You are probably familiar with the show, The Bachelor. One of the most persistent questions that arises among fans and critics of the show is: “Is 12 weeks long enough to know someone before asking for her hand in marriage?” 12 weeks, also known as 3 months, AKA 90 days. If you’ve never felt the [read more]
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Dating Tips for Guys: Approaching A Girl You Don’t Know
It’s easy to get discouraged if you haven’t been able to meet anyone new lately, but don’t fret—the right situation should present itself soon. Just know that you may have to be courageous enough to help things along. Let’s go over a scenario you might find yourself in. You’re a single guy who is actively [read more]
Have Yourself a Merry Single Christmas
Holiday time may scare you now that you’re single. The statistics about depression are pretty… well, depressing. But take stock of this golden opportunity of freedom. Then take charge of your holidays and decide that –not only are they not going to get you down, they are going to be great. Think about it. You [read more]
The Singles Stress-Free Holiday: Take Time for You
As a single person, whether newly single, a single parent, or a longstanding single by choice, the holidays can be tough. The iconic image of the Norman Rockwell family Christmas—in which everyone is happy, stress free, and wearing freshly ironed clothes—can add to your stress during this season. Think about it—who cooked all that food [read more]
Are You a Career Dater?
How to Get Back on Track to Your Goal of True Love In the 1997 movie Picture Perfect, Kevin Bacon plays the role of the quintessential career dater. He never “finds the one” and instead moves from one conquest or short term relationship to another. In fact, he is only interested in unavailable women. Though [read more]
Dating a braggart?
Sometimes it takes a while to recognize the clues found in the actions and words of a braggart. Are you dating one? Or have you? You know…that interesting person you met and thought was going to be great? But despite having some qualities you look for in a partner, like independence, good looks, manners, humor… [read more]
8 Steps for Getting Over Your Ex
There are many possible break-up scenarios and a range of complex emotions that go along with any of them. Do any of the following sound familiar? Possible break-up scenarios: She dumped you. You ran for your life. You both agreed to move on. He disappeared. And so on. Or these possible post-break up feelings? Your [read more]
Apologies are Sexy
On the subject of apologies, guest blogger, Vanessa Park, offers her insights about the importance of knowing how to say two simple words: “I’m sorry.” Vanessa is a writer and editor with her own business, VKP Editing. She has clients all over the country for whom she ghost writes, edits, and consults. Vanessa also writes [read more]