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About Dr. Rodman

Dr. Rodman Samantha Rodman PhD is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Maryland, a happily married mom of three small kids, and a Huffington Post blogger. Her specialty is a no-BS approach to helping people figure out what they are doing wrong in relationships. She loves play aviator game on money and Millionaire Matchmaker and Patti's similar no-BS approach to dating. Visit Dr. Rodman's blog, Dr. Psych Mom , like her onFacebook , and tweet to her@DrPsychMom , She'd also love you to write in with relationship or dating questions that you need answered by your friendly neighborhood psychologist.

Posts by Dr. Rodman

Question: Why Won’t My Boyfriend Have Sex With Me?

  Reader Frustrated in More Ways Than One writes, I am 26 and I live with my boyfriend, who is 27. My boyfriend is gentle and kind and loving. He will get up in the middle of the night to get me water … Continue reading

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My Dad’s Jokes Are Ruining My Love Life

  I finally found a young single guy who was willing to ask me a dating question!  This is just the beginning.  Mid-twenties guys are great.  Everyone wants to date them, and by everyone, I mean mid-twenties women, who are … Continue reading

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Are you Too Cold, Too Warm, or Just Right?

Women! This quiz is for you. Do all your friends tell you that you treat guys like crap, but you think you just know how you deserve to be treated, which is like a minor deity? Do you walk into a … Continue reading

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Dish with Dr. Rodman – “Stuck on the Ex Who Doesn’t Want You”

Reader Susan who is a fan of my Patti Knows column writes: I wanted to ask you about a past “relationship” that I am still not over. He was the first guy I’ve experienced chemistry with. We dated for 2 … Continue reading

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Reasons To Enjoy Being Single

If you’re reading this post, there is a good chance you’re single, and are wondering, “What am I doing wrong here?” Well, first of all, see my previous post for possible answers. Second of all, I think a better question is: … Continue reading

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Why Does Everyone I Meet Suck?

Hello and welcome to Relationship Rules with Dr. Rodman.  You can consider me your friendly neighborhood psychologist.  I like helping people with their love lives, watching reality TV, and cooking things that my toddlers refuse to eat.  I was raised … Continue reading

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