Dating Advice, Relationship Problems

Laboring to Love an Abusive Mate: The Guilt-ridden, Ashamed Abusive Spouse : For every striking blow, curse word spoken, and silent treatment tactic used, a guilt-ridden and ashamed filled spouse will reap what he or ...

It happens, you end up with a partner that doesn't have too much to say outside of flirting, suggestions to have sex, and intimate talk about the next time you will have sex (sigh).  Doesn't this guy or gal know something more than sex? When you don't have much in common but sex, it can be a challenge to have a quality relationship that goes the distance.  Think of those moments you really hit it off with someone, you did more than talk and have sex didn't you? You fool yourself into thinking that there will be more in the future to discover about this person.  Usually whatever "more" is it just isn't as exciting and fun when your mind is programmed to say and do sexy things most often with this individual. Find other things to think about and test this person on what he or she really wants from you besides sex.  Ask about personal interests outside the bedroom that inspire him or her to live his or her best life now.  Suggest places to see a...

It can be quite stressful dating someone who is stressed about any number of things on any given day. Whether it is family concerns, a money problem, unruly children, or a crazy ex , your date's troubles can rub off on you! No matter what the issue someone else is facing, you don't need to let their problems consume you.  You are empathetic, but you have a life.  You are sorry that they are going through much and offer assistance, but you know you can't afford to lose it too or go broke.  Life goes on, there are highs and lows and hopefully your date will rise above his or her blues, but maybe not. Now if your date is using the time you spend together to vent, allow him or her to do just that, but also provide suggestions that will help your date calm down a bit.  From a favorite drink to a nice massage, think of ways to help him or her relax.  You will discover what type of person you are connecting with by the way he or she responds or doesn't to your eff...