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By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***I'm honored on being featured by THE HOT PICK PROFILES! "Getting Rid of What Gets in the Way of Making Smart Decisions of Love, Life and Work, and Being Happy!"

Question: Leslie Beth, how would you describe your product or project? Answer: Are you a woman who is often smart about work but not love? Do you flip back and forth between men who are too mild or mean? Do you know how to take off your Man Blinders so you can read men—and never be fooled again?

Primary topic: Family

2,043 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Dating Etiquette for Men and Women: Who Pays When and How Much?

Has dating etiquette about money really changed from the days when men paid for everything? Yes and No. In the not too long ago past—talk to your parents and grandparents—men paid for almost everything on a date. Oh, once in a while the woman would treat him to something that was not expensive, but the cultural etiquette was that men were expected to pay.

Primary topic: Family

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By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***What Are The Ten Love Commandments?

One day, “out of the blue,” when I was trying to find ways to help my clients, the idea of writing a list of Ten LoveCommandments came to mind. My clients and research participants ask me many questions, and one of the most common one is: “How do I keep that spark alive with my partner?”

Primary topic: Family

2,031 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently publishedTopic pending

***Expert Q&A: Battling Addictions Side-by-Side

Q: I think my partner is addicted to porn. What should I do? A: Last week I saw "Avenue Q," the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that stars humans and puppets. The Trekkie Monster puppet gets repeated laughs when he sings about the purpose of the Internet: "Porn," he belts out. Even without the Internet, pornography is here to stay. In fact, it's probably always been a part of human life. Pornographic graffiti, for example, has graced the walls since ancient times.

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By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***4 Most Powerful Dating Questions to Ask Yourself

You’ve read the dating articles. You feel armed with enough of the “right” questions to ask so you’ll never get fooled again. You know to ask about their values, recent breakup, favorite music and movies, where they live, what they do for a living and whether they like animals and their family. Phew! You tell yourself that you are on solid footing.

Primary topic: Family

2,012 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***When Women Fall for Bad Boys: The Allure, Danger and How to Manage It

Bad boys have edginess. They're risk-takers, a trait that's present in successful, charismatic men of power, status, wealth and savvy. So, what's wrong with being attracted to them? The answer is "almost nothing," as long as you don't allow the exhilaration of being with a man of fame, fortune or excitement make you overlook his disrespect of you. Look at the expression on the face of the women with the pink striped top. She's the only one not smiling amongst her privileged friends. Something's wrong.

Primary topic: Family

2,000 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***10 Things Women Should Do To Be Safe on First Dates

Yes, it can happen to you—the date with the man you always wanted. But don't let your enthusiasm compromise your safety. Get smart and take the following precautions ahead of time. How to Protect your Safety on Dates

Primary topic: Family

1,980 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Expert Q&A: Dealing with Different Personality Styles

Q: I love my partner very much, but how do I manage that we are so opposite when it comes to being outgoing and social? A: You've probably heard the expression "opposites attract." But what, exactly does this mean? And is it true? Of course, nothing is true for all couples, but, in general, we have a tendency to choose someone whose personality style adds or complements our own.

Primary topic: Family

1,962 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Are You a Woman Who is Attracted to Men Who are “Movers and Shakers” and Commanding Men of Authority?

There is NOTHING WRONG with choosing these men–but be sure you can trust your intuition to know how to detect the difference between a “take charge” man and a man who wants to take charge of YOU!

Primary topic: Family

1,959 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***3 Things to Do if Colleges Reject You

Colleges Rejected You? Learn Top Tips of Intuitive Parents and Students—and Get Accepted! Got rejected or wait-listed by your college or grad school? I got rejected in my senior year in high school by all the colleges I applied to! And, later, I got rejected on my first attempts at applying to graduate programs. And guess what? I graduated from prestigious colleges and graduate schools!

Primary topic: Family

1,947 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Top Break Up Quotes that Help you Heal and Grow

Even if you are the one saying good-bye in an intimate relationship, you still may not feel strong, wise and happily single and alone again. It is normal to feel scared and doubtful about your decision to leave. Whether you are doing the leaving or you are the one who is being left, it is also normal to feel anger. After all, you invested your heart and hopes, time and possibly your best years. But it is not healthy to stay stuck with your anger so that you never risk falling in love again.

Primary topic: Family

1,933 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***10 Things to Remember With Opposite-Sex Friends

Here is the age-old question: Can a man and woman be friends and stay strictly platonic? The answer is “Yo and Nes”—each word, as you can see, is a combination of Yes and No. So, how do you know if your friendship with a person of the opposite sex might cross over into “dangerous territory?” In the movie When Harry Met Sally, Harry declares that men and women can never really be friends because “sex always gets in the way.” In other words, at some point, one or both of them will have a sexual desire for the other. Is that always true?

