Tag Archives: dating

The Most Toxic Relationship Behavior

Do you have interactions between you and your partner where you feel your partner is mean and even downright cruel, or vice versa? Do you feel like your partner is disgusted by you, or maybe you’re disgusted by your partner? If so, you’re in dangerous relationship territory. Read more

10 Online Dating Cliches You Should Stop Using Immediately

If you've ever been a member of an online dating site, you know how hard it is to create a profile that accurately describes yourself and what you're looking for in a partner. That's why many people resort to using the same old one liners in their profiles-they're easy and since they've been used so many times, they must work-right? Wrong! Here are ten of the most common online dating cliches and why you should avoid them. Read more

The Time We Slowed Down

In Los Angeles, people are always busy. Busy in a meeting, busy on a conference call or even busy on a conference call trying to arrange a meeting. I honestly think I have a better chance of coordinating dinner with the President than I have with some of my friends these days. When I finally get people to meet up for dinner and a little human interaction, it’s a battle to see who can stay off their phones and concentrate on being present and enjoying the moment.  I have always promised myself that I would never be one of those people, too busy to make time for his close friends. Read more

Are All the Good Ones Really Taken?

Woman searches for the right guy

It's always surprising to me when I see a young, beautiful, accomplished woman tell me that "all the good ones are taken." As a relationship therapist I hear this complaint all the time, but does it have any truth?

Most of us are convinced that people 10 years younger have it easier, have more selection, and that more people want dates in a lower age range. The ironic part is that men and women of all ages tell me the same story - but they're all young, eligible, and very dateable.

I'm here to tell you with confidence that no, all the good ones are not taken! There are plenty of eligible, good looking, and actually intelligent people out there, no matter what your age - and there are lots of ways to find them.

Here are some common areas that my clients make mistakes while looking for love and how to fix them: Read more

Dating things only true New Yorkers can relate to

New York City dating
I’ve been spending a good amount of time in New York City recently. I’ve been going there a ton for work and extending the trips for pleasure. Some of my favorite people in the world live in New York City, despite the fact that I keep telling them that California is so much better! I got to thinking about how dating in New York is so much different than dating in the rest of the world. Here are a few of the things that are different in the Big Apple! Read more

The Dangers Of Dating A Momma’s Boy

Momma's boy with his mother
Congratulations to you! You’ve just started dating a Momma’s boy! You’re about to play second fiddle to a woman twice your age, and take on the role of additional care giver. I have to warn you, being the girlfriend of a Momma’s boy is no easy task. Why? Because these guys are used to Momma doing everything for them, and now you’ll be expected to do the same. I speak from experience because my own Dad was a Momma’s boy. I remember going to Grandmother’s house during the summer, and she geared everything around him. Read more