‘Jealousy’ Archives
What “I’m Committed To This Relationship” Means
"When people say, 'I'm committed to my relationship,' they can mean two things," said study co-author Benjamin Karney, a professor of psychology and co-director of the Relationship Institute at UCLA. "One thing they can mean is, 'I really like this relationship and want it to continue.' However, commitment is more than just that." A deeper [...]
Help! Jealousy Is Ruining My Relationship
Question: Our relationship started on a strong friendship foundation. There was a real connection. But now we're fighting all the time. I have worked with many therapists to try to control my jealousy but it only gets better for a while then it’s a problem again. Now he does not want to be sexually intimate with me. He says that because of [...]
Does It Mean My Ex Has Moved On If She’s Dating Again?
Question: I am inspired by your answers. I don't know if my situation will work out. We had an informal, non-date dinner where I attempted to find out what is going on in my ex's life. She said she does not want to give me false hope. “You know I am dating again” or "going out on dates", I forget the exact words. My question is: Can I ask her [...]
Why Men Get Jealous Over Sex & Women Over Emotions
While it has been noted that women cannot digest emotional infidelity and men fail to accept sexual infidelity, new research has suggested that this difference in jealousy goes beyond gender differences. The researchers said that such differences have more to do with how two people are attached in a relationship. Research has documented that [...]
Your Ex Confused About His/Her Feelings For You?
Lately, I'm getting more and more emails from men and women who say they've managed to move things forward to a point where they are in regular contact with their ex, and things even seem to be heading towards getting back together. But for some unknown reason, their ex is still confused about how they feel and what they want. Many of the emails [...]
I’m In Love With A Married Woman (Dilema)
Question: I found my soul mate. She's perfect! Only problem is...she's married. Every time we say goodbye after a few stolen hours together my heart breaks knowing she is going back to her husband. The three of us work for the same company. I can’t move to another state or find another job that pays as good. This little secret is [...]
How Facebook May Be Ruining Your Relationship
As if maintaining a relationship isn’t difficult enough, now, human sexuality researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Guelph in Canada, Amy Muise, says Facebook contributes to relationship jealousy reports Discover News. The study, published in the CyberPsychology and Behaviour journal was inspired by stories Muise heard from [...]
How Do I Get My Ex To Trust Me Again?
Question: She canceled on our date last minute saying there was something she needed to do and would tell me later. I called her friends and discovered she was with her ex. I sent her a text telling her I knew who she was with. She texted back, “I’ll talk to you later.” I sent her a text "Why did you not tell me it was him?" No [...]
Is There Someone Else Or Am I Jumping to Conclusions?
Question: I started seeing this guy a month ago. He says he is falling for me and I really like him. We email back and forth and talk everyday. But this is where it gets tricky. He only calls me during the day at work when I’m busy and only have a few minutes to talk. I’ve told him to call me at home in the evenings or nights, he says he’ll [...]
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