Understanding Men

“Dear Orna and Matthew, Why won’t he let me in? I’ve been dating my boyfriend for several months and I’m struggling with whether I should continue or not. I’ve been trying to get him to open up to me, but he won’t let me in and I’m not sure if I can take it anymore. [...]

Open Letter from Dating Expert and Relationship Coach Matthew Walters on what a man looks for in a soulmate: When I first met Orna, I kept telling her that she was everything I was looking for. I noticed a change within myself that let me know this relationship was very different from all the others. [...]

You’re falling for him, but there’s a voice inside that questions how he feels about you. Just because you feel a connection doesn’t mean he’s on the same page. How do guys get emotionally attached, and what are the signs that he’s falling for you, too? There are a lot of misconceptions about how men [...]

Are you worried that soon you’re going to have to have the talk? You know the one, you’ve been dating a while and you’re not sure if you’re on the same page and you’ll need to ask him, “Where is this relationship going?” Are you analyzing his every word and action looking for subtle signs [...]

If you’ve ever had a guy come on strong, sending you flowers, texting you constantly, and then disappearing into the guy Bermuda triangle, you may wonder if you recognize the signs he likes you or not. Or maybe there was that one guy who always seemed to be hanging around, but never made the effort [...]

Are you looking to change your patterns of dating emotionally unavailable toxic men? Do you want to create a healthy masculine and feminine dynamic with your man? Can you recognize a man with healthy masculine energy? Understanding the difference between positive and negative masculine traits will help you be more discerning in your dating, and [...]

If you want to know how to love a man so that he loves and adores you, and never wants to leave, you’ll want to take time to discover what a man really needs from a relationship. We’re not here to tell you how to love a man by being more feminine or to smile [...]

How much time have you spent on a man who wasn’t truly interested in a long-term relationship? Did you find yourself making excuses for his behavior? Or compromising and giving up on what you really want as an attempt to make things work out? Are you wondering how to know if a man loves you [...]

“Dear Orna and Matthew, The crux of my question is this: How long should I wait for him? My boyfriend and I have been together for a couple of years and I love him and yet I don’t know if it is ever going to work out. He is still dealing with his ex and working through [...]

It can be so maddening dating an emotionally unavailable man. Investing time, energy, and effort into a relationship only to find out weeks or even months later that he is not actually ready for a long-term relationship. Would you like to know how to tell if a guy likes you so that you stop wasting [...]