Jerry—classic introvert. Very tuned in to the internal world of emotions and ideas. Refuels via alone time, whenever he’s exhausted or drained. Able to tune out the world when he’s focused. More at home in small, intimate groups than big blow-out parties. Life is going fine for Jerry, an orthopedic surgeon with a penchant for [read more]
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Key Elements of Trust
Some people are more trusting than others. Some are more trustworthy. But once trust is broken, it is not easy to rebuild (though not impossible in many cases). There is more than one way to breach trust. ° Lara was never sure when Paul would be kind and supportive or when he’d berate her cruelly for [read more]
Knit Through It: Finding the Flow to Cope with a Break-up
The break-up of a relationship takes a toll on you. Whether you are the breaker or the breakee, your life is suddenly turned upside down. You may be feeling lonely, anxious, even completely depressed. Fears surface, and it is sometimes difficult to soothe yourself. You try the Haagen Dazs cure, but that only works for [read more]
First Date DOs and DON’Ts
All first dates have one thing in common. They are the first. Obvious, sure, but it is that fact of being first that will inform and guide you through it. It’s a first impression and a first step. A first foray into what might turn into something wonderful. So let’s go through some basics to [read more]
Is it Love or Infatuation?
Have you ever met someone that you were instantly attracted to as if an irresistible magnetic force were pulling you into a relationship? This person has captivated you with good looks, charm and a witty personality. Or maybe something even harder to put your finger on. You may believe this person is the best thing [read more]
Dating, Sex, and How to Say No
When it comes to reasons people give for why they had sex early in a relationship even though they did not want to, I’ve heard things like the following way too many times: > “I didn’t want him to stop liking me.”> “I figured she’d think something was wrong with me.”> “I thought we were [read more]
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover—Some Better than Others
You are probably familiar with the iconic song by Paul Simon, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover. As great as that song is…slipping out the back, Jack, is not one of the better ways to end a relationship. When the blinding light of knowledge hit Charlessa one morning, she knew it was time to end [read more]
Which Online Dating Service is Right for You?
As you embark on the joyful and optimistic journey towards dating, romance and maybe even true love, you have a lot of decisions to make. There’s a certain amount of work to be done before you find yourself getting spiffed up for that first date. It’s funny, but also true about so many glorious things [read more]