Dr. Greer quoted on USA Today

On the road, other drivers have plenty of bad habits that irritate and distract us, but what about those coming from inside the car? Among the most annoying is “advice” from other passengers, and according to an Insurance.com study, spouses make the worst backseat drivers.

The agency polled 500 drivers, and 34% of women said their husbands are the worst backseat drivers, followed by their mothers at 18% and friends at 15%.
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Posted June 5, 2013

Before Jennifer Lopez married Marc Anthony she was in the white hot spotlight of television, music and movies. She was a huge star and, as often happens, she attracted the boys – especially the bad ones who had a reputation with the ladies. After two divorces and one near-miss, Lopez wanted to be grounded, and was willing to give up her professional high life because her personal love life had hit a low.
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Posted May 22, 2013

When Ben Affleck accepted the Oscar for best picture on Sunday night, he thanked his wife Jennifer Garner saying marriage is hard work, but it is the best kind of work. It reminds me of a couple who came to see me for marriage counseling. The husband was resentful, saying he wasn’t interested in working on his marriage.
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Posted May 16, 2013

Marriage After Baby: Making it Work

Fact: Marriage before baby and marriage after baby are two totally different animals. Even if you’re exhausted from feedings, diaper changes, and a total lack of sleep, you’re probably also basking in some serious baby bliss. The result? The lack of attention leaves your partner feeling left out—and maybe even resentful.
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Posted May 14, 2013

Seen At 11: Married, But Living Apart

Highly Unorthodox Arrangement Is Growing In Popularity Among Americans

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — You fall in love, get married, and move into separate homes?

Believe it or not, such an arrangement is growing in popularity with couples who say living apart is what’s keeping them together, CBS 2’s Maurice DuBois reported Tuesday night.
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Posted May 8, 2013

Seen At 11: Financial Infidelities Can Wreck A Marriage

It May Not Physical Betrayal, But It’s ‘Just Like Having An Adulterous Affair’

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Posted May 1, 2013

Projecting Your Husband: Visualization Techniques that Can Lead You to Love

I was first introduced to visualization when I was eight years old. I saw my best friend’s teenage sister, Tammy, sitting on the floor, legs crossed, meditating in the middle of her bedroom. When I asked Tammy what she was doing, she said in a serious, soft-spoken voice, “I’m focusing on what my husband will look like.” This young teenage girl was convinced that, if she concentrated on him once a week, it would bring love into her life and give her the future she desired.
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Posted April 29, 2013

Must Motherhood Be All About Sacrifice?

There aren’t too many transitions in life quite like becoming a mother. One minute it is just you and your needs, and the next, literally, you have to take care of a completely helpless human being. Even your own basic necessities go out the window.

When you become a mother, your entire focus and identity shift.
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Posted April 22, 2013

4 Sex Drive Killers in Men

Is napping more seductive to you these days than…seduction? Are you more turned on by a cheeseburger and fries than a low-cut blouse? If your libido is flagging, one of these four common culprits are likely to blame, says Dr. Jane Greer, author of What About Me: Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship and host of the HealthyLife.net radio show HuffPost On Call with Dr.
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Posted April 8, 2013

Romance in the Workplace: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Office romances used to be taboo. But according to a recent Workplace Options survey of Millennial employees, a shocking 84 percent of workers ages 18-29 said they would have a romantic relationship with a co-worker. Compare this to only 36 percent of Generation X workers (ages 30-46) and 29 percent of Boomers (age 47-66).
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Posted March 4, 2013

Guilt can be one consequence of having an affair while traveling, but Jane Greer, a relationship expert and author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship, says another danger is that you end up hurting the person you had the tryst with.

“You may consider it a one-night thing and a light-hearted casual thing, but then the person you’re with is more invested in it, and then you’ve really got a messy situation,” she says.
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Posted February 25, 2013

How to Conquer Your 10 Biggest Marriage Fears

Fretting about your relationship doesn’t end with pre-wedding jitters. It’s quite common-and healthy-to have worries during the marriage, says Jane Greer, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist, radio host and author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness from Ruining Your Relationship. ”Fears can be useful in heading off future problems. Take them seriously, and make them work for you rather than against you,” she says.
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Posted February 25, 2013

Dr. Jane Greer: Tim McGraw: When Is It Time to Stop Drinking?

Country singer Tim McGraw has finally opened up about how he stopped drinking alcohol in 2008. With five years of sobriety under his belt, good for him! It is great that he can talk about this now and be a role model and inspiration for others.
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Posted February 24, 2013

Sex Without Orgasm: Taking A Look At The Karezza Craze

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Posted February 18, 2013

Do Jerks Deserve Another Date?

We’ve all been guilty inconsiderate or thoughtless behavior at times. Here’s how to tell if your date’s got a case of nerves — or just another jerk that isn’t worth another minute of your time.

Let’s face it: You will probably encounter a jerk at some point in your dating life.
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Posted February 7, 2013

Should You Sleep With a Coworker?

It’s hard not to find your work a lot more interesting when there’s a lust object a few cubicles away. But sometimes, great sex is easier to find than a good job.

When I was in my early 20s, I had an affair with my boss. He was single; I was single.
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Posted February 7, 2013

Fretting about your relationship doesn’t end with pre-wedding jitters. It’s quite common—and healthy—to have worries during the marriage, says Jane Greer, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist, radio host and author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship. “Fears can be useful in heading off future problems. Take them seriously, and make them work for you rather than against you,” she says.
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Posted January 31, 2013

Exciting News! Announcing a new radio show in partnership with The Huffington Post: “HuffPost on Call with Dr. Jane Greer,” where HuffPost experts & bloggers talk with nationally renowned relationship expert, author and therapist Dr. Greer about life, love & health. HuffPost on Call airs the second Tuesday of each month on HealthyLife.net.
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Posted January 20, 2013

See Dr. Greer’s newest GalTime: Scarlett Johansson Cuddles Up to French Journalist

Role Reversal: Stay-At-Home Men… See Video: CBS NEW YORK

Once A Cheater – Can people really change? … See video HuffPost Live
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Posted February 14, 2012

Ah yes, Valentine’s Day…chocolate, champagne, roses and the often unrealistic expectations for a night of unbridled romance. Feeling the pressure? You’re not alone. Both men and women can be stressed about having great sex on Valentine’s Day, but what if your mind, body and libido are just not that into it? To find out how to deal with this and other pressures to have the best romance ever on Valentine’s Day, we consulted with two relationship experts.
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Posted February 9, 2012