In every new relationship, the first weeks are crucial. They’re jam-packed with visceral and practical information about the person we’re considering getting involved with. Problem is, many of us plow through these early informational tidbits without giving them the credence they’re due. They may be vague doubts or huge, waving red flags. But because falling in love feels so damn good, we keep on.

Save yourself a boatload of disappointment and heartache. Listen in as bestselling author and psychotherapist, Abby Rodman, describes 6 of the "red flags" you should be on the lookout for at the beginning of a relationship.

For more of Abby's blogposts, podcasts, and generally unsolicited opinions, go to abbyrodman.com.

Could there be a scientific or personality-driven reason you keep choosing the wrong type of partner? 

Sigmund Freud introduced the concept of the ego — one of three separate but interacting systems that drive human behaviors. The other two are the id and the superego.

So, how does all this fit in when it comes to selecting a mate? Many clients come to therapy with this burning question: “Why do I keep choosing the wrong kind of partner?”

If you’re also stumped by this frustrating conundrum, there may be a simple reason for it. It may lie in the part of your personality you’re operating from when you choose partners.

Listen in as best-selling author and psychotherapist, Abby Rodman, offers a deeper explanation as to why you're stuck in this negative relationship loop. It may just change how you choose your next mate!

For more of Abby's blogposts, podcasts, and generally unsolicited opinions, go to abbyrodman.com.

Psychotherapist Abby Rodman first published this article about being the mom to sons only in 2014. Since then, it's been shared, quoted, and liked over a million times. Resonating with mothers the world over, it has also been translated into several languages.

Tune in as Abby shares her insight into what it means to be a "mom of boys only" -- and how she came to appreciate and love that role.

For more of Abby's blogposts, podcasts, and generally unsolicited opinions, go to abbyrodman.com.

Every year, we eventually circle back to Hallmark’s Day of Love otherwise known as Valentine’s Day. Not glad news if you’re in a lousy/unsatisfying/broken relationship. In fact, you may feel a rising anxiety as you ponder how you’re going to navigate the holiday without compromising what’s left of your authentic soul. If you’ve non-celebrated it with your partner before, you probably already know that doing so successfully lies in the delicate balance of preserving your self-respect while capitulating to what’s expected of you.

Join Psychotherapist Abby Rodman for a tongue-in-cheek look at what it would be like if the unhappily partnered were the ones writing Valentine cards for Hallmark. And how to handle the discomfort of the holiday just a bit more comfortably.

Is Donald Trump a narcissist?

Some in the mental health field think so...and that's why narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder have been receiving so much attention lately in the media.

Join Psychotherapist Abby Rodman as she explores 11 of the reasons you should run from narcissists -- those who simply aren't wired to be in fulfilling relationships. 

Because of their lack of empathy and inability to admit their faults, narcissists are incapable of understanding the often insensitive and hurtful impact of their behaviors and decisions on others. 

If you are in a relationship with a narcissist -- or suspect you might be -- tune in as Abby Rodman gets you clear on what narcissism is and why you should steer clear of those with NPD.

When a husband cheats, his wife will inevitably demand to know why. And that's a hard one to answer.

Psychotherapist and bestselling author, Abby Rodman, has counseled dozens of men who have cheated on their spouses. After nearly 20 years of talking to men about their infidelities, Abby knows why. And she guarantees it's not what you think.

Who are men cheating with? Why do they risk it all to do it?

In this podcast, Abby offers the answer. And it's one women find very difficult to hear.

Are you wondering if you're the "kind of person" who gets a divorce? You're not alone.

Psychotherapist and best-selling author, Abby Rodman, explores why we don't think we're that "kind of person" until we do.

Join Abby Rodman as she talks about the negative effects of labels and self-judgment when you're contemplating divorce or going through it -- and how to be kinder to yourself.

What happens when you’re in a failing marriage and you don’t make moves typically associated with divorce? Or when you decide (or think) staying is a helluva lot easier than slicing up the pie and moving on?

Roughly half of marriages end in divorce, but we know that doesn’t mean the other 50 percent are blissful. So, if we assume about 25 percent of marriages are good or good enough, that leaves the remaining 25 percent in unhappy or dysfunctional unions — and not doing anything about it. These folks are the invisibly divorced. Are you among their ranks?

Join psychotherapist and bestselling author Abby Rodman and find out!

Not again! Having the same argument you’ve had with your partner a dozen times before? You’re not alone. Relationship researcher John Gottman reports 69 percent of marital conflicts are never resolved. That adds up to a whole lot of repeat disagreements.

You know better than anyone the hot topics in your relationship. Many couples argue about extended family (in-laws, usually), money, and parenting styles. Common issues may also include jealousy, substance use, and negotiating the right amount of time to spend together.

You may be sick of hearing your partner’s same list of complaints and you may even be tired of your own. You both realize there’s got to be a better way, but how do you go about it?

Join psychotherapist and bestselling author Abby Rodman and find out how!

Secrets? We've all kept them. Lies? We've all told them. But what are the consequences of keeping secrets from -- or lying to -- your partner?

Join psychotherapist and relationship strategist Abby Rodman as she discusses how secrets and lies affect us in more ways than we think.

If you're convinced that keeping the truth from your partner is better than coming clean, you may not be considering the cost of what that could be doing to the well-being of your partner and relationship...and, yes, even your health.

Ready to tell the truth? Committed to keeping that secret or perpetuating that lie? Join Abby as she explores what both options really mean for you, your partner, and the future of your relationship.