Dating

Articles by Mary Jo

Relationships, Parenting, and Emotional Wellness

Cuffing Season in the Time of COVID-19

Maybe you’ve dismissed the idea of cuffing season in the past, but if you’re lonely or wanting to date this holiday season, chances are y...

Dating Perks in the Time of COVID-19

Before COVID-19 we didn’t worry about who we were meeting or if we would risk lives by meeting someone for a coffee date. With most peopl...

What Guys Need from Long Term Relationships More Than Sex

If you’re dating or in a new relationship, you may be convinced that all guys really want in a relationship is sex. But therapists workin...

Sharing Your New Love with Family at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and most of us look forward to seeing family and sharing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In m...

Holiday Romance Brings Out Cuffing Season

You may have dismissed it as being a made-up idea, but cuffing season is real and often begins in November. Just when you thought you’d s...

Move Over Millennials: The 50+ Crowd is Taking Over Online Dating

Just when you thought your goal was to find someone and settle down like your parents, Match.com, the popular online dating site, announc...

5 Signs You’re in a Band-Aid Relationship

Being single when you rather be with someone is difficult. Coupled friends may invite you to join them but it can leave you feeling like ...

Social Media Influencers vs. Licensed Relationship Therapists Dating Advice

We’re all influencers to someone because we’re all mentoring. Parents influence children, and teachers mentor and influence students. The...

Love Bombing: How to spot it and escape

Love bombing, a manipulative behavior that utilizes excessive flattery to control an unsuspecting potential partner, is the antithesis of...

The Psychological Damage Caused by “Mosting” in Dating

If you’re currently dating, you’ve probably had experiences with orbiters, stashing (your date having another relationship on the side ju...

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