Three stages of dating and tips for finding love. By Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. We know the world is full of unhappily married couples, but guess what — it’s also full of unhappily dating couples. That’s right — I’m talking about unmarried men and women in committed relationship who are hopelessly incompatible and remain together even Read More
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27 Ridiculous Ways People Sabotage Their Relationships
How single people can stop self-sabotage and get what they want. by Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. For years I was a fool in relationships. If I was interested, I’d pretend to enjoy experiences I didn’t; became who I thought whatever guy wanted me to be, and kept my mouth shut when I vehemently disagreed with something Read More
45 Things to Ask Before You Get Married.
A marriage therapist’s questions for finding lasting love. by Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. (Note: If you don’t want to miss Doctor Becky’s blog posts, follow her on the Medium platform and request email notifications.) Whether to get married or not is one of life’s biggest decisions, and in my opinion fewer people should do it. Why? Read More
Fear of losing the guy syndrome: Should I have sex if I am really not ready to?
In a budding relationship, women set the boundaries on what will and will not take place. Fear of losing the guy syndrome: Should I have sex if I am really not ready to? by Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. A blog reader recently sent me this: “I read about your Rules for Romantic Self-Protection advice on your web site’s Read More
Traveling with your partner for the first time.
While being your authentic self and showing up as the real you in relationships is the only way to find true contentment, that does not mean we get carte blanche to be unfiltered, self-centered and obnoxious. Why? Because if you want to have a healthy and thriving relationship while also being you, you have to Read More
Therapy dropouts often flunk marriage and relationships, too.
One of the biggest mistakes couple’s make in therapy is to come to the first session, leave feeling validated and hopeful, only to find that one partner is still screwing up and doing stupid things. The offended partner gets angry, says something like, “See, I knew you’d never change!” Then they pick up the phone Read More