Dear Dr. Buckingham, I have this boyfriend that I have been dating for almost three years now and we are planning to settle down. Recently, I found out that he has been dating several females. He told me that he could date several women because I have not made up my mind to marry him. After I told him that I was ready to marry him I found out that another girl called him and … [Read more...]
Relationship Limbo: Should I Be Patient or Move On If My Man Won’t Commit?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, Thank you in advance for considering my advice question! I'm a 34-year-old woman dating a 35-year-old man. We've been together for 2 years and I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting for 1 of 2 things to occur...either he pops the question and/or we finally move in together. We've spoken about marriage, looked at rings, he's asked my dad for my hand (a year … [Read more...]
6 Helpful Ways to Overcome Disappointment with Your Mate?
When you feel hurt over and over again, when your desires are not meet time after time, what do you do? You want someone who is glad to see you when you come home. Someone who buys you a small gift every now and then, it doesn’t have to be anything expensive. It can be a candy bar; just something that says, “I was on your mind.” A text that says I love you. Year after year … [Read more...]
Can My Relationship Flourish If I am Filled with Resentment?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, My husband and I have been married for 14 years. I have no intention of leaving, but would like advice on how to overcome disappointments. When I married him, he had two children ages 3 and 4. Within months of our marriage, his children came to live with us. While dating, I told my husband that I didn't like men with children because I want to be my … [Read more...]