The Late Show

Some things have slipped in the last 20 years, expectations of someones behaviours, respect and compassion in dating environments is one of them.

Most people can't help but warn you of their intentions, but do we listen? If you don't want to waste time, IE your life, it is wise to do so.

The do's and don't of having an ex or your partner having an ex.

Over the years I have seen so many posts and heard so many comments, listened to so many people labelling their partner as a narcissist. They may be, Tonight Dorothy gives you the rundown on what isn't a narc and what is.

Being progressive is open and offers opportunities but many people are negative geared and don't even realize it some in all aspects of their life and for most of us it is a single area or expectation. When you aim low, you get low.

putting your partner down in your mind or behind their back creates an attitude that they will feel, don't doubt it.

Waht methods do you or your partner use to avoid serious conversations when you are scared that they may be hurtful or unpleasant?

Some things are just not a good idea if you don't understand why you are doing them.

We sometimes confuse a social belief and construct with self esteem. Do you have what it takes to create the relationship you dream of?

When nice people try to set boundaries at the early stages of dating or relationships, needy people, narcissists and selfish types don't get it. Take note and save yourself some time.

Trust goes deep when you understand that the other person has to earn your trust for sure, but you also need to earn theirs.

Very few reunions work out for long, Dorothy believes that this is due to rushing it and not understanding what went wrong in the first place. Wanting to appease grief feelings isn't going to bring about success, there is a small window that can work so getting it right matters.

Is trust developing or growing in your relationship? Was trust eroding long ago or was it never a true focus as the relationship became more committed. Dorothy offers you a trust checklist to ensure you are on track in this vital area of long term commitments.

Knowing what to look for early on can save a lot of heart ache later.

LDR's are problematic for many reasons, while the stats are clear that meeting someone the traditional way is more likely to lead to commitment, many engage in long distance relationships and sometimes for years.

Breaking down a committed long term relationship isn't easy but it is time to stop calling a date the ex. We also explore the long weekend, how a man has described a girl coming to stay and not leaving.

Think again. No one can describe their values to you, they can only show you.

You may be surprised to discover you want more than you are able to offer, in that case, things are likely to go south,,, repeatedly

What do you do if your partner tells you that one of your friends fancies you? What are the red flags in how your partner responds to you telling them the same thing?

What do you do when your partner hangs out with an ex as a bestie or spends a lot of time with them in ways that threaten your security and trust? Listen and find out.

It is a bit too easy to put the blame for your present on the past. Recognize the feeling you reinforce every single day and give yourself the opportunity to release your heart and mind.

It is common to see some terms used in ways that don't match their true meaning. Social Media is tyrannical in its ability to grab a real term and help individuals misunderstand their own relationships.

You know it is time to leave a relationship when.....

Looking for reasoning to another persons mind set could be the biggest relationship issue of all.

Saying I love you is one of the least effective ways of getting the message across. Do you know what you or your partner see as expressions of love? listen and discover why.saying the words isn't always enough.