Posts by Dr. Diana Kirschner
Codependency Definition: Six Key Signs and Symptoms
Here’s my codependency definition. It’s an addictive relationship where a person enables another’s immaturity, alcoholism or other self-destructive behavior. This could be with a child, sibling or partner/spouse. Because the codependent feels overly responsible for the other’s welfare, she over-gives. So that leaves the other without real consequences for their destructive behavior. Does this ring…
Read MoreNo Chemistry? Can You Still Fall in Love?
Can you fall in love when there’s apparently no chemistry? Have you met a nice guy who has so many of the caring and great qualities you want and need, except, there are no sparks? This is a problem that can be maddening! Is there a future with this guy or not? If you continue…
Read MoreEmotional Affair: How to Turnaround Your Relationship
Do you suspect that your partner or spouse is having an emotional affair? Perhaps you are feeling alone and isolated, even though you are in a relationship or married, or even if you are quarantining with your partner right now. It is almost like you don’t really have love in your life even though, you do have…
Read MoreTen Interesting Questions to Ask a Guy Who May Be Shy
Are you wondering about interesting questions to ask a guy who may be shy? Maybe there is a hottie in your life who you would like to know better or date. It can be super challenging to interact with someone who is in the hottie zone and not know what to say or what to…
Read MoreHow to Get A Guy to Notice You Online & Weed Out DUDs!
Are you wondering how to get a guy to notice you online? Someone who is really a winner? Not only that, but just how do you weed out all those duds, you know, the crazies, losers and ghosters that somehow manage to find you? It can be super challenging and downright frustrating to find a…
Read MoreDoes Your Success Scare Guys Away?
Does your success scare guys away? Rea, a doe-eyed fifty-something had graduate degrees and a successful coaching practice. When she met Jared, a caring smart guy who was depressed about being between jobs, she felt torn about revealing how much she had going on in her work life. She didn’t want to intimidate him or…
Read MoreShould I Text Him? What are the Best Texts to Get His Attention?
Are you wondering, Should I Text Him? Or, What are the Very Best Texts to Get his Attention? Rosalyn, a diminutive nurse was asking just these questions in the early stages of texting with Zach, a soulful veterinarian. Zach definitely ticked all the boxes for her—he was a George Clooney look-alike, funny, and soulful. And…
Read MoreDating During Covid-19: Seven Ways to Do It Safely
There’s been a lot of bad news about not dating during Covid-19. There are risks to be sure. And as of this writing in December 2021, about 800,000 people have died from the pandemic. So you have to be careful if you do proceed. The good news is that guys are reaching out more because…
Read MoreWhat is Emotional Cheating? Five Signs to Help You Know
Are you wondering, what is emotional cheating? Maybe you are feeling lonely in your relationship or marriage. But it seems like your spouse is focused elsewhere. He or she may have a very “special” close friend, maybe at work or in your social network. And you wonder if they are having an affair. It seems…
Read MoreWhat to Text a Guy to Get His Attention
Are you wondering what to text a guy to get his attention? Especially, if you are in the early stages of learning digital dating it can be very challenging! How do you get him to engage and respond? How do you avoid blowing it and sending him into ghost-land? After all, you are not a…
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