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Asking Relationship Expert Dr. Diana Kirschner...
Psychologist and relationship expert Diana Kirschner, Ph.D. has put over 25 years of research into the relationship advice she gives to women. Her latest book is the basis for the PBS pledge program, "Finding Your Own True Love," in which Dr. Kirschner dispels dating myths and helps women break bad dating habits (check local listings).
Watch a clip of the upcoming special here:
Dr. Kirschner agreed to answer some of our questions - and yours; submit your questions below, and we'll choose a selection for her to answer. In the meantime, find out what makes the good doctor tick.
As a young girl, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I either wanted to breed collies or become the first woman President of the USA
What is the best joke you've ever heard?
The "Not Perfect-I'll Pass" Deadly Dating Pattern Joke: Shopping for a Husband" (Easily transformed to ‘Shopping for a Wife')
A Husband Shopping Center has opened where a woman can go to choose from among many men to be her husband. It is laid out in six floors, with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors.
There is, however, a catch. As you open the door to any floor you may choose a man from that floor, but if you go up a floor, you cannot go back down except to exit the building.
So a woman goes to the shopping center to find a husband.
On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These men have jobs.
The woman reads the sign and says to herself, "Well, that's better than my last boyfriend, but I wonder what's further up?" So up she goes.
The second floor sign reads: Floor 2 - These men have jobs and love kids.
The woman remarks to herself, "That's great, but I wonder what's further up?" And up she goes again.
The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love kids and are extremely good looking.
"Hmmm, better" she says. "But I wonder what's upstairs?"
The fourth floor sign reads: Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking and help with the housework.
"Wow!" exclaims the woman, "very tempting. BUT, there must be more further up!" And again she heads up another flight.
The fifth floor sign reads: Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking, help with the housework and have a strong romantic streak.
"Oh, mercy me! But just think... what must be awaiting me further on?" So up to the sixth floor she goes.
The sixth floor sign reads: Floor 6 - There are no men on this floor. This floor is just to prove that women (or men) are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping and have a nice day.
If you were any PBS character, who would you be?
Joseph Campbell with a touch of Big Bird.
If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?
Bringing love and great peace to any person or group through the power of thought alone
What is your greatest wish?
That all beings everywhere be liberated from all pain and suffering, that they may be healthy, free, fulfilled and dwell in loving-kindness
What are you thinking right now?
What a thrill it is to be able to help people find happiness and love on PBS
What is your theme song?
This is the Right Time (To Believe in Love) by Lisa Stansfield
What do you think is the secret to success?
Intention, vision, action and perseverance, plus more perseverance, plus more perseverance -- this is true for success in anything, including the creation of lasting love
Who are your heroes?
Mahatma Gandhi, Wayne Dyer, Joseph Campbell, Byron Katie
What is your favorite gadget?
The Tivo
What is your favorite thing to eat?
Crème brulee
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"If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?
Bringing love and great peace to any person or group through the power of thought alone. "
About this question, and the answer... I'm just wondering how it can be possible. Or what would the power be like? Being able to control love?
just a thought.
that's a nice review, I love
that's a nice review, I love Creme Brublee too,
This is an ha ha article and
This is an ha ha article and good introduction of her new ebook. Relationship is always come whit its mystery and I one of them that always having problem with. Thanks for another guide Diana
Interesting article
Great review
You have a point
Hi, Diana you have a point there, girls, next time do the window shopping first before you buy a man. Lol...
Well many of us are trying to find the right guy, there's no such a thing as that ( maybe there is) he is one in a million, I guess. What makes man a perfect man? It is when he finds a perfect girl, that's no question. (If the girl he founds out was loving,caring, don't nag etc,a beauty, a homemaker - but there is no perfect girl either!..) Guys also are looking for a perfect mate like women.
Well, Happy shopping!
That site is so fascinating!
That site is so fascinating! Well, I have a question, what would be the best way to do in order to avoid the crab mentality attitude? That is frequently happen in managing a business, or handling it. And what do you think is the best way to do, enable to run a business that will not going to close? Because, Portfolio magazine is no more. Portfolio magazine will cease to be, and join the ranks of many other publications of print journalism, some switching to online only editions. Portfolio was a magazine belonging to the Conde Nast brand of magazines, which includes Vogue, Allure, Self, and Golf Digest. No debt relief was to be had, as business journals faced declining circulation and woefully declining ad revenue. The magazine launched at a time when other mainstay business journals were struggling, which was a source for criticism of the magazine. Debt consolidation won't make a difference at this point, as word came from the top that Portfolio Magazine will be ceasing publication for good.
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Diana Kirschner is really
Diana Kirschner is really great psychologist and relationship expert is it?
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Such a fascinating site!
Love it all Diana especially the tivo!
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I really like your article. That joke is great. Breeding collies was a dream of mine too :)
Quality
Was just reading that joke, extremly funny and an interesting profile.
Absolutely right!
Good point! Thanks for the insights!
I love reading your blog by the way.
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eft training
That's awesome wonder if she also uses an eft training
Look Forward
I like the Joke of Shopping for a Husband/Wife, life is unpredictable, you won't know what is your return or feed back on what ever thing you done. But one thing mast make sure is, don't regret on the pass, look forward.
I think it is good that women
I think it is good that women have such high expectations. By having them, they are more likely to meet the "perfect-for-them" mate. I encourage men to cultivate all of these characteristics!