Tina Tessina
PhD, LMFT
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Tina Tessina Quick Facts
Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. is a licensed psychotherapist in S. Califo ia since 1978 with over 30 years experience in counseling individuals and couples and author of 15 books in 17 languages, including It Ends With You: Grow Up and Out of Dysfunction; Dr. Romace's Guide to Finding Love Today; How to Be Happy Partners: Working it out Together and Love Styles: How to Celebrate Your Differences. She writes the “Dr. Romance” blog, and the “Happiness Tips from Tina” email newsletter.
Online, she’s known as “Dr. Romance” Dr. Tessina appears frequently on radio, and such TV shows as “Oprah”, “Larry King Live” and ABC News.
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Dear Dr. Romance: Does Viagra give him Insomnia?
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Dr. Romance Comments on The College Admission Scandal Involving Lori Loughlin and Her Husband Mossimo Giannulli
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What is the key to Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness long- term marriage?
According to twentytwowords.com, Hugh said “You love each other — and respect each other. You truly want to be together.” Respect and caring are so important in determining who will stay together. Respect and caring create what I call mutuality in the relationship. Mutuality means that love, respect and caring are felt equally by both partners, and shown equally by both partners.
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Dear Dr. Romance: I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts
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Dear Dr. Romance: Am I wrong for asking for more time for us?
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Dr. Romance video: Ask Dr. Romance: Should I Start a Family?
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Dear Dr. Romance: How do we reorder our brain for positive motivation?
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Dear Dr. Romance: I can't bear to think of life without her
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Dear Dr. Romance: I don't know how to choose a man
Dear Dr. Romance: You give good advice and I really like the articles you have here. I wish I could apply it to my life. I have married and divorced twice and i always tell myself "I don't know how to choose a man". But is it the man or me who is wrong? I don't know. Now, I have a new relationship and I am afraid to lose again this time. Can you tell me what to do? Dear Reader:
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Dr. Romance’s guide to dating safely:
I have encountered so many people who have been disappointed, ripped off or worse when dating online, that I drew up some guidelines for keeping yourself safe. Dr. Romance’s guide to dating safely:
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Dear Dr. Romance: He spends more time with his friends than me
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Dr. Romance: Detox Your Life
Dr. Romance writes: Many of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you’re feeling sluggish, it’s also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can back up on you, and how to handle it. 1. Frequently late
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An expert answers your questions on the Dr. Romance Blog
Tina B. Tessina, PhD, "Dr. Romance" is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice over 35 years counseling individuals and couples. She will answer your relationship questions
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Dr. Romance: licenesed psychotherapist and author answers your relationship questions
Ask Dr. Romance for answers on love, relationship and life. Redbook.com says: 'If anyone can call herself "Dr. Romance," it's REDBOOK Love Expert Tina Tessina. With a Ph.D., eight books and 30 years counseling experiencing under her belt, Tina has a lot to say about the everydays of life and love. Get to know the Doc."
June 28, 2011
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Tina B. Tessina, PhD, LMFT "The Love Doctor" answers your relationship questions
Free articles on dating, relationships and marriage from 'Dr. Romance' a licensed psychotherapist with over 35 years experience in counseling individuals and couples
January 11, 2011