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Last weekend Jodie Foster (not the actress), her 12-year old daughter, Kayla, and her two step children stood in the middle of LP field during the second quarter of the Tennessee Titans – Washington Redskins game. They thought they were being honored for a winning essay they had all written together...
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If you quickly open a soda, there is some chance the contents will foam up and spill over the top. Shake that bottle for thirty seconds before removing the top and you'll have a “much more intense” experience. Talking with people about relationships with loved ones in the military is...
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Taylor wrote: “I believe it takes a special kind of person to date someone who is military and it is definitely not easy. Both people have to work extremely hard for it to work. As long as both people want the relationship to work and are loyal with each other, then the relationship can work.”...
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Before moving onto the next blog topic, Relationships in the Military, I wanted to share just a few more thoughts on Why Guys Cheat on Their Girlfriends. This part two of the six things that struck me about your comments over the last few weeks; thing-four thru thing-six. #4. Getting Harder and Harder...
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Before moving onto the next blog topic, Relationships in the Military, I want to share just a few more thoughts on Why Guys Cheat on Their Girlfriends. I won't repeat what has already been written. You can read my last four blogs and see everyone comments. Below are three of the six things that struck...
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First, a quick review from the last three blog posts: 161. Guys are not that complex and neither are the reasons why some of them cheat on their girlfriends. 1) Either they don't understand or value the relationship the way their girlfriends do, or 2) but their ability to resist temptation has been...
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A tearful girl and two of her BFFs sitting at a coffee shop— Girl #1: He cheated on me… I cannot believe it! HE CHEATED ON ME!!! Girl #2: Well, I can't believe you just figured that out. He's been cheatin' on you for a long time. Girl #3: You don't need to put up with that...
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The original question in was Why Do Guys Cheat on their Girlfriends? But you are probably already thinking about the more important question: Why did (or why might) your boyfriend (BF) cheat on you? When employees leave a company, the common practice is to conduct an exit interview. That is where the...
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This not an "every-guy thing," you know. Lots of boyfriends (BFs) are honest, they keep to their promises, and they do not cheat. When it is time for a dating relationship to end, they end it and move on. In other words, they don't start something with another girl while they are still...
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Interestingly enough, my last blog was about being fearless and bold in the pursuit of your dreams. But for some guys, their dream is to date the most amazing girl they know…to the point they don’t know when to stop pursuing this dream. Many girls have a story of a guy who wouldn’t...
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What could be more exciting than the prom? It’s the big event of the year. It’s a chance for you and your friends to make special plans and go all out, spending a ton of money in hopes of having an awesome time. But lurking just below the surface are some dangers. Most of these dangers take...
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In the last couple of blogs, I’ve been suggesting ways on how to become more outgoing. This blog continues that topic, but deals specifically with how to make friends—for some people a very difficult task, and one that requires great patience, love, and commitment. You’ve heard me say...
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We all know how easy it is to feel uncomfortable in social situations, especially around people you’ve never met. But instead of giving up hope, and thinking you have to just stick to the back of the room, or hang like a picture against the wall, there are some things you can learn to be more outgoing;...
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We have reached the top of the mountain—the end of our journey through the 50 most pressing questions you have had about the opposite sex. If you look over the past 24 blogs (we’ve done two questions per blog), you’ll have a great resource to help you get through any questions or confusion...
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As we cruise through the 50 questions you have about the opposite sex, a major theme has emerged - It seems like everyone would love to be able to read the mind of the person they are interested in dating. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible. Besides, it would probably freak us out anyway! But what...
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Being in an on-going relationship is a great chance to learn about yourself, as well as the person you’re dating. The challenges and conflicts, if responded to in the right way, are opportunities to grow. These are chances to learn how to communicate and understand the other person, rather than...
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This sounds like a typical “Romeo & Juliet” kind of scenario—two people from different backgrounds or cultures coming together to prove to the world that love can rise above all our differences. Sometimes it may seem like everything is working against you just to make relationships...
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Each person brings who they are, including their masculinity or femininity, and that helps balance out their relationship. It’s always fascinating to explore the differences between the genders. Let’s face it, no matter what anyone says, men and women are similar, but yet so different. In...
