Simply put, romance is pretense. It is pretending that everything is not only alright, but that it is absolutely perfect – if only for a little while.
Romance is not food. Romance is attitude. Romance is atmosphere. Romance is using details to create a mirage.
A spaghetti and ... Views: 600
As a single parent, the dating game has just gotten more complicated.
In addition to the usual difficulty of meeting people, dealing with rejection, and dealing with jerks, you have the kids. You also have the ghost of your past relationship to deal with—which, thanks to your kids, ... Views: 745
One of the hardest things in life is when your loved one dumps you. And then, perhaps out of guilt, or perhaps out of consideration, they say, "But we can be friends, can't we?"
Somehow muster the courage to say, "NO. We can't be friends. If this is the end, it is the end of everything." ... Views: 784
If you've been a date, you've probably been on a bad one. Bad dates make for funny stories.
There's that episode on Friends where Phoebe's date tells her he writes "erotic novels for children," that her breasts are gorgeous, and that he has a PHD (not PhD), all within the first five minutes. ... Views: 568
Rejection is probably the hardest part of dating. You put yourself out there, show you’re interested, even let someone get to know you—and then they turn you down. It’s tempting just to stay home.
Here’s the thing, though: you can’t stay home. Rejection is ... Views: 7173
Never been to a Speed Dating event but you’re thinking about it?
Speed Dating is a fun and efficient venue for meeting potential partners. Many singles are nervous about attending a Speed Dating event. Others are excited about meeting new singles.
In order to maximize your time and ... Views: 2074
What do men really want in a woman? Are they really those sex-crazed creatures we take them for?
Well, yes and no. There are definitely men out there who aren’t looking for a relationship, who just want a hot body to show off and enjoy. But there are also men who are ready to settle ... Views: 3426
Oh, that darling of yours! Those eyes! That hair! This boyfriend / girlfriend / wife / husband / partner / lover is the one for you!
Okay, then - let the lovely darling know. It's date time! And not the old stand-bys.
It's time for something new, something special, something sure ... Views: 1406
It's time! You've won the date, you showered and prepped, and now you're here - at the brink. What will you talk about? The First Date Conversation can make you or break you. Are you prepared? Here are some guidelines. Write them on the back of your hand so you don't forget. (If you ... Views: 1516
The art of flirting is the art of making someone else feel attractive—-in a tasteful, understated way. Don’t be too obvious. Don’t be too subtle. See? It’s simple.
Okay, we’ll break it down a little more. What exactly are the elements of the art of flirting?
#1: Eye contact.
Your first ... Views: 1145
It’s no secret what women want; they want a man who knows what a woman wants. And, they don’t want to have to tell him. But just to clarify, here’s what women want.
1. Attentiveness.
Women want to feel special. They want to know a man is paying attention to her. He ... Views: 805
Most of us want a fulfilling lifelong partnership with someone to love and be loved by. We want to be happy in a healthy, committed relationship, yet we don't seem to know how. H. Jackson Brown, Jr. said it best in his Life’s Little Instruction Book, "Choose your life's mate carefully. ... Views: 870
Most of us want a fulfilling lifelong partnership with someone to love and be loved by. We want to be happy in a healthy, committed relationship, yet we don't seem to know how. H. Jackson Brown, Jr. said it best in his Life’s Little Instruction Book, "Choose your life's mate carefully. ... Views: 661