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1-Abuse 2-Sadness

1-Signs of an abusive relationship 2-Why don't I like myself or others?

pregnant woman angry at jobless husband

1-Anger 2-Envy 3-Friendship vs Romance

1-My fiance can't handle being pregnant since I lost my job. 2-Stay away from envious people 3-Women like me, but only as a friend.

shy guy avoids woman kisses

1-Anxiety 2-Shyness

1-What is the cause of my depression and anxiety? 2-After 20 years my husband avoids affectionate contact

man waits by phone that does not ring

1-Dating Anxiety 2-Child Abuse Signs (starts at 4m 57s) 3-Peer Pressure (starts at 6m 55s)

1-My girlfriend doesn't call 2-My son is afraid of me 1-Psychological Independence

Man shrugging in ignorance

1-Dating Flip Flop 2-Selfishness is not...

1-My flip flopping boyfriend suddenly wants to end our relationship. 1-Selfishness is not being a bully

businessman holding sign that reads 'I hate my job'

1-Depressed about Career 2-Stressful effects of Divorce

1- Family is dysfunctional due to depressed dad. 2-Why am I stressed? (Dad told mom he didn't love her anymore.)

Depressed woman

1-Depression Tips 2-Communication

1-Tips to reduce depression 2-Why does my husband not focus on that I say?

anxious man with flowers waiting for his date to arrive

1-Expressing Affection Part 2 of 2 2-procrastination

1-I am afraid to tell my girlfriend how I like her. 2-Stopping procrastination

Man and woman trying to control young squirming boy

1-Family Baggage 2-Gayness and Ethics

1-My girlfriend's kid controls her. 2- (starts at 6m 9s) Is it immoral to be gay?

man and woman on a date but expressing no emotions

1-Getting Old 2-Unemotional Partner (keep this order for podcast)

1-Does old age have to mean no romance? 2-My boyfriend lacks emotion.

angry man points finger at confused woman

1-Gossip 2-Abuse 3-Sincerity

1-Unsupported accusations of infidelity 2-I hit my wonderful but irrational girlfriend 3- Phony vs. genuine pleasantries

man spending lots of money

1-Husband's Hidden Life 2-Career Failure

1-My husband's excessive spending is a mystery 2-My husband won't abandon his money-losing career.

man looking at woman and thinking how he might ask her out on a date

1-Independence 2-Dating

1-Physical vs. Intellectual Independence 2-How can I ask our a girl whom already has a boyfriend?

sad childless woman near happy mom and baby

1-Infertility 2-''I can't help myself''

1-My boyfriend wants kids that I can't have. 2-Invented mental diseases

girl crying in bed

1-Love is what? 2-Stress 3-Unearned Guilt

1-Is love sacrifice or selfish? 2-13 year old cries nightly 3-Dad insists I be a doctor

angry boy watching parents argue

1-Obesity 2-Abuse in Romance 3-Pain

1-What's the use (starts at 0m0s) 2-Kid hates stepdad (starts at 2m01s) 3-Thinking away pain (starts at 6m57s)

woman affectionate with two men

1-Open Marriage 2-Tactfulness (Use same order for podcast)

1-My husband wants me to be intimate with other men. 2-I say things at the wrong time and place.

signs reading different emotions

1-Romance 2-Moods 3-Emotions

1-How to evaluate a romantic partner 2-Why am I always in a strange mood? (starts 3m3s) 3-What are emotions? (starts 3m37s)

depressed sad man and woman

1-Roving Eyes 2-Stale Romance

1-I have feelings for a man who is not my fiance 2-My husband is no longer romantic

woman thinking hard with about her sexual identity no conclusion

1-Sexual Identity 2-Phobias

1-I think I am a lesbian 2-My child is afraid of rain (2 of 2)

woman blocking ears so as to not hear sound of lovemaking

1-Sexuality 2-Forced Emotions

1-Why do I find my neighbor's loud sex to be disgusting? 2-Can I force myself to have positive emotions?

Book titled how to find love

1-Teenagers 2-Boyfriends

1-How to stay close with your teenagers 2-Why do I always need to change boyfriends?

good old guys playing cards

1-Wife vs. Friends 2- Engagement Fail

1-My husband prefers the company of friends 2-After 11 years my fiance wants to end it.

