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- Break the too-nice trap - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Alisa Goodwin SnellA good man . . . Single women often say they want one. Few believe they can find one. Those who don’t have one usually insist that they do. And many more dismiss one without a thought. Not surprisingly, many good men consider giving up their nice-guy image after repeated rejections that ...
Views: 3377(7 votes) - Chemistry--What is it and how do I recognize it? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Alisa Goodwin SnellI define chemistry as “the feeling or desire that compels you, when in the presence of a particular person, to want to please them, touch them, and make them happy.” That’s it! Too many singles associate chemistry with the desperate feelings, longing, and compulsive thoughts that are ...
Views: 4210(7 votes) - ***Given a Chance, How Men Can Surprise You! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAre you resisting letting men help you or do nice things for you? Maybe you’re thinking it threatens your independence or makes you seem weak. Or maybe you’re just trying to be low-maintenance; thinking that this is what men want. As I’ve said time and time again, letting a man do for you – ...
Views: 1681(4 votes) - ***Make Your List, But Consider It Twice (Or Thrice!) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerCan you use a dating pick-me-up? Something to boost your hope of finding your fabulous life partner? If you’re wondering if dating and the nonsense that sometimes comes with it is worth it, read on. I have a spectacular success story to share, along with advice on two simple things that will ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - ***Why It Can Be a Good Thing When He Goes Cave-bound - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerLast week a smart, thoughtful woman left a comment on my post about Dating the Somewhat Disappearing Man. These are the guys I call “pingers” because they ping you (or contact you) just often enough to make sure you’re there when they need or want you. They keep you attached and interested, and ...
Views: 4117(4 votes) - 12 Awful First Date Tips: Drink Chablis With a Straw - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Tracey BennettWondering what to do on a first date? Here are 12 awful ways to impress a woman. Good first date tips include conversation on first date, flirting & etiquette. That’s just silly. Women readers: see if your dates have pulled these stunts on you….er, I mean, perhaps you could pick up some tips, ...
Views: 1541(7 votes) - 3 Steps For Getting Through Hard Times - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Kara OhWe all go through difficulties now and then. The tricky part is not getting stuck thinking it will not improve. Here are some steps you can take to help yourself not only get past the hard times, but actually learn and improve because of them. 1.Get a journal just for this event. Write ...
Views: 1986(2 votes) - 5 Great Ways To Feng Shui Your Bed - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Ken LauherDuring Feng Shui consultations, clients frequently ask me to evaluate the Feng Shui of their bed and share the key factors to look for when purchasing a new bed. I've found some common mistakes that people make or are making that may be having an impact on their relationships, health, wealth and ...
Views: 1567(2 votes) - 5 Tips to Banish Love Life Hell From Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEveryone wants to be free of love life problems, but few seem to be able to maintain satisfaction in this area of life. Though following the advice below may not immediately reward you with the love life you dream about, instead we believe it's possible to create a good alternative in the ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Are You a Single Mother In Search for a Partner? Awareness is Vital to Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Doron GilIntroduction Single mothers who wish to find a partner with whom to develop a serious and successful relationship need to be aware of their expectations and needs and share these with the prospective partner. If he will do likewise they increase the likelihood of becoming able to develop and ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Are You Losing Him To Another Woman? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Kara OhHe’s struggling with the choice of you, or his ex, or someone new that he’s met. What do you do? The best advice I can offer in this situation, in order to win him completely, is be the one who makes him feel like a worthy man. There are two Secrets about men that are of utmost importance, ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - As Long As You Wear Masks You Hinder Your Ability to Develop a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you go on dates wearing masks – not presenting your “real you”, you might stay single. When you become aware of the masks you wear, understand why you wear them and have the courage to remove them you can develop a truly intimate relationship. IF YOU TRICK YOUR ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Breakup City USA: Places in Your City That Will Mend Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Katie KrienitzLet’s face it: breakups suck. And no matter how many times you hear yourself or others saying, “oh honey, it was for the best,” your heart still feels the constant pangs of the loss of your romantic relationship. Especially in the first few weeks of your relationship’s disintegration. And ...
