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]
Setting Boundaries in Dating: How to Build Healthy Relationships and Keep Yourself Safe
Setting boundaries in dating is key to having healthy relationships and keeping yourself safe. It’s all about understanding and respecting the limits of the other person, and yourself. This blog article will explore what boundaries in dating are, why they’re important, and how to set them. We’ll look at the different types of boundaries, warning [read more]
Question: How can I squeeze dating into my busy life? I feel like dating is a part time job.
Dear Betty, How can I squeeze dating into my busy life? I feel like dating is a part time job. Dating and relationships are an investment of your time, energy, and emotions. The more you put in, the more you can get back. To have a meaningful relationship you must be ready for one [read more]
Ten Great Summer Dates
Summer is almost here! At a loss for what the heck to do this your big date? Summer is your chance to mix things up a little. In the dreary winter months it is not so easy to find a cool new idea for a date, whether with your main squeeze or someone you are [read more]
“Going Steady” — Are You Ready to be Exclusive?
At one time, in our culture, “going steady” was the term for a commitment to an exclusive relationship without the finality of a marriage contract. Whether you “wore his pin” or “gave her your ring” – usually high school – going steady was a statement. We may not call it that any more, but deciding [read more]