Dr. Wendy Walsh

Engaged couples spend months and even years planning a beautiful fairytale wedding....(read more)

It’s hard to imagine, but centuries ago there was no such thing as romantic love, at least not in marriage....(read more)

Got a silent or emotionally avoidant partner? Perhaps one of the most frustrating relationship challenges for women is...(read more)

Some men like to cook. Some women like to do home repairs. Some men think their career should come before their spouse's...(read more)

Today, singles are connecting everywhere online, including dating sites, Facebook, Twitter and chat rooms....(read more)

Getting back on the dating scene after you’ve been avoiding it can be tough, especially since the dating scene seems...(read more)

When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg added the relationship status to the personal profiles, he probably didn't...(read more)

I know what the mainstream media tells us -- sexual attractiveness is the most important dating quality. I will agree...(read more)

When people ask me if marriage changes a relationship, I always respond with, “Well, I hope so! You can stop dating...(read more)

Social trends come and go, but they usually arise in response to something....(read more)

Your biology is ancient. Your Prius and Jimmy Choos may be new, but they cart around a biological control panel that's...(read more)

Do you understand the different sexual needs of men and women? Dr. Wendy Walsh gives you an expert's take on the...(read more)

Probably the most sensitive conversation one can have with a new romantic partner is the one that shares information...(read more)

Are we addicted to sex that's not good for us? Dr. Wendy Walsh explains:
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Every relationship hits bumpy patches. In fact, sometimes it seems like hills and valleys are the primary topography of...(read more)

Believing in these myths may be keeping you from the relationship you desire.
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The date was perfect — a romantic dinner, a walk through the park under the twinkling stars and conversation where you...(read more)

How many men and women actually hook up on a first date? The numbers might shock you.
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There was a man who wrote something startling on my Facebook page. It was a comment in response to a blog about anger...(read more)

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Is timing everything when it comes to sex? Dr. Wendy Walsh gives her take on this common dating question.
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Much of the writing I do is aimed at women who have a difficult time discerning commitment-oriented men from predatory...(read more)

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Do you think every man is a cheater? Well think again. Dr. Wendy Walsh explains why you should renew your faith in men.
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Traumatic bonds arise from painful experiences with parents, partners, and loved ones....(read more)

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Does the sexual double standard still exist? You know, the one where men get points for having multiple partners but...(read more)

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The restaurant scene is dramatic and screen-worthy. Woman drives by and sees in the window her ex-boyfriend dining with...(read more)

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In 1986, when Italian chef Carlo Petrini saw a McDonald's restaurant being constructed near the historic Spanish Steps...(read more)

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In this high-supply sexual economy where sex is easy, committed relationships are hard to maintain. Hookup culture sees...(read more)

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Pop star Taylor Swift may have a red-hot career but it seems the media would rather focus on her string of famous...(read more)

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With the announcement that reality TV hottie Kim Kardashian and NBA star Kris Humphries have finally been declared...(read more)

The terms gender role, gender identity and sexual orientation may seem like interchangeable terms, but the truth is they...(read more)

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In today’s dating culture, it’s not easy to find a guy who’s ready to settle down - the kind who calls you up for...(read more)

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When you’re putting yourself out there on the dating market, it’s important to know your relationship goals.
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The days are getting longer, the temperature is rising and soon millions of people will begin a summer romance.
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Women today hold high hopes for their dream man: "He’s smart, wealthy, athletic, sensitive, good looking, funny…"
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Since the beginning of time, people have searched for the most perfect aphrodisiac, some magical substance that will...(read more)

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There’s a time and a place for sex, especially if you want to keep a relationship for longer than a couple weeks.
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The high-supply sexual economy has many women confused about when saying “no” to sex is appropriate. It seems...(read more)

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One of life’s greatest mysteries: Do bad boys ever change? Sadly, most of them do not. Your best bet is probably to...(read more)

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If you believe everything you see in the media, cheating and cheaters are on the rise across society. It’s not...(read more)

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We all know the scenario. You’ve just returned from a party and are getting ready for bed when your partner makes a...(read more)

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I know the deal. You’ve found a great guy. You’ve gone through all the steps and stages to become exclusive...(read more)

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To say the date was “hot” is an understatement. Entranced by the delicious whiff of compatible pheromones hovering...(read more)

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Here's the good news: Sex is healthy for you. Research has shown sex two times per week lowers stress and improves mood....(read more)

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Here are the five relationship trends to look for in 2013.
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Recently I was a guest of HuffPostLive, an Internet talk show that tackles the most tender topics with grace and an...(read more)

