Jillian Strauss Celebrity Guru

Jillian Straus spent eight years producing programs for The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she interviewed hundreds of men and women about their lives and their relationships. Prior to that, she worked for ABC News. She received a B.A. and an M.A. at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Straus is currently a fellow of the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, training young women in communications. She lives in New York City.

Upcoming Events

Testimonial

Use this form to post feedback to this guru.

I have not yet had a chance to list by detailed project experience. Please check back soon.

Most writers at LifeTips—or Gurus we call them—are available for writing assignments, special projects, or interviews with the press. Please describe exactly what you’re looking for, and an Agent will get back to you within hours.

Name: Phone: Email: Project Description:
	If you have difficulty identifying the words, click the button.

Dating Dos and Don'ts

Dating Dos and Don'ts from Jillian Strauss, author of "Unhooked Generation: The Truth About Why We're Still Single":

• Burn your checklist. When you let go of your preconceived notions you will find someone who exceeds them.

• Avoid email, text messaging, IM. Courting over a computer screen is unromantic and prone to misinterpretation.

• Stop searching for a soul mate. Your soul mate will not magically appear; you must be willing to work to create a soul mate.

• Dump your baggage. Let your skepticism from failed relationships go. You can only fall in love when your heart is open.

• Be patient. Love takes time. Don’t expect it to happen on your schedule.

The 5 Secrets of Happy Couples

These five secrets are from Jillian Strauss, author of "Unhooked Generation: The Truth About Why We're Still Single"


• Look at yourself first
Before you decide the other person is not “the one” think about what YOU are doing to undermine the relationship. You may need to change your approach and not your partner.

• Stop expecting and start accepting
Don’t expect your mate to fulfill all of your needs, all of the time. Accept your partner’s shortcomings and take responsibility for your happiness.

• Commit all the way
Commitment isn’t like a high- or low-risk investment. It is only when you invest fully in a relationship that you can experience the depth of true love.

• Focus on the “We” rather than the “Me”
If you want to be in a long-term relationship it’s not all about you anymore. Deal with it!

• Fuel the fire
While chemistry is important, it’s not just about feeling the spark. You have to tend to the spark.