean are they listening to
their partner without barriers such as blame, defensiveness and ego
getting in the way of their understanding of and empathy with what
their partner is saying? This is … Read More

You can feel the excitement in the air...the invitations
have been sent out, the rings are sitting in their comfortable velvet boxes and
the event has been arranged. All the bases seem to be covered.

So why do you feel so jittery? Why do so many discussions
about the wedding turn into arguments? You’ve always imagined this to be a
romantic, blissful time in your relationship – is something going wrong?

Fear not! You can
breathe easy. Most couples experience conflict in the weeks (and even months!)
building up to their nuptials. The pre-wedding stress coupled with the
anticipation of a brand-new life ahead often leads to friction. And … Read More

My friend Rebecca and I noticed something strange about men when we
were living in Spain.  Despite the care we took to cultivate our
respective “looks” whilst on the prowl (I went artsy, sex kitten Boho,
Rebecca was a naughty tomboy), our greatest romantic triumphs never
happened when we were all dolled up.  During one sweaty afternoon, my
friend and I came to realize we were most attractive to men when we
were, of all things, jogging.
Rebecca and I made it a habit to run around Madrid’s Retiro Park on
sunny days.  Always, we went without makeup.  Unshowered.  Hair in
messy ponytails.  Mismatched, though admittedly snug, running shorts. 
Not … Read More

In 2010, finding someone to date isn't nearly as tricky as mastering the art of dating. Between online dating, singles events, and the old-fashioned in-person meet and greet, it's possible to date someone new on a regular basis.  But how do you make the most of these chances to meet your perfect partner? How can you ensure that a first date, good or bad, is a learning experience rather than a missed opportunity? The following are the top five dating don'ts, followed by helpful dating do’s:Don’t: Misrepresent yourselfWhile online dating is a valuable resource for the savvy single, there are … Read More

In 2010, finding someone to date isn't nearly as tricky as mastering the art of dating. Between online dating, singles events, and the old-fashioned in-person meet and greet, it's possible to date someone new on a regular basis.  But how do you make the most of these chances to meet your perfect partner? How can you ensure that a first date, good or bad, is a learning experience rather than a missed opportunity? The following are the top five dating don'ts, followed by helpful dating do’s:Don’t: Misrepresent yourselfWhile online dating is a valuable resource for the savvy single, there are … Read More

You’re smart, successful, attractive. And single. So why aren’t you having better luck in the dating department? Honestly, it’s not about the lack of good men.It’s not that you’re too old or not pretty enough to meet Mr. Right.It’s not about the fact that your work environment is filled with married-with-children types.So what is it?It’s your past. And not necessarily your ex.Then again, maybe it IS your ex. Whether he's still in your life or not, your ex may be sabotaging your chances of finding love if:1. You compare every man you meet to your ex and they never measure … Read More

Think you can stay friends with your ex and still move on after a breakup?  Think again. Most people who try to stay friends with their ex are just doing so in hopes of either rekindling the relationship or using the other person as a crutch until someone better comes along. What happens when it’s the other person who moves on first? Ouch!As hard as it may be to accept, your relationship is over. It’s now time to EXtract your ex from your life, give yourself time to heal, and create the space to move on. Of course, there are … Read More