June 27, 2008

I was surprised to hear recently that a friend of mine is seriously considering plastic surgery. I was even more surprised to hear that it was her husband's suggestion. Previously, I'd always thought of her as a strong, successful woman, but clearly there are some self-esteem issues if she's so willing to try to become the perfect “trophy wife.”

June 23, 2008

Dr. Emma: While I was doing some cleaning this weekend, I found an engagement ring in my boyfriend's sock drawer. I was completely taken by surprise! We haven’t been talking about marriage at all. Now, the more I think about it, I'm not sure I really even want to marry him! Am I just getting cold feet, or does my hesitation mean he's not the one for me?

– Maxine D., 33

June 20, 2008

So I've noticed some rather mean-spirited comments being posted here by certain people (you know who you are). I don't get it. This blog is meant to be a community. If you're not interested in being part of this community, why do you spend so much time and energy here? Surely you could be doing something more constructive. Maybe you’re bitter because you haven’t found Real Love?

June 18, 2008

Dr. Emma: My friend's girlfriend sucks. I try to be nice and supportive of him and their relationship, but she doesn't make it easy. She has a sour disposition toward all his friends, but is, of course, as sweet as apple pie with him. How can I keep hanging out with them without wanting to punch her in the face?

– Bo D., 29

June 13, 2008

Dr. Emma: A few weeks ago I began dating a guy I've had a crush on for almost a year. He was always flirtatious with me, but I had all but given up on him when he finally asked me out. Now that we're actually together, I find that the reality doesn't quite match up to my expectations. Maybe I just need to give him time?

– Kathleen M., 29

June 12, 2008

It seems like just yesterday that my fiancée proposed, and now here I am almost a year later in the final stretches of planning the wedding! We sent out our invitations this weekend and I could not be more excited.

Planning a wedding is hard work, but for me the real hard work was in finding a relationship that gave me the foundation I need to be as successful as I can be. What could be more romantic than that?

June 9, 2008

Dr. Emma: I've been married and divorced 3 times. I'm a 54-year-old woman and I'm just wondering if there's any hope for me ever finding a decent man? Or is it three strikes and I'm out? Game over?

– Trudy T., 54

Trudy, instead of thinking "game over," how about changing the game? You just need a new set of rules:

- Love Is Earned, Not Yearned.

- Trust, Not Lust.

- And most importantly: Get Real.

June 5, 2008

The other day, I ran into a boy I dated for a brief time in college. He's now a musician of some renown (sorry, I'm not naming names). We chatted briefly, and I tried to remember what attracted me to him back then. And I have to chalk that one up to the folly of youth.

Now, don't get me wrong. I'm sure every college girl goes through the cool musician phase. They're so creative. So confident. So free-spirited. And better yet, they're the ones that make all your friends completely jealous.

June 3, 2008

Not content just hearing my voice or reading my blog? I’ll be appearing next Tuesday on WZPZ-TV’s morning show to promote my book and take your calls. Tune in if you can!

June 2, 2008

Dr. Emma: I've been dating this guy for a little over a year. When I met him, he was working in a coffee shop and didn't have much ambition. Since we've been together, he finally got a respectable job, but I still don't get the feeling he's serious about building a career. Any advice?

- Sherry L., 34

Ah, the old "fixer-upper." He's "a diamond in the rough." He has such "potential." And all he needs is a little "direction."