Archive for May, 2011

The Wolf in Prince Clothing

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

In a twist on the classic fairy tale, there’s a phenomenon that happens with shocking regularity.  The princess, having spent a long time in a relationship with a frog whom she kept hoping would turn out to be  her prince, finally meets the Real McCoy.  Prince Charming comes along and begins to woo her.  Trouble [...]

Why People Cheat

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Brace yourselves:  another celebrity has admitted to having an affair.  Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that he fathered a child with a household staffer while he and Maria Shriver were married.  It happened ten years ago but was revealed this year.  Maria moved out immediately, and now they’re planning to divorce. I wonder, though, if cheating [...]

Groundhog Day

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Did you ever feel like you’re in the movie Groundhog Day when it comes to your romantic relationships?  Although the movie is a comedy, it contains a serious message.  The Bill Murray character does eventually, after dozens of failed attempts, to do some things right and get his woman.  The movie is a parody of [...]

3 Things I Wish I’d Known

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Maria Shriver recently asked a question on YouTube:  What are three things you wished you’d known during your last transition?  As she navigates her newly announced separation from Arnold Schwarzenegger, here are the three things I think will be most helpful to her… and things I wished I’d known during my own separation.

5 Signs You’re Not Ready to Start Dating

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

  How can you tell when you’re ready to start dating again after a break-up?  Most people don’t even bother to ask themselves this question; they just dive back in.  But if you want to avoid making the same mistakes in your next relationship, you should pay attention to these signs.