Reflections from my Dating Journey: It All Came Down to a Mental Shift
Read Perel Lightman’s authentic and inspiring personal dating journey. Discover her incredible insight and how it helped guide her along her way.
Feeling Tired in My Marriage
Dear Dr. Chani, I am feeling really confused about my marriage. I feel like my relationship is not the way it is supposed to me, but I cannot put my finger on what is bothering me. Even though my marriage is normal, I do not feel happy. Things used to be different between us. My …
Why Do I Regret Saying “No” to People I Dated?
Dear Dr. Chani, I really need your help. I have been dating for quite a while, and I noticed a pattern that I have. I tend to regret my decisions. It is interesting because it is not that I am indecisive. I usually have an easy time coming to a decision about whether to continue …
It’s Our Vacation – Why Are We Fighting So Much?
Dear Dr. Chani, I recently returned from a week-long vacation alone with my husband. Unfortunately, it was far from the bliss I had expected. Instead, we seemed to be fighting all the time. Of course, we did enjoy the vacation, but, looking back, it seems like we had more tension than relaxation. This made me …
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Why Do My Dates Always Dead End?
Dear Dr. Chani, I recently went to a dating coach to help me figure out where I am going wrong with dating. The advice I received does not seem right to me and has not helped me so far. I hope you can guide me to understand what I am missing. My issue is that …
My Family Dislikes the Guy I am Dating
Dear Dr. Chani, When should I trust my own instincts and when should I listen to other people for advice? Over the past four months, I have been dating a guy who I really like – let’s call him Alex. We have a great time together, but my family cannot stand Alex. They have not …
My Neighbor is Overly Friendly to My Wife
Dear Dr. Chani, My wife and I have an excellent relationship filled with love, admiration, and mutual respect. We have been married for over five years and are blessed with two amazing children. Generally, we are very good communicators and do not shy away from things that are bothering us. The issue I present to …
Make a Difference! Change the World of Dating
Share Your Ideas for How People Should Date Better! Suggest Dos and Don’ts that a Man or a Woman Should Know for Before, During, and After a Date Can you think of ways in which you were not treated properly by someone you dated? Maybe the person canceled the date on you only half an …
Feeling Unsettled and Stressed About My Engagement
Dear Dr. Chani, I have been engaged for a few months and the wedding date is set for a few weeks from now. Things have become pretty stressful through the engagement. I am getting increasingly anxious. I am not sure if I should call off the wedding, delay it, or just go through with it. …
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Can My Marriage Survive After My Husband’s Deception?
Dear Dr. Chani, I have been leading a double life for the past five years. To the outside world, I am happily married, with an adorable little girl. Yet, in my own home, I feel that my husband and I are almost strangers. I am at the point where I feel pushed to decide if …
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Should I Date Someone Significantly Older Than I Am?
Dear Dr. Chani, I hope you can help me make a decision about dating that has been chasing me for years. Although it is difficult for me to imagine, I am already in my forties and have never been married. I still hope to find the right person and raise a family as soon as …
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