Donna Barnes gives women dating and relationships advice to create healthier and lasting partnerships. How to recognize verbal abuse, red flags, communicate better, stop arguing, stop sabotaging your relationships, and more…
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Avoiding Sex Because You Feel Unattractive?
If you're not feeling sexy and therefore avoiding sex with your man you are destroying your relationship. I understand the lack of desire to have sex when you don’t feel good.
Are You High Maintenance on Dates?
No one likes to be on a date with someone who is high maintenance. Your behavior becomes high maintenance if you’re struggling with feeling insecure or holding high or unreasonable
Bad Boys Are Overrated
Bad boys got that name because they're not good for you. Their gorgeous looks and cool demeanor make them very appealing. But their self-centered, selfish, ways certainly don't make you
How to Respond to “Why are you still single?”
The question, “Why are you still single?” is highly inappropriate because it implies, “What’s wrong with you?” But try not to take offense to it and please don’t defend yourself.
Unhappily Engaged?
Getting engaged can be really exciting. Most girls dream about that moment for a long time. So when he or she got down on one knee and asked that important
Am I Obligated to Have Sex?
A client of mine recently asked me if she was obligated to have sex with a man who was going to take her to dinner. When I replied, “Of course not!”
Don’t Decide What He’s Thinking
Trying to read into someone else's thoughts or feelings about you causes all sorts of problems in relationships, and it's not good for you. So please don't do it! Don't
Do You Know When You’re Being Manipulative?
Do you frequently try to get your way, even after you have been told you can't? Is NO a hard word for you to accept? Are you aware that if
What Being Late Says About You
Being late tells the person you’re making wait for you that you don’t care about his or her feelings, and that you don’t respect their time. It lowers their opinion
Big Sisterly Advice to Teenage Girls About First Time Sex
Should I or shouldn't I? If you feel you don't have anyone to talk to about wanting to have first time sex you can talk to me. I'll help you
How to Get a Man to Marry You
Are you waiting for your man to pop the question? How you behave will have a lot to do with if you get that proposal or not. How to get
How to Turn a Hook Up Into a Relationship
Hooking up with someone you’re crazy about becomes lonely and frustrating if it doesn’t move forward and become a full relationship. Well, nothing changes if nothing changes; you need to stop
Do I Have Only One Soul Mate?
Finding the love of your life, your one and only soul-mate, can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. So when you deeply connect with someone it’s extremely
Should I Give an Ultimatum?
We have all heard stories about someone who gave their partner an ultimatum and got what he or she wanted. But I’m sure you have also heard about someone who
How to Get Him to Ask You Out
Men are just as nervous and even as insecure as you are about making first contact with someone attractive. You can make it easier for him to come talk to