Man packing suitcase

Abandoned Family (1 of 2)

Is it okay for my young son to meet a father he has never known?

man yelling at woman

Abuse - Signs of

I'm trapped in a romantic, but abusive relationship.

angry man points threatingly at innocent puzzled woman

Abuse by Boyfriend

My boyfriend hits, chokes, and insults me.

Man raises hand to hit cowering woman

Abusive and Angry

How can I deal with my my husband who has anger and abuse issues?

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Abusive Boyfriend

My future brother in law is a tyrant.

Abuse Aggressive man screaming at frightened woman

Abusive Boyfriend

Why do I love my abusive boyfriend?

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Abusive ex.

My ex husband psychologically abuses me.

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Abusive Husband

Is my husband abusive enough to leave him?

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Abusive Relationships

(starts at 3m48s) Signs of Abuse in a Romantic Relationship

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ADHD and Choice Making

How an I get my boyfriend to take his ADHD medications?

Man with halo over head

Adult Virginity

Should I tell my girlfriend that I am a 36 year old virgin?

man Online romance throwing kiss to computer screen

Affair With Friend

How do I deal with my husband's emotional internet affair?

confused puzzled woman

Age Difference in Romance

I can't think clearly about my new romance due to the stress from my divorce.

young lady with older man

Age Gap Romance

My sister is in love with a questionable man 20 years older.

Resentful husband and wife

Anger

I can't get past my anger over my cheating husband.

Angry woman sitting next to unfaithful husband

Anger at Infidelity

I can't get past my anger at my husband for being unfaithful.

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Anger Control

How can I control my being angry at my girlfriend?

angry woman yelling at clueless man

Anger-Dealing With

How to deal with stress from when my handicapped wife unjustly attacks me.

shy man and woman sitting on a couch

Anxious About Dating

Overcoming the social anxiety of dating - a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma.

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Apologies

How much apology is too much?

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Apologies

My husband won't apologize when he unintentionally hurts my feelings.

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Appeasement; Individual and Political

Appeasement does not work, both in personal and political situations.

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Arranged Marriage

I am attracted to a woman of higher status than myself.

Disgusted woman avoids a kiss

Asexuality

I have always had zero interest in sex and find it repulsive.

Man can't sleep infidelity guilt

Bad Choices

Your mental health can't escape your lies.

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Blind Dates

How to get the most out of a blind date - a short interview with Dr. Don Kieffer.

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Blind Dates

How to get the most from a blind date ~ a short interview with Dr. Don Kieffer

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Blind Dates

(Starts at 6m 58s) Why you might consider blind dates. (Starts at 6m 58s)

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Breaking Up

Should I break up with my dependent clingy girlfriend?

Puzzled man and angry woman

Breaking Up

I mis-read romance signals from girls I date.

Two happy well dressed gay men

Busybodies

Should I report my friend's homosexuality to his family?

woman serving at soup kitchen

Career vs Boyfriend

I help everyone except myself, and this is causing romance problems.

old log cabin away from neighbors

Career vs Romance

I can't agree with my boyfriend about where to live.

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Casual Sex

Is true love compatable with casual sex?

Woman peeks through window blinds

Cheating - Is He?

How can I tell if my boyfriend is cheating on me?

woman spying on boyfriend

Cheating Boyfriend

I just found out that my boyfriend is cheating on me.

sad childless woman

Children vs Romance

My boyfriend wants kids but I can't physically have any.

clingy woman pleads with

Clingy Ex.

My husband's ex won't let go after 20 years.

Man shrugging with outstretched hands looking like he does not know what to do

Commitment

My boyfriend's way of relating to me is all over the map.

man avoiding the advances of a woman

Commitment

I'm tired of being alone but my boyfriend won't commit.

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Commitment

After 25 years of marriage I want to have an affair.

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Commitment

My boyfriend does not want to commitment.