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Sometimes friends are able to see if you’re doing something stupid—like getting rid of what they think is a really good girlfriend. I’m excited about the many questions you continue to ask me about the opposite sex. As you learn more and more about what makes a healthy relationship...
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Someone who truly cares about you should be proud to tell other people about you. This week, as I continue answering your questions about the opposite sex, I want to address a couple of topics that have to do with the beginning stages of a dating relationship. The start of a dating relationship can be...
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But don’t fall into the trap that thinks being physical with each other needs to be the next step. We have reached what I thought wasn’t possible. This is the 100th entry of my blog, and for that I’m grateful. I’m also thankful for the amazing responses on how these blogs have...
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If he says he loves you, but is not willing to respect your boundaries and deep held moral beliefs, I would say he doesn’t really love you. As I’ve been answering your questions about the opposite sex, one of my desires has been to help us understand the concept of personal boundaries. What...
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It generally takes females a lot longer to get over being cheated on than guys. Anytime you get into a relationship, you discover things about the other person that seem to defy understanding—things that appear to be way too confusing. These blogs are designed to take out the confusion and answer...
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We always make a mistake when we make someone we care about of the opposite sex our hero, or even our god. I am absolutely amazed as to the number of questions you have about the opposite sex. Let’s face it, relationships and romance and the emotions that come with it, is really important. It can...
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All women like to feel beautiful and be told they are seen as being beautiful. In these blogs we are on a journey. We’re on a journey to find out all we can about the opposite sex, and in the process, learn what it means to relate to each other in a healthy way. I hope my answers will help you...
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There’s a chance you’re not feeling completely valued and respected by your boyfriend, and you’re simply trying to find something (or someone) to point to as the reason for it. You have questions about the opposite sex—things that drive you crazy about guys, and things you can’t...
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Other guys don’t even know they are playing games because they are so unaware of their own needs, much less yours. Thanks to you, I’m writing a series of blogs based on questions you have about the opposite sex. Your questions are awesome and tell me a lot about the confusion and frustration...
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Friendships are priceless and need protecting and nurturing so they will grow. If you are visiting my blog for the first time, we are in the middle of a series where I answer the finest questions about the opposite sex you can come up with. Maybe you’ve been too scared to ask someone a question—for...
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We’re in the middle of a series of blogs where you send me the most interesting (and maybe even frustrating!) questions you have about the opposite sex, and I make every attempt to answer them. My goal is to help you have healthy relationships with the opposite sex, as well as a clearer understanding...
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The prized treasure of meaningful relationship is something that is going to take a lot of time and hard work on the part of both people in the relationship. I want to say thanks to Logan for writing this very kind comment—it made me smile: “I’m only 12 but I’ve gotten a lot of...
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Thank you for sending me the most burning questions you have about the opposite sex. I’ve enjoyed spending the past several weeks answering them. There was a movie out recently about relationships (based on a popular book) called “He’s Just Not That Into You.” I didn’t see...
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First off, thanks to Kayla for her encouraging words about this blog series on 50 Questions About the Opposite Sex: “Thank you so much Dawson. The answers are the most helpful advice ever. Being an only child I don’t have anyone to give me insight on guys. It’s really helpful.”...
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Our deepest desire is to love someone who knows everything about us and still loves us, even more. Through these recent blogs, I’m diving into the toughest questions you have about the opposite sex. It’s taking us on an exciting journey deep into our hearts. Through this adventure, hopefully...
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Thanks for coming back to my blog. I’m really pleased with the direction we are going and with the questions you are asking me. After all, the more you understand yourself and the opposite sex, the better chance you have of discovering and keeping a great relationship. Why do some males and females...
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These recent blogs about your 50 top questions about the opposite sex have definitely struck a nerve with you. You agree, the differences between the genders can be unbelievably confusing and challenging. The more progress that is made to help you increase your understanding of the opposite sex, the...
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I’m kicking off 2009 taking questions from you about the most confusing and frustrating things that boggle your mind about the opposite sex. It’s obvious to me that we’ve struck a chord as people are responding in overwhelming numbers to these blogs. I hope to continue coming up with...
