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Jonathan Alpert

Jonathan is a Manhattan psychotherapist and author. He appears on national TV commenting on sex and relationship issues as well as lifestyle, mental health, and hot-button issues. Get more of Jonathan’s great advice in his new book, Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days, on sale April 24th. Follow Jonathan on Twitter at @JonathanAlpert and on Facebook at facebook.com/jonathanalpert.

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Can Proximity Be A Problem When It Comes to Being Friends With Benefits?

Is being “friends with benefits” with someone you live in the same building with a recipe for disaster?

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“I Feel I Should Have A Fulfilling Sex Life And I’m At A Loss.”

Rather than seeing this as a problem, see it as an opportunity to expand your sexual horizons and learn what works for you.

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“I’m Dating an Older Guy, And He’s Not Over His Ex. What Should I Do?”

Don’t get caught taking care of someone else’s needs at the expense of your own.

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“Sometimes I Feel Like I’m Living in the Shadow of My Girlfriend’s Late Husband.”

Respect her feelings related to her late husband while recognizing that you’re not his replacement. This current relationship is and will be different.

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When One of You Doesn’t Believe in Premarital Sex…But the Other Does

Keep in mind that although her reasons for not wanting to have sex may not seem like good ones to you, for her they are.

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How To Stop Making The Same Dating Mistakes

If you looked into a crystal ball, you’d probably see that the problems you have now will occur in the future.

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Can A Relationship Survive If There Isn’t Much Of A Sex Life?

“There’s so much about us that is good. I’m wondering though, can this relationship survive?”

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“My Boyfriend Is Really Close With His Ex. What Should I Do?”

“We have a pretty good relationship but this is starting to really get to me. What should I do?”

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“How Can I Enjoy Being Single When I’m Obsessed With Marriage?”

If every guy who gave his number to a girl was seriously considering marriage then we’d have to all move to Utah and practice polygamy.