Views: 822(3 votes) - Choosing Partners & Relationships Rather than Escaping Into Them Makes a Difference between Failure & Success - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Doron GilIt always saddens me to see how singles who are UNSUCCESSFUL in their relationships sabotage themselves. Being EAGER to have a partner, they often they jump to have a relationship with whoever asks them out. Not only that, but they often tend to stay in the relationship – even though it might ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Dating After Divorce – What to Do - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Dar HawksIt is daunting to consider dating after experiencing divorce, especially after spending ten or more years with someone. By implementing the tips in this article, I am certain you will become more comfortable and even enjoy dating because dating is a process and can be structured to fit your ...
Views: 2633(3 votes) - Dating Online Is for You If You Want to Instantly and Dramatically Increase Your Chances for Love - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Les and Leslie Parrott"All the good ones are taken," Jennifer complained. "There's nobody to date - even if I lower my standards. I mean it's not like I'm looking for a guy to ride in on a white horse and sweep me off my feet. I'd just like to meet a nice guy with a decent job and a sense of humor. Is that too much ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm afraid the age difference means our relationship won't work - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance; I read your article about Older Women Dating Younger Men I am dating a man who is 22 yrs, younger than myself. He appeared older and I appeared younger to him. Now I'm afraid the age difference means our relationship won't work. Would you be able to help me with this ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My Best Friend Is Leading Me On. What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My best friend is leading me on. What do I do? My best friend has been leading me on for quite a while. We flirt a lot but we still aren't dating. A month ago, we confessed that we liked each other, except he wasn't ready for a relationship. I was okay with that. But now ...
Views: 4132(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Why Is My Ex Still Calling Me? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was dating this guy for about two years. During the time that we were together we had some good times and bad. For one he was cheating on me with another girl then we got back together. During that time we worked hard to make the relationship work then I found out that he ...
Views: 4535(1 vote) - Does She Want to Sleep With You? Her 5 Hidden Signals She Wants to Have Sex. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark TaylorAggressive women can have that certain effect with us men - they can turn our calm nerves into one raging, never-ending war of nerves that will keep us going all night long. So here comes the big question: does she want to sleep with you? Is she hiding codes that will make us realize that she ...
Views: 9892(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Using Social Media to Find Dates - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: I find that more of my clients are reporting meeting someone new via Social Media sites like Twitter, LInkedIn and Facebook. They are discovering that they can find a good "match" by beginning in an arena where like-minded people already hang out. ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Encouragement for Young Single Moms - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Samantha GregoryI have been a single mom for 12 years. I had both of my children outside of marriage and they are from different men. I could be ashamed and for a long time I was. I could barely hold my head up on some days. It seemed like everyone was looking down on me and criticizing me about my life ...
Views: 2584(1 vote) - Find Love Online with Singles Dating Sites - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Sheila and Tony SquireIf you are looking to find love online, you may well be unsure of where to start or in fact what the process involves. Meeting a stranger, who you've met on the web, for a date can be both scary and daunting and many don't give it a try because of this. However, using a singles dating site which ...
Views: 1789(4 votes) - Finding Your Soul Mate – The Answers May be Found in the Face. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Naomi TickleFinding Your Soul Mate – The Answers May be Found in the Face. According to published statistics, the number of failed marriages is now at sixty percent and higher. Couples get so caught up in the emotions of the relationship that they blind themselves to the differences that may come up. ...
Views: 3096(1 vote) - First Date Conversation Tips: 9 Horrible, Awful Conversation Topics and What to Talk About Instead - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey Bennett1. Your Pet Peeves Drivers who cut you off in traffic. Long lines at airport security. (Yawn.) You might as well get a forehead tattoo that says BORING WHINER. On the other hand, if you can tell a story about an impatient traveler who convinced 43 people to let him or her cut in line, then ...