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Some of the most popular questions on my radio show come from people trying to understand what’s going on with the opposite sex. It seems many females are confused about what guys are doing and feeling. And men are equally perplexed and confused about women. While there appears to be no changing...
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Trying to understand the opposite sex can be one of the most frustrating of life’s experiences. There’s an undeniable desire for a strong connection between a guy and a girl. This is in God’s design. Yet often times it seems like there’s a huge gap between the two of them. This...
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It seems like there’s a great gap between the sexes as to how they look at the world and respond to it. Some of the most popular questions I get on my radio show, Dawson McAllister Live, are from girls wondering what’s going on inside the heart of a guy, or guys wondering the same about girls...
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I have been blogging on the extremely important topic of how to get along with your parents. So many teenagers and young adults live their lives in total chaos, mostly because of the volatility of the relationships they have with their parents. Every person deserves to have a place of love and safety...
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Last week I started blogging about how to get along with your parents. This is not an easy thing to do because no one is perfect, including your parents. In fact, you have come to the realization your parents are in many ways flawed and have failed you many times. Nonetheless, as I said last week, I...
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Nothing has a greater impact on our lives than our families. The family is the most powerful unit of society, influencing and shaping every man, woman and child for good or for bad. Unfortunately, there is plenty of pain in families. In fact, people are more profoundly hurt by those in their own family...
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I’ve spent the last few weeks blogging about how to show respect to others. It’s been exciting to see your response to these blogs. The fact of the matter is we all crave respect, no matter who we are. Yet it is very difficult to respect others, unless you respect you and I respect ourselves...
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Over the last couple of blogs, I’ve talked about how a guy can and should show respect to a girl. We had a tremendous response. It shows me girls are hungry to be respected and loved. If you are a guy I know you want to be respected as well. I know that to be a fact, and it’s not just because...
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Last week I had a chance to begin my blog on how a guy should respect a girl. This has become a very popular blog. The reason is simple: Everyone wants to be respected. The desire to be respected by someone of the opposite sex is something that runs deep within everyone, even though most people don’t...
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So many people I talk to on my radio show, Dawson McAllister Live, are struggling with some kind of relationship issue. Most of time the questions are about a relationship with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Just about everyone seems so hungry for insight and wisdom into how to make a relationship with their...
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I thought I’d blog on a topic few ever talk about, much less practice, but is incredibly important to our sense of peace and happiness. Let’s talk about how to seek forgiveness when you have hurt someone. When we hurt someone, we undoubtedly cause a broken relationship. Broken relationships...
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I never thought I would blog on being a great friend. But I am amazed how many people call my show, Dawson McAllister Live, who down deep are lonely and need a good friend. The fact of the matter is we are all wired for meaningful relationships. Studies show if you have good friends throughout your life...
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Over my last several blogs we have been taking an in-depth journey through the difficult topic of forgiveness. I say difficult because forgiving someone who has deeply hurt you is no doubt the hardest challenge you will ever face. But deciding to forgive someone who has deeply hurt you is also, unquestionably...
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Are you in a relationship with someone you feel you love, but are unsure whether or not he or she loves you? There is no more basic question than that. Most everyone, at one time or another, experiences this emotional, yet important, question. Part of our problem is we are not really sure what love is...
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Meeting someone who suddenly makes you feel alive and loved is very exciting. You may think no one has ever made you feel like this and you can't help but be amazed at the chemistry, or electricity between you and this new love. Many people in relationships start this way. But sadly they don’t...
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Let’s face it, most dating relationships don’t last. Some should’ve never begun in the first place. Just a casual look at both parties would tell you the relationship would soon fall apart. But there are other relationships that should last much longer and have a far more positive effect...
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If you have ever uncovered the painful truth that the person you feel you love is cheating on you, you probably asked yourself: What am I supposed to do now? What should my response be to this betrayal? There is no doubt you have felt a wide range of confusing emotions. As you can imagine, all the feelings...
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...obsessing and fretting over your bf/gf’s unfaithfulness will put needless pressure on your relationship. Tens of thousands of relationships are haunted every day by this question: Is my bf/gf cheating on me? Before giving you ways to answer this question, it is important to know obsessing and...
