Dear Betty, Will I ever find true love? Yes, true love is possible and there is hope for you to find it. One of the secrets to finding real love is by emphasizing one’s true self. People are attracted to authenticity, and by being genuine, you increase your chances of finding someone who truly loves [read more]
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Question: How do I know if she’s the one?
Question: How do I know if she’s the one? Ah, the age-old question of how to know if she’s the one! It’s a question that has puzzled many before you, but fear not, for there are some telltale signs that can help you determine if your partner is the one you want to be with [read more]
QUESTION: I feel that the person I am dating is gaslighting me. How can I know?
Dear Betty, I feel that the person I am dating is gaslighting me. How can I know? Dating can be a thrilling experience, full of joy, excitement and the possibility of finding someone special. It’s a chance to discover that person you can share a connection with and build a meaningful relationship with. However, it [read more]
Question: Can you help me understand why I have a hard time asking for what I need in a relationship?
Dear Betty, Can you help me understand why I have a hard time asking for what I need in a relationship? Yes, I can help you. This a very important question because all relationships end due to unmet needs or death. Whether the needs are known or unknown, spoken or unspoken they are critical to [read more]
Question: Can you help me to understand why I take breadcrumbs in my relationships?
Question: Dear Betty, Can you help me to understand why I take breadcrumbs in my relationships? Whether it’s love, dating, friendship, or career, it seems like I’m always settling for crumbs instead of the whole loaf. It’s a pattern I can’t seem to break. Yes, I can help you to understand some possible reasons why [read more]
Question: I’m new to Tennessee and want to date online and offline. Can you help me?
Question: I’m new to Tennessee and want to date online and offline. I’m feeling fearful and overwhelmed as to where to start. Can you help me? Yes, I can help you. Welcome to Tennessee, the volunteer state. We are so happy that you decided to join us. It is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed and [read more]
Question: Is being Friendzone a lack of chemistry?
Question: Is being Friendzone a lack of chemistry? The friendzone is a term used to describe a situation in which two people have a platonic relationship, without any romantic or sexual attraction. It is often seen as a lack of chemistry between two people, leading to one person having feelings while the other does not. [read more]
Question: Can you help me to stop being a scorekeeper with my partner?
Question: Can you help me to stop being a scorekeeper with my partner? Answer: YES! First, let’s try to understand why you feel the need to keep score. Below are some possibilities: Scorekeepers may: ✓ feel unappreciated or taken for granted. This can happen in a relationship as time goes on. We get “used to” each other. [read more]