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!
How Honest Should You Be With Your Man?
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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.
Ditch "The Rules"!
Are you a single gal who follows "The Rules" (or thinks you should)? My suggestion: dump 'em! Get real, be available, and stop the games; men who are ready aren't interested in them.
Read or Needy?
Dear Karen, I met a man recently who started emailing or calling at least once (if not several times) a day - almost immediately. At first I was enjoying the attention, but it’s feeling like it’s a bit much…am I just not letting myself have what I say I want? -...
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!
Saying "No" is Actually Kind
Dear Karen, I am really putting myself out there and dating quite a bit. I have a question about something that comes up a lot: when I know that a man is not someone I’m interested in for the long-term, I don’t know how to break it off kindly, so I tell them I would...
The Best 4-Letter Word in Dating: N-E-X-T!
How many times have you been devastated because that man you got so attached to seeing again didn't call back? The cure? N-E-X-T!
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.
Self-Love is the Answer
Dear Karen, I have been seeing a guy I really, really like, and he’s not calling me as much as I want. How can I get him to show more interest in me? - Jill, CT Dear Jill, First of all, awesome that you’ve met someone you like. It’s a great feeling, isn’t it? The...
Trusting Men – Why It Can Be So Hard
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. ...
Does His "Single Focus" Hurt Your Feelings?
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!
Are You Having Enough Fun?
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!
Communication, Expectations, and Dogs
When we "hear" communication that isn't in our "language", connection, understanding, and joy is possible in a relationship...just like with our dogs!
Self-Appreciation is VERY Important!
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.
Trust Your Gut When Online Dating
Dear Karen, I’ve had some interactions with a man through an online dating site that have left me a little uncomfortable. I’m curious to get your hit on this: he asked me for my number, which I gave him. He then texted me and referenced the town I live in, which I...
Want to Get His @SS Moving
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...