The Susan Winter Show

The guy you're dating hasn't clarified his end-goals and you're afraid to ask. This dating game keeps you stuck in a loop of auditioning for the role of girlfriend. There's a better way to find love that bypasses the 3-month test drive phase and retains your confidence.

Being too “busy” is a classic brush-off line. Don't bite the bait. When a partner really cares for you, he or she will make the time to see you. Here's how to handle this dating game with tact and confidence.

Want your ex back, but hate the pain of waiting and hoping? Wish you could find someone else? This technique shifts the focus and puts you back in control, while keeping the door open to new love.

When you suddenly feel the need to defend or justify yourself, it's a sign that you've been lured into a dating game for control. Though originated by the Pick Up Artist (PUA) community, these techniques have made their way to mainstream dating behavior. Decoding these games reinstates your power and confidence.

The greatest misconception surrounding this love model is that it's only a sexual fling. Sex is never just about sex. When taunted by critics, prepare your quips in advance. Here's how to manage the false assumptions about your love, and set outsiders straight.

When a relationship ends we're left with the pain of our loss. But we often fail to find our gains. Here's how to come away with a gift that no one can take from us.

Happy couples can easily become moody and irritated when they've spent too much time together. Learn the delicate balance between sharing time together and spending time apart.

Are you desperately trying to get over someone you can't have? Here's how you locked them into place, and the remedy for moving out of pain and into true freedom.

Why your partner's shutting down, and what you can do to open them up again.

Feeling like you just can't win in the world of dating? Maybe it's NOT you. Maybe it's your choice of partner. Here's how to know if you're looking at your worth through the distorted mirror of the wrong partner.

Countless smart, savvy professionals struggle with dating. Why would these confident and competent people ignore the wealth of information they use on a day-to-day basis. Master your dating life by incorporating your professional skills.

We worry that being ‘nice' is our downfall in romance. Not so. In love, being nice is one of our greatest assets. Learn how to make your disposition work for you, not against you.

You feel drawn to a partner that defies your better thinking; red flags, no future, and insurmountable issues. Yet, a powerful urge pulls you toward them regardless of these barriers. Here's what's really happening (and why it may be quite wonderful).

Whatever you've assumed about dating a younger man is probably inaccurate. Young doesn't mean naïve and vapid. His emotional intelligence may take you by surprise. What you thought was an easy hookup may become the love of your life.  Here's how to prepare for this incredible journey.  For more on this topic: http://www.susanwinter.net/older-women-younger-men/dating-relationships/dating-younger-me...

People who choose to stay in a bad relationship do so for some form of “positive payoff.” Here's how to know when the gain is worth the compromise, and when it isn't.

Men often pull away right before they come closer. How you handle this phase directly determines whether he'll move forward into partnership, or exit for good.

You may think you know women (because you've dated women). But each woman has her own unique variations, likes and preferences. Here's how to access your woman's ‘Combination Lock' emotionally, mentally and physically.

Feeling a shift in your partner's behavior? A ‘break in the pattern' signifies a change of priorities. Before you spin into a downward spiral, check these factors first.

Are you fixated on a specific person? Learn the underpinnings of this mental preoccupation, why we secretly enjoy it, and how to manage the drama it creates.

Ghosting an exit strategy used by the weak and cowardly to escape taking responsibility for their actions. Here's how to see it for what it is, and reclaim your confidence in the process.

Clarity on your dating goals sets the template for your success. Here's you step-by-step breakdown to attract the right partner for the relationship you want. For the full article: http://www.susanwinter.net/beginnings/create-your-vision/

Here's what you can do in the ‘thrashing period' between hope, and a breakup. Master your fears while recovering your confidence with these tools.

Learn how to dismantle your illogical attraction to the “wrong type” of partner, and gain freedom over your romantic choices. Understanding the reason for their hold over you creates the ability to find love and happiness.

Learn the secret smart women use to incentivize loving behavior from their man. The ‘cookie technique' is the best catalyst to reboot passion and harmony. Try this 1-week challenge and witness the incredible transformation within your relationship.

Guys, you're chronically failing to catch us when you have us. Learn the cycle of a woman's love to know when we peak and when we'll lose interest. Moving in at the right time is essential for your success.