You might call it your dream date, your soulmate, or, if you’re the pragmatic sort, you may call it your list of must-haves. Regardless of the framing, if you’re single-and-looking then you probably have an idea of the sort of romantic partner you’re after. And although some of the qualities you’re looking for are probably [...]
Why Our ‘Ideal’ Partners on Paper Don’t Always Match Our Dating Choices
February 4, 2013 | Posted by
What NOT to Do on Your First Date With an Online Match
January 24, 2013 | Posted by
As most online daters know, it’s not the first date that’s hard to get — it’s the second. But if you’re dating online because you want a relationship and not just a date, making a connection and getting that second date (and third and fourth) is the whole point. To find out the secrets to [...]
The Almost Forgotten Rituals of Courtship
January 9, 2013 | Posted by
“A froggy went a-courtin’ he did ride. . .” ~ From a 16th-century English folk song Courtship. It’s such an old-fashioned word that some might find its use today to be quaint. Over the last few decades, courtship has gone the way of scented love letters and rotary telephones. In the push for more freedom [...]
Narcissistic Nightmare: 7 Signs You’re Dating a Narcissist
January 6, 2013 | Posted by
1. If He Or She Works For Applause For A Living. A narcissist was born to be on cam-ur-rah, the cover of magazines, and always expects to be the center of attention. This is especially true when the success of their career depends on exactly how many people love them. If people don’t love the [...]
Resolutions That Can Help Change Your Status from ‘Single’ to ‘Married’
January 1, 2013 | Posted by
Recently, I made a resolution to break up with someone. Well, we weren’t technically together. He said we were dating, but our relationship didn’t exactly fit the definition. He was friendly, funny and fine, but beyond that, I didn’t think we had much in common. And for the first time, I lowered my expectations to [...]
Does Your Credit Score Disqualify You for Dating?
December 27, 2012 | Posted by
There’s a piece on the front page of The New York Times today that’s inspiring lots of “dating is hell” commentary from around the Internet, because in this piece, writer Jessica Silver-Greenberg tells of Jessica LaShawn, a flight attendant from Chicago, who went out with a seemingly pretty great guy (with great teeth!)—until he asked [...]
Are You Raising Any of These 10 Red Flags to Women?
December 25, 2012 | Posted by
When it comes to dating, women often go against their better judgment and overlook quirky things men do to cut them some slack. Although the women you’re dating are trying their best to see your better qualities, there are definitely near-universal red flags they look for when sizing you up. Here are 10 red flags [...]
Mistakes Men Often Make After Divorce
December 19, 2012 | Posted by
Adapting to life after divorce is hard for guys under the best of circumstances. But you can make it easier on yourself, your ex, and your children if you avoid some of the most common mistakes. 1. Dating Too Soon Too many men seek out a new relationship before the dust has settled on their [...]
How Many Dates are ‘Appropriate’ Before Sex in a Relationship?
October 29, 2012 | Posted by
As a matchmaker, I’m constantly asked, “When is it too early to have sex with someone I like?” I hate this question because there is no right answer. A survey was recently done at whatsyourprice.com, a new online dating site, and showed that 77% of women said they considered sex appropriate after the fifth date, [...]
Deeper Dating: The Wiser Path to Love
October 27, 2012 | Posted by
As a psychotherapist who has worked with thousands of single people over the past 27 years, I’ve come to the conclusion that the way we’re taught to approach relationships is more likely to lead to heartbreak than to lasting love. Whether you’re just getting back into the dating game or have been at it for [...]