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Commitment

My boyfriend can't stop being close friends with his ex.

resentful woman in bed with man who is using computer

Commitment

How do I stop a dead end relationship with a guy I love?

shy guy avoids woman's kisses

Commitment - Fear of

I am afraid of long term romantic relationships

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Communication

Repairing a destroyed line of communication.

man in deep thought wondering about his marriage

Communication

Why does my new wife want more time apart from each other?

puzzled man scratching head

Communication Concerns

My wife confessed that she thinks I am overbearing and lack ambition.

Man angry and losing temper and holding a woman's arms

Communication When Angry

Help! I'm always losing my temper with my wife.

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Communication With Boyfriend

Was I right to slap my boyfriend?

happy senior couple

Communictating Preferences

How to Understand Your Romantic Partner

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Competing With His ex

My boyfriend is too close to his ex wife.

two men trying to kiss the same woman

Conflicting Values

I love two men.

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Controlled by Girlfriend

How can I keep my independence in the face of a controlling girlfriend?

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Controlling Husband

My husband keeps me from my kids

dad avoiding and ignoring his kid

Controlling Husband

I cant cope with a husband who has a 1950's attitude about parenting and housework.

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Controlling Wife

How can I deal with my controlling wife?

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Controlling Wife

How can I deal with my controlling wife?

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Courtship Dance

Should I pursue a romance or just remain friends?

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Cyber Stalking

My internet romance turned into bizarre stalking.

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Cyber Stalking

My internet romance turned bizarre

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Dates; the 1st one

Dealing with a first date - a short interview with Dr. Don Kieffer

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Dating

The wonderful value of experiencing romance, even if your partner decides to end it.

Couple dancing at a club

Dating

Some ways to meet potential dates - a short interview with Dr. Don Kieffer.

Shy man and woman sitting together on a couch

Dating

How can I ask out a girl whom I know has a boyfriend. (Begins at 3 minutes 58 seconds)

young man tries to explain to older woman who ignores him

Dating

I'm dating an older woman and there is a lot of friction.

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Dating

I have a hard time approaching women.

Smiling man with arm around smiling woman

Dating

1-Is it ok to ask my boyfriend to move to my state? 2-Is there a problem if I make more money than my boyfriend?

Happy senior couple

Dating

Re-Entering The Dating World - A short interview with Dr. Don Kieffer

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Dating After Divorce

How long should I wait to date after breaking up with my child's mom?

abused woman holding out hand to stop aggressive man

Dating After Divorce

How can I want to date again after leaving an abusive relationship?

man and woman on couch thinking about dating each other

Dating as an Adult

How can I, as a divorced adult, get back into the dating scene?

Sign saying Risk Ahead

Dating Danger Signs

Should I stay engaged or move on?

Nauseous woman leaning over toilet

Dating Disclosures

I want to date but I have health problems.

shy man avoiding interaction with two girls

Dating Failure

Why do I never get a second date?

strict nosey mother spys on kids dating

Dating Gatekeepers

Adult woman has to sneak away from mom in order to date boyfriend.

lonely sad woman walking alone

Dating Nervousness

I am too nervous and self conscious to date

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Dating Nervousness

How can I better approach women?

Man cries as woman walks away

Dating Reluctance

My son was romantically hurt and won't date anymore.

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Dating Skills

How do I find a new girlfriend after a recent breakup?

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Dating Tips

How can I approach women more easily?

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Dating While Parenting

How old should my son be before I start dating again?

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Deception

My friend started dating my ex. (podcast to be continued tomorrow)

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Deciding to Decide

How do I decide among the boys in my life?

Bride dragging groom to wedding

Demonic Wife

Getting out of a vicious marriage.

Happy father reading with happy son.

Denial

My husband always sides with my son over me.

depressed sad lonely woman

Depression

My depression is ruining my romance.

Sad lonely depressed woman sits alone in a room full of people

Depression vs. Romance

My wife lacks confidence and seems depressed.

man trying to be romantic to uninterested girl

Differences

My girlfriend is not at all as intimate as I am.

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Dishonest Boyfriend

My boyfriend lies about wanting to hire an "escort".

Man lying and standing with fingers crossed behind back

Dishonest Dating

My romantic partner lies and does not communicate.

lying woman with large pinocchio nose

Dishonest Girlfriend

My girlfriend told a major lie.

man stands hiding crossed fingers behind his back.

