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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Men?

"Most women labor under an unbelievable number of delusions as to why guys do what they do," Dr. Phil says. To get anywhere with a man, you need to be able to separate fact from fiction. Take the...

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Seven Keys to Dating Etiquette

Preparing for a date racks the nerves of many singles — worrying about what to wear, what to say and how to act — but using these seven keys from the MindFindBind program Dr. Phil developed with...

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How to Fight Fair | Dr. Phil

How to Fight Fair

How you argue — especially how you end an argument — can determine the long-term success or failure of your relationship. A primary requirement for any fight is to maintain control. You do not have...

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Relationship Rescue Retreat: Audience Q & A

After meeting the six couples in Dr. Phil's "Relationship Rescue Retreat," the audience asks Dr. Phil their questions.

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5 Types Of Guys You Should Run From (Fast!) | Dr. Phil

5 Types Of Guys You Should Run From (Fast!)

Of course there are plenty of great guys out there, but I’ve also known some really bad guys in my time. I wouldn’t be leveling with you if I neglected to tell you about some guys who have a dark...

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Maintaining a Successful Relationship | Dr. Phil

Maintaining a Successful Relationship

Five and a half years into their marriage, Stacy and Chris, a Dr. Phil Family, ask for help rebuilding their union. Dr. Phil offers this advice.

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Warning Signs of Future Mother-in-Law Problems | Dr. Phil

Warning Signs of Future Mother-in-Law Problems

Finding a way to get along with your husband's mother is crucial for the long-term success of your marriage. "People think 'Once we get married, that will all go away.' No, it won't," Dr. Phil says....

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Are You Ready for a Successful Relationship? | Dr. Phil

Are You Ready for a Successful Relationship?

Dr. Phil's formula for relationship success: The quality of a relationship is a function of the extent to which it is built on a solid underlying friendship and meets the needs of the two people...

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The 9 Biggest Myths About ‘Happy’ Couples | Dr. Phil

The 9 Biggest Myths About ‘Happy’ Couples

Know what can chip away at a perfectly healthy, solid relationship? Believing myths about what other “happy” couples are or do. Take off your rose-colored glasses and stop thinking your relationship...

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Who's Dating Online?

You may think that men are commitment-phobic, but based on the research, that simply isn't true. A recent survey of single men dating online found that:

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Online Dating Scams: How to Tell If You Are Being Baited by a Catfish | Dr. Phil

Online Dating Scams: How to Tell If You Are Being Baited by a Catfish

It’s easy for some of the smartest people to lose all sight of common sense when they're being reeled in by a catfish: an online imposter who tries to win your sympathy — and your love — by creating...

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The Five Biggest Dating Mistakes You Didn't Even Know You Were Making | Dr. Phil

The Five Biggest Dating Mistakes You Didn't Even Know You Were Making

So, you're ready to settle down, but dating isn't coming as easily to you as you thought. What now? Dr. Phil, along with host of VH1's Why Am I Still Single?, Siggy Flicker, provide the top five...

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