Don’t try to rush into romance with men who’ve been seriously hurt in a relationship. If you suspect some past pain is still haunting him, you may want to gently inquire about his dating history. Do not see your partner retreating as a sign of ‘rejection’ and take it personally. You are ‘baggage free’ – […]

These problems might occur only occasionally, or be a repeated challenge to daily functioning and relationships. Most of the time, Alan displayed his engaging pre-injury personality, marked by kindness, love, curiosity, and humor. However, post-injury personality changes also meant that we dealt with bouts of intense anger, confusion, and unpredictable behavior. Sometimes his moods shifted […]

It doesn’t help that a single parent’s partner is often painted as the “other” or the “bad guy” in a family. The possibility that his kids could view me that way has me feeling uneasy and makes me wonder if I’ve bit off more than I can chew. By every metric, our society marginalizes men […]