Dishonestly Dating

How can I repair a romance that I messed up by lying?

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Dishonesty, apologies, and forgiveness

My boyfriend does not trust me for trivial reasons.

woman consoling sad guilty man

Divorce

Should I leave a partner whose self guilt is ruining our relationship?

woman avoids husband's kiss with look of revulsion

Divorce

How do I tell my husband that I no longer love him?

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Divorce

Should I stay with my druggy lying partner?

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Divorce

How can I decide if I should stay with my wife of many years?

woman ties up man with rope to keep him from leaving

Divorce

How can I change my husband's mind about wanting a divorce?

frustrated woman scowling at indecisive man

Divorce

My husband is sending me mixed messages about separating.

angry controlling wife points finger at frustrated husband

Divorce - Should I?

My wife is mentally and physically abusive.

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Divorce and Justice

I gave up my career for a man who wants a divorce.

obese person sitting at table

Divorce, How to

How to back out of a marriage with an obese wife.

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Divorce, maybe?

My husband does and does not want a divorce.

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Divorce, Should I?

Should I stay with a husband who has both good and bad points?

Policeman administering a drunk driver test

Divorce- When to

Should I get a divorce after wife's third DWI?

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Divorce- When to

Should I wait for my wife's confusions to pass, or should I protect myself and divorce?

lonely mam walking away from some women

Divorced and Looking

I'm newly divorced, want to meet women, but are unsure.

sad man and woman together thinking

Divorced vs Un-divorce?

Should I get back together with an ex whom I worship?

man brings wife breakfast in bed

Divorced, But Why?

My wife left me despite my catering to her every whim.

Jail for criminals

Doubtful Romance

Is my boyfriend a pedophile?

woman dreaming of a man she likes

Doubting my Choice

I am engaged but have feelings for another man.

Woman holding face in hands and deep in thought

Earning Trust

How to question a spouse whom might be unfaithful.

Writing the word infidelity and fidelity

Emotional Infidelity

How can I extinguish my desire for someone whom is not my wife?

scared woman hiding under sheets

Emotions

Dealing with strong negative emotions (A continuation of yesterday's podcast)

woman spying on man

Ending a Romance

I'm getting signs that I should end my romantic relationship.

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Engagement Fraud

My fiance of six years keeps delaying a wedding.

Jealous man watches old girlfriend with her new boyfriend

Envious People

Help me deal with an envious ex.

man deciding on romance approaches signs saying choice A and choice B

Equality in Romance

Romantic Equality (begins at 4 minutes 30 seconds)

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Eroticism

What does it mean that my wife has erotic dreams?

man aggressively shouting at woman

Escape from Relationship

I need to escape from a bad romantic relationship.

Romance guidebook

Evaluating Potential Partners

How to tell if someone will be a good romantic partner?

ghosts

Evil Spirits

My fun boyfriend has a big problem - he thinks he is controlled by evil energy ghosts.

Man at party with several women

Exclusivity

My man has too many woman friends.

shy man sitting next to girlfriend

Expressing Affection Part 1 of 2

I am afraid to tell my girlfriend how I like her.

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Expressing Love

I try to buy my girlfriend's happiness rather than express my love.

woman shows disgust as nerdy man admirers her

Faked Love

I do not find my nice husband attractive.

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Family

My boyfriend won't let me see my family.

Woman chains up a man

Family Friction

My daughter-in-law won't let my son see me.

Hopeless frustrated woman holding hands to head

Family Problems

How can I save my marriage where I hate my controlling husband?

sexy woman in santa costume teases nerdy man at computer

Fantasy

My boyfriend fantasizes about other women.

