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Are statistics about the odds of women finding love and happiness getting you down?
Don’t fret — get smart and think about you instead!
Virtually all of the women in my study for my books said they had trouble “turning down the background noise” about what statistics and ... Views: 1611
Question: Leslie Beth, how would you describe your product or project?
Answer: Are you a woman who is often smart about work but not love? Do you flip back and forth between men who are too mild or mean? Do you know how to take off your Man Blinders so you can read men—and never be fooled ... Views: 1955
The new school season is quickly approaching and now is the time to put into practice those good stewardship skills and goal setting practices learnt in the past.
Shopping this time of year can be overwhelming so the best thing to do is make a plan. The old saying applies here just as much ... Views: 1256
John Travolta’s Son, Privacy and What We Owe Others
Sadly, John Travolta and his wife Kelly Lynch’s teen-aged son Jett died recently. The autopsy stated the cause of death as seizure, which has affected the son from an early age. The loss of a child is a blow to the ... Views: 848
Last Kiss: Tips for Divorce and Split Ups with Business Partners
Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D.
When “Janelle Booker” divorced her husband Raymond of fifteen years, it made the front page of the society section of newspapers. Janelle and her husband were the socially prominent and successful ... Views: 1514
Lindsay Lohan 07: What makes rehab successful?
You might be tired of the media coverage about Lindsay Lohan’s struggles with alcohol, but, if you know someone with substance abuse problems, then you probably have seen firsthand the difficulty of recovery.
Some people think that the much ... Views: 1599
Tip Sheet
Introduction
Recognize personal stress triggers and symptoms
Re-train the brain
Get solution-oriented
Develop a buddy system
Minimize self-blame
Be realistic in expectations for change
Introduction
No one can avoid stress. In fact, it’s a necessary part of life. Stress ... Views: 2734
Family research offers relationship advice for today’s no-nonsense women who are more vulnerable to suicide attempts, eating disorders, domestic violence and affairs gone wrong.
An in-patient ward for depression and suicide attempts was the last place 36 year-old “Amber,” a ... Views: 2684
Tips for Women on How to Beat Being New in Town or Alone
Top stressors in life include moving to a new location or being single again for any reason. But just because these life situations cause stress, they don’t have to overwhelm you. The top issues for women who are alone or new in town ... Views: 985
New Years Resolutions that Work
Introduction
It’s holiday time of year again when thoughts turn to shopping, giving, partying and—yes—making New Years’ resolutions. Even if a person doesn’t want to make them, reminders about resolutions are on the Internet, talk ... Views: 2486
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***Office Affairs - by Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., The Official Guide To Family
Why do office affairs happen?
And What to Do about Them?
Office romances are commonplace these days. Television shows such as Boston Legal and Grey’s Anatomy remind us about the temptations and ... Views: 2576
Your divorce is final, and you are glad, sad, excited and scared all at the same time.
You love your nights to yourself — for a while — and then you wonder if you can ever be optimistic about finding love again.
The good news is that this roller coaster of feelings and doubt is ... Views: 4640
Overcoming End of the Year Regrets: The Conversation We Should Have with Ourselves
Tough times often make us feel like kicking ourselves in the behind, but, to paraphrase the famous line in Eric Segal’s book “Love Story,” you don’t necessarily have to say you’re sorry.
Yes, many of us have ... Views: 862
We tend to give our partners more than second chances—even when they have betrayed, disappointed or hurt us physically or emotionally.
It’s as though we’ll do almost anything to defend against rocking the boat, and being alone or wrong about our love choices.
In this brief article ... Views: 2407
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***Revenge Sex - by Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., The Official Guide To Family
Dangers of Revenge Sex and Other Stupid Relationship Mistakes
Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., MSS
Relationships hurt sometimes. People always seem to provoke emotional ... Views: 1599
Had rotten parents who abused, neglected, criticized or abandoned you? Or something happened to you later in life such as assault or rape? Or your disappointing love relationships hover overhead like mylar balloons glinting at your failures?
