When we date someone new, we often forget to look at the whole package. Mostly we just focus on him and his potential. We forgot to consider all sorts of complicated details, from minor children to the ex.
Because we care for someone, we cross our fingers and hope we can trust them for everything that matters to us, including not breaking our hearts.
Finding good, decent, respectful guys out there is easier than you might think — I mean there are gads of them. But you have to be in the right place both physically and energetically.
Dating casually or dating for a relationship seems to be the only two options today. Maybe there’s another choice. Maybe “dating exclusively” doesn’t have to be on the table by date #3.
Sometimes asking “what happened?” is worth doing so you can grow from the relationship experience. But sometimes the answers just won’t serve you.
When a style or method you employ feels right for you but it’s widely promoted in the culture as not optimal, take a pause, do a doublecheck, and see if what you think still holds true.
Open marriages work well for many couples worldwide. And opening a marriage has destroyed good relationships just as often. So which one is the right choice?
If everything else about your date lined up, like your values, goals, and lifestyle, would this be a problem for you? There’s an easy solution for this!
Sexual assault isn’t something we should tolerate, but—sadly and infuriatingly—it’s a part of society’s landscape. #metoo is a wake-up call for all of us.
Does wearing (or not wearing) a wedding ring determine the strength and durability of a marriage? Read on…
Online dating apps make it so easy for us to see who else is out there. Have you met the right fit or should you keep looking? Stay on or log off?
Politics are a hot topic, and things can go sideways if you’re on opposite sides of the aisle. Is this a red flag deal-breaker or something to accept?
“This was without a doubt, life-changing. I had no idea that my marriage could be this intimate, fun and safe by applying what I learned. It’s been three months now, and our marriage is unrecognizable in the best ways possible. I can’t thank you enough, Wendy.”
Audrey H. – San Francisco, California
“Why weren’t we taught this in school??? This is right on and has already transformed my relationship with my boyfriend. It feels magical and visceral. Thank you!”
Kim A. – Sedona, Arizona
“Thank you, Wendy, for your generous insight and compassionate understanding of men. I joined your workshop with my mother. We are desperately trying to break eight generations of bad relationship dynamics with the men in our family. I’m sure that we are on a different path and look forward to a bright future being happy and healthy in our relationships with all men in our lives. All my love.” Hailey B. – Seattle, Washington
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