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- The 8 Reasons Why You Haven’t Found Your Mr. Right - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThe statistics, in this case, don’t lie. By the age of 50, 27.6% of women are still single. That’s more than 1 in 4. Some of them of course, are not interested in finding a man as a life long partner – and if they’re genuinely happy, that’s fine. Although it does need to be a genuine wish to ...
Views: 2946(2 votes) - Dating Rights Verse Dating Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dennis, You have always been very helpful to me in the past and I was wondering if you could help me out with this situation I've encountered. My girlfriend smoked cigarettes for over 10 years but stopped. When we started dating I made it clear that I cannot date a smoker as I find the ...
Views: 815 - Find What Makes You Happy - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi I recently came across your article on “sabotaging relationships” through an Internet search and I really found it helpful. I’m writing to you because of my current situation. I am 31 years old and have grown up in a very religious community. Everything is judged superficially; family, ...
Views: 1494 - I Don’t Want to Look Like an Idiot! - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc! I work with this girl I really like and I talk to her every time we have a chance. She is the reason why I still stay at my job. She is funny and she makes me have a fun time whenever we work together, but I don't know if she likes me. First off, she has a boyfriend, but it seems she ...
Views: 758 - How to Approach Women – 3 Actions To Remove Your Fear - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThe market is flooded with how to approach women books. The 5 signs she’s ready to talk to you. The 33 ways to get her out on a date. The 1.5 billion ways to seduce women. I don’t know about you, but I used to read this stuff and feel intimidated to even think about using it to approach women. ...
Views: 2097 - Moving On and Knowing That You’ve Moved On - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederI really am in need of some real help I am a 19 year old man Last year I moved away from my first love who I dated for a year. I don't believe that I ever got over her. I went through a great deal of pain and grieved so much but I’m finding it tough to move on. I don’t understand how a person ...
Views: 737 - Should I Call to Confirm a Date? - by Submitted on May 03, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Dr. Dennis! I get this a lot - I get a phone number from a girl, call, try and set a date and the chick says something like, "Yeah Thursday sounds good. I may have a girlfriend coming into town so let's play it by ear. Give me a call Thursday." Basically, it's her way of saying... "Maybe, ...
Views: 1100 - DATING ADVICE: Ditch the Scarcity Mentality (“There Are No Good Men”) to Find a Good Man - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Karen JonesI’ve noticed a tendency in many of my coaching clients above the age of 35. Many of these women are falling into the danger zone of believing there are no good men out there. Or at the very least, nowhere near enough of them. “Scarcity mentality” is a bad place to hang out. As Norman ...
Views: 3128 - Dating Conversation – The Secret To Getting More Dates - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughDating conversation - it’s critical if you want to get more dates. It doesn’t matter if you’re introducing yourself for the first time, if you’re on your first date or if you’re trying to turn your date into a relationship – if you haven’t got the chat, you haven’t got a chance. It’s Not Body ...
Views: 726 - It’s the Choices You Make Now - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Dr. Neder! I am 18 years old and just about to graduate high school. My girlfriend and I have been together for about 14 months now and I am not sure what to do after high school. My parents are going to provide us with an apartment but should I move in with her? I was reading your 10 ways ...
Views: 795 - Finding Your Soulmate - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Dr. Carolyn PorterFinding Your Soulmate As a wholeness coach, I so often hear the rather desperate sounding comments of clients who want to find their soulmate, even amongst those who are presently married. (obviously unhappily) Most individuals long for companionship, someone with whom to share their life, ...
Views: 1311(5 votes) - Removing the Mystery of Sending Flowers - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Rod FrosethOrdering flowers has long been surrounded with uncertainty, mystery and even fear. Will my flower delivery be fresh? How do I choose the right bouquet? Is a floral arrangement even appropriate? Here's everything you need to know to remove the mystery from flower delivery. Why Hesitate to Buy ...
Views: 885 - Where to Start Learning “The Game” - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederI get a lot of “beginner” questions from men about dating, relationships, sex and “the game” in general. Actually, that’s a very good thing! It shows that guys are really trying to learn what it takes to become better players – and ultimately better partners for the women we love. So, how do ...
Views: 676 - Traditional Dating and Internet Dating - The Pros and Cons - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Marvin PerryTraditional dating and Internet dating - The Pros and Cons If you are currently single and you want to position yourself for the dating circuit, you must first reflect on what type of dating you prefer to attempt. In this contemporary and technological age, there are two styles of dating to ...
Views: 5811 - Loneliness: toothache of the soul - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Jack ZavadaLoneliness is one of life's most miserable experiences. Everyone feels lonely at times, but is there a message for us in loneliness? Is there a way that we can turn it into something positive? Sometimes loneliness is a temporary condition that lifts in a few hours or a couple days. But when ...
Views: 1143 - Flirting Body Language – Recognise It, Learn It & Win More Dates - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughYou know that flirting body language is key to being able to get dates. So let me to tell you how to: 1. Recognise some of the key flirting signs 2. Start to learn to use flirting body language yourself 3. Get more dates as a result Flirting Body Language – Key Signs Let’s cut to the chase. ...
