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.
Should You Ever Go to Bed Angry?
Dear Dr. Chani, It has been six months since I got married and I am perpetually exhausted. Marriage is wonderful and exciting in some ways, but it is not always easy. I was surprised to find out after I got married that my husband and I have a lot of differences of opinion. We are …
How to Deal With the Wedding Season When You Feel Negative
Dear Dr. Chani, It’s that time of year again! After Lag B’Omer, my heart starts racing, knowing that it is only a matter of time before the engagements start rolling in. Wedding season has officially begun. I dread the thought of having to hear about so many engagements, and to go through the motions of …
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Feeling Ignored on my WhatsApp Chats
I am laughing as I write this since it sounds so trivial. Yet, I am really upset by it. I feel I am being excluded by my friends and family on WhatsApp.
The Secret to Success at Video Chat Dating
Dear Dr. Chani. I would never have dreamed of living through something like the coronavirus. It has been hard all around, but the setback to my dating is particularly poignant. I was just beginning to get hopeful about starting to date. When I returned to America after two years in Israel, I was not rushing …
My Match Does Not Seem Interested in Me
Your online dating match seems to be not interested in you. Understand why your match may not seem interested and what you should do.
Why Your Loved One May Not Give You the Support You Need During this Crisis
My father was hospitalized in isolation with coronavirus and was very, very seriously ill. I do not feel that my wife was there with me enough during those very trying weeks. I feel this created a gap between us that it is hard to fill. Can you help me?
How to Get the Personal Space You Crave
I would love to hear your advice for how to get the personal space I need, even during these trying times. Should I feel bad about this? Am I being selfish?
Why Personal Space is Essential in a Relationship
Understand why personal space is important in a relationship. Learn how to know that your partner needs more personal space.
Dear Dr. Chani: Responses to Are My In-laws Unfair With Their Money
A few weeks ago, I published a letter expressing Josh’s resentment over the way that his in-laws allocated their money to their children. The emotionally charged issues that Josh described resonated with many people who sent me letters to offer their own perspectives to Josh.
How to Listen in a Disagreement
Sometimes I feel that my wife and I are in different worlds. When my wife tells me why she is upset, I try very hard to listen to her and understand her point of view. As I listen, I also make mental notes of how she is making mistakes and remembering the story incorrectly.