Book titled the selfish path to romance

Finding a Partner

Ways to Meet Potential Dates - a short interview with Dr. Don Kieffer.

man and woman having therapy counseling at therapist's office

Fixing a Boring Marriage

A sample cognitive therapy session dealing with couples issues - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck.

man tries to apologize to woman who rejects him

Forgiving Infidelity

If, when, and how to forgive or apologize when a partner has been unfaithful - a short interview with Dr. Tara Smith

guys night out

Friends vs Wife

My husband puts his friends before us.

two sad gay men sitting back to back

Gay Closet Anxiety

I feel a successful gay relationship is impossible

sketches of human deformities

Genital Deformity

How do I tell my girlfriend that I have a physical deformity?

piggy bank locked up

Gifts

Help! I'm dating a cheapskate.

drawing of ugly witch

Good looks

My girlfriend is perfect but I dislike her looks.

man sits with head in hands as his wife walks away

Grieving Romantic Loss

I don't want my wife to divorce me.

husband trying to slap cowering wife

Guilty Divorce

In my heart I want my abusive husband back.

Woman kissing man

Guilty of Deceit

Why don't I feel guilty about my attraction to a married co-worker?

script saying 'I'm Sorry'

Guilty Romance

I am dying of guilt because I cheated with a coworker

Compass pointing to Choice

Habits and Free Choice

How can I help my fiance stay faithful?

man whispering into astonished woman's ear

Habitual Liar

My habitual lying is ruining my marriage.

aggressive woman with annoyed man

Happiness and Independence

My happiness is totally dependent upon my boyfriend.

man sneaks attention with a woman behind wife's back

Hard Decisions

My boyfriend can't stop being friends with his ex.

man trying to give flowers to woman who has her back to him

Healing From Infidelity

My sister always reminds my wife that I was unfaithful one time only.

man crosses fingers behind his own back

Honesty

Help me stop lying to my wife about my innocent self-pleasuring.

man covering ears to avoid hearing opposing argument

Honesty

My boyfriend rarely admits when he is wrong.

crossed fingers behind man's back

Honesty and Communication

Everyone lies, so why does my partner object to my lying?

Woman sticks fingers in ears after hearing too much from her date

Honesty and Timing

Is my honesty ruining my romantic relationships?

Woman resisting man trying to kiss her

I am Invisible

My fiance treats me like a sex toy.

man on crutches

Illness vs. Romance

Is it okay to leave my boyfriend due to his illness?

man at crossroads cant decide what to do

Impatience

I am impatient and obsessive about my cautious boyfriend.

sad man sitting on bed next to sleeping woman

Impotence

My wife thinks my inability to "perform" is because I don't like her any more.

frustrated man in bed next to upset woman

Impotency

My wife demands we have a child I can't produce.

Upset  woman in bed with impotent man reading newspaper

Impotency

Did my infidelity cause me to be impotent with my wife?

angry man and angry woman in bed

Impotency and Trust

My medication-induced intimacy problems are causing my wife to doubt my romantic commitment.

man whispers to shocked astonished woman

Incestuous Fiancé

My daughter discovered her fiancé was once incestuous with his sister.

woman rejecting a kiss from a man

Infatuation

Dealing with romantic rejection

school girl looks dreamily at teacher

Infatuation

A 15 year old has an unhealthy crush on her teacher.

happy woman kissed by two angry men

Infidelity

What should I due since my wife was unfaithful?

man and woman flirting

Infidelity

Six ways I processed my husband's infidelity.

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Infidelity

I think my wife is having an affair.

man pays attention to another woman while his wife is holding him

infidelity

I'm dating a married man

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Infidelity

How do I cope with the discovery that my wife loves someone else?

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Infidelity

Evading the evidence that a spouse is unfaithful (begins exactly at 8 minutes)

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Infidelity

What is an "affair" and why are they so tempting? A short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler.

man admiring another woman behind wife's back

Infidelity after Childbirth

My husband had an affair after I jokingly told him to.

Man holding hands with girl not his girlfrined

Infidelity and Newlyweds

I am newlywed, pregnant, and my husband cheats.

frustrated woman in bed with man who is reading paper

Infidelity Causes

Some causes of infidelity - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

sad man and angry woman  not speaking with each other

Infidelity Damage Control

Controlling the damage when one partner has an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler.

guilt shame sadness man consoled by woman

Infidelity On Line

I am remorseful for cheating but can't get her out of my mind.

man bpowing a kiss to computer screen

Infidelity Online

My boyfriend has cybersex.

sad man and angry woman after discovery of an affair infidelity

Infidelity Recovery

Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tifany Kisler.

unfaithful man and woman holding drinks and laughing at a party

Infidelity Temptation

What is an affair, and why are they so tempting?