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Finding someone to love who loves you in return is difficult. Learning how to deal with conflicts within that relationship can be extremely painful, as well. But it’s entirely different when, for some reason, you discover your parent(s) strongly disapprove of the person you are dating. It can make...
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Friendships are one of life’s greatest joys, with it we find someone we can share our heart with -- someone who understands and accepts us just the way we are. It is a tremendous gift when we can have deep friendship with someone from the opposite sex. There is so much to learn and respect about...
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It seems that everywhere you look, from television and movies to advertising, the message is constantly being sent that you need a boyfriend or girlfriend to be complete. This message is a lie. Just ten minutes listening to popular music and it’s obvious we are a society obsessed with romantic...
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When they don’t get the message your relationship is over, you will have to clarify again exactly how you feel. Breaking up with your bf/gf is hard to do. But it’s even more difficult when your ex won’t leave you alone after the breakup. I figure there are at least two different reasons...
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One of the most painful experiences in life is the ending of a meaningful relationship, especially where there has been a romance. People who call my radio shows always tell me stories about really heart-breaking endings to their relationships. Wouldn’t it be amazing if somebody were to say, “My...
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I remember many years ago, reading an article about condoms. There was a big debate at the time as to whether condoms would slow down the sexual revolution and really make sex safer. There was a quote from a Catholic priest which I’ll never forget. He said, “I’ll believe in condoms...
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Many people think talking about condoms encourages people to have sex. As if condoms are the magic ticket to preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or unwanted pregnancy. Tragically, this is a lie. There are plenty of "condom babies," children who were conceived while...
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Last week I blogged on the near epidemic proportions STDs. 67 million Americans have some form of STD and 12 million new cases appear each year. There doesn’t seem to be any indication, at this point, that this very personal problem will go away any time soon. The best way to think about STDs is...
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I have thought long and hard about STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). I mean, it's like some silent, creeping epidemic that is sweeping across America causing untold pain, misery, and confusion. Roughly, 67 million Americans have some kind of STD, with nearly 12 million newly infected persons...
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Last week I blogged about getting pregnant before marriage. Very few of these pregnancies work out well. No matter what people say, there is all kinds of pain and havoc mixed with fear. Most people who get pregnant out of wedlock didn’t mean for it to happen or have not counted the costs of what...
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I have for some time now been wanting to blog about love vs. lust. You see, I find so many people who call my radio show confused between the two. Love is the most abused word in the human language, while lust can cause confusion and destruction in all of our lives. So often I will hear a caller say...
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Well I’ve come to my last blog on the subject “Getting Over A Broken Heart”. The series has been going on so long, you’ve probably already forgotten who it was that broke your heart. J (That’s a good thing.) I am just amazed how everyone has been reading about broken hearts...
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These last few blogs I have been talking about how to deal with a broken heart. A lot of people read my blogs, not because I’m such a great blogger, but because the topic touches right where we live. Just about everyone reaches out to be loved, but love is full of risks. To love is to be vulnerable...
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For the last several weeks, I’ve been blogging on getting over a broken heart. It’s been amazing the response I’ve received. “I love this topic that your blogging about! I’m in that area right now on trying to heal my heart…” (Kelsey) Kelsey is like a lot of...
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Last week, I blogged about getting over a broken heart. The response, both to my radio show and blog, have been pretty amazing. It seems like to have a relationship at all, especially a dating relationship, puts you at great risk to be hurt or rejected by a person you care about very much. Anything worth...
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I want to blog on a subject almost every one of us at one time or another will have to face, and that is how to deal with a broken heart. On my radio show, Dawson McAllister Live, the number one topic people want to talk about is how to get over a heart break with their boyfriend/girlfriend or how to...
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I’m more convinced than ever that every person needs at least one Just Friends experience. I’ve been blogging a lot lately about Just Friends. A Just Friend is a friend from the opposite sex you treat just like any friend, but without the girlfriend/boyfriend drama. I’m more convinced...
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In my last blog, I talked about the advantages of Just Friends. I wish every teenager and young adult could experience a friendship with no strings attached. A Just Friend is a friend from the opposite sex you hang out with, but there’s no boyfriend/girlfriend drama. I wish every teenager and young...
