Relationship Commitment
19 Articles & Excerpts
Why Men Won't Commit
by Linda Dominique Grosvenor
Why won't men commit? Sigh. This dilemma has plagued me for as long as I've been dating. It's enough to make you throw up your hands, surrender and say forget it! Men have flocked and buzzed their little heads off vying for my attention, wavin
Making A Commitment To Each Other
 Love is No Guarantee! What you Need to Know before You fall in Love
by Peter Hector
You have known each other for some time now. You feel that a reasonable level of compatibility exist between you. Your partner has demonstrated the desire, capability, and readiness to enter into a serious relationship with you.
Are you (or are you with) a commitment-phobe?
by Toni Coleman, LCSW
We hear it all the time. He just won't make a commitment. She just wants some space right now. I'm not sure if I'm ready for a serious relationship. What does having a fear of commitment really mean? Actually, it means basically what it says.
Recognizing the Four Signs of a User
by John D. Moore, MS, CADC
Susan has a problem. I'm in love with this guy named Mike who is only interested in me for sex. He doesn't seem to understand that I want more from our relationship. It's all so depressing — knowing that I am nothing more than a sex toy for him.
Priorities : Family, Self, Work, Spouse
by Paul Mauchline
I have a question I would like you to ask yourself today. Answer the question honestly, without giving it much thought right now. Just give your immediate response, keeping in mind that there might be components to the question you currently do not have i
The Man Who Plays Parlor Games
 The Commitment Cure: What to Do When You Fall for an Ambivalent Man
by Rhonda Findling
He always seems so interested in you. Asking questions about what's going on in your life. Gazing into your eyes while he speaks. You've even noticed him checking you out on occasion when you were all dressed up.
He wants to get back with me but dates other women
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D
I have had an on again off again relationship with a man that I have had very strong feelings for. A month ago he told me he wanted to get back together (we had been apart for 3 months). But, because he had very strong feelings for me that he wasn't ready
How to Handle a Man Who Plays Parlor Games
The Commitment Cure: What to Do When You Fall for an Ambivalent Man
by Rhonda Findling
In order for you to protect yourself from making yourself vulnerable and getting hurt by a man who plays Parlor Games the following is a list of ways to handle a Man who Plays Parlor Games.
What can I do to convince him that my feelings count?
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D
I am sad and angry at the same time. My husband is constantly looking at pictures of unclothed women in magazines and wherever we go he flirts with other women. If we are at a party he ignores me and spends the whole evening talking to a pretty woman.
Reluctant To Make A New Relationship Commitment
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D
Dear Dr. Ellen: I think your newsletter is fantastic and I really appreciate it. I've had your tapes for years and they have helped me a lot. I've have been divorced for many years and have had a few relationships that really ended poorly. I have learned
Intimacy in Relationships: Casual Sex
 For Fidelity: How Intimacy and Commitment Enrich Our Lives
by Catherine M. Wallace, Ph.D.
I argued throughout the preceding chapter, in various ways, that sexual desire is far more than a simple physiological need. Sexual desire is powerfully and intricately interwoven with the deepest levels of human identity and with the most difficult
Growth Through Negotiation: Intimacy, Commitment
by Toni Coleman, LCSW
This is a very challenging and growing time in all relationship building. Reality comes into play as the couple settles into the comfort and predictability of their togetherness. Little issues can become blown-up into large conflicts.
How to Handle the Casual Dater
The Commitment Cure: What to Do When You Fall for an Ambivalent Man
by Rhonda Findling
Don't fall apart in front of him! It's not going to do any good and will make you feel even worse. Freak out when you get home or call your girlfriends, but don't show how you feel in front of him. Don't make a dramatic scene.
Dating Mr. Not Ready
 Why There Are No Good Men Left: The Romantic Plight of the New Single Woman
by Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, Ph.D.
The thirty-something, perplexed single woman is today's new cultural icon. Why There Are No Good Men Left is the first book to take a serious approach to analyzing where she came from and to ask how she can realize her dreams of lasting love.
I have met a wonderful man but he is married …
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D
I need some advice. I have met a wonderful man. We work in the same organization. He is married and has clearly stated that his marriage is not going anywhere. I have not become involved with him romantically, and have kept him literally hanging on until
The Equality Equation: Are You In An Equal Partnership?
by EqualityinMarriage.org
In the early stages of a relationship the intense chemistry and mutual love of Chinese take-out while watching old movies may seem like more than enough. After you've gained that inevitable five pounds that comes with the transition …
I’m Not Sure If I Am Afraid to Make a Commitment
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D
Do I go for this guy who has a few relationship kinks, but is more willing to work on building a solid relationship than anyone I have ever known? It kind of squashes my plans for my future, but would create a “family” future in its place.
Are You Fit To Love?
by Allie Ochs
Are You Fit To Love? is the most important question we'll ever ask ourselves. Let's face it, our relationships are extremely important. In fact they are the essence of our lives. Yet, for many relationships are the cause of pain and struggle often
Is Sharing Your Partner Ever A Good Idea?
by Toni Coleman, LCSW
I have been going through a rough time lately that began when my fiancé and I broke up after a six-year relationship. I have recently met someone new who says he wants to be with me, but is younger and seeing another woman as well.
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