Emotional Availability Builds Trust

by Neil Rosenthal

Dear Neil: Regarding your article about how to spot an emotionally unavailable person, I can understand your recommendation to avoid people like myself who have these deep personal flaws. But not one of us who are damaged people want to be where we are. From lousy childhoods to a series of failed [...]

March 5th, 2013 | Category: Intimacy | Comments are closed

How Important Am I To You?

Neil Rosenthal

Neil Rosenthal

Dear Neil: I’ve been married for 37 years. My husband no longer notices me. For Christmas, he bought me a book I’d already read, the same calendar I’d already purchased and a lovely pair of earrings. I had told him about the book and calendar when I read and bought them. [...]

February 26th, 2013 | Category: Intimacy | Comments are closed

Intimacy: Why Relationships Turn Celibate

Neil Rosenthal

Dear Neil: My wife and I are married 25 years, but we are no longer sexual, and haven’t been for three years. I guess you could say we have a celibate marriage, but I don’t understand why. We were always frisky with each other, but it slowly lessened until there was nothing [...]

January 30th, 2013 | Category: Intimacy | Comments are closed

Rules For Best Wife or Girlfriend

Neil Rosenthal

Dear Neil: I was wondering if you have  a Wife 101 column to go with your Husbandry 101 column. What are the equivalent rules for women? —Committed Lady in Australia

Dear Australia: The following are a list of “rules” for women who are committed to being the best wife or girlfriend they [...]

January 16th, 2013 | Category: Intimacy | Comments are closed
 
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