One of the highlights of mental health awareness month was the legal battle between writer E. Jean Carroll and former president Donald Trump. Wherever you stand politically, this case demonstrates the long-lasting devastating effects that sexual trauma can have on a woman’s romantic relationships and her entire life. Ms. Carroll…

Although the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” has been popular since 1860, people in our culture do it daily. Our culture bombards us with messages about the importance of looks and beauty. Bucking the tidal wave of attention to beautiful people takes true bravery. When it comes…

As a single woman, you know how hard it can be to find a man who feels like the right fit. And, when you finally meet a man who you feel that special connection with, it’s easy to overlook a few issues that could make your relationship complicated. …

Human beings are built for connection. Our brains need consistent bonding and nurturing. Studies have shown that babies and children don’t thrive without contact and touch. So it’s no wonder that rejection can be a miserable experience. Rejection appears to activate the same areas of the brain that are associated…

Aging is a topic that many of us don’t want to confront, because many people today dread the aging process. They don’t realize the advantages involved. Our culture is obsessed with youth and beauty. Instead of being happy to just look their best, women get injections at the first sign…

If you’re back on the dating scene, you may have been through a lot. You probably know what you want and what you don’t want in a relationship. But even with all your experience, it might be hard to spot the early warning signs of a bad dating situation. Unfortunately…

People give you clues and signals all the time that tell you whether it will be easy or hard for you to be in a relationship with them. When it comes to dating, sometimes you may miss those signs or overlook any warning of trouble ahead. Hindsight is 20–20, but…

Passionate feelings for an ex can linger long after your relationship has crashed and burned. And if you’re feeling lonely, you might be tempted to rekindle those old embers. But if you assume it will just be a harmless tryst, be careful. It’s not as simple as you may think. …

“How can I meet a nice man?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get when speaking to women on the radio, on TV, in public — everywhere. Finding a Nice Man Can Be Hard Unfortunately, countless women don’t realize that they aren’t very likely to meet…