Dr. Debi Smith

I am passionate about helping Christian couples and single adults figure out better ways to apply biblical principles and the findings of scientific research to their everyday lives. I earned my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree, with a Minor in Applied Theology, from Biola University.

Anyone who gets within three feet of me knows that I'm a Hopeful Romantic. My online presence confirms it, as does my personal video collection, which is comprised of 99% romance. In fact, I get razzed a lot for my tendency to quote lines from romantic movies.

We all love the "meet cute" at the beginning of the movie. It reminds us of the hope and joy we experience at the beginning of a relationship.

Next, the boy wins the girl ... or at least gets her attention. Then he screws something up ... or at least she thinks he did. And the rest is about getting her back. Which takes less than 2 hours, of course.

We're set up from the start to believe they will get together and live happily ever after. It's the way love's meant to be, right?

So why do our own love stories end painfully? Well, because love takes more than 2 hours to develop. And because, despite popular belief, it isn't always the guy who screws things up.

That's why I love my job. I get to help couples figure out what has gone wrong with their relationship. But most of all, I love helping the Boy win back his Girl. I told you I'm a Hopeful Romantic.

But it isn't just about the movies ...

As a Licensed Psychologist and Couples Counselor, I've studied the Psychology Men and Traditional Masculinity at the graduate and post-doctoral levels, and I've taught a university class on this very popular subject. What I've learned is that most women don't have a clue about men's experience, and that most men don't know how to explain it.

So I put together a series of classes for women who want better relationships with the men in their lives. And the men I saw in couples counseling wanted me to teach them about women, but they've admitted they'd probably never attend a workshop about understanding women, so I expanded my info to include them as well.

I've continued to offer more and more info about the Psychology of Men and Romance on YouTube and iTunes, and I've written three books (so far) on the topic. For the latest news, subcribe to my free newsletter or follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. And I will look forward to seeing you soon!