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- ***10 Things to Remember With Opposite-Sex Friends - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHere is the age-old question: Can a man and woman be friends and stay strictly platonic? The answer is “Yo and Nes”—each word, as you can see, is a combination of Yes and No. So, how do you know if your friendship with a person of the opposite sex might cross over into “dangerous ...
Views: 1793 - ***10 Things Women Should Do To Be Safe on First Dates - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYes, it can happen to you—the date with the man you always wanted. But don’t let your enthusiasm compromise your safety. Get smart and take the following precautions ahead of time. How to Protect your Safety on Dates 1. Tell Friends and Family. Let your family, ...
Views: 1884 - ***11 Lifestyle Signs of a Bad Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIt’s difficult enough to meet someone who seems like a good love match. But then, over time, things happen between you and your partner that make you wonder: “Is this the right person for me?” It seems as though it should be such an easy question to answer. But once you fall in love, your ...
Views: 2351 - ***3 Things to Do if Colleges Reject You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishColleges Rejected You? Learn Top Tips of Intuitive Parents and Students—and Get Accepted! Got rejected or wait-listed by your college or grad school? I got rejected in my senior year in high school by all the colleges I applied to! And, later, I got rejected on my first attempts at ...
Views: 1854 - ***5 Signs That He Might Be Cheating on You! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHere are some thoughts that might surprise you. There is not necessarily a type of person who cheats. Even nice people can be cheaters—and this concept can cloud your ability to see the signs that your partner is a cheater. How many times have you watched true crime ...
Views: 2040 - ***5 Things Women Do on Dates that Make Men Run for the Hills! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishI’m sure many of you have wondered why a man didn’t call back — or call you at all after you had what you thought was a wonderful conversation. It’s very confusing. Doubts swirl through your mind such as: was I too quiet or too opinionated? Did I talk about my ex too ...
Views: 2326 - ***5 Things Women Should Never Do on a First Date - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishFirst dates are both exhilarating and a bit frightening. And sometimes it’s hard to know the difference between these two feelings. No wonder — these emotions arouse virtually the same areas in the brain. Even more confusing, when you feel anxious, you often ...
Views: 2083 - ***5 Ways to Reduce Stress about Work, Home and Love: Adding Love & Order - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishUh-oh—another study about women’s unhappiness at home. The sociologist Arlie Hochschild wrote in her 1997 book, “The Time that Binds,” that time at home with spouses and children was more stressful than time at the office. The author described home as a place where couples had ...
Views: 1528 - ***7 Things You Should Know about Your First Post-Divorce Serious Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWell, you got through your divorce, settled in to your new life as best you can, and now you are in your first important, post-divorce intimate relationship. You’re excited and relieved — yet also wary. You wonder if this new relationship is a go? Your doubts are not unfounded. After all, ...
Views: 2139 - ***Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger 07: Divorced in marriage- but not in child-raising - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishAlec Baldwin and Kim Basinger 07: Divorced in marriage—but not in child-raising. Even when the marriage is awful, divorce is still difficult. When children are involved, the marriage rarely ends. The relationship between divorced co-parents often replays the same themes and behaviors as in ...
Views: 1593 - ***Almost Smart Cookie Tips: Falling for Falling in Love Traps - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from LB WishMy research on strong women's relationship problems revealed that over 40% of women liked lots of excitement in their relationships. They were drawn to men who offered a high-energy life style. Typical dates included private jets to the latest event, hobnobbing with the rich and famous and ...
Views: 1157 - ***Are You a Woman Who is Attracted to Men Who are “Movers and Shakers” and Commanding Men of Authority? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThere is NOTHING WRONG with choosing these men–but be sure you can trust your intuition to know how to detect the difference between a “take charge” man and a man who wants to take charge of YOU! These tips come from my research with thousands of women for my book “Smart Relationships: How ...