Primary topic: Family

1,902 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Powering Through, Finding Happiness

Dear LeslieBeth, I’m a successful, single business woman in my late thirties. My trusted friends told me I seem unhappy. I think my friends are right. I’m not unhappy about anything specific, and I don’t feel any more stress than usual. I searched the Internet for tips, but some of the tips are for more specific problems such as marital or health problems. Could you give me a general checklist of things to do so I can feel better about my life? Thank you, Confused Dear Confused,r

Primary topic: Family

1,888 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Tips for fixing a bad first impression

If you’ve messed up the first date, you are not alone. Read these three true stories from my clients. 1. “Alyssa” agreed to meet Allen in person after ten days of emails, text messages and phone calls. She was really looking forward to meeting someone who seemed good for her. The problem was that shortly before she met Allen for coffee Alyssa had a huge fight with her mother. Her mother frequently mentioned that Alyssa’s younger sister just married a plastic surgeon. Alyssa’s mother said, “You’ve got to give up these teachers you date all the time.”

Primary topic: Family

1,888 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Beating the Odds of Breaking your New Year’s Resolutions: Tips that Work

Many New Year's resolutions are broken by the end of January. If that sentence describes you, don't fret. New Year's resolutions are hard to keep because we humans—and probably most primates—have brains that are designed for pleasurable sensations and encounters such as eating delicious food, having sex, socializing or mastering a difficult task.

Primary topic: Family

1,872 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***What We Can Learn from the Suicide of Robin Williams: Women, Moods, and Thoughts

The suicide of Robin Williams has shaken—and awakened us up. News of his death has made many of us think:

Primary topic: Family

1,820 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***How to Pack Smart—and Still Look Smart! Tips from a Luxury Packer

I love traveling. I love it so much that while I am on vacation, I am already planning my next one! But I sure don't like packing. And unpacking is even worse! I must be a slow learner because it took years of making mistakes to learn what to take and what to take it in. You may not use all these tips, but here are the ones that have worked for me and my family and friends. The goals are to look good and feel good — and still be a smart packer. 1. What kind of luggage should I bring?

Primary topic: Family

1,817 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

*** What Are the Best New Year’s “Dating” Resolutions?

Making and keeping New Year’s resolutions is challenging—especially when you want to make the best resolutions about dating. Don’t despair. You can make smart resolutions — and use your brain’s ability to undo old habits to keep your resolutions! Let’s start first with smart resolutions that are based on my research about love issues from thousands of people. The next section offers ways to prepare your brain for lasting change.

Primary topic: Family

1,816 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***How to Move on After a Break up

Perhaps the end of your most recent relationship is a good thing regardless of who did the leaving. But now what's the best next step for you? Every situation has different details, but here are the top things to consider that emerged from my research and work with thousands of women. 1. Don't swear off love for a long time. That decision could start an unhealthy cycle:

Primary topic: Family

1,805 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***What Your Marriage Proposal Could Tell You About Your Relationship

The way your partner proposed to you might allow you to see into your future with this person. Good card players can detect “tells”—those unconscious behaviors that give away information about a player’s hand.

Primary topic: Family

1,798 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Dating Advice: Awareness Techniques to Help You Hold Back on Rushing Love

Many of us have probably heard the word "mindfulness," but what does it mean? And more importantly, why should I bother? Obviously, I think it's important, otherwise I wouldn't be mentioning it. So, I'll start by attempting a definition. Mindfulness is the conscious process of learning about you by being aware of your physiological and emotional sensations in the moment.

Primary topic: Family

1,787 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Expert Q&A: Having a Life When You Live at Home

Q: I'm in my thirties and I've been living with my parents ever since I lost my job. How can I convince my parents that I still need a personal life? A: No matter how great the goodies are at your parent's house, you'd probably like to live on your own in your own space. More adult children who have lost their jobs often have no choice but to move back in with mom and dad. Many families underestimate the stress levels and the issues of this new living arrangement.

Primary topic: Family

1,744 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***How to Stop Listening to What Other People Say about Love, Life and Work

Are statistics about the odds of women finding love and happiness getting you down? Don't fret — get smart and think about you instead! Virtually all of the women in my study for my books said they had trouble "turning down the background noise" about what statistics and society said about women's chances for happiness in love, life and work. Turning Off these Messages that Can Jam Your Head about Love!

