Archive for May 2017
Jealousy: Relationship Poison
Hi Dr. Darcy, I have a great looking partner and I love her so much but I keep screwing up our relationship. I get jealous, whether she’s with her girlfriends or when some guy talks to her. She says she just likes talking to people and there is nothing to it. I actually believe she’s…
Read MoreThe #1 Reason Relationships Fail
Let’s face it. Statistically speaking, you’re more likely to break up than to stay together. This isn’t news. All you need to do is scan your relationship history to find evidence of this. The reasons relationships fail are as varied as humans are – or are they? The truth is, while every ending has its…
Read More9 Signs You’re About to Be Ghosted
Dear Dr. Darcy: I recently began dating someone several years younger than I am. OK – he’s 15 years younger, and I’m sure you’re going to tell me that I had it coming, but he ultimately ghosted me. Why do people do this? And were there warning signs I missed? ANSWER Full disclosure: I hate…
Read MoreYou Hate Trump. Your Partner Thinks He’s the Messiah. Is There Hope?
It’s not bad enough he’s ruining the country. It turns out he’s also straining a lot of relationships. The New York Times reported that some married couples that disagree in opinion on Trump are considering divorce. Slate, Psychology Today and New York Magazine also reported similar findings. As a shrink, I know this. Every…
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