Dating maze #281 - Negative Father Image
by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.She never respected her father, and now has trouble respecting all men. Help!
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She never respected her father, and now has trouble respecting all men. Help!
Mom is worried about her son who shows no signs of settling down.
She revealed too much about her dating history. Now it's haunting him.
With six weeks till the wedding, mom is worried sick.
One disappointment after another has left her without hope.
He is pre-occupied with family issues. How long should she wait?
She believes her sister is too immature for marriage. Should she try to stop it?
She feels stuck taking care of aging parents. Can she make a life of her own?
At age 36 he's just breaking out of his social shell. Is he doomed to dating failure?
She wants to observe Shabbat; he wants to take road trips.
"On paper," she has everything he's looking for.
She's afraid to bring up the M word.
What can you safely cross off your checklist?
Her parents have more money to give. Does that create a problem?
She's ready to tie the knot, but he's just getting in the game.
They have fun together, but it's not progressing past superficiality.
Easy international travel and communication increases the chances of a long-distance courtship.
He wants to meet someone Jewish, but it's been five years of trying with no luck.
She wants to fall head-over-heels in love, but this courtship process is taking so much time!
She's concerned that her engaged friend is headed for a troubled marriage. Should she try to stop it?
Should she call him back if he fails to do so?
She's serious about finding a husband, and using the Internet to test the waters.
As a widower, he hasn't yet told his children that he's dating again. Is he playing with fire?
While all her friends and relatives are married with kids, she's still searching.
Is his goal of moving to Israel a deal-breaker?
She's waiting for the strong emotional connection to develop.
She's under pressure to get married, but this guy lacks confidence and direction.
Still not married?! What is she waiting for?
All the guys are passing her by for women 20 years younger. Is there a solution?
The pressure to become engaged can cause an unhappy marriage, or an unnecessary break-up.
They've been arguing the past six years, and now their wedding is coming up. Help!
He's tied up with graduate school and her emotional needs aren't being met. Conflict!
Geographic restrictions have meant the fire has not caught on. A cause for concern?
All her friends are getting married, but she likes her life just the way it is.
She's so crazy about him -- but unsure whether it's genuine or just infatuation.
Her family thinks she's crazy for not grabbing this guy.
He doesn't call, and doesn't care. Is the courtship over?
Does having dysfunctional parents mean he'll become that type of adult?
When her marriage went dry, she went looking online. And then the trouble really started.
Whenever a relationship should be turning serious, she hits a brick wall.
Can she build a life with a man who is not providing intellectual stimulation?
Will an advanced career impact her dreams of motherhood?
Mom is worried about being the same age as her future son-in-law!
Months after break-up, this guy is still at the forefront of her emotional thoughts.
How to handle when a younger sibling precedes you in marriage.
With two weeks to go, she's still wondering, "Is this the one?"
How to end things with a guy who seems overly-attached.
She's not willing to join her many friends that are getting hitched. What to do?
Can't get past the second date? Here's why.
He's Sefardi. She's Ashkenazi. Is there a problem?