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Ask Betty: Hey Betty, what’s the best way to find out what someone’s perfect relationship is like and how do I tell them about mine?

Hey Betty, what’s the best way to find out what someone’s perfect relationship is like and how do I tell them about mine? Chat up your date about the perfect relationship for each of you by being clear and open. You’ve gotta get what you expect and what they’re hoping for too. Step 1: Looking [read more]

Ask Betty: I want to jump back into the dating pool and don’t know where to start

Betty, I want to jump back into the dating pool and don’t know where to start. Can you help me? In today’s swipe-right, swipe-left world, the biggest hurdle for daters isn’t finding matches—it’s figuring out what they actually want from the dating scene. **Knowing your own intentions** is like having a GPS for your love [read more]

Ask Betty: How do I know someone genuinely likes me and is not just about the sex?

Dear Betty, How do I know someone genuinely likes me and is not just about the sex? Figuring out if someone genuinely likes you or is just in it for the sex can be tricky, but there are some telltale signs to look out for. First off, pay attention to how you spend your time [read more]

Ask Betty: Why is it important to ask on a first date what someone is looking for in a relationship?

Dear Betty, Why is it important to ask on a first date what someone is looking for in a relationship? The question, “What are you looking for in a relationship?” is key for understanding each other’s intentions and expectations. Below are a few benefits: Understanding Intentions: Reveals desires, from casual dating to long-term commitment. Clarifying [read more]

Ask Betty: Betty, can you give me some tips to communicate better with my girlfriend?

Betty, can you give me some tips to communicate better with my girlfriend? I feel that we are not on the same page or even the same planet when we try to resolve our differences. Thank you, Brad Great question, Brad. Let’s jump right in. Feeling like you and your partner are speaking different languages [read more]

Question: Hey Betty, what is the difference between physical cheating and emotional cheating?

Question: Hey Betty, what is the difference between physical cheating and emotional cheating? I think my boyfriend is having an emotional affair with his coworker and when I asked him about the relationship, he said they were just very close friends, yet he seems obsessed with her. When it comes to relationship infidelity, there’s more [read more]

Question: I have a sinking feeling in my gut that my girlfriend just can’t give me what I need. What should I do?

Question: Dear Betty, I have a sinking feeling in my gut that my girlfriend of 2 years that I’ve been pouring my heart into just can’t give me what I need. What should I do? Seeing unresolvable unmet needs in your relationship is a tough place to be. I understand you’ve been there, giving it [read more]