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- ***How to Begin Expressing Your Romantic Feelings for Your Best Friend - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishOne of the common plot lines of romantic comedies involves a relationship that has to change from a best of friends into a romantic couple. The standard story elements are that one person has more intimate feelings for the other person. Or, each person doesn’t really know how she or he feels ...
Views: 1438 - ***Tips for fixing a bad first impression - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIf you’ve messed up the first date, you are not alone. Read these three true stories from my clients. 1. “Alyssa” agreed to meet Allen in person after ten days of emails, text messages and phone calls. She was really looking forward to meeting someone who seemed good for her. The problem ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - ***Powering Through, Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDear LeslieBeth, I’m a successful, single business woman in my late thirties. My trusted friends told me I seem unhappy. I think my friends are right. I’m not unhappy about anything specific, and I don’t feel any more stress than usual. I searched the Internet for tips, but some of the tips are ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - ***4 Most Powerful Dating Questions to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYou’ve read the dating articles. You feel armed with enough of the “right” questions to ask so you’ll never get fooled again. You know to ask about their values, recent breakup, favorite music and movies, where they live, what they do for a living and whether they like animals and their ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - ***The One Relationship You Definitely Cannot Neglect - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishUnhappy with your primary doctor or specialist for a long time but too busy or unsure what to do about it? If you are nodding your head yes, you are not alone. I’ve spoken with hundreds of professional women who say any or all of the following things about changing their doctor: •“I don’t ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - ***What Your Marriage Proposal Could Tell You About Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 16, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThe way your partner proposed to you might allow you to see into your future with this person. Good card players can detect “tells”—those unconscious behaviors that give away information about a player’s hand. When my clients described their feelings of disappointments or exhilaration ...
Views: 1603 - ***3 Things to Do if Colleges Reject You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishColleges Rejected You? Learn Top Tips of Intuitive Parents and Students—and Get Accepted! Got rejected or wait-listed by your college or grad school? I got rejected in my senior year in high school by all the colleges I applied to! And, later, I got rejected on my first attempts at ...
Views: 1756 - ***Are You a Woman Who is Attracted to Men Who are “Movers and Shakers” and Commanding Men of Authority? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThere is NOTHING WRONG with choosing these men–but be sure you can trust your intuition to know how to detect the difference between a “take charge” man and a man who wants to take charge of YOU! These tips come from my research with thousands of women for my book “Smart Relationships: How ...
Views: 1758 - ***I'm honored on being featured by THE HOT PICK PROFILES! "Getting Rid of What Gets in the Way of Making Smart Decisions of Love, Life and Work, and Being Happy!" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQuestion: Leslie Beth, how would you describe your product or project? Answer: Are you a woman who is often smart about work but not love? Do you flip back and forth between men who are too mild or mean? Do you know how to take off your Man Blinders so you can read men—and never be fooled ...
Views: 1858 - *** What Are the Best New Year’s “Dating” Resolutions? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMaking and keeping New Year’s resolutions is challenging—especially when you want to make the best resolutions about dating. Don’t despair. You can make smart resolutions — and use your brain’s ability to undo old habits to keep your resolutions! Let’s start first with smart resolutions that ...
Views: 1617 - ***What Are The Ten Love Commandments? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishOne day, “out of the blue,” when I was trying to find ways to help my clients, the idea of writing a list of Ten LoveCommandments came to mind. My clients and research participants ask me many questions, and one of the most common one is: “How do I keep that spark alive with my partner?” ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - ***11 Lifestyle Signs of a Bad Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIt’s difficult enough to meet someone who seems like a good love match. But then, over time, things happen between you and your partner that make you wonder: “Is this the right person for me?” It seems as though it should be such an easy question to answer. But once you fall in love, your ...
Views: 2292 - ***10 Things to Remember With Opposite-Sex Friends - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHere is the age-old question: Can a man and woman be friends and stay strictly platonic? The answer is “Yo and Nes”—each word, as you can see, is a combination of Yes and No. So, how do you know if your friendship with a person of the opposite sex might cross over into “dangerous ...
