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 …
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 …
Dear Dr. Chani, Your recent long-distance relationship article really intrigued me. I have been dating a guy from England, let’s call him Ari, for the past few months. I live in New Jersey so we took turns traveling back and forth. We talk on the phone a lot in between. Right now I am in …
Dear Dr. Chani, After several years of dating, I have still not found “Mr. Right.” When I look back at the many guys I have dated, I know that there were a few who had potential. Unfortunately, I rejected them after one or two dates without giving them much of a chance. They are no …
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 …
Can My Marriage Survive After My Husband’s Deception? Read More »
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 …
Should I Date Someone Significantly Older Than I Am? Read More »
Dear Dr. Chani, I am hoping that you can help me deal with some issues I am having in my second marriage. Before I explain what I am concerned about, I think it will help if I share the background of my first marriage. I suffered the tragic loss of my first husband when I …
How Can I Make My Children Happy in My Second Marriage? Read More »
Dear Dr. Chani, I recently met a guy who I would like to date, but I am not sure how to proceed. The truth is we did not actually meet each other. I was out walking with a married friend of mine, and two guys walked by. One of them knew my friend, so he …
My Friend Refuses to Set Me Up With Someone I Want to Date Read More »
Dear Dr. Chani, I have been dating for a while and have never had a serious relationship. One of the major questions I wonder about is how to determine if a person is religious enough for me. I grew up in a home where my mother clearly wanted to be more religious than my father. …
How Can I Date When I Am Religiously Conflicted? Read More »
Dear Chani, I have been struggling with a bad feeling for around two years. It started when new neighbors moved in a few doors away from us. At first, I felt very lucky to have such wonderful people living on our block. But as our children became good friends, and we had more to do …
My Friend’s Husband Is So Much Better Than Mine! Read More »