Despairing about the fact that flirting isn't getting you results? Perhaps you are using the wrong style of flirting to get what you want. Which of the five styles of flirting matches your needs? Find out if you are using the right style of flirting to get the relationship you want.
What are your partner's motives for making you promises they can't keep and don't really intend to keep? Learn what research on couples making promises tells you about the reason why you keep your promises but your partner fails in that department.
video tip - Get connected to people and feel full with what they have to share instead of guarding yourself for fear your treasures are going to be robbed and used by others. Learn to give and receive so that sharing becomes a way to connect and feel fulfilled.
Disappointment can rob you of motivation to keep trying without any rewards. Learn how to avoid beating yourself up with self-critical remarks in order to flog yourself back into action.
Video tip on overcoming loneliness by reaching out for loved ones and feeling supported rather than retreating based on fear of rejection.
Are you driven by shame, fear and punishment? Then you have to go down to rock bottom before you pick yourself up and achieve your goals for good relationships and positive self-esteem. Learn how to bypass the shame and feel worthwhile again.
Two practical video tips from relationship expert and psychologist Dr. Jeanette Raymond on finding the right balance between asserting your independence in your relationship while still feeling connected.
Faye wanted a big hug lingering hug so badly that when she was with a trusted friend who had offered it many times before, she asked for it and got it. It was wonderful to feel her friend’s arms holding her with the gentlest of pressure, and not letting go until Faye was ready. It brought tears to her eyes and made her feel like she was going to fall apart. The first wave of intense emotion scared her. She felt like she would cry forever and never recover her normal self again. She broke away from the embrace, embarrassed and out of control.
Walking on egg shells to avoid hurting others or having what you said come back to bite you saps your motivation to be in a relationship. It becomes work rather than a natural flow of communication that allows for each person to share what's on their mind. Discover the two benefits of being open and frank that will enhance and improve the relationship, while giving you the right to say what you want without censoring every word.
Fear of giving up your past and who you are in order to be loved messes up your chances of having a successful and stable relationship. Discover how to know, feel and believe that you are loveable while still retaining your troubled history and what it means for you.