Well, here’s the good news: rotten pasts for ... Views: 1545
Secrets to Hiring Smart: New Ways to Mix Wisdom with New Formats, Questions and Intuition
In my career the task of hiring always landed on my desk. There were other “sets of eyes” on the potential employee, but I was often the first or last set of eyes. Over the years, I relied on a unique ... Views: 1370
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***Sex on the Desk - by Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., The Official Guide To Family
Sex on the Desk And Other Work Mistakes When You are Married to Your Colleague
Despite some corporations’ ban on dating your colleagues or supervisees or boss, work is still one of the top places to meet your future partner. ... Views: 1017
Smart Cookie Tip: Don't Fall for Fake Romance
Most of us want to feel romantic because we want to feel special and connected to someone. Our hormones such as oxytocin elevate when we feel close, safe, warm, loved and accepted by someone we like and respect. We begin to feel a rush, a high, a ... Views: 872
Don't Let Your Love Life Flat-line
If you have let your love life flat-line, then you are at risk for increasing your unhappiness. Flat-line to Fireworks begins with you feeling so hurt that you take an emotional time-out by promising yourself no more men.
Like Sleeping Beauty, you close ... Views: 819
How to Recover from Relationship
Missteps and Slip Ups
The restaurant was one of the best in town, the food terrific and the corner table that James requested was private and charming. A perfect evening until Alysha caught James eyeing a few attractive women as they ... Views: 1065
Do you want to be happy in love? If you answered, “Yes”, then you need to know the signs of a good relationship.
Common sense will tell you to find someone you trust and like. But you can learn a whole more with research-based advice that delves deeper.
... Views: 1486
Holidays for many people can mean being alone and feeling lonely--or being with family members who cause you stress and also make you feel lonely! It seems you can't escape the holiday blues. But you can! Here are some tips.
1. Identify your triggers. Identify ahead of time exactly what ... Views: 2829
The “Miracles on the Hudson” U.S. Airways Crash and How to Make Your Own Miracles
On January 15, 2009, a miracle happened. A U.S. Airways plane crash-landed upright and intact in the Hudson River, minutes after taking off from La Guardia airport in New York City, en route to Charlotte, North ... Views: 831
The Minnesota Bridge Disaster 07: Becoming Heroes
Photos of the collapse horrified us, stories of survivors made us cry in relief and tales of ordinary people becoming heroes uplifted us. We feel grateful for their swift acts and wonder: “What would I have done in a similar situation? How much ... Views: 736
The movie “Knocked Up”: How realistic and how recommended is this relationship?
No surprise that the 2007 movie “Knocked Up” is a hit. The women of Generations X and Y especially recognize this increasingly familiar kind of relationship—the educated, successful and professional woman who ... Views: 2423
I am really angry—and sadden by how the media and the National Football League handled the domestic violence incident of Ray Rice against his fiancé, Janay Palmer, who is now his wife. For those of you who don’t know the details, here is a recap.
On Monday, September 8, 2014, the Baltimore ... Views: 1502
Thirsty for Love: The Power of the Vampire’s Kiss and the Twilight of the Truly Strong, Smart Woman
Finally, women can breathe easy. There is a perfect man after all. He’s tall, dark and handsome, has riches, a country estate and the ... Views: 1004
Tips 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 with ... Views: 10780
Tips for Managing the Emotional and Financial Stress of Foreclosures
Introduction
Disasters and tragedies of any kind such as floods, hurricanes, illnesses, accidents and financial dilemmas all have the potential of making people feel a loss of control. When we no longer feel a sense of ... Views: 1152
***Tips for Recovering from Being Suddenly Single***
Women, Loss, Grief and Loneliness: If I’m so great, how come it hurts so much to be alone?
... Views: 3902
Tips on How to Manage Interfaith Holidays
It’s that time of year again. She wants a Christmas tree, he says, “Not in my house.” There are ... Views: 811
No matter how successful and seasoned you are, you may still experience setbacks and disappointments.
Setbacks come in many shapes and sizes for each of us. Sometimes they are small, while other times they’re huge — or perhaps they just feel that way.