Views: 1708 - ***How Smart Are You About Traveling Safely? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHow Women Can Boost Their Travel Mindfulness & Intuition I’ve been fortunate enough to travel a lot – often alone – to give workshops and talks. I’ve also lived in another country that is very different culturally from my home in the United States. I mention this information because I was ...
Views: 1266 - ***Are You Stressing Already about the Holiday? How to Get Out of Your Holiday Rut— Create New Grooves that Outlive the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYep—soon it will be time for you to get: HOLIDAY SEASONAL STRESS DISORDER. Symptoms of this disorder include: Dreading being with some of your family members—and not knowing how to fend off those not so nice family comments about YOU! Feeling lonely and unhappy Spending too ...
Views: 1339 - ***How to Pack Smart—and Still Look Smart! Tips from a Luxury Packer - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishI love traveling. I love it so much that while I am on vacation, I am already planning my next one! But I sure don't like packing. And unpacking is even worse! I must be a slow learner because it took years of making mistakes to learn what to take and what to take it in. You may not use all ...
Views: 1702 - ***Get Out to Get Hot – Pack Your Bags to Boost Your Sex Life - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishTravel is great medicine for boosting your sex and love life. Don't have the money or time? Don't worry. All you need to do is cut back on a few unnecessary purchases such as that magazine, or comfort food, or that movie that you don't really need - and then find a day and a half to be together. ...
Views: 1500 - ***The Unspoken Problem About Domestic Violence and the Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishI am really angry—and sadden by how the media and the National Football League handled the domestic violence incident of Ray Rice against his fiancé, Janay Palmer, who is now his wife. For those of you who don’t know the details, here is a recap. On Monday, September 8, 2014, the Baltimore ...
Views: 1449 - ***Secrets to Hiring Smart - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishSecrets to Hiring Smart: New Ways to Mix Wisdom with New Formats, Questions and Intuition In my career the task of hiring always landed on my desk. There were other “sets of eyes” on the potential employee, but I was often the first or last set of eyes. Over the years, I relied on a unique ...
Views: 1304 - ***Dating Advice: Building Trust in Your Intuition. Part 2 of 2. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIt’s very scary to think you found Your Soul Mate, but you found instead Your Love Nightmare. What went wrong? Getting smart about dating, mating, and relating relies, in part, on maintaining your ability to turn on your awareness lights about your observations of you and others. You are most ...
Views: 1299 - ***Boosting Your Intuition About Domestic Violence: How to Take Charge of Your Safety and Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIf you have never been in an abusive relationship, it’s easy to think: Why doesn’t the person just get out of it? Well, think of these things: An abuser knows exactly what emotional buttons to push in his or her partner. The abuser is a master of finding that chink in the partner’s ...
Views: 1546 - ***Quiz: When Do You Give Your Partner a Second Chance? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWe tend to give our partners more than second chances—even when they have betrayed, disappointed or hurt us physically or emotionally. It’s as though we’ll do almost anything to defend against rocking the boat, and being alone or wrong about our love choices. In this brief article ...
Views: 2340 - ***How to Stop Listening to What Other People Say about Love, Life and Work - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishAre statistics about the odds of women finding love and happiness getting you down? Don’t fret — get smart and think about you instead! Virtually all of the women in my study for my books said they had trouble “turning down the background noise” about what statistics and ...
Views: 1543 - ***What We Can Learn from the Suicide of Robin Williams: Women, Moods, and Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThe suicide of Robin Williams has shaken—and awakened us up. News of his death has made many of us think: If someone with family, fame, and fortune could do that, could that happen to someone like me who doesn’t have all those things? I’ve been feeling really down lately, and ...
Views: 1680 - ***5 Things You Can Do NOW to Avoid Making the Top Relationship Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHave you ever thought that you found The One—only to realize later after much heartache that the person was The Wrong One? Finding healthy love is so important to your mental and physical health. It’s unfair that it’s so difficult to find the right person. It’s not fair. Here ...
