The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy created many heroes when this perfect storm devastated towns, cities, and beaches on the U.S. eastern seaboard in October, 2012. We witnessed on television rescues from rooftops and boats, and the generosity of others. Hotel owners offered their rooms as shelter, neighbors from other townships brought food and clothing, and families opened their hearts and homes to survivors. All these caring and brave people … [Read more...]
Dating Advice for Older Women: Moving On after Divorce from a Long-term Marriage
November 1, 2012 By
Not too long ago Al and Tipper Gore announced their divorce. More recently, two Hollywood couples, Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, also announced they were divorcing. Even though we don’t know all the true details about these couples, most of us were, understandably, surprised. Our assumptions about long-term love, marriage, and trust are shaken. You’d like to think that long-term marriages are a … [Read more...]
Dating Advice for Women: How Much to Reveal to a New Man About Your Life
November 1, 2012 By
When you meet someone you really like, you feel excited and anxious at the same time. On the one hand, you might be thinking, “It’s so hard to find someone decent and available that I want to tell him everything about me, and learn everything about him right away.” On the other hand, you might also be feeling afraid that telling him everything about your past relationships and emotional struggles will make him head for the hills. Like Dr. … [Read more...]
When should I have sex in a new relationship?
October 9, 2012 By
When I counsel women and give workshops and talks about women and love, one of the top questions is, “When should I have sex in a new relationship?” I usually ask the women in the group to give their advice, and their suggestions range from “whenever you feel like it” to “when he says ‘I love you’—and acts like it!” So, how do you know which end of the continuum of answers is wisest? Your mind is probably jammed with too many of the “should” … [Read more...]
