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Author: grovedating

The Expectations of Russian Women

Russian women are unlike any other women found anywhere on Earth, that is probably what makes them so desirable, but that is also what confuses men most. Pleasing your Russian girlfriend would take more than just charm and expensive presents, although some love and sincerity from you may do the job very well. Some men are afraid of […]

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Best Ways to Meet Girls Online

Nowadays, having a girlfriend is somewhat necessary, without them, guys would sink into the depths of hell, where they would stay until Armageddon. But the truth is, finding true love online is not easy, it takes patience, practice and the broadband Internet connection. If you’re stuck trying to find love online then you can consider the following […]

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Does Sexual Narcissism Lead to a Better Sex Life?

If I asked you to list the qualities that make for a good sexual partner, what would you say? Maybe you would want a lover who focuses on your sexual needs, someone who understands your feelings, or perhaps a lover who is sexually skilled and confident in his or her abilities. These different ideas about […]

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What Does It Mean to “Make Sex Normal”?

While writing last week’s article about the importance of sex in relationships, I started thinking about the taboo nature of sex in North American culture. In the article I mentioned that “North America is arguably a highly sexualized culture, but at the same time, sexuality is rarely talked about in an open, honest way.” Around the time […]

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What Happens When Your Partner Wants To Do It and You’re Not in the Mood?

If you’re in a long-term relationship, you probably remember the early “honeymoon period”—those first few months when you couldn’t get enough of each other (and maybe couldn’t keep your hands off each other). But, if you’re like most couples, your sex life has changed between then and now. In fact, it’s likely that there are (more) […]

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Why You Have Sex Matters for Your Desire and Satisfaction

Think about a time when you engaged in sex with your partner in an effort to promote a positive outcome in your relationship, such as to feel closer to your partner or enhance intimacy in your relationship. Now think about a time when you had sex to avoid a negative outcome, such as disappointing your […]

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Rise in Anxiety and/or Depression in our Youth, What Gives?

According to a recent study in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, more than 1 in 20 US children and teens (ages 6 to 17 years old) have anxiety or depression.  Approximately 2.6 million American children and adolescents had diagnosed anxiety and/or depression in 2011-12, reports an analysis of nationwide data.  And a more recent report reflects a […]

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3 Roadblocks to Forgiveness in Relationships

Your spouse/partner has wounded you in some way. S/he has now expressed what feels like genuine remorse to you. Maybe you’ve even said you accept the apology you were offered, but now you’re wondering whether that was just lip service, because you don’t feel forgiving at all. Quite the contrary. You feel frozen in an […]

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Parents, Do Your Children Know?

Much of  what shapes our beliefs about self, others and the world stem from the quality of attachment to parents and primary caregivers.  It impacts self-esteem and the secure base in which we learn to explore the world.  According to Jasmin Lee Cori, LPC and the author of The Emotionally Absent Mother, “Studies show that securely […]

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When Honesty is Not the Best Policy in Relationships

 once heard a client say with great pride that she has always been “honest” in her relationships.  She told people how she felt about them and situations at hand.  For her it was inauthentic or “fake” not to be this way.  I validated that this has been her belief system, likely learned at some time, […]

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