Views: 2413(2 votes) - ***Tips To Manage Career Setback - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNo matter how successful and seasoned you are, you may still experience setbacks and disappointments. Setbacks come in many shapes and sizes for each of us. Sometimes they are small, while other times they’re huge — or perhaps they just feel that way. Read this sentence out loud several ...
Views: 1268 - ***5 Ways to Reduce Stress about Work, Home and Love: Adding Love & Order - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishUh-oh—another study about women’s unhappiness at home. The sociologist Arlie Hochschild wrote in her 1997 book, “The Time that Binds,” that time at home with spouses and children was more stressful than time at the office. The author described home as a place where couples had ...
Views: 1474 - ***5 Signs That He Might Be Cheating on You! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHere are some thoughts that might surprise you. There is not necessarily a type of person who cheats. Even nice people can be cheaters—and this concept can cloud your ability to see the signs that your partner is a cheater. How many times have you watched true crime ...
Views: 1966 - ***Travel: How to Choose the Right Cruise Cabin - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIt might surprise you that size may not be the most important factor in choosing your cabin. Location and the amenities that are included in your cabin’s category can be much more important. Here are some tips to help you select the cabin that is best for you. You may not be able to fulfill ...
Views: 1368 - Travel: Want the Best Honeymoon? Don’t Just Pick a Place—Pick a Feeling! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWhen Alyssa and Rick returned from their honeymoon in Italy, they were still squabbling. They rented a car in Tuscany because they wanted control of their itinerary. Instead, they ended up losing control of their temper over being lost, low on gas, and parking spaces. They drove to so many towns ...
Views: 1402 - ***Take the Women’s Love Quiz: Part 2 of 3 - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDo you want to be happy in love? If you answered, “Yes”, then you need to know the signs of a good relationship. Common sense will tell you to find someone you trust and like. But you can learn a whole more with research-based advice that delves deeper. ...
Views: 1410 - ***Break Up Advice – How To Deal With Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYes—you broke up because it wasn’t working. Every relationship has unique details about unhappiness. You may still harbor some doubts, but, for now at least, breaking up feels the right thing to do. It wasn’t easy—regardless if the relationship was very bad or just not a good match ...
Views: 1377 - ***How to Move on After a Break up - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishPerhaps the end of your most recent relationship is a good thing regardless of who did the leaving. But now what’s the best next step for you? Every situation has different details, but here are the top things to consider that emerged from my research and work with thousands of ...
Views: 1643 - ***5 Things Women Do on Dates that Make Men Run for the Hills! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishI’m sure many of you have wondered why a man didn’t call back — or call you at all after you had what you thought was a wonderful conversation. It’s very confusing. Doubts swirl through your mind such as: was I too quiet or too opinionated? Did I talk about my ex too ...
Views: 2274 - ***How to Break Up – Test Your Break Up Smarts - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishSometimes you just have to end the relationship. But what are the best ways? Test your Break Up Smarts and take this quick quiz. Break Up Quiz 1. Suzanne knows it’s not going to work out with Ron. They’ve been dating for a few months, and she already sees that Ron is ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - ***5 Things Women Should Never Do on a First Date - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishFirst dates are both exhilarating and a bit frightening. And sometimes it’s hard to know the difference between these two feelings. No wonder — these emotions arouse virtually the same areas in the brain. Even more confusing, when you feel anxious, you often ...
Views: 2027 - ***Ask Dr. Wish: Dating a Man with Kids - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDear Dr. Wish, Please help me get my thinking clear about my boyfriend “Don,” who has been divorced for two years and has seventeen year-old twin sons who live with his ex. We’ve been dating for a year. I have never been married and I don’t have any ...
