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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: He Was Never That Into Me

Dear Dr. Romance: I divorced my best friend of 13 years this past January. I'm having a hard time moving on... Let me very clear...over the past 13 years of our marriage..we were never sexually compatible...he was never that into me...I had an affair and I am still seeing that 'guy'... I do not want to give up my friendship w/ my ex... It's really affecting me...emotionally... Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated... Dear Reader:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: You're giving advice on what YOU consider normal

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance on Ten Things People Don't Know about Therapy

Dr. Romance writes:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I feel quite abandoned by the both of them

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I have never put up with any crap until this one came along

Dear Dr. Romance I met a girl about three years ago at work. We both saw a connection, but neither one of us followed up on it. We were both in relationships, she was married. Several months later she told me things weren't good at home and we had started talking. She and I became inseparable. She worked with me all of the time and we spent tons of time together. We did everything like we were a couple, best friends as well as lovers. She said I am the love of her life.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance Video: Resolving Couple Fights over Finances

Click Here for Video Dr. Romance on MONEY TALKS Money talks need to be a part of scheduling weekly meetings - not just for money, but also for catching up with one another.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I'm a single mother suffering in depression and stress

Dear Dr. Romance: I'm a single mother suffering in depression and stress.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Fair Fight Guidelines

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance on Resolving Inner Anarchy

Dr. Romance writes:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Resolving Inner Anarchy

Recent events have me thinking about political anarchyriots, bombings, civil wars, threats, and other bad and dangerous behavior around the world. Politically, anarchy means obeying no laws. It's frightening to watch a mob take over. Anarchy is the result of two things: repression and neglect. When people are economically and politically repressed, they become frustrated. When they are also ignored and neglected, negative forces are free to take over. This is how gangs and terrorist organizations take hold.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Should he rent a room in his ex's house?

Dear Dr. Romance, Should a man expect a woman to want to become involved with him when he is still best friends with is ex-lover--and he is a renter in her house? He claims it is all over between them, but I don't see how he or the ex-love should expect a woman to feel comfortable fitting into this arrangement. Please, I would love some perspective. Dear Reader:

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance on Creating Peace

Dr . Romance wishes you a Happy New Year, everyone! This is the time when a lot of energy is spent on making resolutions, most of which we don’t manage to keep. So, in the face of all the violence we have experienced this year, I would like to propose a different kind of resolution. Will you join me in resolving to create a year of peace?

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Getting Along With Each Other

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: How can I let go of a toxic relationship?

Dear Dr. Romance: I wonder if you have an article that you've written that you can point me too on how to let go of a toxic relationship. I've been involved for 7 months with a man who is continually evasive, avoidant-attachment, manipulative and I need to figure out how to let this go. Dear Reader: Yes, I do. It's a problem many people, especially women, have.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance on How to Stretch Time

Dr. Romance writes:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Please help, our family is growing apart

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance: Improving Relationships between parents and stepchildren

Ah, the ugly step parent, celebrated and villainized in fairy tales. Do you have to take on the role? "Dr. Romance" licensed psychotherapist and author, says you don't, and shows you how to manage to be the kind of step-parent that causes your children to say "My step-parent was the best thing that ever happened to our family." Dr. Romance’s 4 tips to smoother step-parenting

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: he is still stuck in his bad habits

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Why Is My Ex Still Calling Me?

Dear Dr. Romance: I was dating this guy for about two years. During the time that we were together we had some good times and bad. For one he was cheating on me with another girl then we got back together. During that time we worked hard to make the relationship work then I found out that he was sleeping with someone else. When I found this out, I finally left him alone.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance: How to be civil to an Ex

Dr. Romance writes: The divorce was ugly, your ex was a jerk, but you still need to have contact because of your kids or finances. You hate to have to deal with the ex, but you have to. What can you do to make it better for yourself and your kids? Here are ways to ignore your ex's loutishness or craziness and make the relationship work for you. Dr. Romance’s 3 tips to dealing with a difficult ex

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Should I say something?

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I like the feeling of getting cut

Dear Dr. Romance: is it normal to like the feeling of glass cutting your skin? I like the feeling of getting cut.......this isnt good is it?... Dear Reader:

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance on Love Styles

Dr. Romance writes: There was a time when life seemed very hard, so hard I tried not to think about it.. Several times I helped to destroy some very viable relationships. Changing myself, my life and my loves has been very exciting and fulfilling, yet I am still growing. Love Styles is intended to help you reach your desired destination on your own journey and make your hard places a little easier.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: How do you get unstuck and really talk?

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance Video: Holidays with Family and In-laws

Click Here for Video Dr. Romance on Holidays with Family and In-laws

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance on Relationships 101: Do Opposites Attract?

Dr. Romance writes: It seems logical that like would attract like, but in my private practice as a marriage counselor and psychotherapist, I often see people drawn to their opposite because it's new and exciting.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Yes, You Can Have A Happier Holiday

Richard and I just indulged in our early December tradition – we watched our favorite Christmas movie, "Scrooge!." the musical starring Albert Finney, which kick-starts our holiday spirit every year. No matter what you observe: Ramadan, Kwaanza, Chanukah, Solstice or Christmas, this is a celebratory time of year. For some it's a joy, for others a nightmare, and pressure to spend too much, eat too much, and socialize in ways you don't like. If your Holiday expectations are out of line with what you can really accomplish, you'll be stressed.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: My Wife is Totally Shut Down

Dear Dr. Romance: My wife is totally shutdown and she does not know what to do. She wants to talk to someone for help and also for taking a decision that can help her to decide the future of us as a couple if is still possible or not.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Give Yourself a Gift

Dr. Romance writes: Want to give yourself a holiday gift that will last the rest of your life? Try giving yourself the gift of happiness. Research shows that happiness and satisfaction depend more on the inner person than on exte al circumstances. The secret to living a happy life is to get in charge of your life and what you are doing. Then you can build the life you want.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Is it appropriate for him to still have her in his life?

