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How Do I Stop Loving My Ex?

by Neil Rosenthal

Dear Neil: How do I get over an ex that I am still in love with? I was in a relationship with a woman for about two years before we broke up. We have tried to remain friends, and we meet for coffee from time to time. I am still [...]

What Opens Us To Someone Else?

by Neil Rosenthal

Let’s say you were looking to love someone—or to love someone more fully. What would you do to achieve that goal? Pamper her with jewelry? Compliment him? Romance her more? Spend more time together? Bring her flowers? Seduce him?

Well, not exactly. Not that those behaviors wouldn’t be [...]

What Are Your Hot-Button Issues?

by Neil Rosenthal

Note: This is the first of a two-part series

What sets you off? Are there predictable landmines that trigger fights, arguments or angry outbursts—in your intimate relationship, with your children or with other close people to you? Here are a list of hot-button issues and emotional [...]

The Cure-All For Disconnection

by Neil Rosenthal

Dear Neil: Can you help me repair my relationship? The lady in my life and I have lost the ability to be close with each other. Here’s how a typical conversation between us goes: Me: “How was your day?” Her: “I’m annoyed. I feel like I’m a verbal [...]

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