Views: 1257 - ***Top Break Up Quotes that Help you Heal and Grow - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishEven if you are the one saying good-bye in an intimate relationship, you still may not feel strong, wise and happily single and alone again. It is normal to feel scared and doubtful about your decision to leave. Whether you are doing the leaving or you are the one who is being ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - ***10 Things Women Should Do To Be Safe on First Dates - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYes, it can happen to you—the date with the man you always wanted. But don’t let your enthusiasm compromise your safety. Get smart and take the following precautions ahead of time. How to Protect your Safety on Dates 1. Tell Friends and Family. Let your family, ...
Views: 1827 - ***Getting over a Breakup – Beat the blues! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThe New Year seemed to have passed, and the sting of an unhappy, unromantic Valentine’s Day is over, too. No wonder you feel sad. No matter how much you fight the influence from what seem like manufactured holidays, it’s still hard to beat the blues from breakups and being alone. ...
Views: 1387 - ***Can a Man and Women Really have a Platonic Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishCan a man and woman manage not to mix together eventually? The answer is “Yo and Nes”—each word, as you can see, is a combination of Yes and No. So, how can you tell if your friendship is going to remain a friendship or turn into something more? In the movie When Harry Met ...
Views: 2432 - ***7 Things You Should Know about Your First Post-Divorce Serious Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWell, you got through your divorce, settled in to your new life as best you can, and now you are in your first important, post-divorce intimate relationship. You’re excited and relieved — yet also wary. You wonder if this new relationship is a go? Your doubts are not unfounded. After all, ...
Views: 2089 - ***Over 40 and Divorced: 7 Things Women Need to Know before Dating and Mating Again - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYour divorce is final, and you are glad, sad, excited and scared all at the same time. You love your nights to yourself — for a while — and then you wonder if you can ever be optimistic about finding love again. The good news is that this roller coaster of feelings and doubt is ...
Views: 4576 - ***Beating the Odds of Breaking your New Year’s Resolutions: Tips that Work - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMany New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of January. If that sentence describes you, don’t fret. New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep because we humans—and probably most primates—have brains that are designed for pleasurable sensations and encounters such as ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - ***Holiday Stress Tips: The Holiday Season May Not be the Best Time to Settle Family Grievances - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishOh—so you think that just because you are together with your family that it’s a good time to have one of those heart-to-hearts where you grab the opportunity to air your emotional hurts and open wounds. Well, not so fast. It just may not be the best time to settle your grievances. Why It ...
Views: 1352 - ***Managing Career Setback - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNo matter how seasoned and successful you are, you still may experience disappointments and setbacks. Here are tips to empower you. Read this several times: No one is immune from experiencing career setbacks, disappointments and regrets and making mistakes big and small. Setbacks come in ...
Views: 2237(1 vote) - ***When Women Fall for Bad Boys: The Allure, Danger and How to Manage It - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishBad boys have edginess. They’re risk-takers, a trait that’s present in successful, charismatic men of power, status, wealth and savvy. So, what’s wrong with being attracted to them? The answer is “almost nothing,” as long as you don’t allow the exhilaration ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - ***Dating Etiquette for Men and Women: Who Pays When and How Much? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHas dating etiquette about money really changed from the days when men paid for everything? Yes and No. In the not too long ago past—talk to your parents and grandparents—men paid for almost everything on a date. Oh, once in a while the woman would treat him to something that was not ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - ***Dating Advice: Awareness Techniques to Help You Hold Back on Rushing Love - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMany of us have probably heard the word “mindfulness,” but what does it mean? And more importantly, why should I bother? Obviously, I think it’s important, otherwise I wouldn’t be mentioning it. So, I’ll start by attempting a definition. Mindfulness is the ...
Views: 1652 - ***Secrets to Happiness: Make Peace with your Past to Enjoy your Present and Future - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHad rotten parents who abused, neglected, criticized or abandoned you? Or something happened to you later in life such as assault or rape? Or your disappointing love relationships hover overhead like mylar balloons glinting at your failures? Well, here’s the good news: rotten pasts for ...
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