“The Loser” Warning Signs You’re Dating a Loser Joseph M. Carver, Ph.D., Psychologist Introduction Very few relationships start on terms other than sweetness and politeness. In the beginning, “the honeymoon” of the relationship, it’s difficult to determine what type of individual you are dating. Both you and the date are guarded, trying to obtain information [...]

A situation came up this weekend, that made me think of this question. While often we give up large parts of ourselves when we are in a relationship, I have to wonder how much is enough, too much, or not enough. Should we allow ourselves to be pushed in different directions and if so, how [...]

Why is it so hard? Relationships with difficult people, or even a narcisst leaves you so much more involved than a relationship with a more normal person. When those relationships break off it is more than the relationship that you break, you also let the dream die that the relationship had any possibility for a [...]

The complaint is well known: women meet men who want to have sex right away, even on the first date. How can a woman get a man to wait until she knows him better? There are a few ways this issue can be addressed, so I will be making two points: one will pertain to [...]

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 [...]