A mere 50 years ago (which isn’t that long, really) everything was very different. There was still a huge stigma on couples who chose to live together “out of wedlock” as it was called, and parents whose children did so white-knuckled the social embarrassment until they could finally send out those wedding announcements. Aside from [read more]
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No is Not a Bad Word: How to Say No to a Second Date
When my client Amy met Justin through an online dating site, it was a happy moment. He appeared to have everything Amy was looking for in a relationship, and prior to their first meeting, she was very optimistic and excited. After a few preliminary emails, they met face to face for coffee and a short [read more]
Over 40 Dating: How to Protect Yourself from Online Scammers, Stalkers and Sharks
Even those of us over 40 who can distinctly remember a time before personal computers, let alone internet, can barely imagine living in such a world now. We have all become dependent on and grateful for the technology at our fingertips. For a busy, single adult, online dating is a wonderful boon! You can locate [read more]
Dating Over 40 – Where to Find Romance
You’re single and over 40. Chances are you have not been on the dating scene since college, or maybe when you were just starting out in your profession. Back then, everyone seemed to be single. When you went out with your friends, you’d have to work hard not to brush shoulders with someone available. Then [read more]
Dating Advice for Men – The Third Date
Congratulations, she accepted your offer for a third date! This clearly shows she enjoys your company, is attracted to you and wants to explore where this relationship is heading. So here’s some dating advice for men for a third date. The first date nervousness is behind you. You won’t be as unsure about where to [read more]
Dating Advice for Men – The Second Date
In my last blog I went over dating advice for men on a first date. And while first dates are for first impressions, getting rid of nerves, and feeling each other out, second dates are more important for really getting to know the other person. With luck, by this point, some of the nerves are [read more]
Dating Advice for Men – The First Date
Going on a first date can fill you with so many different emotions and feelings: nervousness, excitement, awkwardness, confusion, and happiness, just to name a few. All of these feelings are perfectly normal for both women and men. We have all had our fair share of good and bad first dates; some we will always [read more]
Part Two of a Great Relationship – Physical Intimacy
Intimacy is one of those concepts that has almost as many definitions as there are people to have opinions about it. Some people think “feelings” when they think about intimacy, and they find it easy to achieve emotional intimacy with others. They are not afraid of feeling vulnerable or else they enjoy the rewards of [read more]