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 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 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 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."

May 29, 2008

Dr. Emma: Two months ago, I ended a relationship with a guy who, on paper, was totally Mr. Right: great job, great looking and great in bed. Turns out he was also, on paper, very married. He texted me yesterday to let me know he finally left his wife. I'm tempted to go back to him, but I'm not sure. Help!

- Diane C., 29

May 28, 2008

Someone called into my show today with an interesting situation: she's fallen in love with a man who is the opposite of her "type" in every way. She's Midtown, he's Brooklyn. She's six-figures, he's government-payroll. Yet, somewhere in the middle of all the details, she thinks she's found true love.