Focus in a relationship is like fertilizer to a garden. Do you see what's working, or what's going wrong? Get a little encouragement from this quick tip, and watch your relationships flourish!
What Do You Focus On (and Therefore Grow)?
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The Trouble with Valentine's Day
The Trouble with Valentine’s Day If you’re like most women (from my observations), you can get yourself fairly worked up leading up to Valentine’s Day...and the media sure does throw gas on that fire! Note: If you’re a woman who doesn’t get emotionally hooked by...
When Was The Last Time You Showed Your Admiration?
Were you shown how to respect and admire men, growing up? Very few of us were... and it's so important!
Waiting For Sex
Dear Karen, I just read something about the “100 Hour Rule” in an article, which basically said that you should wait until you’ve spent 100 hours with someone before you have sex. What do you think about that? – Stacey, RI Hi, Stacey, Although I haven’t heard of this...
Pushing Him Into Engagement a Bad Plan
Hi Karen, I’ve been dating my boyfriend for two years, and when we started dating we were both on the same page about marriage (we both want it). I’m feeling really frustrated because he hasn’t proposed yet, even though I’ve been reminding him that it’s been two...
Do You Have This "Dad Issue" in Your Way?
This week we talk about "Dad Worship", and how it can impact your romantic relationships with men.
Would You Pass the "Fly on the Wall" Test?
You know how important trust is in a relationship, right? And how much men value loyalty? Well, this short video will help you raise the bar on being trustworthy and loyal in your union with your man.
Right Man, Wrong Timing?
Dear Karen, I am in love with a man I want to be with so badly. He’s the best guy I’ve ever been with (and I’ve known many). He’s not completely done with his divorce, and it’s pretty ugly between them right now. They’ve got kids they’re fighting over, and they...
Long Distance is Not the Big Problem
Hi, Karen, I met a man on Match.com last year, after a very long “man drought”. He was so sweet, he loves to dance - which is very important to me - and he was really into me…he “hit me like a ton of bricks”! Here’s my problem: he lives in Georgia six months out of...
He Does Not Know How to Commit
Karen, I’ve met a man I am pretty excited about – I’ve dated SO many men over the last few years, and he seems to have everything I’m looking for. That’s the great news. Now, the one little “red flag”, which is why I’m writing, is that he’s in his early 50s, and has...
Tapping (EFT) Help for "Those" Moments
Those" moments when: you are furious with your man; you're so nervous about your date you can't think clearly; you're having a talk and you're feeling overwhelmed with emotion... try this quick technique (it works like a charm!).
Are You a Safe Place for Him?
Do you know how to be a safe place for your man? Do you, to the best of your ability, assume the best motives and intentions from him? Men are profoundly impacted by how we see, and feel about, them. This week's tip is a little encouragement, if you need it.
How Honest Should You Be With Your Man?
Do you find yourself wondering whether or not you're going to upset your man by being honest with him? This week's tip ought to help!
Make Up a Better-Feeling Story
If you find yourself hurt or angry because of what you think your man has done (or not done), check out this week's tip.
The Cost of Controlling Your Man
Hello Karen, My husband just went through a medical “event”, and is not following doctor’s orders. I’m really trying to get him to do what he’s supposed to be doing, but nothing I try - reminding, yelling, begging, crying - nothing is working to get him to be a good...
Why Fighting With Your Man is a Bad Idea
Do you fight with your man? I explore why, and why it may not be what you want to be doing with him.
These Things May Be Hurting Your Relationships with Men
Ads, TV shows, the Internet, emailed jokes, etc. They are influencing how you see men, how you feel about them, and - of course - your experience of them. Watch this video for tips on how to tune out all the noise.
Men and Their Feelings
Are you a woman who has wondered whether or not men have feelings? Have you wanted them to share with you, and they haven't? This week's tip will help to facilitate opening up your man.
Give Yourself Freedom Through Forgiveness
Are you being held back because you haven't forgiven someone for something? You have the ability to free yourself!
Do You Have a Hard Time Focusing?
The feminine/gatherer's "diffuse awareness" can make it tricky to give our man the attention he may be needing. A little perspective always helps.