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I get tons of calls on my radio show, Dawson McAllister Live. Many of them are about boyfriend/girlfriend and broken hearts. Sometimes, the consequences of dating can be horrific, like unwanted pregnancy, STDs, and abuse. I find myself saying to so many of these callers, “You don’t need a...
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I have decided to blog on the whole subject of friends with benefits because it has become so huge in our culture, especially among high school and college students. Plus, the phrase itself got me thinking. I mean, who really benefits? Is it a 50/50 benefit? Can there be friends with benefits and still...
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I have been thinking this last week about how devastating it is when a love addict finally admits and owns his/her love addiction. Is it any wonder people hang on to their addictions for all they’re worth because, if you finally admit you are a love addict and your relationship is based on faulty...
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I’ve been talking about love addiction for quite sometime now. Believe it or not, I’m going to wrap up this subject pretty soon. I’ve talked about it longer than just about any other subject because I’m convinced that love addiction is the #1 addiction people face. It may be hard...
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I have been blogging about love addiction the last three weeks. I have learned so much about it and how it affects you, me, and just about everybody else. A love addict is relatively easy to spot within ourselves and in others. For example, if you are a love addict, you no doubt obsessively and compulsively...
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I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about a love addiction lately. Blogging on love addiction has opened my eyes to a lot of things. Things I didn’t totally understand before. One thing I’ve learned is just how powerful this addiction is and how it reaches deep into our very heart or...
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Last week I talked about love addiction. I’ve never studied it before, and I am really having my eyes opened about what it is, how many people have it, and why they have it. I’m also studying the cure for it. The best book I have found on the subject is called Facing Love Addiction by Pia...
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I get a lot of calls on my radio show, Dawson McAllister Live . In fact, I have talked to nearly 30,000 teenagers and young adults in my career. Talk radio is what I do. I love it and I’m totally committed to those who call me. But I don’t always understand some of the people who call. It’s...
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Dear Guys, I am writing a very important blog to you because it deals with picking the right partner for marriage. I believe the decision you make as to who you will marry is the second most important decision you will ever make. The first decision is the choice about your relationship with God. There...
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When it comes to dating relationships, there are a lot of guys who never think about dangerous and troubled girls. Some guys only ask the question, “Is she hot?” And if the girl will go out with him, he considers himself lucky. He has no idea about the emotional landmines that lie ahead....
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There are a lot of broken hearts out there. People who go into relationships believing if they date someone, or even anyone, they will be happy and eventually find the right person and live happily ever after. Somewhere along the road to finding Mr. Right, all kinds of things go wrong. Someone once said...
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In fact, 1 in 3 teenagers know a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or physically hurt by their partner. That adds up to over 2 million women 25 and younger who are being abused by their boyfriends. One female abused by her boyfriend is too many. Two million is a tragedy...
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Last week I spent quite a bit of time talking about dealing with Father Hunger. There was so much more I wanted to say. I mean we could spend hours talking about this important issue. So I want to add a couple more thoughts about it. Make sure you reread last week’s blog, “Satisfying Father...
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I’ve had a few fears about writing this blog. I’ve been afraid it would become too heavy and few people would read it. Then I received your incredible, meaningful, and insightful comments on Father Hunger. I realized then trying to find healing from Father Hunger is a big, big deal. The poll...
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I’ve been thinking a lot about why girls give in to guys. It’s almost at epidemic proportions. I am saddened when I hear about so many girls who thought they were in love become devastated by giving in to guys when it wasn’t love at all. So why do girls give in to guys? There are several...
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I was blown away by the tons of comments I received from my last blog, “My Boyfriend Hurt Me.” (I read every one of them) And so, I decided to post a whole series of blogs on… Why Girls Give In To Guys? I THINK some girls give in to guys because they’re searching for love from...
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I received a comment on one of my blogs from a girl named Alicia. What she had to say really made me think: “ I love your show. I am 14 years and I listen to your show as much as I can. I had a hard time last year because one boy I like was at the bowling alley and made me do nasty stuff that I...