Category Archives: Relationships

Advice on everything related to love and relationships.

Are All the Good Ones Really Taken?

Woman searches for the right guy

It's always surprising to me when I see a young, beautiful, accomplished woman tell me that "all the good ones are taken." As a relationship therapist I hear this complaint all the time, but does it have any truth?

Most of us are convinced that people 10 years younger have it easier, have more selection, and that more people want dates in a lower age range. The ironic part is that men and women of all ages tell me the same story - but they're all young, eligible, and very dateable.

I'm here to tell you with confidence that no, all the good ones are not taken! There are plenty of eligible, good looking, and actually intelligent people out there, no matter what your age - and there are lots of ways to find them.

Here are some common areas that my clients make mistakes while looking for love and how to fix them: Read more

What to do when his family sucks

When you don't get along with the in-laws
Being in a relationship is a mostly wonderful thing. There’s the companionship, the learning, the laughter and don’t forget about the sex! But, there are some downsides to being in a long-term relationship. And the biggest bummer of a serious relationship is normally his family. I’ve heard so many in-law horror stories, I could write a book! (Actually, that’s not a bad idea! Maybe I will!) And while I can’t promise to make your in-laws better people, I can offer you a few tips for how to deal with them in ways that will make your relationship more tolerable. Read more

How To Get Rid Of Mr. Creepy!

Woman turned off by a creepy guy
As a woman you probably have guys approaching you all the time, but how many of them actually interest you? I mean, some are just plain creepy right? How about that guy that just makes you feel weird when you first talk to him, but for some weird reason you have him your number anyway thinking he’d never have the guts to call you. You just wanted to get rid of him so you gave him your number so you could escape. Read more

Dating things only true New Yorkers can relate to

New York City dating
I’ve been spending a good amount of time in New York City recently. I’ve been going there a ton for work and extending the trips for pleasure. Some of my favorite people in the world live in New York City, despite the fact that I keep telling them that California is so much better! I got to thinking about how dating in New York is so much different than dating in the rest of the world. Here are a few of the things that are different in the Big Apple! Read more

The Dangers Of Dating A Momma’s Boy

Momma's boy with his mother
Congratulations to you! You’ve just started dating a Momma’s boy! You’re about to play second fiddle to a woman twice your age, and take on the role of additional care giver. I have to warn you, being the girlfriend of a Momma’s boy is no easy task. Why? Because these guys are used to Momma doing everything for them, and now you’ll be expected to do the same. I speak from experience because my own Dad was a Momma’s boy. I remember going to Grandmother’s house during the summer, and she geared everything around him. Read more

Can Your Partner Change?

Woman ponders trying to change her partner
I received a question from a reader: Dear Anita, What advice do you have for someone who may think a person could change through a relationship – “maybe he just needs time to understand how important having a family one day will be.” Read more