Primary topic: Family

1,698 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Boosting Your Intuition About Domestic Violence: How to Take Charge of Your Safety and Happiness

If you have never been in an abusive relationship, it’s easy to think: Why doesn’t the person just get out of it? Well, think of these things: An abuser knows exactly what emotional buttons to push in his or her partner. The abuser is a master of finding that chink in the partner’s sense of self-worth and confidence. An abuser has emotional radar for people who need to please, and who tend to doubt his or her feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Primary topic: Family

1,681 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***How to Begin Expressing Your Romantic Feelings for Your Best Friend

One of the common plot lines of romantic comedies involves a relationship that has to change from a best of friends into a romantic couple.

Primary topic: Family

1,646 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Get Out to Get Hot – Pack Your Bags to Boost Your Sex Life

Travel is great medicine for boosting your sex and love life. Don't have the money or time? Don't worry. All you need to do is cut back on a few unnecessary purchases such as that magazine, or comfort food, or that movie that you don't really need - and then find a day and a half to be together. So, let's get started! STEP 1. HOW MUCH TO SPEND, HOW LONG TO GO!

Primary topic: Family

1,624 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Secrets to Happiness: Make Peace with your Past to Enjoy your Present and Future

Had rotten parents who abused, neglected, criticized or abandoned you? Or something happened to you later in life such as assault or rape? Or your disappointing love relationships hover overhead like mylar balloons glinting at your failures?

Primary topic: Family

1,615 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***How to Break Up – Test Your Break Up Smarts

Sometimes you just have to end the relationship. But what are the best ways? Test your Break Up Smarts and take this quick quiz. Break Up Quiz 1. Suzanne knows it's not going to work out with Ron. They've been dating for a few months, and she already sees that Ron is selfish and controlling. The best way for Suzanne to break up is: A. Send him a text. She hasn't known him that long so it's no big deal. B. Send him an email. C. Talk to him on the phone.

Primary topic: Family

1,613 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***5 Ways to Reduce Stress about Work, Home and Love: Adding Love & Order

Uh-oh—another study about women's unhappiness at home. The sociologist Arlie Hochschild wrote in her 1997 book, "The Time that Binds," that time at home with spouses and children was more stressful than time at the office. The author described home as a place where couples had on-going tasks about caring for children, the household, finances, and all the emotional ups and downs of family members.

Primary topic: Family

1,609 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Take the Women’s Love Quiz: Part 2 of 3

Do you want to be happy in love? If you answered, "Yes", then you need to know the signs of a good relationship. Common sense will tell you to find someone you trust and like. But you can learn a whole more with research-based advice that delves deeper. The first part of this Women's Love Quiz series tested your relationship smarts. In this second part of the quiz, you'll be challenged to spot the signs of a good relationship and see if you really know what it takes to be happy in love!

Primary topic: Family

1,576 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***The Unspoken Problem About Domestic Violence and the Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice

I am really angry—and sadden by how the media and the National Football League handled the domestic violence incident of Ray Rice against his fiancé, Janay Palmer, who is now his wife. For those of you who don’t know the details, here is a recap.

Primary topic: Family

1,575 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***The One Relationship You Definitely Cannot Neglect

Unhappy with your primary doctor or specialist for a long time but too busy or unsure what to do about it? If you are nodding your head yes, you are not alone. I’ve spoken with hundreds of professional women who say any or all of the following things about changing their doctor: • “I don’t have time”r • “I don’t know where to start”r • “…well I guess the one I go to isn’t that bad…it’s just that…”r

Primary topic: Family

1,561 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Getting over a Breakup – Beat the blues!

The New Year seemed to have passed, and the sting of an unhappy, unromantic Valentine's Day is over, too. No wonder you feel sad. No matter how much you fight the influence from what seem like manufactured holidays, it's still hard to beat the blues from breakups and being alone. Best Tips for Beating the Breakup Blues

Primary topic: Family

1,551 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Break Up Advice – How To Deal With Your Ex Boyfriend

Yes—you broke up because it wasn't working. Every relationship has unique details about unhappiness. You may still harbor some doubts, but, for now at least, breaking up feels the right thing to do. It wasn't easy—regardless if the relationship was very bad or just not a good match with a person who was good! You may already know that your next steps after you close that door on this relationship are to:

Primary topic: Family

1,533 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Travel: How to Choose the Right Cruise Cabin

It might surprise you that size may not be the most important factor in choosing your cabin. Location and the amenities that are included in your cabin’s category can be much more important. Here are some tips to help you select the cabin that is best for you.