Dear Dr. Romance: I am going through a break-up this week and pretty broken hearted. My boyfriend and I currently dated for the last year and nine months and it ended this week. He is my age, mid thirties but when he was in his early to mid twenties he had an affair with a much much older woman who was and still is his boss. She is 20 years older, married with 3 children. The affair went on for 5 years and then for 5 years there after, they would still have a sexual encounter here and there, the last time this occurred was a year before we began dating.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Letting Go Takes Love

When you feel beset in your life, and people close to you seem to be difficult and uncooperative, consider that they may be reflecting back to you the behavior your own anxiety is creating toward them. Learning to let go of your obsessively trying to control others can free you to receive the best they have to offerwhich may look different from what you think you want, but actually be the perfect gift.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance on: It's a Dirty Job: Use the Silly Solution for a Healthy Relationship

Dr. Romance writes: Early in our marriage, after a difficult struggle between us, I gave my husband Richard a card. All over the front it said, "I love you," and inside it said, "It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it." That phrase has carried us through many difficult times since.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: He wants me to wait on him

Dear Dr. Romance: I heard you on the radio today and I think that this is my last hope. My dad told me to listen to you this afte oon, since I have been having problems with my marriage. I am in my late twenties and I have 3 children under four years old. My husband is two years older. We recently moved into a home away from family and away from what we are used to. I am totally happy with where we are living and he "says" he is but I am thinking that it is not like that.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence

Last month, I received the following letter from an old friend, Lloyd Barnhart.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I need your help fast!

Dear Dr. Romance: I am so happy I could find someone like you to talk to. I am a regular guy and I use your articles for my relationship and it has really helped me. But I am sending you this mail because I need your assistance and i need it fast.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dr. Romance video: Am I too old to date again?

Click Here for Video In today's world, people don't often realize the importance of companionship until later in life. Staying fit and physically and socially active increases your odds of finding someone to date, and also increases your libido and your chances of successful sex. But, beware of too much focus on the surface, and not enough content. Such relationships quickly become empty and stressful.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Was there anything else I could have done?

Dear Dr. Romance

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: it was like our relationship didn't matter

Dear Dr. Romance: I am hoping you can help. I made a query about maintaining a marriage over long distance and noted your book The Commuter Marriage My wife and I have been married for 12 years and have had our ups and downs. We are both commited to our relationship. We lived in different states, but when we married, my wife moved here.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Why Did you recommend not asking?

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: Perhaps my desire will never be realized

Dear Dr. Romance,

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I need a man to stand behind me

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: It would be embarrassing if they found out it was a wig

Dear Dr. Romance: This question is a little hard for me because it is very personal. My husband and I were married for 24 years before he passed away. During our time together, I developed a severe case of alopecia which has left me with very little hair. This did not bother my husband and he grew used to me wearing different wigs. Now that I am ready to date again, how do I handle this situation?

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I love a deaf girl with all my heart

Dear Dr. Romance: I am confused I am dating a deaf girl and I love her with all my heart. The problem is she likes to party sleeping around and in the community they have noticed it. They keep complaining about deaf gals but sometimes I want to cry coz I love that girl so much. Dear Rufus: I understand you love her, but does she love you? Are you both deaf? If you're not deaf, can you speak American Sign with her?

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I want to get married

Dear Dr. Romance : I already know my heart's desire; it reminds me daily. I want to get married. I want a mate. I want children. My problem is, this is not happening now. I have been single for a very, very long time. I don't need to get to "know myself" because I've been alone, what seems like forever, knowing myself. I am self-assured in the person that I am. I am fully acquainted with who I am: A woman in my late thirties who wants a partner to share my life with.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: What Is The Grieving Process?

Dear Dr. Romance: What Is The Grieving Process? What are the stages of the grieving process? How long does it take to go through each stage? Can one stage be relived over and over again? Is there a way to help someone through each stage? Dear Reader:

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

How to Cope with Toxic Friendships

Research shows that the happiest and healthiest people are those who are well-connected to friends and family, but all friendships are not beneficial. A healthy friendship has mutual caring, mutual respect, mutual responsibility and good communication.

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I Cry upon a disagreement

Dear Dr. Romance: Your article on "Fair Fight Guidelines" is wonderful!!! My major issue is that I cry upon a disagreement. This prevents me to think clearly, act maturely and interact directly. Would you please address this issue? Dear Reader:

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I'm afraid the age difference means our relationship won't work

Dear Dr. Romance; I read your article about Older Women Dating Younger Men I am dating a man who is 22 yrs, younger than myself. He appeared older and I appeared younger to him. Now I'm afraid the age difference means our relationship won't work. Would you be able to help me with this dilemma? Dear Reader:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

Dear Dr. Romance: I am worried about marrying him

Dear Dr. Romance:

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Relationship Advice

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By Tina TessinaRecently published1 topic

From Struggling to Solving

Healthy relationships are built on a foundation, or infrastructure, of clear thinking, problem solving, and mutual support. Any willing couple can learn to build a happy relationship, if they stop reacting and learn to respond thoughtfully. As an individual you have ideas and beliefs about how certain things in life should be handled, and so does your partner; and we all tend to assume everyone, especially a person who loves us, will see it our way.

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Relationship Advice

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