Views: 2005(7 votes) - Get My Ex Girlfriend Back - 5 Things You Must Avoid To Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Gaurab BorahWhat Not To Do To Get My Ex Girlfriend Back? "I want to get my ex girlfriend back, I need to save our relationship." Perhaps this may be the idea in your head around this difficult time of your life. First, one must admit that your relationship is over. For now you cannot do anything to ...
Views: 9938(1 vote) - How Many Dates Should You Go On Before Settling Down to Develop a Serious Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Doron GilRecently I came across the following Tweet: “Just what the doctor ordered: date 100 men without getting serious with anyone”. This made me thinking: for what purpose would anyone try to date 100 men (or, for that matter, women) without getting serious with anyone? How much can one learn about ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - How My Father Impacted My Life - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Shari JonasMy marriage ended not long after it began. One child was conceived and before he was 3 years old, I was living with my son, all on my own. Anyone who has been through a divorce (or the end of any serious relationship) knows that it takes years for the final curtain to close. So, you can imagine ...
Views: 4812(1 vote) - How to Break Through Invisible Widow / Divorcee Dating Barriers - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from James RiddelSuccessfully growing a rewarding relationship with that new special someone is often easier said than done for previously married singles. It gets even trickier when divorcees attempt to connect with widows. For several subtle reasons, each person’s vastly different experience with marital ...
Views: 10419(2 votes) - How to Create SUPER Sexual Attraction With a Woman - 3 Tips to Get You in Her Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Chris TylerYou want to become the kind of guy that women fall for you at the drop of a dime. You want to be that guy that they brag about to all of their girlfriends. And you want them to think of you with thoughts of sexual attraction. Yet, you are used to being the guy that they refer to as a Friend. ...
Views: 3458(4 votes) - How to Flirt and Start a Conversation With “What’s Your Sign?” - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettStarting a conversation with men and women is easy. Follow these tips and “What’s your sign?” will lead from casual talk to flirting to genuine first-date conversation. The conversation starter “What’s your sign?” had its heyday in the 60′s when the musical Hair turned everyone’s attention to ...
Views: 2754(8 votes) - How To Stop Waiting For His Call - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Virginia ClarkWe’ve all been there, a phone clutched tightly in hand waiting for him to text, email or call. So afraid you might miss him, you carry the phone from room to room, from place to place. You check your phone a hundred times while you refresh the mailbox again and again. You send an email to ...
Views: 3524(1 vote) - How to Use the Power of Prayer to Get Women - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Don DiebelDid you know you could use the power of prayer to get a girlfriend or wife? If you pray to God for someone to come into your life, he can make her appear. And this woman can be so special; it will seem like she was sent directly from heaven. Will she appear in your life real soon after ...
Views: 8739(1 vote) - Improve Your Conversational Skills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealAre you one of those people who finds it difficult to start up a conversation with somebody new, or someone you barely know? This is a very common problem. Most of us find it a little bit challenging to start conversations with strangers. When we first meet someone, we don’t know much ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Is She Having an Affair? 5 Signs Your Girl is Cheating - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Mark TaylorNot all relationships end up happily ever after, and the worst part is, most relationships nowadays end up because of cheating or infidelity. We all love to be in love and being in a romantic relationship sure is very phenomenal --- however, when someone in a relationship cheats, it's hard to ...
Views: 3014(1 vote) - Meet Like-minded People - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Steve NandcaNowadays, it is already common for most singles to use casual dating sites in the worldwide web to find their special someone online. These single people join such sites in order to meet like-minded people so that they can choose one to whom they can develop a relationship and possibly make a ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Millionaire Dating: How to filter out pretenders from contenders? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Eileen ParksTo some ladies, a rich man or wealthy guy is the final aim they are seeking of, and they've spent lots of energy and efforts in searching a successful upscale guy around the world. What do you think of the result? Yes, most of them failed, and the reason can not be more simple: there are so many ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - My Date from Hell - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Don DiebelIf you are playing the dating game, chances are you will have a date from hell. It's just part of dating jungle out there. You're going to meet some pretty strange and weird women. One of the worst dates you can have is these women that flirt and come on to other guys while you are on a ...
