Dr. Terri Orbuch Martial relationships go through many changes as we age. Men and women will experience things differently as their status in their families, professional lives and social circles evolve, not to mention personal health. Dr. Terri Orbuch is a relationship therapist, psychologist and expert known naturally as “The Love Doctor.” She is regarded as one of the foremost experts in the field of relationships. Dr. Orbuch’s credentials are impressive. She has hosted a television show called “The Love Doctor” which aired on PBS, authored five best-selling books on relationships and been a guest on numerous radio talk shows in the US and Canada. Dr. Orbuch is also the relationship expert for OurTime.com, a dating website for men and women over the age of 50. We had the privilege to discuss with her how these changes affect relationships from the female perspective for the Embrace of Aging series. Dr. Orbuch offered tips for both men and women on how to handle their changing lives. “Men need affirmation from their women so it’s important that we give it to them,” Dr. Orbuch said when asked about how a mans perception of himself changes with age. “And guys you need to know that sometimes all your woman needs is for you to listen and she will feel much closer to you.” There are a lot of variables that can have an impact on relationships. One such variable can be sickness. For Dr. Orbuch “nothing makes me happier than to see a man that is there for his woman when she has been diagnosed with a severe illness like cancer.” The level of intimacy that a couples experience changes when faced with adversity such as an illness. The topic of older women with younger men was discussed as well. “Why not? More than ninety percent of woman that I meet with are all for it,” Dr. Orbuch stated. Society has placed unfair restrictions on women in terms of what they can do based on their age and according to Dr. Orbuch there is change happening and that is a good thing. Women are becoming more powerful and confident and that trend is something positive for everyone. We are very excited about Dr. Orbuch, “The Love Doctor,” being a part of the Embrace of Aging series and we are very appreciative of her taking time out of her schedule. Her thoughts and perspective are a fantastic addition for the discussion of relationships. To find out more about Dr. Orbuch, visit http://www.drterrithelovedoctor.com/index.html |
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