You folks know how I love to delve into those Red Flags. Here is a recent article that I read and enjoyed. Stephanie Manley Q: The woman I am dating is very confusing. She will promise to do something and I believe she really means it, and then goes out and either does not do what she promised and/or does the opposite. This is starting to drive me nuts, and I'm not sure what to do about it. Can you help? A: One of the main principles that has helped me through all of these years of … [Read more...]
Great Expectations
October 13, 2005 By Leave a Comment
This is a great article that I read at Pyschology Today. Great Expectations Summary: Has the quest to find the perfect soul mate done more harm than good? Psychologists provide insight into how the never-ending search for ideal love can keep you from enjoying a marriage or a healthy relationship that you already have. http://cms.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-3300.html Click here Stephanie … [Read more...]
Want to know more about a person? Look at their friends.
October 12, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Want to know more about a person? Look at their friends. By Stephanie Manley Do you want to know more about the person you are dating? See who their friends are. Knowing who a person hangs around tells you so much about them. What at their values? Do they have long term stable relationships? Are all of their friends short term newly minted friendships? Does your potential mate keep you away from their friends? Answers to these questions can be green lights, or huge red flags. Let's take a … [Read more...]
Why Can’t We Just Get Along
October 11, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Why Can't We Just Get Along By Stephanie Manley In relationships with other people we often struggle when we as a member of a couple have disagreement with our partner. Sometimes it helps to look at a situation with a different set of eyes. So often when we have a disagreement or a falling out with our partner we look at the situation with the mindset that our partner did something to us. Thinking that our partner did something to us is the easiest, and likely the most familiar way to look … [Read more...]