5 Tips for Getting Over a Romantic Obsession A romantic obsession is an unrealistic attachment to someone who is not interested in you. If the other person has ended the relationship and you cannot accept that, your pursuit then becomes problematic. If you’re trying to get over a relationship that has ended, the task is…
Category: Love & Relationships
Online Dating Dangers – Watch Out for These Red Flags
Online Dating Dangers: Watch Out For These Red Flags Dating online is more common than ever, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any pitfalls or dangers to avoid. It helps to know some of the common online dangers so that you can better protect yourself. The world of dating has changed markedly in the last…
Are You Compatible? 4 Signs You Might Not Be
Are You Compatible? 4 Signs You Might Not Be Compatibility is an important part of a romantic relationship. Physical attraction and good conversation are important, but you have to look at your lifestyle and plans you have for your future too. If you are at opposite ends of the spectrum, you might not have enough…
6 Signs That A Woman Doesn’t Value Herself
6 Signs a Woman Doesn’t Value Herself A woman who doesn’t value herself might not see her worth and how much she offers the world and others. She may not see that what she has to offer is equal in measure to what others have to offer. Due to this, she may exhibit behavior that…
Is There Still a Chance for You and an Ex?
Is There Still a Chance for You and an Ex? Breaking up is one of the most difficult things that can happen in one’s love life, especially if things didn’t end in a way that the relationship is unsalvageable. You may not understand what strategy to employ to help your ex notice you or desire…
Are You About to Be Dumped? 5 Warning Signs to Alert You
Are You About to Be Dumped? 5 Warning Signs to Alert You Have you ever had the uncomfortable feeling that you are about to be dumped? Is your partner close to calling it quits on your relationship? Break-ups can seem like they come out of the blue, but there are often warning signs that something…
How to Have a Civilized Divorce
How to Have a Civilized Divorce A calm, even affectionate, divorce is possible. Marriage breakdowns often degenerate into bitterness quite unnecessarily. If you believe a civilized divorce is both desirable and possible, try the following: 1. Recognize that the end of a marriage doesn’t have to be someone’s fault Many people feel that unless anger,…
Signs Of Abuse You Shouldn’t Ignore
Signs of Abuse You Shouldn’t Ignore Abuse in a relationship should never be tolerated. However, you might be surprised by what constitutes an abusive relationship. You might think of abuse as physical, but hitting, slapping, and threats of harm are not the only kinds of maltreatment. Here are some subtle signs of abuse that should…
Does Dreaming of Your Ex Mean They Are Thinking Of You?
Does Dreaming of Your Ex Mean They Are Thinking Of You? It depends on the dream. Before analyzing a dream it is important to understand how dreaming works. Images, actions, and symbols in dream often pertain to something that is going on within the dreamers emotional life rather than their ex’s. After all, how many…
If Your Relationship Moves Too Fast It Might Not Last
If Your Relationship Moves Too Fast It Might Not Last Are you feeling disillusioned in love because you find yourself attracted to ardent admirers who sweep you off your feet, move a relationship forward really fast, but before you know it its over or they are giving you the brush off? Recently I had someone…
Transitional Love: Signs You’re a Bridge, Not the Destination
Are You the Transitional Lover? Signs You’re a Bridge, Not the Destination Not every romance arrives to stay. Some arrive as bridges, acting as thresholds between old wounds and new beginnings. Some of us unknowingly become the hands that guide another soul across these thresholds. If you are trying to turn a fleeting connection into…
Are You In A Relationship With Unpredictable Rewards?
Are You in a Relationship with Unpredictable Rewards? (How Intermittent Reinforcement Creates Obsession, Confusion, and Emotional Addiction) Some relationships can be uplifting, grounding, and nourishing , while others can become confusing cycles of hope, disappointment, and longing. One of the most common (and painful) relationship patterns is what psychologists call intermittent reinforcement. It’s the same…
Seductive Withholders: Coming Close and Backing Away
Like Romance Addicts, Seductive Withholders are a form of Ambivalent Love Addict. Ambivalent Love Addicts tend to crave intimacy and closeness with a partner, but fear it at the same time. They tend to keep relationships at a superficial level through various means. This protects them from having to develop a closer and more intimate relationship.
Are You In Love With A Narcissist?
Are You In Love With A Narcissist? Why This Topic? A lot of the calls that I receive are from individuals who are in love with someone who frustrates them and they just want to know if things will ever change. Other calls are from individuals who have lost a love and they want to…
Are You Addicted to Unrequited Love?
Addiction to Unrequited Love: Why We Chase Those Who Won’t Choose Us The Torchbearer—They will love me one day Many people fall into patterns of loving those who cannot (or will not) return the affection. This can feel intoxicating, spiritual, fated, or deeply emotional, but in truth, unrequited love often behaves like an addiction. It…














