Tina Tessina

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Tina Tessina

Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D., "Dr. Romance," is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Long Beach, Calif. since 1978 and author of 13 books in 17 languages, including The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again and Lovestyles: How to Celebrate Your Differences. She publishes the Happiness Tips from Tina email newsletter, and the Dr. Romance Blog. She has written for and been interviewed in many national publications, and she has appeared on Oprah, Larry King Live and many other TV and radio shows.

Stories by Tina Tessina

If you’re thinking about having sex with a friend, be very careful, because it is not easy to preserve a friendship once you have sex. We think...
Last month, I received the following letter from an old friend, Lloyd Barnhart. "A topic I would like you to cover/explore is that curious...
And then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged…You achieve a wonderful freedom. It is a positive thing. —Doris Lessing Maturity...
In my private counseling practice, clients often tell me, "I want to be happy!" We then set about making it a reality. As a psychotherapist...
Dear Dr. Romance: I have been together with my wife for about 3 years now. We have worked on many issues in our marriage and resolved most of them...

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