Dear Betty, My girlfriend of three years suddenly ended our relationship last weekend. I asked a girl out this week and she declined saying that she didn’t want to be my rebound relationship. What is a rebound relationship? The post-breakup danger zone is the rebound relationship. If you start dating too soon, your chances of entering [read more]
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Question: Where can I meet someone other than online dating sites?
Dear Betty, Where can I meet someone other than online dating sites? While online dating can connect you with a lot of people it still comes down to meeting that person face to face before you decide if he or she is a potential partner. The best strategy for meeting someone that you are compatible [read more]
Question: How do I date online during covid post vaccination?
Dear Betty, How do I date online during covid post vaccination? That is a great question. The online dating terrain has been forever changed. In many ways for the good. This is the Best Time to engage and meet new people and enjoy yourself in the process. I’ve observed/noticed . . . The isolation of [read more]
Question: Why do I always get jealous and end up driving my partners away?
Dear Betty, Why do I always get jealous and end up driving my partners away? There are many reasons why jealousy gets triggered. To name a few; childhood trauma, history of betrayal, fear of abandonment, unhealthy co-dependency, anxious attachment style and more. To discover what is going on and to create a new pattern let’s [read more]
Question: My girlfriend and I just broke up and now she wants to be friends.
Dear Betty, My girlfriend and I broke up last week and now she is saying that she wants to be friends. What should I do? Given the challenges of becoming friends with an ex, I advise you to take at least a 30-day break, give yourself the time you need to get your [read more]
Question: How do I flirt with women properly and create attraction?
Hey Betty, How do I flirt with women properly and create attraction? Dating Coach Betty: So, have you tried flirting? Client: Yes, of course Dating Coach Betty: Please show me Client: I bite my lip seductively Dating Coach Betty: Have you tried biting your bottom lip? Those are some great questions about being desirable and [read more]
Question: What are the top 5 things I should look for in an online dating profile?
Hey, Betty! I’m finally able to put myself out there in the dating world. Along with the fact bars are not my thing, I’m more of an extroverted introvert, so in a way, I hate putting myself out there. My friends keep telling me online dating is a sign of the times, but I don’t [read more]
Question: Is a few weeks too soon to date again after the breakup of a 3-year relationship?
Dear Betty: My boyfriend and I broke up several weeks ago after being in a three-year relationship, but I feel like I’m ready to start dating again. I’m a little excited, but feel like I’ve been out of the dating scene for a while. Is it too soon to start dating again? By you simply [read more]