Primary topic: Family

1,520 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

Travel: Want the Best Honeymoon? Don’t Just Pick a Place—Pick a Feeling!

When Alyssa and Rick returned from their honeymoon in Italy, they were still squabbling. They rented a car in Tuscany because they wanted control of their itinerary. Instead, they ended up losing control of their temper over being lost, low on gas, and parking spaces. They drove to so many towns that they came back exhausted and in need of a vacation!

Primary topic: Family

1,519 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Are You Stressing Already about the Holiday? How to Get Out of Your Holiday Rut— Create New Grooves that Outlive the Holiday Season

Yep—soon it will be time for you to get: HOLIDAY SEASONAL STRESS DISORDER. Symptoms of this disorder include:

Primary topic: Family

1,478 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Holiday Stress Tips: The Holiday Season May Not be the Best Time to Settle Family Grievances

Oh—so you think that just because you are together with your family that it's a good time to have one of those heart-to-hearts where you grab the opportunity to air your emotional hurts and open wounds. Well, not so fast. It just may not be the best time to settle your grievances. Why It May Not be a Good Idea

Primary topic: Family

1,476 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Secrets to Hiring Smart

Secrets to Hiring Smart: New Ways to Mix Wisdom with New Formats, Questions and Intuition In my career the task of hiring always landed on my desk. There were other “sets of eyes” on the potential employee, but I was often the first or last set of eyes. Over the years, I relied on a unique format and questions, combined with my intuition. There is no magic recipe that will work in every situation, but I’m sharing top tips that have worked.

Primary topic: Family

1,459 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Boundaries in Relationships – How to Set them & Choose Your Battles

I've often told my clients that at any moment World War III could break out in your intimate relationship—if you let it. You really do have to pick your battles and your moment, tone, words, and emotional intensity. Here are some key ideas from Part 1. Quick Review: Managing relationship disappointments, setbacks and hurt require skills in: Keeping a perspective on what to let go and what to talk about (No knit-picking) Maintaining a positive emotional management and style (No criticism)

Primary topic: Family

1,453 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Dating Advice: Building Trust in Your Intuition. Part 2 of 2.

It’s very scary to think you found Your Soul Mate, but you found instead Your Love Nightmare. What went wrong? Getting smart about dating, mating, and relating relies, in part, on maintaining your ability to turn on your awareness lights about your observations of you and others. You are most likely doing this already. For example, when you meet a new person, you are making assessments about them. You think: Is this person kind, secure, honest or smart? Prehistoric humans had to rely on these skills because their survival depended on it.

Primary topic: Family

1,444 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Ask Dr. Wish: Dating a Man with Kids

Dear Dr. Wish, Please help me get my thinking clear about my boyfriend "Don," who has been divorced for two years and has seventeen year-old twin sons who live with his ex. We've been dating for a year. I have never been married and I don't have any kids.

Primary topic: Family

1,414 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Tips To Manage Career Setback

No matter how successful and seasoned you are, you may still experience setbacks and disappointments. Setbacks come in many shapes and sizes for each of us. Sometimes they are small, while other times they're huge — or perhaps they just feel that way. Read this sentence out loud several times: No one is immune from experiencing career setbacks, regrets and disappointments, and from making mistakes both big and small.

Primary topic: Family

1,404 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***How Smart Are You About Traveling Safely?

How Women Can Boost Their Travel Mindfulness & Intuition I’ve been fortunate enough to travel a lot – often alone – to give workshops and talks. I’ve also lived in another country that is very different culturally from my home in the United States. I mention this information because I was living with the false belief that I was a really savvy traveler.

Primary topic: Family

1,385 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***When and How to Set Limits, Draw the Line and Pick Your Battles in a Relationship.

When you're unhappy in love, it's often hard to know if you are being too picky, too "sensitive" or just wrong in your assessment of the situation. You wonder what "counts" as being a legitimate reason for you to fall out of love or feel distant from your partner. Should you break up if your partner cheats on you, hits you, lies to you? Just how do you know how to set limits, draw the line and pick your battles?

Primary topic: Family

1,382 views

By Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishRecently published1 topic

***Triumph Over Your Fear Of Public Speaking

Does your tummy chu at the thought of speaking in public? Do you feel cotton-headed when you get to the podium? And, unbelievably, did you forget to make the most important point? Welcome to the vast majority of people who fear speaking or performing in public. You’re in good company with famous actresses who revealed they get stage fright — such as Barbra Streisand, Cher, Ella Fitzgerald, Adele, and Hayden Panettiere.

Primary topic: Family

1,242 views

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