Views: 1861 - ***Are You Stressing Already about the Holiday? How to Get Out of Your Holiday Rut— Create New Grooves that Outlive the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYep—soon it will be time for you to get: HOLIDAY SEASONAL STRESS DISORDER. Symptoms of this disorder include: Dreading being with some of your family members—and not knowing how to fend off those not so nice family comments about YOU! Feeling lonely and unhappy Spending too ...
Views: 1395 - ***Ask Dr. Wish: Dating a Man with Kids - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDear Dr. Wish, Please help me get my thinking clear about my boyfriend “Don,” who has been divorced for two years and has seventeen year-old twin sons who live with his ex. We’ve been dating for a year. I have never been married and I don’t have any ...
Views: 1323 - ***Boosting Your Intuition About Domestic Violence: How to Take Charge of Your Safety and Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIf you have never been in an abusive relationship, it’s easy to think: Why doesn’t the person just get out of it? Well, think of these things: An abuser knows exactly what emotional buttons to push in his or her partner. The abuser is a master of finding that chink in the partner’s ...
Views: 1610 - ***Boundaries in Relationships – How to Set them & Choose Your Battles - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishI’ve often told my clients that at any moment World War III could break out in your intimate relationship—if you let it. You really do have to pick your battles and your moment, tone, words, and emotional intensity. Here are some key ideas from Part 1. Quick Review: Managing ...
Views: 1408 - ***Break Up Advice – How To Deal With Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYes—you broke up because it wasn’t working. Every relationship has unique details about unhappiness. You may still harbor some doubts, but, for now at least, breaking up feels the right thing to do. It wasn’t easy—regardless if the relationship was very bad or just not a good match ...
Views: 1432 - ***Bringing the Comforts of Home into the Office - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishBringing the Comforts of Home into the Office: Sharing and Collaborating Harnessing the positive emotional comforts of home so professional women can bring about their best self for networking and business communication Childhood—good and bad ones—has taught us that one of the cornerstones of ...
Views: 1102 - ***Can a Man and Women Really have a Platonic Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishCan a man and woman manage not to mix together eventually? The answer is “Yo and Nes”—each word, as you can see, is a combination of Yes and No. So, how can you tell if your friendship is going to remain a friendship or turn into something more? In the movie When Harry Met ...
Views: 2497 - ***Dating Advice: Awareness Techniques to Help You Hold Back on Rushing Love - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMany of us have probably heard the word “mindfulness,” but what does it mean? And more importantly, why should I bother? Obviously, I think it’s important, otherwise I wouldn’t be mentioning it. So, I’ll start by attempting a definition. Mindfulness is the ...
Views: 1704 - ***Dating Advice: Building Trust in Your Intuition. Part 2 of 2. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIt’s very scary to think you found Your Soul Mate, but you found instead Your Love Nightmare. What went wrong? Getting smart about dating, mating, and relating relies, in part, on maintaining your ability to turn on your awareness lights about your observations of you and others. You are most ...
Views: 1355 - ***Dating Pitfalls: Twelve Types of Women to Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDating Pitfalls: Twelve Types of Women to Avoid Introduction Most of us want a happy and fulfilling romantic relationship. However, there are many people whose personalities and personal issues may give us more grief than joy. Below is a list of negative traits and personality issues that ...
Views: 2173 - ***Dealing with Grief at Work: Relief from Grief Quiz - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDealing with Grief at Work: Relief from Grief Quiz Grieving the loss of a family member or relationship is painful--and powerful. Memories and moods take over, including at work. Use this quiz to learn how to manage your reactions better. Put an X next to one response per question. 1. ...
Views: 1880 - ***Delusions of Santa Claus - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWouldn't it be great if you could instantly read men? So far, there isn't any super-power for that. And wouldn't it be great if there were Santa Claus men who are bigger than life--and who can satisfy your every whim and need. Uh-oh, it might seem that there are enough of these kinds of men, ...
