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- Being Single - by These collages are not about art. They are not meant to be framed for a gallery. They are about me - my likes, my fears, my regrets, and my dreams. I spent my life focusing on others ?trying to please them. I was interested in their opinions, likes, dislikes and desires. I never spent any time ...
Views: 1030 - How I Lost a Lot of mMoney Trying to Attract Girls - by Hello to all of you, I've spent several years trying to attract girls in all the possible ways, only the last year I discovered pheromones.
Pheromones are a scent that you put on your clothes, and they broadcast an unconscious signal, like the animals do (you know, in springs they became a ...
Views: 1040 - 20 Do's & Don'ts of a Functional Relationship - by 1. Who you think you are is important. Like attracts like. Do you like who you are?
2. What you want in a relationship is important, and when you are willing to ask for it, you will be able to create it. But only ask for what you want when you are clear about what it is. Until then, don't go ...
Views: 25682(8 votes) - Dating Advice for Men That Works - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Leo TatI have been utterly useless with women in the past. Having spent many years of my youthful life failing with women, I decided to make a change. Now after years of learning, trial and error, reading books, and development I have become successful in becoming attractive with women and dating. ...
Views: 824 - Does My Boyfriend Appreciate Me? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Doc! I've been dating a guy for awhile now. I haven't had many relationships, so I'm getting used to moving out of the honeymoon stage. My problem is, I know it's normal to get used to people and kind of let your faults come through as you get more comfortable with the person. I’m ...
Views: 8954(3 votes) - How to Get your Partner to Do What You Want - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Wendy BridgerI walked into the classroom with my daughter in one hand and a bag full of hotdog buns and condiments in the other. There were a few students already showing up for the meeting, and they greeted me and the food heartily. As I plopped down my daughter and began arranging the food buffet style, ...
Views: 779 - Love Meets Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Prospect - by I believe the world of business is in a state of transformation. Radical transformation. In my opinion, traditional business practices have operated from a place of fear and a model of competition. Strategies of war are taught to MBA students. Marketing courses focus on identifying target ...
Views: 927 - Relationship Expert - by There are many times when you are so concentrated on finding ways to learn about your mate and please them that you have completely forgotten about learning how to love yourself. The first focus you should have is yourself. In getting to know and love yourself, you will then determine whether or ...
Views: 821 - Searching For A Soul Mate - by Many people go through life searching for a soul mate. Love is the essence of living. We realize how important love is because we often write about it, talk about it, read about it, hear it in songs, see it in movies, and experience it every single day in our lives.
Life is a process of ...
Views: 868 - Lying is Bad – Um-Kay? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederDoc: I met my girlfriend online and we've been together for about 3 months (we’re both in our 30’s.) When we first started going out, I was dating another girl from online too. I was not attracted to this other girl romantically but thought she could be a friend. The problem is I lied to my ...
Views: 805 - The Power Of a Compliment - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Kara OhOne of the most meaningful things you can say to someone is to offer a compliment. A compliment about their appearance, something they've done, or created can make a person's day. What you get back is usually a smile, sometimes a conversation and an assumption made by the receiver that you are a ...
Views: 5340 - “ I HATE MY LIFE! … LIFE SUCKS!” - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2007 from Perry RoseOkay, maybe not for all of you, but a surprisingly large number of people will fire off a “I hate my life! … Life sucks!” at the blink of an eye. “I hate my job.” “I hate not having a social life.” “I hate not being able to afford a car.” “I hate the way I look.” “I hate these gas ...
Views: 30365(8 votes) - Online Dating Tips--- Don't Fall In Love With Online Dating - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Jean WrightOnline dating has been stigmatized for a long time. In the past, dating sites were seen as arenas for the desperate and lonely. Now, though, cyberdating has broken out...become mainstream, an acceptable way for busy singles to meet others. Everybody's doing it! Some sources claim that over 40% ...
Views: 1720 - How to NOT Impress Women With Gifts - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! This girl I know casually through work invited me to a party. I am going to give her a nice perfume that costs about $100. Is that a good idea? She also said there will be lots of girls there. How do I start a conversation with a girl in a party and get her phone number? This is a big ...
Views: 845 - Safe Online Dating, is online dating safe - by Online dating has hit the mainstream. People of all ages and stages are taking advantage of interpersonal tests and technology to find a match that is just right.
But is online dating safe? Here's what you need to know before venturing into the online dating world.
Keep it Online For Awhile ...
Views: 771 - Falling in Love Too Fast - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Gary CaineThe feeling of falling in love is of the most exciting, thrilling and life changing events. Falling in love can change your entire outlook on life. Falling in love can occupy your mind and seem to take away all of life's problems. However, falling in love can bring about a serious problem of ...
Views: 1834 - 13 Ways To Snuggle Into His Heart - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Kara OhOf course, being positive, is universal advice but when you're dating and looking for his long-term commitment, it's really important that you develop the habit of being a positive person. One of men's greatest fears is that the woman they fall in love with will turn into someone who is ...
Views: 4911(6 votes) - 10 First Date Spoilers and What You Can Do To Avoid Messing Up A Great First Date - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2007 from Yangki Christine AkitengIt’s ironic that sometimes we go out on a date and meet someone we are strongly attracted to but within minutes of the initial meeting things get so bad that the date ends in total disaster. The sad truth is that it's easy to walk away and dismiss good men and women just because of very minor ...
