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we want different types of poly relationships by Dr. Tina Tessina, Phd "Dr. Romance" Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Tue 09 Jun 2009 11:31pm Dear Dr. Romance: We are a poly couple that have recently discovered that we want different types of poly relationships. He wants lovers who can lie with us and make a group home. I want lovers who remain a separate relationship from the primary one. We just figured this out after months of fighting and now he says he wants to reconcile that we Read on »

Personality Type: A Powerful Tool For Improving Your Relationship by The Relationship Experts .. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 28 Jan 2009 3:49pm Do you know the number one factor couples cite as crucial to their satisfaction with their relationship? That"s right, it"s good communication. There are so many issues couples can disagree about money, children, in-laws, work but whether or not these issues become problems depends on how well you... Read on »

Dating Doesn’t Equal Relationship! It’s a Discovery Phase Not a Relationship Guarantee by NML Patient Expert

Posted Mon 07 Mar 2011 6:50pm ’t worked out, there is a recurring theme: The bulk of these people don’t miss the person they were dating; they miss the person they’d hoped they’d become or the relationship... whether this person was someone that they actually should be with. Many people who are dating, are assuming that because they’re dating someone, that they want a relationship Read on »

The 4 Types of Women You Should Never Date by The Relationship Experts .. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 17 Jan 2009 1:17am by Scott Patterson Not all girls are created equal. Some are smarter than others, some are prettier, and some are just plain crazy. So how do you cope when you find you"ve hooked up with an unbalanced woman? If your unhinged chick is otherwise perfect, you may well want to give the relationship... Read on »

Building Boundaries for Healthier Relationships by NML Patient Expert

Posted Wed 14 Jan 2009 5:11pm Last week I asked readers "Do you have boundaries in your relationships?" which threw up some interesting comments and I want to continue to address the issue of the lack of boundaries in relationships and the significant impact that it can have on your well being and the types of relationship that you engage in. Read on »

The (Polar) Opposites Game in Dating & Relationships Part Two by NML Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Feb 2010 3:44pm in detail about common misunderstandings about what makes for great relationships, with many people focused and sometimes obsessed with type, compatibility, and common interests. This means that when our relationships don’t work out, using the same wrong basis that we work off for type, compatibility, and common interests, we end up focusing on the wrong things Read on »

The Dating Scene: 6 Different Teen Relationships [Teen Article] by Vanessa Van Petten Patient Expert

Posted Sat 19 Sep 2009 10:04pm

1 Comment , that is). Or your feelings for your ex still haven’t gone away. What we think: If your teen is in this type of relationship, they’re probably either confused, or really hope that no one... is in an open relationship and you’re not okay with it, say something! This type of relationship is hard to point out (by the parent) without your child getting defensive. Just remember Read on »

Am I Too Picky? The Tricky Issue of Quality Control In Dating & Relationships (P2) by NML Patient Expert

Posted Thu 20 May 2010 8:00am that interest, means nothing about their primary values – nothing. I’ve mentioned relationship insanity many times on this blog – it’s repeating the same types of behaviours, picking... are habitually single but wanting a relationship, I suggest that you abandon any ideas that you have about compatibility, type, and common interests, and get wise about values, boundaries Read on »

The Transition Phase: From Chasing a Relationship With Unlikely Sources To Dating Decent People and Giving Them a Hard Time by NML Patient Expert

Posted Mon 04 Oct 2010 10:30am with and want the same relationship. I don’t doubt there’s a lot of dubious types out there but the world is not all about cheating, emotional unavailability and being treated badly... relationship, you may find yourself dating other people and behaving in ways that are reminiscent of your old partners. You don’t want the old type of partners you used to date but you Read on »

Am I Too Picky? The Tricky Issue of Quality Control In Dating & Relationships (P1) by NML Patient Expert

Posted Wed 19 May 2010 8:40am that is detracting from you, it’s because they’re the type of person that places a high value on the security of any relationship, just as long as they have a man in their life. They have... and not picky enough – like many things that create issues with dating and relationships, I lacked a balanced middle ground. I have a confession that I’m not proud of – seven or eight Read on »