Singles Seeking Heathly Relationship

The idea that everyone has a soulmate somewhere in the world seems to be embedded in our culture. Hollywood movies like Titanic, Ghost, and dozens of similar films that contain familiar plots where a protagonist finds and falls in love with their soulmate only reinforce this belief that you have someone out there you are destined […]

Most of us know that one couple you can never keep straight:  are they broken up or together? These “on-again-off-again” couples are fairly common. Yet, I imagine that it can be tough to be friends with these volatile couples. Their relationship status can vary from week-to-week. New research from the University of Missouri shows that

The practice of online dating has skyrocketed in the last decade, with scores of apps that can help you find a lifelong partner or start a romantic fling. Recently, a published study found something interesting in particular with online dating apps. As the title of this post suggests, online daters tend to pursue partners who

In today’s instant-access online world, there are literally dozens of dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, and Match. You can find a one-time physical hookup to a lifetime partner, and everything in between. Still, while online dating has its advantages, it is not without its limitations. Too Many Choices One problem with online dating is

The benefits of emotional intelligence have been widely reported. Emotional intelligence helps us understand our own feelings and those around us. In doing so we typically have a heightened understanding and compassion for others. We also become open to different perspectives and opinions. These are important considerations for men who want a successful and lasting

In my practice, it is unfortunately common for clients to end up blaming themselves when their relationship ends. This is especially true after a breakup when they sometimes will even consider themselves a failure. For some clients with depressive tendencies, the breakup can trigger a negative thinking spiral where they become hyper-focused on their faults

Many of us realize that we are attracted to certain physical and personality traits in a partner. Being drawn to potential partners with blonde hair, a sense of humor, and who are physically active are some examples. Intuitively, we have a sense that we are drawn to certain types of people over and over again. If

A study published last month in the journal Social, Psychological and Personality Science addressed the age-old question: Does being in a relationship make you happier? It’s a general myth, accepted by most of society, that relationship status is tied into happiness. When couples break up and marriages dissolve, there is often implicit pressure on each