Text saying I'm Sorry

Infidelity? Repairs.

How do you rebuild your relationship if you discover your partner had an affair? A short interview with Dr. Tiffani Kisler.

man tries to apologize to woman by using flowers

Infidelity? Repairs.

How do you rebuild your relationship if you discover your partner had an affair? A short interview with Dr. Tiffani Kisler.

obese woman

Insecurity

Is my wife's recent weight gain the cause of her insecurity, anger, and suspicion I cheat?

woman avoids a kiss from a man

Insecurity and Over Parenting (two parts)

1-I panic and withdraw whenever I get romantically close to someone. 2 (at 6m27s) Kids learn best by doing.

Angry woman shouts at man

Insults

Should I try to reconnect with a boyfriend with whom I exchanged strong insults?

a woman in bed happy dreaming with smile on face

Internet Romance

I have a crush on my internet therapist.

happy senior couple in love

Intimacy

Setting realistic expectations for what a healthy sexual relationship is like - a short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy

woman tries to kiss reluctant man

Intimacy and Guilt

I try to not have sex with women I like because then I lose interest in them.

man trying to kiss uninterested woman

Intimacy Disinterest

My girlfriend lost interest in the romantic part of our relationship.

man and woman in bed ignoring each other

Intimacy Forever

Intimacy - Use it or Lose it. A short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy.

shy woman hiding face under bed sheets

Intimacy Nervousness

I am self conscious during intimacy.

man reads paper in bed next to frustrated woman

Intimacy Obstacles

Some obstacles to sexual satisfaction, and some cures - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

angry man and woman in bed without sex

Intimacy Postpartum

My girlfriend lost interest in sex after our child was born.

sexually frustrated man in bed with woman on computer who ignores him

Intimacy Problems

Identifying and fixing sexual problems that couples face - a short interview with Dr Gary McCarthy

happy middle aged couple in love

Intimacy Tips

Preserve your romantic intimacy by using these communication tips, a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

senior couple in wheelchairs longingly holding hands

Intimacy vs Health

Senior couple wants intimacy but can't due to health.

happy senior man and woman

Intimate Forever

Marital Intimacy; keeping it alive - a short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy

woman trying to choose among photos of several men

Is he 'The One'?

How do you know when you have found the right match?

angry jealous woman yells at man.

Jealousy

How can I deal with my jealousy?

very angry woman screaming at man who is looking away.

Jealousy

I've ruined five marriages due to my demonic jealousy.

angry man grasps hands of fearful woman

Jealousy Unjustified

My unjustified jealousy is driving me crazy.

suspicious woman peeking through blinds

Judging Behavior

How can I tell if my boyfriend still likes me?

strict nosey mother spys on kids dating

Judging Character

My mom is overbearing about my romantic life.

man ignores angry woman

Justice

My fiance won't stop his toxic daughter from ruining my desire to marry him.

No Image

Kids vs. Romance

I have to choose between my kids and my girlfriend.

lazy husband on couch eating in underware

Lazy Husband

My husband does not help around the house.

woman in wedding gown dragging man to alter

Letting Go

How can I help a friend exit a bad marriage?

two signs reading old life and new life

Letting Go

My boyfriend still wants to be friends with his ex.

woman catches boyfriend watching porn

Letting Go

My boyfriend refuses to get rid of porn photos of his old girlfriends.

Woman consoles devistated man

Liar's Guilt

(begins at 4m 51s) My guilt from cheating has ruined my life.

woman shows her distaste for ugly man

Living a Lie

I am not physically attracted to my otherwise good husband.

lonely anxious shy male student

Loneliness

I’ve never had a romantic relationship.

smug pompus man lifts nose at onlooker

Lovability

I deal with my insecurity and mistrust of others by being pompous.

man and woman in bed looking bored

Marital Intimacy

Marital Intimacy; Use it or Lose it - a short interview with Dr. Barry Mccarthy

man and woman in romantic embrace

Marriage Happiness

What makes for a long happy marriage? A short interview with Dr. Judy Kurianski

man and woman couple having massage together

Massage

How massage can help you learn more about your partner and enhance your relationship - a short interview with Counselor Gretchen Mason

man and woman getting a couples massage

Massage and Health

The health benefits of single and couples massage

man gives woman massage in bed

Massage and Romance

How massage can help your romantic relationship - a short interview with therapist Gretchen Mason.

