Dear Karen, How do I know (really) if and when I can trust this guy I’ve been dating? — Virgine, CA Dear Virgine, When a woman talks with me about trust issues with her man, or men in general, we often end up talking about the level of trust she has in herself. ...
When you don't understand the way the single-focused masculine energy works, it can be easy to get hurt. Check out this week's installment!
Fun is so important, and many women don't make it a high enough priority. Take care of this issue...it could be an emergency!
When we "hear" communication that isn't in our "language", connection, understanding, and joy is possible in a relationship...just like with our dogs!
You do a lot. You're out there trying. Do you acknowledge your progress, your successes, your brilliance? Or are you "not there yet"? This week we talk about the importance of self-appreciation.
Hello Karen, My boyfriend is not very motivated, and I don’t know how to support him to get in gear (I know he could do better!). He says he wants to do more things, to lose the extra weight, and in general be more active – and fun. And then he’s not doing anything...
Many women have a disease, and it looks like this: "If my man cared about me, he'd know what I need, without my having to ask." This week, we talk about how to recover from this terrible affliction.
When you understand how men feel about Valentine's Day, you can be part of creating something that works for both of you!
Dear Karen, I’ve tried everything under the sun to get my husband to lose weight, because I want him to be around for a long time - and he’s got to be shortening his life with all the extra weight (not to mention I am just not that attracted to him). I’ve tried:...
Greeting your man with enthusiasm when he gets home (something a dog does brilliantly!) will make a positive impact on him, which in turn will likely cause him to want to make you happier. A great arrangement!
If you'd like to have more effective communication with your man when you have something challenging to talk about, try the "shoulder-to-shoulder" approach, rather than the "eyeball-to-eyeball" method.
This Tasty Tuesday Tidbit is about the importance of sex to the man you love, and why it matters that you connect with him that way. And if you need some help getting your engine going, try www.BringBackDesire.com... there's great help there!
Want more scrumptious relationships with men? Learn how to assume the best about their motives, intentions, and tell yourself the best possible stories about that things mean. It will help you be your best, and bring out the best in them.
A tip about a simple step you can take to help you have a more scrumptious relationship with your man.
For women who are concerned about how their husbands are being with their child(ren), and how to handle it.
Dear Karen, My husband is a good guy; he really loves me, and he tries to me happy. I love him very much. Here’s my problem: I am not getting my needs met in the bedroom (this is so hard for me to talk about). He just doesn’t seem to “get” me and get what I...
Dear Karen, I want your opinion on something: I’ve been married for 22 years. We get along fine, our kids are happy and well-adjusted, and we have no real issues in our life together. Here’s the deal – I just don’t have any interest in having s-e-x, and I haven’t...
Dear Karen, Please help me figure out how to talk with my husband about the fact that he’s become kind of a “shlump” – he’s gained weight, he doesn’t really care how he dresses, and he’s not that interested in sex these days. He was pretty hot when we first got...
Dear Karen, I need to know what to do about this issue: I don’t want to have to have sex with my husband. We didn’t start out like this; we were very active, and both loved it. I know one thing that has happened is that, since the birth of our child, and what...
Dear Karen, I’ve been dating a wonderful man for over a year now…I just adore him. He’s (very) recently divorced and has two young kids he sees every other weekend and one night a week. His relationship with his ex is okay – not great, but not awful. My question is...