Dear Betty, How important is someone’s words lining up with their actions? I’ve noticed that my boyfriend doesn’t follow through on his promises. I am absolutely thrilled to talk about the importance of words lining up with actions. It is truly an incredible thing when someone’s character, integrity, and honesty shine through in their actions, [read more]
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Question: How can I forgive my partner for hiding things from me?
Dear Betty, How can I forgive my partner for hiding things from me? Forgiveness is such a powerful concept that holds the potential to transform lives and relationships. It’s about letting go of the past, embracing the present, and paving the way for a brighter future. When someone we love hides things from us, it [read more]
Question: Can you help me to say goodbye in a caring, compassionate way?
Question: My girlfriend of 3 years and I have decided to part ways. While it has been good, we have discovered that we are not a good fit romantically. We are meeting on Saturday for our final farewell. Can you help me to say goodbye in a caring, compassionate way? Saying goodbye can be both [read more]
Question: Can I trust my intuition about my romantic partner?
Dear Betty, Can I trust my intuition about my romantic partner? Trusting your intuition in a romantic relationship is absolutely exhilarating. Love and romance are already such incredible emotions, but when you add the element of trusting your gut, it takes the experience to a whole new level. Your intuition is like a guiding compass [read more]
Question: Can you help me to apologize to my girlfriend in a way that she knows that I am truly sorry?
Question: Can you help me to apologize to my girlfriend in a way that she knows that I am truly sorry? Absolutely, I can help you. Learning how to apologize is an important relationship skill that will serve you well in all your relationships. Apologizing is such a powerful and incredible act that has the [read more]
Question: Can you tell me some reasons why I should date again?
Dear Betty, Can you tell me some reasons why I should date again? Of course, there are many. It’s time to rediscover the thrill of new romance and the happiness that comes with it. After a break-up or a long period of being single, sometimes we forget how exciting and exhilarating it can be to [read more]
What’s wrong with me? I keep attracting the same old dead end relationships.
Dear Betty, What’s wrong with me? I keep attracting the same old dead end relationships. Please help me. Let’s turn this around so you can start attracting a loving fulfilling relationship with the right person for you. Let’s start with observing, non-judgmentally how you are showing up in your relationships. As you are noticing your [read more]
Question: Can I trust my girlfriend after I caught her sexting with an old lover?
Dear Betty, Can I trust my girlfriend after I caught her sexting with an old lover? Discovering that your girlfriend has been sexting with an old lover can be a devastating blow to the trust in your relationship. Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship, and when it is shattered by infidelity and betrayal, [read more]