About the Author


Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.

Questions for Rosie & Sherry can be sent to datingmaze@aish.com. Due to the large volume of questions received, they are unable to answer each one.
Rosie Einhorn (a psychotherapist) and Sherry Zimmerman (a psychotherapist and former family lawyer) are the authors of the newly-released book, Dating Smart – Navigating the Path to Marriage, published by Menucha Publishers. They are the founders of Sasson V'Simcha (www.jewishdatingandmarriage.com), a non- profit organization that provides programs and services in North America, Israel, and Europe to help Jewish singles and the people who care about them.
 


Dating Advice #79 - Parents at Home

She's lonely, but can't imagine getting married since it will mean leaving her parents alone. How can she deal with this guilt-trip?

Dating Advice #78 - The Perfect Fit

She is the Super-Woman, but can't find the Super-Man. The clock is ticking and she's getting impatient...

Dating Advice #77 - Excess 'Ex' Baggage

He says he loves her, but he still seems emotionally tied to his ex-wife. Is it worth sticking around?

Dating Advice #76 - Why Doesn't He Call?

After one date, the guys never call back. Is it her weight -- or some deeper message she's putting out?

Dating Advice #75 - International Hook-up

It's the old problem of knowing when to take the leap. But with a new twist -- he's on the other side of the globe.

Dating Advice 74 - No Second Date!

After one date, he's had enough. But what's the best way to let her know that?

Dating Advice #73 - Compromising Values

She wants a Jewish family, but she's fallen for a non-Jewish guy. Now it's time to make the big decision.

Dating Advice #72 - Breaking the Barrier

Singles in their 40s have a set of dating challenges. Sometimes the answer is found by looking in the mirror.

Dating Advice #71 -- Emotional Connectivity

These newlyweds never laid the foundations for emotional intimacy and sharing deep thoughts. Now how do they start the process?

Dating Advice #70 - Off-Line Maneuvers

Online, the light is green. But making the transition to the real world has been a dismal failure.

Dating Advice #68 - "El Cheapo?"

She's looking for generosity, but he's not financially forthcoming. How does she deal with these dynamics?

Dating Advice #67 - Newlywed Blues

Now that she's married, she's thinking back how life was better as a single. Is there a way out of these doldrums?

Dating Advice #66 - When Will I See You Again?

Two readers, same problem: They can't get someone to commit to the next date!

Dating Advice #64 - Spiritual Chasm

She's leaning toward traditional Jewish practice. He's an atheist. Is there hope for them together?

Dating Advice #63 - Fear of Abandonment

He's afraid that she'll stop dating him. What's the psychology behind this fear -- and how can he fix it?

Dating Advice #61 - Missing the 'Goodbye' Word

She has two guys on her mind. One of them never calls. Should she take that as a hint?

Dating Advice #60 - Struck Out Again!

He pushed hard for a breakthrough, but she backed off. The pattern repeats. Now he's burned out.

Dating Advice #59 - Revealing the Painful Past

There's a lot lurking beneath the surface. The big question is: When do I let it all out?

Dating Advice #58 - The Bookworm Quandary

He's a super-intellectual and she's not. Is this a deal-breaker?

Dating Advice #57 - Troubling Behavior

Anger, flirting, irresponsibility. The warning signs are fast and furious. But she still wants to hang in there.

Dating Advice #56 - Divorce Details

When dating a divorcee, how and when do you get details on the failed prior marriage?

Dating Advice #55 - Double Dating

Juggling multiple dating partners is tricky business. But is it ethical?

Dating Advice #54 - Over-40 Blues

She wants to marry a Jewish guy, but at this stage of frustration has turned to the Christian dating scene. Is something wrong here?

Dating Advice #53 - Unraveling the Past

The pattern is not a good one. It stretches back to childhood. How does she climb out of this hole?

Dating Advice #52 - Flip-Flopped Dating Life

When she pursues, they run away. And when she's not interested, they fawn. Has someone got this backwards?

Dating Advice #51 - Building the Emotional Investment Portfolio

These newlyweds are trying to build emotional intensity. Do they have the same needs? How is it done?

Dating Advice #50 - High School Hangover

The pickin's are slim enough as it is. And now that someone's finally interesting, her friend is giving her a guilt trip.

Dating Advice #49 - What's Wrong, Doc?

His poor track record leaves him wondering: Is there something fundamentally wrong? Therapy seems to be the answer.

Dating Advice #48 - Blind Date Etiquette

He's tired of expensive dinners that lead nowhere. For the first date, isn't there a better way?

Dating Advice #47 - Five Year Span

Things are going great, but there's a 5-year age difference. So what's the big deal?

Dating Advice #46 - First Date Jitters

On paper, he's a great guy. But he can't seem to break into the world of dating. What's the problem?

Maximizing Dot-Com Dating

It's not just simply going online and meeting your soul mate. Here are a few important guidelines.

Dating Advice #45 - Too Much Tension

He's working 80 hours a week, and it shows on his face. No wonder he's having trouble meeting the right woman.

Dating Advice #44 - Ready to Give Up

After so many rejections, he's basically given up hope of finding his match. Is there any way out of this rut?

Dating Advice #43 - Wasting My Time?

He's stuck, and she wants to get on with life. What gauge should she use to know when it's time to move on?

Dating Advice #42 - Over-Weight Date

She's overweight, feeling rejected, and is ready to give up the singles scene altogether. Is there a solution to this dating dilemma?

Dating Advice #41 - Conversation Freeze-Up

Dating chit-chat is not his strong point. How do you generate good talk when the mouth runs dry?

Dating Advice #39 - Coping With Anger

He's got a short fuse. What will it take to make this relationship work?

Dating Advice #38 - Break-Up Methodology

Sometimes you gotta say "bye-bye." But how do you do it without making the other person feel bad?

Dating Advice #37 - Long Distance Love

He wants to keep it going, but the distance seems too vast to overcome. Here's some handy tips.

Dating Advice #36 - Upper Demographics

He's not so young anymore, and he wants to know: Have the rules of the dating game changed?

Dating Advice #35 - The Right One?

What is your checklist for the "right one?" Our experts help pare your list down to something realistic.

Dating Advice #34 - Physical Barrier

Dating is so much of an emotional activity. But what happens when physical limitations come into play?

Dating Advice #33 - Overcoming Fears

Something's holding her back. Before she gets married, she'll have to get to the heart of the matter.

Dating Advice #32 - In-Laws and Outlaws

Keeping the in-laws happy is one key to a happy marriage -- especially when cultural differences come into play.

Dating Advice #31 - The Conversion Route

It's an inter-religious mix along with a platonic-romantic twist. She broke it off -- but is having second thoughts.

Dating Advice #30 - Mixed Signals

He's already taken her to meet the family. But on the other hand, he's disappeared abroad for months on end. What's the scoop?

Dating Advice #29 - Dating Vacation

She's burned out and needs a break. Rather than wallowing in depression, what can she do to make it "productive down-time?"

Dating Advice #28 - Baffled By The Silence

Her need to talk has him turned off. What strategic error has she made? And how can she correct it -- before it's too late?!

Dating Advice #27 - Is Kindness the Key?

When formulating a checklist of what to look for in a partner, is the one quality of "kindness" enough?

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