The Susan Winter Show

How can you tell your partner what you need without sounding demanding? What if you're physically attracted to someone with a horrible personality? In these two viewer questions I explain how to effectively communicate your needs by using incentive rather than by demanding, and how attraction occurs (even when it's irrational).

How can you tell your partner what you need without sounding demanding? What if you're physically attracted to someone with a horrible personality? In these two viewer questions I explain how to effectively communicate your needs by using incentive rather than by demanding, and how attraction occurs (even when it's irrational).

When confused, we hesitate to do the obvious; just ASK. We fear confrontation.  But mostly, we fear the answer we may receive. Here's how to get back to natural communication without feeling intrusive or insecure.

This style of ‘fake fight' is a variation on a long-standing classic. But this dating game isn't crafted to create a breakup. It's designed to keep you in place, through control. The orchestrator of this technique seeks to hook you into a loop of insecurity so that you'll never leave. Here's how to turn the tables.  Here's how to discern real love, from the fearful state of insecurity that masks as love.

When we like someone, we often become self-conscious and question our choice of response. We wonder how to answer a text message, or edit ourselves in a new dating scenario. This leads to confusion and the erosion of our confidence. Here's what you can do to regain mastery of any unexpected situation.

Desperation and insecurity can ruin any relationship (whether it's yours, or your partner's).  The desperate lover claims that all of the emotional chaos is due to their overwhelming love.  Here's how to discern real love, from the fearful state of insecurity that masks as love.

How do you know if they're a hot and cold player, or just a nervous dater? Trust your gut. And decode the signs that clarify if you should walk away or give them another chance.

Sex with your ex is common as you uncoil from your relationship. When is it positive, and when is it negative? Here are the signs that show you where you stand and what move you should make for your wellbeing.

All breakups hurt, but The ‘Honeymoon Phase Breakup' is the most emotionally torturous. It occurs when our love is new and our hopes are at their highest.  We haven't had time to see our mate' s imperfections — so we feel we're losing ‘the perfect partner.'  Here's how to offset the pain and recover your emotional stability.

Is there a way to tell if your mate can make a positive change? Yes. It's born of consistency and desire. Here's the way to know for sure if there's hope for your relationship.