Woman trying to hypnotize man into liking her

Mean Behavior

How can I make my mean boyfriend want me?

aggressive woman flirts with uninterested man

Mental Infidelity

A married woman has super hots for a married man.

man and woman holding hands

Misunderstandings

Misinterpreting your partner's behavior - a short interview with Dr. Cory Newman

woman turns her back to man trying to apoligize with flowers

Misunderstandings

Misunderstanding your partners behavoir - A sample marital therapy session interview with Dr. Cory Newman.

boyfriend spending money on fancy car

Money and Romance

My boyfriend refuses to discuss his spendthrift ways

senior woman glancing sideways with critical look

Mother-In-Law Issue

How to fix a marriage made difficult by my mother-in-law.

bored lazy woman fiddling at desk

Motivation by Values

1-I have become terribly lazy 2-I think my view of love is irrational.

Woman shouting at cowering man

Moving On

Help me to accept that our 7 year marriage is ending.

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Mysterious Break-Up

My ex won't tell me why she broke up with me.

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Nagging and Complaining

My girlfriend is always nagging me and complaining.

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Nudity; Beautiful vs Offensive

My long distance boyfriend views erotica instead of nude pictures of me.

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Older Men

I love a man 23 years my senior.

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Overweight

My marriage is not working due to my weight gain.

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Overweight vs. Sexuality

I lost desire for my girlfriend since she gained weight.

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Partners in Romance

How to create a genuine romantic partnership - a short interview with Dr.Edwin Locke.

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Past Lovers

I'm tortured about any men in my girlfriend's past.

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Personality Change

My husband's unstable personality bounces all over the ball park.

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Pleasure and Intimacy

Enjoying and Enhancing Romantic Intimacy - A short interview with Dr. Judy Kurianski.

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Polygamy

I am in an unhappy polygamist relationship.

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Porn vs Romance

My 10 year porn addiction competes with my desire for my wife.

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Porn vs. Me

Why does my boyfriend use porn when he has me?

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Porn vs. Romance

How can I save my marriage after my wife discovered my porn addiction.

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Pornography (1 of 2)

Porn as a substitute for intimacy

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Pornography (2 of 2)

Porn as a substitute for intimacy (begins at 7 minutes 20 seconds)

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Reconciliation

Should I remarry an ex husband who wants to reconcile?

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Recovering From an Affair - Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

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Regrowing Love

Does love have to be earned?

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Relationship Tips

Are my difficulties with my fiance normal?

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Remarriage Issues

My remarriage is filled with misery, distrust, and seven kids.

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Repairing My Marriage

I am a bad husband

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Repressed Boyfriend

Should I keep dating a guy who is emotionally closed?

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Resolving Conflict

I have problems resolving conflicts with my spouse.

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Respect

Why do I long for my past boyfriend rather than my current one?

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Romance

I am desperately in love with a woman who broke up with me.

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Romance Styles

Healthy Romance vs. Traditional Romance - A short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

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Romance Tips

How to choose a romantic partner.

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Romance vs Depression

I want to trick my depressed grandmother into thinking that she has a secret admirer.

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Romance vs. Career

I hate living in the city with my boyfriend.

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Romance vs. Independence

How do I choose between my romance and my independence?

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Romance vs. School

Should I give up school for a relationship with a wonderful guy?

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Romance Without Romance


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Romance Without Sex

I am not sexually attracted to the girl I love.

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Romantic Breakup

I can't deal with an unexpected romantic breakup.

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Romantic Exclusivity

My boyfriend can't stop being friends with his ex.

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Romantic Reconciliation

How do I get back my girlfriend who broke up with me?

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Sacrifice Backfired

How can I regain my self-confidence after my romantic breakup?

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Seductive Neighbor

I worry about my husband's relationship with our sexy neighbor.

