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Avoiding Sex Because You Feel Unattractive?

DonnaBarnes April 23, 2017For Women Leave a Comment

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. I’m sure your partner does too. But if you’re …

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Are You High Maintenance on Dates?

Are You High Maintenance on Dates?

DonnaBarnes April 13, 2017For Women Leave a Comment

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 expectations. The main objective of going on a date is …

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Bad Boys Are Overrated

Bad Boys Are Overrated

DonnaBarnes March 2, 2017For Women 1 Comment

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 happy. Far too many amazing women (and some gay men) …

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How to Respond to “Why are you still single?”

How to Respond to “Why are you still single?”

DonnaBarnes February 23, 2017Dating, For Women0 Comments

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. Simply respond with an empowered answer. You absolutely do not …

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Unhappily engaged?

Unhappily Engaged?

DonnaBarnes December 12, 2016For Women Leave a Comment

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 question maybe you only said yes because you thought you …

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Am I Obligated to Have Sex?

Am I Obligated to Have Sex?

DonnaBarnes October 3, 2016For Women Leave a Comment

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!” she seemed surprised.  She has previously had sex with him …

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Don't Decide What He's Thinking

Don’t Decide What He’s Thinking

DonnaBarnes January 7, 2016For Women 1 Comment

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 decide what he’s thinking. If your guy is a little …

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Do You Know When You’re Being Manipulative?

Do You Know When You’re Being Manipulative?

DonnaBarnes December 2, 2015For Women Leave a Comment

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 you’re trying to change someone’s mind or behavior you’re being …

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What Being Late Says About You

What Being Late Says About You

DonnaBarnes November 23, 2015Dating, For Men, For Women0 Comments

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 of you. When you’re late for a date, especially if …

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Big Sisterly Advice to Teenage Girls About First Time Sex

Big Sisterly Advice to Teenage Girls About First Time Sex

DonnaBarnes September 23, 2015For Women0 Comments

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 make the right decision for you, with no judgments. Knowledge …

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How to Get a Man to Marry You

How to Get a Man to Marry You

DonnaBarnes June 26, 2015For Women 1 Comment

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 a man to marry you is by being smart and …

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How to Turn a Hook Up Into a Relationship

How to Turn a Hook Up Into a Relationship

DonnaBarnes June 19, 2015For Women0 Comments

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 having sex so you can get your other needs met. You teach …

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Do I Have Only One Soul Mate?

Do I Have Only One Soul Mate?

DonnaBarnes May 23, 2015For Women, We Broke Up Leave a Comment

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 hard to let go if it doesn’t work out. But …

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Should I Give an Ultimatum?

Should I Give an Ultimatum?

DonnaBarnes April 21, 2015Fix Our Issues, For Women Leave a Comment

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 tried to give an ultimatum and it ended badly, maybe …

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How to Get Him to Ask You Out

How to Get Him to Ask You Out

DonnaBarnes April 17, 2015For Women Leave a Comment

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 you by being brave and flirting a little. Get him …

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