Make Sure You Are Not All Work and No Play I’ve been conducting research for several years about the dating, mating, and relating mistakes of today’s career-minded women and executives. I write and research about things that bother me, and I had been puzzled for a long time about why so many smart women who are capable and competent at work are clueless when it comes to men. Since I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist LCSW #7132 FL, I had … [Read more...]
Dating Advice for Women: Smart Hurt Recovery in Love Relationships
February 19, 2013 By
Most women have been emotionally hurt in love, but not all of them have shut down their hearts to men or the idea of falling in love again. The smart women in my study didn’t blame the man for everything, nor did they build defensive walls. Strong and secure women have no need for armor. I’ve been doing research on women’s issues on love and work for several years, and I’ve learned about how their missteps in love turn them into pessimists. … [Read more...]
Relationship Advice for Women: How to be Your Own Therapist
December 30, 2012 By
People have asked me many times questions about therapy. The most frequent ones include: What do you do in therapy? Do I have to talk about my parents? If I have a problem, do I have to go to a therapist? Can I be my own therapist? Let me start by saying that my relationship advice for women is you can be your own therapist—if you ask the right questions, and if you are willing to be brave enough to face yourself honestly. And … [Read more...]
Dating Advice for Women: How to Avoid Unwise Rebound Love
December 4, 2012 By
Even if you are sure that you are over your recent break up, be careful about falling in love too soon again. How do you know if your new love is a wise choice? Here are some tips to help you avoid a rebound love that is unhealthy for you. 1. Get mindful of your behavior in your new relationship. Put on an imaginary pair of glasses that allow you to be present and to observe your actions at the same time. Throughout your new relationship … [Read more...]
Dating and Relationship Advice for Women: The Difference between Caring about Your Partner and Carrying Him
December 4, 2012 By
See if this story sounds familiar. You’ve been burned in love before—especially with men who have lacked care, concern, and kindness. You vowed not to put up with a man who is deficient in sensitivity. And now you think you’ve found a real gem—a man who listens, values, and understands you. In fact, one of the first few things you noticed about your new man is that you could tell him anything, and he was easy to talk to. Sounds good—and it … [Read more...]