Read this sentence out loud several ... Views: 1328
Top Relationship Problems: The Danger of Women Having Affairs
Think having an affair is just one of many dating choices these days? Think again. The number of women having affairs is rising--approximately 25 % of women have them. Smart, professional women know that affairs make you crazy—not ... Views: 2323
Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D, MSS at www.lovevictory.com
Reasons Why Getting Along with siblings is So Crucial
The Most Common Problems of Having Siblings-in-laws
What Can You Do if You Have Siblings-in-law Problems?
Why are the siblings so important in approving your choice of mate? It’s ... Views: 2842
Tori Spelling 07: Can Feuding Adult Children Really Reconcile with Parents?
With the birth of her new baby, Tori Spelling has renewed a relationship with her mother. But is it real—and what can we learn about family reconciliations?
Tori’s dispute with her mother arose from negative comments ... Views: 1435
It might surprise you that size may not be the most important factor in choosing your cabin. Location and the amenities that are included in your cabin’s category can be much more important. Here are some tips to help you select the cabin that is best for you.
You may not be able to fulfill ... Views: 1439
Treading the Family Water During Hard Times
Recently, in California, a man shot his wife, five children and himself. The media reported that economic and work problems most likely provoked the killings. Of course, the incident was all over the Internet and news feeds. ... Views: 912
Does your tummy churn at the thought of speaking in public? Do you feel cotton-headed when you get to the podium? And, unbelievably, did you forget to make the most important point? Welcome to the vast majority of people who fear speaking or performing in public. You’re in good company with ... Views: 1187
Twelve Things Divorcing Parents Should Tell Their Children: Divorced Parent Promise Guide
Divorce is a difficult enough experience, and when children are involved, most divorcing parents have to set aside their marital feelings and work together to co-raise children responsibly. The goal is ... Views: 2215
Tip Sheet
Introduction
Observe first—rather than act
Confide in a colleague as a last resort
Confront the difficult person as another last resort
Make the colleague or boss look good—by being indispensable
Don’t personalize--maybe
Introduction
Almost anyone who works has run ... Views: 2859
Valentine’s Day Stress Busters:
How to avoid the “ache-y, break-y heart” of disappointment
Dateline: Any town. Five-thirty p.m., Valentine’s Day, and he’s read every card in the pharmacy. In his hand are a box of chocolates and a balloon with the words “MARRY ME” written ... Views: 994
What are the Best Christmas Gifts?
Bling is out—or at least an embarrassment, third homes are definitely out, rich people who didn’t invest in Bernard Madoff ponzi scheme are in and very put-out are people who are experiencing foreclosures, job lay-offs and, yes, still, the after-affects of ... Views: 925
The media can’t get enough of Nadya Suleman, the “Octomom,” who gave birth to eight babies when she was artificially inseminated with eight embryos. She already has six other children, also as a result of embryonic insemination.
At first, almost everyone was fascinated. Babies, after all, have ... Views: 1518
The suicide of Robin Williams has shaken—and awakened us up. News of his death has made many of us think:
If someone with family, fame, and fortune could do that, could that happen to someone like me who doesn’t have all those things?
I’ve been feeling really down lately, and ... Views: 1741
What We Can Learn from Wal-Mart's Black Friday Tragedy
Bodies forced their way through the crowd, used their arms like shields and slowed only for seconds when lumps on the floor made them step higher. Hundreds of feet clamored in unison, as though serving one mind, mowing down a dozen, ... Views: 965
The way your partner proposed to you might allow you to see into your future with this person.
Good card players can detect “tells”—those unconscious behaviors that give away information about a player’s hand.
When my clients described their feelings of disappointments or exhilaration ... Views: 1702
When a Child Dies: Grief Self-Quiz
Parents expect their children to outlive them. When a child dies, the parents’ grief affects their lives forever. Take this quiz and learn the best ways for a professional woman to handle grief when she or a co-worker loses a child. Put an “X” next to the ... Views: 1281
When you’re unhappy in love, it’s often hard to know if you are being too picky, too “sensitive” or just wrong in your assessment of the situation.
You wonder what “counts” as being a legitimate reason for you to fall out of love or feel distant from your ... Views: 1335