Views: 5959(2 votes) - Online Dating Tips - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Sheila and Tony SquireWe all know that finding the love of your life has got a little more complicated with our busy lives and the fact that many of us have got a little more particular. Using the internet to find love is an excellent way to cut through all the time wasting and finding good singles dating sites is an ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Starting a Great Conversation: Your New Best Friend or Lover Could Be One Question Away - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettThink about the people you see all the time. How well do you know them? You could be missing out on great conversation or making a good friend. Use great conversation questions to get people to tell you their stories. People will tell you amazing stories when you care enough to ask. Your new ...
Views: 3753(8 votes) - Taking Off Your Masks is a Prerequisite to Succeed in an Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION Masks you wear might have a heavy toll on your relationships. You are not “who you really are”. You can’t develop a truly intimate bond. Acknowledging the masks and removing them is a prerequisite for a successful intimate relationship. DO YOU PRESENT TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS ...
Views: 2561(1 vote) - Thanksgiving: Learn How to Develop a Successful Relationship and Thank Yourself for Doing So! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION Thanksgiving is a perfect holiday to begin your process of Self-Awareness, learn how to succeed with relationships, and thank yourself for having the courage to doing so. You can attain self-growth each time you go on a date or start a relationship. It is a matter of willing ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - The 5 Questions to Ask When You're Meeting Your Girlfriend's New Man - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Katie KrienitzThe 5 Questions to Ask when You’re Meeting Your Girlfriend’s New Man I pulled up to the restaurant and sat in my car for a moment. I couldn’t believe that I was actually nervous! One of my best girlfriends, Angelina, had been talking about Charlie for a few weeks now. They had shared ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - The Fine Art of "Squirrel Hunting" - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: The most frequent problem I hear from single clients is that of how and where to search for a partner. Other clients are searching for friends. Many of them have been searching for a long time, without success; others have been afraid to go out and search at all. Most of ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - The One Who Got Away - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Tina TessinaWhen I was a girl, growing up in the small township of Rockland, New York, there was a tiny post office, which was a small room with a separate entry in the house next door. Rockland’s official postmistress was Clara Weiss, who seemed very elderly even when I was a very small child. She was what ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - What Men Need To Know About Women - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Les and Leslie Parrott"Every woman is a science," said John Donne. And if we take the time to carefully study their needs, we'll discover some fairly universal principles about the differences between men and women. There are always exceptions to the rule, but here are some fundamental things that men should know ...
Views: 1151(3 votes) - Where Are All The Good Men? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Virginia ClarkWhere are all the good men?! I asked myself this question over and over again when I was dating and trying desperately to find a man to marry. For years I was a magnet for men who weren’t good for me, men who were not the marrying kind. I couldn’t stop myself from dating them and getting ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Why Hire a Matchmaker? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Lisa LyngosWe meet a lot of people who are disenchanted with internet dating. Internet Dating statistics show that 40% of on-line candidates are married, cheating on their spouses, misrepresenting important facts about themselves or just game players. Even prisoners can have access to the ...
Views: 2273(2 votes) - Good Conversation Starters: What to Do When Your Great Ice Breaker Fails to Start Conversation - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettYour great ice breaker just melted on the floor. Do you know how to recover when your ice breaker fails to start conversation? Follow these two tips and you'll successfully talk to men or women every time. The Ice Breaker That Belly Flopped As a new member of the National Association of ...
Views: 2591(7 votes) - ***5 Tips to Help You Stick to Dating, Even When It Sucks - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerYesterday I wanted to quit. This is too hard. There are days things seem to be clicking and I’m finally getting it…marching boldly toward my goal. Then there are days like yesterday when I feel clueless…like a failure with no hope of success. And I can’t help but take it personally. I know I ...
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