Lucy O'Brien

Succeed at Dating - How to Deal With Dating Issues Without the Drama

How do you succeed at dating when it always seems to end in drama? If you haven't learnt great communication skills as you are growing up, you can often have problems negotiating what you want in dating and relationships, as well as dealing with the situa... Read >

When He Can't Or Won't Commit - Can You Get Past His Excuses?

Is your man holding back from giving you the commitment that you want? Maybe you have been dating for a while. Perhaps you want to get married or to live together. This is a huge issue with many women who have met a man that they want to be with but he do... Read >

Coming to Terms With Dating Conflict - Learn to Handle the Bad Times to Get Through to the Good

How often does dating go the way you want it to? How long before the cracks start to appear in your cosy new relationship? When you find yourself in conflict with the new man in your life early on, things can quickly start to go wrong. This is part of the... Read >

Conflict Resolution in Relationships - Handling Issues to Make Your Relationship Stronger Than Ever

It is absolutely essential for a woman to possess the skills for conflict resolution in relationships. Conflict is bound to occur at some point. Whether you've only known him a few days or you have been married for years, sooner or later there will be an ... Read >

After the First Date - Advice on Giving the Right Messages to Keep Him Coming Back for More

First dates can be nerve-racking and it doesn't stop there. Even after the first date, it seems like you constantly have to watch what you say and do. This is because we are continually communicating on various levels and giving out subtle messages. When ... Read >

What Do Guys Find Attractive? - The Qualities That Meet Their Relationship Needs

So, what do guys find attractive? Do they actually want to be in relationships or do they just want to fool around and have fun? Many men are frightened of being trapped into relationships but they will willingly settle down and commit to the woman who ar... Read >

Dependence on Men - Beware the Dangers If You Want Your New Relationship To Survive

Dependence on men can be very risky too early on in new relationships. If you're looking for a man, you probably think of all the advantages when you meet him, such as constant companionship and the luxury of being able to sit back and have someone to loo... Read >

Relationship Communication - Why Listening Will Empower You and Deepen the Connection With Your Man

Relationship communication consists of more than just words. We communicate all sorts of messages with our actions, our body language and our tone of voice amongst other things. It is important that you use your intuition and common sense to learn what a ... Read >

Surviving an Affair - How to Deal With Your Emotions and Regain Peace of Mind

When your world is rocked by your husband's admission of an affair, your mind is in turmoil. Your self-esteem has taken a hit and it can feel like the end of the world. No longer do you feel like the confident, competent person that you used to be. Your e... Read >

Succeed at Dating - Are You Patient Enough to Get From Dating to Relationship?

Do you dread dating? Do you find that it gets you frustrated and wound up when the men you date don't behave as you would expect or suddenly disappear? Do you lose your head when you don't get what you want straight away in a relationship? Patience is the... Read >

Start Over Again To Get Your Ex-Boyfriend To Want You Back

To get your ex-boyfriend to want you back, you are going to have to be just a little bit cunning and more than a little patient. Often when we get things wrong in dating and relationships, we find that our guy starts to avoid us and it all begins to go wr... Read >

How to Succeed at Dating - Why and How Long Should You Make Him Wait For Sex?

One of the great things about dating is that you get to have sex, right? Wrong! Well not in the first few weeks or so anyway. Not if you want it to last. If you hate hearing this piece of advice, then can I suggest that you absolutely need to read this ar... Read >

How to Get Over Infidelity and Rebuild Your Shattered Marriage

How can you get over infidelity? Can your marriage survive an affair? When your husband cheats it's hard to escape the emotional trauma. But there are ways to deal with your feelings and emotions so that you can come to terms with what has happened and mo... Read >

Get Back Your Ex-Boyfriend One Step at a Time

Wanting to get back with an ex-boyfriend can be a frustrating experience. You miss him and want things back the way they once were but often you don't even know where to start. Perhaps he is avoiding you or everything you do just seems to make matters wor... Read >

How to Keep a Relationship Strong - When Should You Put His Needs Above Your Own?

There are 2 people in a relationship, each with their own individual needs and preferences. Knowing how to keep a relationship strong therefore involves balancing the needs and expectations of each partner. There are always times when you will put yoursel... Read >