“Listen.” It was only one word, but it represents one of the most striking themes that emerged in my survey of women who were asked what they need most from the men... Read more »
The conventional wisdom declares that child sex abuse (CSA) is so horrendous, so traumatic, so psychologically devastating that survivors, overwhelmingly women, develop long-term post-traumatic stress disorder and deep fears of partner sex,... Read more »
Men and women who seek to attract potential partners for either short-term hookups or long-term romantic relationships often initiate contact using some flirtation strategy, which may involve verbal (opening lines, humor) or... Read more »
Up to 72% of women exhibit perfectionistic traits, with 63% of those traits being considered maladaptive, or largely harmful to one’s well-being (Muscemi et al. 2022). This means that many women are... Read more »
When women do invisible family labor well, it can look like they aren’t doing anything at all. The appointment gets made. Someone notices the child needs new shoes. The birthday card arrives.... Read more »
Autism is characterized by differences in social interactions, nonverbal communication, and relationship style, as well as at least two of the following traits: repetitive movements, strong interests, sensory sensitivities, and/or differences in... Read more »
In my previous post, I explained the two types of “Mate Value” that affect attraction. There’s “Consensual Mate Value” — or the immediate attractiveness a person has when you don’t know them,... Read more »
Ask a woman in her 60s or 70s what she’s not willing to do anymore, and you’ll usually get an answer pretty fast. She refuses to perform. She will not shrink. And... Read more »
You just got hired for your dream job. On your first day, a manager pulls you aside, lowers their voice, and criticizes a coworker—hinting that they may be fired soon. Later that... Read more »
Four years ago, I saw “Sara” for a therapy intake. When asked what brought her in, she tearfully recounted that she had been using social media to watch videos about her interests,... Read more »