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Taylor Swift may have a hit song on her hands with "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," but her heart is in a...(read more)

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At this time of fast-paced life with technology moving faster than the human body and mind, slow movements are emerging...(read more)

Technology has become the modern day Cupid, providing singles with access to thousands of prospective mates. But...(read more)

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Lately it seems as though Americans are doing a whole lot of hooking up and cohabitating and a lot less tying the knot....(read more)

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Free sex seems to be happening everywhere — free that is, if the romp isn’t with a married man and leaves a text...(read more)

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I read a funny joke the other day. A woman on a date said “I’m so happy that we’ve gotten close enough now that...(read more)

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Marriage has long been known to curb men’s drinking, but new research reveals the opposite is true for married women....(read more)

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From hunter-gatherer days to the technological revolution, there hasn’t been drastic change in the way humans attract...(read more)

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Grandma’s got a profile! And she’s no longer sitting home with a crochet project. Today, when seniors become widowed...(read more)

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It used to be assumed that everyone has doubts just before walking up the aisle. I mean, who wouldn’t get a bout of...(read more)

They are unspoken dating rules: Display only the most attractive parts of yourself on dates. Disclose only private...(read more)

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Let’s face it. Divorce is tough. Known as one of the greatest life stresses, a breakup — especially one involving...(read more)

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This news might seem a bit surprising — Your nose may be a better boyfriend detector than your eyes and ears combined....(read more)

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What a crazy title for this blog. Any normal person would automatically assume that aside from mixing a cocktail of...(read more)

The sex lives of Americans is ever changing according to psychologist Mark Regnerus Ph.D., whose provocative "Premarital...(read more)

While text messaging may seem like a quick, convenient way to communicate with a partner, it’s also void of emotional...(read more)

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As humans, we have evolved to compete. Indeed, we compete for everything from jobs to parking spots. But perhaps the...(read more)

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First off, I’m not talking about basketballs or footballs here. Let’s get that straight. Some people may have...(read more)

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One thing is for sure about men. They do like the chase. In fact, it seems, some men prefer the chase more than the...(read more)

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Despite the best-selling book that prompts women to think like men, I beg to differ. Newsflash people! Men and women are...(read more)

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Hollywood loves to spin stories of love at first sight. The plotline of every romance story — Boy meets girl. Boy...(read more)

Dr. Wendy Walsh was recently on Fox News discussing why stressed men find heavier women more attractive, which was...(read more)

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Sometimes it seems like hot girls aren’t really cut out for long-term relationships. They may be easy on the eyes, but...(read more)

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Clearly we are in a high-supply sexual economy where men can attempt to obtain sex without a promise to share anything...(read more)

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(Note: Besides being America’s relationship expert, I am a Navy brat and grew up on bases. I know in a deeply personal...(read more)

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The American female population is still breathless over "Fifty Shades of Grey," the best selling trilogy of novels...(read more)

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Self-report studies have found that nearly 60 percent of men cheat on their spouses (and that’s just the men with the...(read more)

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Fifty years ago, there would be no question of when is the right time to get married. If you were over 18, had met a man...(read more)

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In today’s highly sexualized culture, it seems as though everyone is indulging in lots of sex, with a side order of...(read more)

Bad news folks. Hot sex is one of the worst false advertisements out there. It gives new lovers the delusion that they...(read more)

Can’t seem to find any eligible bachelors in your town? Bet you aren’t blaming your city on that, but you should be!...(read more)

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On face value, the ailing economy and your personal sex life may have little to do with each other. But research shows...(read more)

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Being unfaithful — either sexually or emotionally — is never a good thing, but if you tell me that one kind of...(read more)

We’ve all known them. Women who put up with verbal abuse and sometimes even physical abuse. We wonder why they don’t...(read more)

It’s probably the hardest decision a woman can make. To have sex or not with a man she is attracted to. Feminists who...(read more)

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Can’t seem to find any eligible bachelorettes in your town? Bet you aren’t blaming your city on that, but you should...(read more)

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Back in 2009, Simon Louis Lajeunesse, a professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Montreal, launched a...(read more)

Men and women today are constantly scrolling through pages and pages of potential dates, hoping to find "The One." ...(read more)

Sometimes I think there is nothing more painful than feeling lonely and wishing for a mate. As humans, we are meant to...(read more)

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It’s probably one of the hardest things for a parent to see. A depressed teen flung out on her bed for days listening...(read more)

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Online dating and matchmaking have become mainstream within the past decade, making long distance relationships (LDRs) a...(read more)

So many people I council talk about love as if it’s something you find — a thing, a person, a place. Love may be a...(read more)