Relationship doubts arise from uncertainty. Uncertainty is rampant in the early stages of a relationship. There are unknown variables everywhere. It’s during the first two to three months of dating where...
Often in the early dating stages, many of my clients will ask: “Is she right for me?” It’s not that they don’t know what types of women they like. Quite the...
It was poet Thomas Haynes Bayly, that coined the phrase, “Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” It’s a catchy phrase that has stapled itself to the psyche of every long-term lover....
You’re in the beginning stages of dating an awesome woman and things couldn’t be going better. The problem? She’s going out of town for several weeks and you’re wondering if that...
The concept of a soulmate is relatively new. Considering homo sapiens probably lived in fiercely egalitarian societies before the advent of agriculture, the idea of a mate that is tailor-made for...
“Why did she push my away?” It’s really difficult to feel a wall go up when you’re dating someone. After spending time and connecting, you’re suddenly blindsided by an icy demeanor....
“She doesn’t want a relationship but she likes me…what should I do?” Oh boy, is that question a doozy. And the thing is, it’s not at all uncommon. As a dating...
If there’s one funny scene in a rom-com, it’s typically this one. The one where the male love interest is introduced to the parents for the first time and Dad brings...
The pain of a breakup is an experience shared by nearly everyone at some point in their lives. As a San Francisco psychologist with a focus in stress and anxiety, the...
Ah, the “when should I introduce her to my friends?” question. It’s natural to ask yourself this whenever you start dating someone interesting. But don’t take it too seriously. Introducing her...
“Emyli, My girlfriend cheated on me, now what should I do?” I’m going to tell you something that might be a bit hard to hear. We often consider cheating on a...
How do you know when you’re the rebound guy? Even worse, is it possible you’re already in a rebound relationship? First, let’s define “rebound.” It’s basically when someone is fresh out...
Falling in love at first sight is so 20th century. If you were dating a woman or had a girlfriend who was thinking things were moving too fast – you’re not...