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Self Confidence

How can I regain my self confidence after my deeply romantic partner hurt me so deeply?

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Self-Esteem

My great bright girlfriend has low self-esteem.

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Self-Pleasure

(starts at 5m 44s) Young adult asks if he is over-sexed (starts at 5m 44s)

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Selfish?

My husband says that if I really loved him, I would eat what he cooks more often.

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Selfless

I'm going crazy because I can't stop thinking about this girl.

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Senior Dating

Sixty year old divorcee asks how to find a good woman.

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Sensuality

Is my zero interest in sensuality normal?

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Sex and Character

I want intimacy with my boyfriend, but he hurts my feelings.

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Sex and Pain

My medical pain from sex is destroying my marriage.

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Sex as a Sacrifice

I can't get romantic with men I care about.

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Sex No More

My wife stopped wanting sex after our child was born.

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Sex Problem or Relationship Problem?

Why most sex problems are relationship problems.

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Sex Starved

The importance of repairing a sex starved marriage - a short interview with Michele Weiner Davis

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Sex Starved

How to repair a sex starved marriage - a short interview with Dr. Michelle Weiner Davis

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Sex Starved?

What is a sex starved marriage?

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Sex Therapy

What is Sex Therapy? A short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy

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Sex vs. Romance?

I am more interested in the sex than the romance.

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Sexless

(starts at 6m 13s) My husband no longer has a romantic bone in his body.

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Sexless

My fiance was raped and now hates sex.

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Sexual Myths

Myths about sexuality, including; frequency, spontaneity, intensity, age - with Dr Tiffany Kisler.

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Sexual Pleasure Evolving

Enjoying and nurturing your sex life - a short interview with Dr. Judy Kurianski

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Sexual Pressure

I rejected my girlfriend because she withheld sex.

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Sexual Problems

Sexual problems couples face: a short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy

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Sexual Satisfaction

Setting realistic romantic expectations - a short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy

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Sexuality

Sexual problems couples face - A short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy

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Sexy Photos

Some different perspectives

Man gazes lovingly at woman

Shyness

I fear if I tell my friend I love her I will lose her as a friend.

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Signs of an Abusive Partner

(starts at 4m56s) Signs of an Abusive Partner

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Social Anxiety

My husband has become a couch potato with social anxiety.

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Social Anxiety

Overcoming the social anxiety of dating

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Soulmate?

Soulmate? How should I evaluate a prospective soulmate?

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Stages of Romance

Youth to Seniors; The typical stages of intimacy and romance - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

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Stress

Reducing stress via assertiveness - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

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Stress vs. Family Time

(starts at 6m 38s) The effects of a stressful job upon family life.

Man flirting on phone

Suspicious of Boyfriend

Should I end a relationship having both good and bad aspects?

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Teenage Mom

Did having children contribute to ruining my marriage?

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Temptation

What is an affair, and why are they so tempting? A short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

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Therapist Ethics

My boyfriend fell in love with his therapist.

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Too High Expectations

I am so emotional about separating from my husband.

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Trust

My girlfriend's roommates don't trust me.

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Trust

I'm having trust issues in my romantic relationship.

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Trust

I don't trust my girlfriend who is starting college

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Trust

My 18 year marriage has become a nightmare.

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Trust and Commitment

Why did my married boyfriend of 30 years give me a ring?

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Unattractive

I deeply love a woman whom I find very unattractive.

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Undecided

My indecisive boyfriend has turned my world upside down.

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Unearned Guilt

Two views about pre-marital sex.

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Unfaithful Husband

How should I deal with my cheating husband?

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Unjust Suspicion

My fiance broke off our engagement after 30 days due to a total misunderstanding.

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Unwed Dad

I worry if my obese girlfriend is pregnant.

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Violent Husband

I need help dealing with my violent husband.

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Wandering Eyes

I fell in love with a younger man.

No Image

What Women Want

I wish guys knew what we want in a relationship.

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Wife vs. Friend

My husband pays more attention to his friend than to me.

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Work vs. Family

My wife's career is at odds with our family life.

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Workaholic

I'd rather go to work than be with my own family.

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Yo Yo Divorce

My husband wants a divorce, then to date, then to remarry me.

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