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About the Author

Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Questions for Rosie & Sherry can be sent to datingmaze@aish.com. Due to the large volume of questions received, they are unable to answer each one.

Rosie Einhorn (a psychotherapist) and Sherry Zimmerman (a psychotherapist and former family lawyer) are the authors of the newly-released book, Dating Smart – Navigating the Path to Marriage, published by Menucha Publishers. They are the founders of Sasson V'Simcha (www.jewishdatingandmarriage.com), a non- profit organization that provides programs and services in North America, Israel, and Europe to help Jewish singles and the people who care about them.

 

Dating Maze #334:  Helping Our Nerdy Son

Dating Maze #334: Helping Our Nerdy Son

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Our son’s dating failures have made him tense and despondent.


Dating Maze #333: My Parents' Red Flag

Dating Maze #333: My Parents' Red Flag

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

My parents want me to break up with a great woman I've been dating. Should I listen to them?


How to Keep a First Date from Being the Last

How to Keep a First Date from Being the Last

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Six key points that every woman needs to know.


Dating Maze #332: Like Him Enough?

Dating Maze #332: Like Him Enough?

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

He’s ready to get engaged, but she’s still waiting for the spark to ignite.


Dating Maze #331: Emotional Hostage Situation

Dating Maze #331: Emotional Hostage Situation

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

His dropping out of sight has friends deeply concerned.


Dating Maze #330: Age Gap

Dating Maze #330: Age Gap

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

I didn’t plan on falling in love with a man 15 years older than me.


6 Keys to a Great First Date

6 Keys to a Great First Date

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

For men: A guide for getting a "yes" to a second date.


Dating Maze #329: Bad First Impression

Dating Maze #329: Bad First Impression

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

You only get one chance to make a good first impression.


Dating Maze #328: Too Young, Too fast?

Dating Maze #328: Too Young, Too fast?

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

My parents don't think I'm experienced enough to choose a spouse.


Dating Maze #327: Slow Down!

Dating Maze #327: Slow Down!

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Help! After three months, he’s ready to call the caterer!


Dating Maze #326: Monetary Expectations

Dating Maze #326: Monetary Expectations

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Why do so many women look at how much a guy earns?


Dating Maze #325: Spiritually In Sync

Dating Maze #325: Spiritually In Sync

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

She finally connected with a guy, but do they share basic life goals?


Dating for Introverts

Dating for Introverts

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Are you a perennial wall flower? Here’s how to blossom.


Dating Maze #324: The One who Got Away

Dating Maze #324: The One who Got Away

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

She waited for the call from Prince Charming – but he picked someone else.


Dating Maze #323: Expense Anxiety

Dating Maze #323: Expense Anxiety

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Caterer, photographer, engagement ring. Who’s going to pay for it all?


Dating Maze #322: Divorced & Available

Dating Maze #322: Divorced & Available

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Though many marriages end in divorce, for some, the stigma remains.


Dating Maze #321: New Jew Blues

Dating Maze #321: New Jew Blues

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Now that she’s part of the Jewish people, where are all the guys?


Dating Maze #320: Long Distance Romance

Dating Maze #320: Long Distance Romance

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

How to stop a long distance courtship from unraveling.


Dating Maze #319: Over the Shoulder

Dating Maze #319: Over the Shoulder

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Maybe there’s someone better out there.


Dating Maze #318: The Good Fight

Dating Maze #318: The Good Fight

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Why is everything so calm between them?


Dating Maze #317: Early Motherhood?

Dating Maze #317: Early Motherhood?

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

At age 22, she’s afraid of growing up too fast.


Dating Maze #316: Uncertain Future

Dating Maze #316: Uncertain Future

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

He’s not fazed by her moving halfway across the world.


Dating Maze #315: The Shunned Bride

Dating Maze #315: The Shunned Bride

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

As she walks down the aisle, will the mother-in-law be throwing rotten tomatoes?


Dating Maze #314: Smart and Single

Dating Maze #314: Smart and Single

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Do more intelligent women have a harder time getting married?