Views: 785 - The Dirty Dancing Love Lie - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from David LevineAnyone who reads the entertainment section knows how quickly celebrity relationships rise and fall. And when we watch the movies, we all know that these relationships aren't real. So why do we keep comparing our relationships to theirs? Because of the major lies that Hollywood has led us into ...
Views: 690 - Grow Yourself, Grow Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDr. Neder, Hi, I am very interested in your help on this. I met my girlfriend freshman year in high school for the first time. We are currently in our junior year of high school and we have been going out for almost four months. We talk about how we will always be together and how we are ...
Views: 838 - Dating Advice: Don’t Settle for Less Than You Want - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Karen JonesMy single coaching clients often ask me what is okay to want in their life mate. My simple answer is “Nothing is too much to ask for!” In my opinion, that is a KEY component to ending up in a relationship that will last a lifetime. Sure, plenty of women settle and end up married. But need I ...
Views: 4000 - After Divorce: Seven Ways to Rediscover Your True Passion - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2006 from Joanie WinbergGoing through a divorce is a very challenging time in a person’s life. It is hard to adjust to being single again, as well as living “out of the habit” of being married, especially if you have been married for many, many years. Eventually, you begin to think about dating, but it is suggested ...
Views: 841 - 21 First-Rate Cheap Date Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Rod FrosethThese cheap date ideas are by no means second-rate. If you're a real romantic, you know that romantic living need not be expensive. Rather, it's simple, but a little involved as you'll see in these 21 cheap romantic date ideas. What makes a date romantic is not how extravagant the price tag is ...
Views: 24833(6 votes) - First Date Conversations that Get You Second Dates - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughFirst date conversations are like great opening lines in a book… …their only purpose is to get you to read the next line. Or in the case of dating, the whole reason for creating great first date conversations is to get you that second date. Or at least to the stage where it's you (and not ...
Views: 2487 - Interviewing For the Love of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederYou probably had to interview in order to get your job. This interview process is an extremely important part of being hired because it tells the employer many things about you – how well you think on your feet, how well thought out your answer to questions are, how you present yourself, etc. ...
Views: 654 - Dating Advice: Don’t Settle for Less Than You Want - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2006 from Karen JonesMy single women coaching clients often ask me what is okay to want in their life mate. My simple answer is “Nothing is too much to ask for!” In my opinion, that is a KEY component to ending up in a relationship that will last a lifetime. Sure, plenty of women settle and end up married. But ...
Views: 1034 - Dating Advice: 5 Biggest Internet Dating Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2006 from Trisha StoneDating after a divorce is tough. You don’t quite know where to start so here are a few internet dating mistakes and their solutions. 1. Too much too soon So you have been ploughing through those endless profiles on your internet dating site and have come up with someone who interests you. ...
Views: 640 - The Magic of the Approach - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHave you ever seen a magician at a party walking around doing close-up magic? Everyone seems fascinated by it – even if the magician isn’t that good. There are probably just as many people hoping the performer will flop as those that are fascinated by it. This brings me to an interesting way to ...
Views: 688 - Dating Success Secrets: 10 Lessons to Spice Up Your Social Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from April MasiniIf you are ready to start winning in the dating world, follow this simple strategy for success: Lesson 1: First Impressions They are immediate, long lasting, and usually permanent. Regardless of how great you are, and no matter how sweet you can be once someone gets to know you, the reality ...
Views: 2085 - The Three Keys to the Cold Approach - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDo you find it difficult to approach women you don’t know? Most guys do so don’t feel alone. I’m going to give you the three keys that’ll make the cold approach easy, fun and very, very profitable. Key #1 – Practice talking to everyone, everywhere If the only time you try to talk to strangers ...
Views: 7990 - Have I Been Replaced? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi I was wondering if you could give me some feedback on this situation I find myself in. I’m a 30 year old guy with 2 children, both under 10. I have been with my wife twelve years. She cheated on me when we first got together (I was 19) with an ex-boyfriend. We already had a 1-year-old ...
Views: 1219 - I Feel Like I’ve Been Waiting Forever! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDoc: My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. We have lived together for 2 years and we get along fine. We have our times but not many of them. I do everything for him: cook, clean, and everything else a wife would do. I love him very much but I want to start a family. I don't mean ...
Views: 786 - Single Mothers and Dating - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2006 from Jennifer SowleThere will be a time when the pain of divorce or breakup has lessened and being single again feels more normal. This is when you start to notice men again as potential partners. Your friends start trying to fix you up and you begin to consider going out to meet new people… of the opposite ...
Views: 722 - Single and thriving: 5 secrets for a happier, more fulfilling life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from Jack ZavadaIf you're single and dissatisfied with the way your life is going, you can turn things around by seeing your situation from a new, more positive perspective. Many single people are stuck in a "victim" mentality, feeling as if outside forces are conspiring against them to make them miserable. ...
Views: 753 - Why a good cry may be good for you - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2006 from Jack ZavadaHave you had a good cry lately? A "good" cry--the kind that can make you feel better--as opposed to the kind you have when peeling onions--is one of your body's most important defense mechanism, it seems. That's because tears shed due to emotional upset or stress contain chemicals that your ...
