Because a simple reason: to be attractive, to be admired by a potential romantic partner, or to fit in. Typical thoughts along these lines are: “If only I looked more like my friend, maybe this guy I’ve met would be interested in me.” Or, “If I weighed less, I would look more professional and get…
Last week I posted about ghosting and I have received so many calls, texts and personal messages, thank you! I decided to include more information from my previous post to give more enlightenment. “Ghosting,” is when one member of the relationship––usually the man––disappears without explanation after a few dates. Following are three of the possible…
Many encounters between men and women today start with online dating, and these relationships often fall into patterns. Of special frequency is “ghosting,” in which one member of the relationship––usually the man––disappears without explanation after a few dates. Starting in our late twenties, many women experience tremendous pressure from their family and friends to get…
Are comfort zones healthy? When we are in a relationship, how healthy is our comfort zone? Let me explain a little bit about our comfort zones. There are two kinds, the one we build by ourselves or in collaboration with a partner; and the one we accept from a spouse or partner when we complied…
YES. THERE IS A FEMININE DRINKING CULTURE. What is a culture? The beliefs, social norms, and behaviors of a social group. The set of shared values, attitudes, drives, and social practices that characterizes a group. At least in the US, drinking among women became part of our culture. What are the characteristics of a behavior…
Are you drinking more now? By far, this year has been one of the most traumatic in modern history, and this includes the social as well as the personal realities everybody is going through. The pandemic created the perfect storm among the three factors that are typically connected to alcohol use in women. They are…