Views: 2731 - ***Expert Q&A: Battling Addictions Side-by-Side - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: I think my partner is addicted to porn. What should I do? A: Last week I saw "Avenue Q," the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that stars humans and puppets. The Trekkie Monster puppet gets repeated laughs when he sings about the purpose of the Internet: "Porn," he belts out. Even ...
Views: 1956 - ***Expert Q&A: Coping with an Ill Partner - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: My partner's become withdrawn since being diagnosed with a serious illness. What should I do? A: Despite all the advancements in medicine, most of us are still terrified to hear words such as cancer, tumor, incurable, inoperable, experimental, drug resistant, radiation, and chemotherapy. ...
Views: 3186 - ***Expert Q&A: Criticizing Your Partner in Public - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHave a relationship question and want Dr. Wish's advice? Email her a question, here. Your query may become an article! Q: My husband is always picking on me in public. How can I get him to stop? A: Many of us have been caught off guard in social situations where someone else exposed ...
Views: 6388 - ***Expert Q&A: Dating the Person With Whom You Cheated - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: I'm dating the person with whom I cheated. How can I learn to trust him? A: There is some truth that those who cheated on their partner are more likely to cheat again in a new relationship. Cheaters, after all, have crossed one of those major relationship boundaries-fidelity. And cheaters ...
Views: 5866 - ***Expert Q&A: Dealing with Different Personality Styles - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: I love my partner very much, but how do I manage that we are so opposite when it comes to being outgoing and social? A: You've probably heard the expression "opposites attract." But what, exactly does this mean? And is it true? Of course, nothing is true for all couples, but, in ...
Views: 1908 - ***Expert Q&A: Fix Your Sexless Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: How can I turn around my sexless marriage? A: Why would some couples remain celibate? Isn't sex supposed to be part of the pleasures of love and marriage? Yet, approximately 10-15% of marriages may experience long stretches of time without sex. A smaller number of couples never ...
Views: 3282 - ***Expert Q&A: Having a Life When You Live at Home - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: I'm in my thirties and I've been living with my parents ever since I lost my job. How can I convince my parents that I still need a personal life? A: No matter how great the goodies are at your parent's house, you'd probably like to live on your own in your own space. More adult children ...
Views: 1676 - ***Expert Q&A: Managing Empathy and Love - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: Do I empathize too much? A: Most of us have been taught to feel sorry for people who are less fortunate than we are and to forgive people when they make mistakes. Charity and civilization rely on empathy. Yet, as many of my clients have shown me, there is such a thing as too much ...
Views: 2202 - ***Expert Q&A: Relationship Ruts Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: Why do I end up with such "basket cases" for partners? A: Basket cases--a great description of someone whose behavior prompts you to give too much of your time and energy to help, calm, or "fix" them. If you are exhausted and exasperated from feeling that you always have to pick up the ...
Views: 2173 - ***Expert Q&A: Remarrying Your Ex - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: Should I remarry my ex? A: We all like second chances in life. Rarely do we get them. Remarrying your ex is one of the few opportunities for a "do-over." There are no divorce statistics for people who re-marry their ex. However, the divorce rate for all second marriages is about sixty ...
Views: 5932 - ***Expert Q&A: Taking Charge of Trial Separations - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: My partner and I recently separated. What's the best way to use this time? A: Instead of going directly to divorce, some couples decide to separate for a while. This approach definitely has its merits. It prevents you from acting hastily about the relationship and gives you a chance to ...
Views: 2135 - ***Expert Q&A: What is the Best Way to Handle In-Law Problems? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDo these scenarios sound familiar? * Your in-laws are cold to you. * Your husband or partner can't stand up to his mother or father. * When it comes to the holidays, it's your in-laws' way-or the highway. * Your in-laws are critical and judgmental of you. * Your ...
Views: 4011 - ***Fun New Year's Family Resolutions that Work - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Robin KLeftovers are gone, weight-gain is on, favorite presents used and worn. No more holiday cookies to bake, just New Year’s Resolutions to make—and later not forsake! Here is a brief, fun and innovative list of Resolutions that not only involves the whole family but can also change ...