Views: 786 - The First Date Interview - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2006 from Yolanda CardenThose singles who can't stand ambiguity from the very beginning develop a more direct dating approach. Meet, for instance, Steven Kaplan -- as several of my girlfriends did. I was on yet another blind date -- my third in the last two weeks. Here we go again, I thought, as I walked out my front ...
Views: 1210 - One Is Not the Loneliest Number - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from Yolanda Carden“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf There are several life skills my mother taught me before I set off into the world: how to properly separate my laundry; how to balance my checkbook; how to prepare red meat in an assortment of ...
Views: 1149 - How Do I Make it Through - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Dennis, I was in a relationship for 5 and a half years. The relationship is breaking up. My partner is not satisfied with me, I believe. He has said he wants to see other people and wants to consider other options. But he says he still cares or me and he is confused. I just read a ...
Views: 628 - Thirty-Something & Worried You Won’t Ever Find Your Mr. Right? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughWell, you should be. That statistics aren’t in your favour! The biggest drop in available single males happens in our 30’s. I know that’s not really what you wanted to hear, but who am I to lie to you? Keep reading though - this article isn’t all doom and gloom. In it I want to tell you 3 ...
Views: 820 - What’s Preventing You Finding Your Mr. Right? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThere may be many reasons why you haven’t found your perfect partner yet. Here’s one of the main reasons many of my clients haven’t found theirs, and how you can eliminate it as a problem from your life. BTN Relationships BTN? Better than nothing. That may sound cruel, but you can spend ...
Views: 834 - Do Men Respect Women? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dennis: I wonder about this from time to time, but I figure that I need an answer from an insightful man in order to get a truthful answer on this: Do men respect women in general? Do men pity women in general, because of our vulnerabilities? Or do men have a certain "hard-to-explain" ...
Views: 1069 - Building Experience From Inexperience - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello. I'm 28 years old and I've been with my husband for 10 years. We were very young when we got married and my husband had very little dating experience before we met. He is a great guy, but he has a hard time reading body language and sometimes misses the point even when I'm being blunt ...
Views: 729 - Don't Depend on Someone Else to Make You Happy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2006 from Don DiebelI would like talk about any of you who may be in their 30's or 40's and have never been married and are yearning to settle down and get married and start a family. Are you frustrated because you can't seem to find Miss Right? Are you longing to be a father? Have you lost hope that you will ...
Views: 7572 - Pre-Dating....know how to "Get back out there" - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Teresa GiosiaPre Dating a Must in order to GET BACK OUT THERE! Dating, according to the dictionary means: “to go out socially with another person, often out of romantic interest”, however, in order to get there, here a few things to go over. Dating today is not the same as it was 20 or 30 years ago. We ...
Views: 966 - Living your Best Life...SINGLE! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Teresa GiosiaLiving your Best Life, Single! You’re over 35 and single for the first time in years, this is definitely something that can be daunting and perhaps will be one of your life’s greatest challenges. You’ve gone over the tumultuous, emotional upheaval of the divorce, or perhaps mourned the death of ...
Views: 728 - Why Can’t I Meet Someone That’s Available? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dr. Neder: HELP! Oh yes, a word you probably see all the time. But surely there is no plain and simple way to understand men or even women for that matter. Here’s my dilemma: I am a single, pretty, tall, 24-year-old woman. I have had a couple of boyfriends here and there, but just one ...
Views: 739 - Is it Time to Move in Together? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder: This seems silly to me, but I am always in favor of a second opinion. My boyfriend of 1 ½ years and I are considering moving in together. Well, I suggested it and now it is on the table. You hit the nail on the head with your articles ...
Views: 718 - Do YOU Have Different Rules For Women? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHere's an interesting question I was recently asked: are there different rules for women and men when it comes to the entire dating/sex/relationship game, and if so, what standards should women enjoy that men don't? One of the reasons why women pull things like "the crying game" (NOT the movie ...
Views: 732 - How to recover from a disastrous first date - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2006 from Jack ZavadaYou know the feeling. You close the door behind you and let out a big sigh. It didn't go well. In fact, it was a disaster. First dates are stressful even when everything goes right. When you or the other person messes up, a couple hours can seem like an eternity. But after the date is ...
Views: 1068 - The First Step To Getting Over A Breakup - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughLately I’ve had a run of clients having a very hard time getting over the end of a relationship, so let me share some secrets with you about how to heal. I have a client called Dorothy who’s struggling to let go of a relationship with a guy who she’d initially thought was perfect for her. When ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - Why It's So Hard To Not Be A 'Nice Guy' - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederOh, how easy it is for us to slip into "nice guy" mode! We have a natural tendency to want to be nice guys and even believe that this is exactly what women want from us. As you probably know, it's not. Then, why do we do this? Let me tell you a little story (I'll keep it short): Many years ago, ...
Views: 711 - Is She Just a Habit - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederYou and she are a couple and have been dating for awhile. You’ve fallen into a pattern that seems comfortable and even safe. Sure, you fight once in a while, but you have fun too. The only problem is that you’re bored and you’re wondering what else you’re missing out there. It’s easy to fall ...
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