Dating Maze #313: Similarity Quotient

Dating Maze #313: Similarity Quotient

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Does a married couple need to share the same tastes and interests?


Dating Maze #312: Second Time Around

Dating Maze #312: Second Time Around

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

After a failed first marriage, she’s gun shy about dating again.


Dating Maze #311: Better Off Single

Dating Maze #311: Better Off Single

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Is it ethical to suggest a blind date who is dysfunctional?


Dating Maze #310: Hedging His Bets

Dating Maze #310: Hedging His Bets

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Though she may by The One, he’s still dating other people.


Dating Maze #309: Size Plus

Dating Maze #309: Size Plus

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Finding the right match for an overweight friend.


Dating Maze #308: Dating for Marriage

Dating Maze #308: Dating for Marriage

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

I don't see the point in dating a man I don't plan to marry. Am I wrong?


Dating Maze #307: What About the Matchmaker?

Dating Maze #307: What About the Matchmaker?

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

She’s the expert at matching up her friends. But who’s taking care of her?


Dating Maze #306: Left in Limbo

Dating Maze #306: Left in Limbo

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

He disappeared, leaving her with a gaping emotional wound.


Dating Maze #305: Shift in Trajectory

Dating Maze #305: Shift in Trajectory

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Their intense courtship unraveled with head-spinning speed.


Dating Maze #304: We Have Concerns

Dating Maze #304: We Have Concerns

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

I see his raw qualities; everyone else is saying he's wrong for me. What should I do?


DATING MAZE #303 : Taking the Plunge

DATING MAZE #303 : Taking the Plunge

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

When is it time to get serious about the idea of marriage?


DATING MAZE #301: Looking Over the Shoulder

DATING MAZE #301: Looking Over the Shoulder

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

If I commit to this man, I'm closing the door on all other possible relationships, including my old high school flame.


Dating Maze #300: Reaching a Plateau

Dating Maze #300: Reaching a Plateau

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

He’s growing Jewishly and his life is in flux. Does that rule out dating for marriage?


DATING MAZE #299: Under Pressure

DATING MAZE #299: Under Pressure

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

He’s ready, she’s not. How to say “wait” without sounding alarm bells.


Dating Maze #298: Fear of Closeness

Dating Maze #298: Fear of Closeness

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Every time they get closer, he pulls back.


Dating Maze #297 - Rough Edges

Dating Maze #297 - Rough Edges

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

He comes from a lower-class background. Will she be able to accept and respect him?


DATING MAZE #296: Dating Sabotage

DATING MAZE #296: Dating Sabotage

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Date after date, she’s setting guys up for failure.


DATING MAZE #295: The Long Wait

DATING MAZE #295: The Long Wait

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Surviving the phenomenon of “we want to get married, but not now.”


Dating Maze #294 - Wealth Gap

Dating Maze #294 - Wealth Gap

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

He's not meeting her upper-class lifestyle expectations.


Dating Maze #293 - Surprise Break-up

Dating Maze #293 - Surprise Break-up

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Was it the meddling mother that stopped the engagement?


Dating Maze #292 - Quick Start

Dating Maze #292 - Quick Start

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Their early meetings sizzled, but now he's cool. What's the message?


Dating Maze #291 - Third Try?

Dating Maze #291 - Third Try?

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

She broke up with him twice. Is it time to give up?


Dating Maze #290 - String of Disappointments

Dating Maze #290 - String of Disappointments

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

At age 31, how can she “catch up” to her peers in the dating process?


Dating Advice #249 - Interrupted Courtship

Dating Advice #249 - Interrupted Courtship

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Geographic restrictions have meant the fire has not caught on. A cause for concern?


Dating Advice #248 - Happily Single

Dating Advice #248 - Happily Single

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

All her friends are getting married, but she likes her life just the way it is.


Dating Maze #289 - The Impulse Shopper

Dating Maze #289 - The Impulse Shopper

by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

They have vastly different approaches to spending money. Can they coexist?


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