Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am a single female who is very close to giving up on meeting Mr. Right. Every time, I meet a man who appears to be good, things do not work out. I continue to date on a regular basis, but I do not expect much these days. I learned years ago that it does not benefit me to get my hopes up when in comes to men these days because I typically get … [Read more...]
#BeingMaryJane Season Premiere Gives Women a Slap in the Face about the Men They Choose
The relational dysfunction, betrayal, and cowardice displayed in the season premiere of "Being Mary Jane" is hard to fathom. One of the most poignant scenes, is a dialogue between Mary Jane and her younger brother, PJ. During this discourse, PJ was the mirror and the truth that Mary Jane needed to confront her feelings regarding her ex, David, and the decisions she’s made … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Protect Your Relationship from the Silent Killer
By Felicia A. Garrett M.A, LPC, NCC One of the things I commonly hear when speaking with couples is how frustrated they become when their partner doesn’t meet their expectations. At first I would express empathy as that can be very frustrating to deal with. Yet I begin to find a common theme in these encounters, the other person had no knowledge of the expectation they … [Read more...]