Views: 1555 - ***Get Out to Get Hot – Pack Your Bags to Boost Your Sex Life - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishTravel is great medicine for boosting your sex and love life. Don't have the money or time? Don't worry. All you need to do is cut back on a few unnecessary purchases such as that magazine, or comfort food, or that movie that you don't really need - and then find a day and a half to be together. ...
Views: 1549 - ***Getting over a Breakup – Beat the blues! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThe New Year seemed to have passed, and the sting of an unhappy, unromantic Valentine’s Day is over, too. No wonder you feel sad. No matter how much you fight the influence from what seem like manufactured holidays, it’s still hard to beat the blues from breakups and being alone. ...
Views: 1463 - ***Getting Over Short-Term Relaltionship Break Ups - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups Break up are always painful, but it’s not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and passionate. Think of a rollercoaster, filled ...
Views: 916 - ***Happy Family Research: Grieving Loss Of A Parent*** - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWe expect to outlive our parents, but we still struggle with grief. Take this quiz to learn about dealing with the loss of a parent. Put an “x” next to one answer for each question. 1. Losing a parent suddenly is worse than losing a parent after a long illness. __Strongly Agree ...
Views: 3067 - ***Holiday Stress Tips: The Holiday Season May Not be the Best Time to Settle Family Grievances - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishOh—so you think that just because you are together with your family that it’s a good time to have one of those heart-to-hearts where you grab the opportunity to air your emotional hurts and open wounds. Well, not so fast. It just may not be the best time to settle your grievances. Why It ...
Views: 1401 - ***How Can Families Cope With The Loss Of Their Home? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishLosing your home for any reason is heart-wrenching. Many families describe the feeling as “the rug being pulled out from under you” or “losing your moorings.” Money issues are one of the top sources of stress for families these days, and the number of families who have ...
Views: 6448 - ***How Do I Know I am in Love? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishHow Do I Know I am in Love—and with the Right Person? Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D, MSS Many men and women of all ages are postponing marriage because of their fears of choosing the wrong person and making a lifelong mistake. Since most ...
Views: 1146 - ***How Do I Know I Am Ready for a Divorce? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishHow Do I Know I Am Ready for a Divorce? A great question not so easily answered. Research has shown that even happy long-term marriages have rough patches that the couple manages to triumph over, not just survive. Yet, there are truly very bad marriages that often involve behaviors such as ...
Views: 3279 - ***How Smart Are You About Traveling Safely? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHow Women Can Boost Their Travel Mindfulness & Intuition I’ve been fortunate enough to travel a lot – often alone – to give workshops and talks. I’ve also lived in another country that is very different culturally from my home in the United States. I mention this information because I was ...
Views: 1324 - ***How To Avoid Wedding Stress And Be A Smart Bride - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHow to Avoid Wedding Stress and Be a Smart Bride: Over-the-Top Wedding Plans Can Reveal Bottom-of-the-Barrel Feelings Weddings and the accompanying engagement parties and showers can get stressful and out of hand for many reasons. Here are the top reasons why planning weddings may not be as ...
Views: 3917 - ***How to Bridge the Family Stress of "Re-Entry" between Work and Family - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWork and Life Balance: How to Bridge the Family Stress of “Re-Entry” between Work and Family Dr. LeslieBeth Wish Just as children need “re-entry” time when they come ...
Views: 1204 - ***How to Move on After a Break up - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishPerhaps the end of your most recent relationship is a good thing regardless of who did the leaving. But now what’s the best next step for you? Every situation has different details, but here are the top things to consider that emerged from my research and work with thousands of ...
Views: 1720 - ***How to Pack Smart—and Still Look Smart! Tips from a Luxury Packer - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishI love traveling. I love it so much that while I am on vacation, I am already planning my next one! But I sure don't like packing. And unpacking is even worse! I must be a slow learner because it took years of making mistakes to learn what to take and what to take it in. You may not use all ...
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