We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You ask him what’s wrong, and he hits you with that line: “I’m fine.” But deep down, you know he’s not fine. Not even close! Maybe it was after a heated argument that left you both emotionally exhausted. How could he possibly be fine after that? Maybe it’s because he just got some bad news—a major setback at work, the loss of someone he cared about, or even just the crushing weight of life catching up to him. Whatever it is, you can feel it in your gut. He says he’s fine, but everything about him is screaming otherwise.   I remember the first time…

Picture this: You’re having a cozy evening with your boyfriend, maybe after a great meal or a fun date, and the topic of the future comes up. You’re daydreaming out loud, maybe hinting at that beautiful white dress and a lifetime of shared moments. And then… boom. He drops the bomb. He says, “I don’t really see myself wanting to get married.” Wait, what? Did he really just say that? Suddenly, the romantic vibes are replaced by a million thoughts racing through your mind. You’re thinking, “Is he serious? Does this mean he doesn’t see a future with me? Am I wasting my time?” And now you’re panicking. You can’t…

The mysterious man has no business being charming, interesting, and attractive, right? You’ve probably fallen for him at least once or fallen in love with him in a book. So, was he everything you could ever dream of? I know mine wasn’t! As much as mystery is exciting and charming, it can also be frustrating as time passes. Can you imagine trying to date someone who keeps a lot of the details of his life hidden? Because that’s exactly what it’s like dating the mysterious man. It was charming when it was new, but then it just became annoying. So, is there even a point to dating the man who…

Nobody ever wants to be in the eyeline of an emotionally unavailable man. Sadly, sometimes you find yourself there without even knowing it. I mean, it’s not like emotionally unavailable men walk around with a sign on their foreheads. And they don’t come out of the gates announcing it. They probably don’t even realize or accept it! So can you really change him? Is the emotionally unavailable man worth the trouble or destined to be alone? Most people who have been down this path would tell you to walk away, even run. Others will tell you that there could be something there, and it’s ‘not so bad.’ So, what is…

First things first, do men even emotionally connect with others? They must, right? There are many people with successful marriages and relationships, which means that the men in those relationships managed to emotionally connect with their partners.  However, a lot of women struggle to have that connection with men. And it makes sense because men are not the most forthcoming in opening up and connecting. It goes against all things male code. Still, with time, they can learn to feel safe and open up to emotional connection. And for that to happen, there are a few things worth learning and considering. Emotional intimacy is wonderful, but it is also delicate.…

Just when you thought nothing could possibly surprise you, you came across him—a man with no friends. Well, at first, you did not realize it. Then you started to notice the signs. His stories barely involve anyone else. And when they do, it’s mostly a sibling or a coworker. He has never mentioned a high school or hobby friend he will visit. He’s happy to meet your friends but has not introduced you to his.  So you finally ask, and he confirms that he is not hiding you; rather, he does not have many friends. You are relieved because the first thing is always worse. But then, it hits you:…

Perhaps you’ve never seen yourself as the woman who would be dating an older guy. Or maybe that’s the kind of man you’ve always wanted but have yet to experience if he will ‘treat you right.’ That’s why you’re here, right? Dating an older man can be fun or challenging. But like most other relationships, it has no ‘big secret.’ Like any other relationship, it will take hard work. But, of course, there are some differences in experiences and expectations.  So, while it is just like dating a regular guy, there are perhaps a few things we can do to minimize the chances of culture shock. So, dating explorer, keep…

If your boyfriend, husband, or someone you are seeing suddenly says he needs time, it can be devastating. Things were going so well; how could he suddenly say he wants some time away? And even if there is tension in the relationship, nobody wants to be on the receiving end of that statement.  So what does it mean when your boyfriend or date says he needs time? In most cases, he’s not ready to answer your question or commit to what you’re asking because he’s not sure. Hence, he needs time. So yeah, it’s just like you when you need time to think things over. The good news is that…

You always know when someone is hiding something from you. But sometimes it’s not always that clear, especially when it comes to your boyfriend or husband. You may notice a behavior change with him that suggests he’s hiding something from you. But that does not always mean that he’s keeping secrets, right? We tend to let our minds wander to the worst possible scenario. Right now, you might think that if he is keeping a secret, it’s probably something like a second family, a wife in another state, bankruptcy, or horrible criminal activity. Your husband is likely not the Zodiac killer, but that won’t stop you from wondering why he’s…

Are men with trust issues uncommon? Actually, are people with trust issues rare? If you ask me, most people have trust issues. But maybe not to the point of stalking and having passwords for every app on your phone.  So, where do trust issues come from? The experiences and influences in our lives have a bigger impact than you would think. Things like past relationships and childhood experiences can cause trauma. Men with trust issues often go through some kind of betrayal or hurt, so they carry that pain into new relationships. Understandably, it makes them afraid of being vulnerable again, so they build walls to protect themselves.  Another major…