Hey Betty, what’s the best way to find out what someone’s perfect relationship is like and how do I tell them about mine? Chat up your date about the perfect relationship for each of you by being clear and open. You’ve gotta get what you expect and what they’re hoping for too. Step 1: Looking [read more]
Ask Betty: How do I know someone genuinely likes me and is not just about the sex?
Dear Betty, How do I know someone genuinely likes me and is not just about the sex? Figuring out if someone genuinely likes you or is just in it for the sex can be tricky, but there are some telltale signs to look out for. First off, pay attention to how you spend your time [read more]
Question: Why is dating so hard?
Dear Betty, Why is dating so hard? Dating can be an exhilarating and thrilling experience, filled with anticipation and the promise of finding love and companionship. However, it can also be incredibly challenging and downright hard at times. One of the reasons why dating is so difficult is because it requires a strong sense of [read more]
Question: Can you tell me some reasons why I should date again?
Dear Betty, Can you tell me some reasons why I should date again? Of course, there are many. It’s time to rediscover the thrill of new romance and the happiness that comes with it. After a break-up or a long period of being single, sometimes we forget how exciting and exhilarating it can be to [read more]
Question: I’m thrilled that she said yes to a first date! What do you recommend for a “best first date ever” experience?
Question: Dear Betty, I’m thrilled that she said yes to a first date! What do you recommend for a “best first date ever” experience? Congratulations! Getting a first date can be both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. But with some creative and romantic ideas, you can sweep your partner off their feet. The [read more]
6 Great Reasons to Date an Introvert
Susan Cain’s 2012 book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, has gained huge popular acclaim and received attention from everyone from business leaders and psychologists to teachers, university presidents, and political activists. American culture is dominated by the “extrovert ideal” and yet without introverts, where would we be? We [read more]
The Pleasure of Your Company: Get Your Groove Back
“She entered her house and turned back to me for one last kiss, and to say, ‘I can’t imagine a better way to spend a Sunday than with you. Thank you for today.’” That’s the way my client, Nathaniel, ended his “perfect day” narrative. His story, written as “homework” between one of our sessions and [read more]
Red Flags: When a First Date Is a Last Date
Yay! You’ve made a connection on Match, Our Time, Bumble, or eHarmony. You are ready to meet. So much of that first date is going to be about the “indefinable” – the stuff you can’t really put into words. But believe me, there are some very good words to describe a terrific first date, from [read more]