Views: 1018 - 10-Steps To Constructive Arguing - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! I’ve been with my girlfriend for 4 years. I am planning to marry her in 5 years. She fulfills every criterion as my soul mate except one point: sometimes when she is under pressure even the slightest thing can set her off. She goes to the extreme saying hurtful things. She ...
Views: 12083 - How To Reject Rejection - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaRejection is one of the most painful experiences in relationships. As soon as a person feels their partner is rejecting them or finding fault, they quickly begin to reject their partner and reject themselves as well. In this case, their sense of self-worth is dependent on how their partner feels ...
Views: 10484 - Air-Sick Bag, Please! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederDoc: I met a young lady on a matrimonial website and we hit it off very well. She had a prior relationship 3 years ago that she ended and admits to feeling guilty about as she sorta "strung the guy along" and did not verbalize her concerns regarding their relationship that she felt wasn't ...
Views: 923 - Alcohol Abuse with Single Christians - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2007 from David ButlerBelieve it ot not, alcohol abuse takes place more often among singles than among any other demographic in the general population. While single adult men are by far the largest group of people that uses and abuses alcohol, recent studies in the US and UK find alarming rises in alcohol use and ...
Views: 853 - Dating & Religious Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Susan DunnYou’re dating and your religious beliefs are different. How much difference does this make? The answer is: Another person’s religious beliefs are important to you to the degree they re important to you. This may sound like begging the question, but it’s an important thing to get . Assuming ...
Views: 2260 - Where in the Hell are They? (Potential Partners) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I'm 25, and I've been out of the dating scene as well as college for a couple of years now. I'm not a drinker, so I don't go to bars, and I'm not a dancer, so I don't go to clubs. So where can I go to meet someone who would date a guy like me? And what places are appropriate to ...
Views: 844 - The 7 Reasons Why Women Love Bad Boys - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2007 from Chris WilliamsonHave you ever wondered why THAT guy always seems to get the girls? He's brash, cocky and he marches to the beat of his own drum. He's on (or over) the edge, bordering on rude and doesn't seem to give a damn about anyone but himself - what exactly do women see in a guy like that? You consider ...
Views: 54034(7 votes) - 7 Flirting Mistakes That Get Men Rejected and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2007 from Chris WilliamsonIf you're tired of not getting the girl, you might want to take a look at how you're speaking to women and just what it is you're saying to them. Your looks are only going to get you so far and since first impressions are everything, your conversational skills will be the determining factor in ...
Views: 1551 - Game-Playing Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Dr. Neder, I read some of your articles and your advice is great. I just recently hooked up with a girl that actually picked me up at club. She really liked me a lot and for the first few weeks, I played hard to get with her. She wanted to get me settled down and kind of coerced me into a ...
Views: 796 - January is National Breakup Month! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2007 from Dorothy ThompsonIf it wasn’t enough to have January being one of the coldest, if not dreariest, months of the year, they had to go and dub it the month more couples break up than any other month of the year. Six out of ten couples will break up this month. Sounds awful, doesn’t it? I never cared much for ...
Views: 6940 - Why “Working it From the Inside” Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederOne of the most common questions I get comes from guys starts off with “I have this woman friend. We’ve been close friends for over a year now, but she has a boyfriend…” Sound familiar? This is something I call trying to “work it from the inside”. In effect, these guys figure that if they can ...
Views: 890 - You Better Know How to Handle “The Test”! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc! I met this girl a couple of months ago and we started to hang out. At first she said she only wanted to be friends when I made a move so I just blew it off but she continued to call me all the time wanting to see me. One night we went out, and she kept on flirting with me and getting ...
Views: 963 - The Reality of “Being Friends” - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doctor, I am getting to know a Christian girl. We have been going out for almost two months and I told her that I like her. In the beginning she told me that she was not interested in a relationship right now but was ok with being friends and she continues to go out with me. She answers my ...
Views: 848 - My Neighbor’s Hot – And She Knows It! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I've had a few girlfriends in the past and have no problems with experience. I don’t think I’m God's gift to women, but I’m not particularly ugly either. I've fallen for a neighbor girl. I'm not shy to talk to her, but she's just perfect. She's a very nice person, but thinks quite a ...
Views: 4737 - Getting the Ex Back - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Dennis! I read one of your replies to a question and thought your response was excellent. Could you please could you help with this one? I was in a relationship with my ex for just over a year, when we first started dating. I was finding it very hard to get her out on dates. She is a very ...
Views: 967 - I’m No Longer His “Dream” - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi, Dr. Dennis I am a 34 year old woman who is insanely attracted (you could even say devoted) to a 56 year old man who still makes me melt after almost 4 years of knowing him. We have seen photos of each other, but our only contact has been via e-mail and telephone – never in person. I met ...
Views: 822 - 9 Myths About Being Single at Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2006 from Susan DunnMore than 48% of US households are headed by unmarried individuals. The American Association for Single People projects that by 2010, 47.2% of adults will be unmarried. Being single does not mean being alone, not does being in a couple for the holidays insure happiness. Let’s dispel some ...
Views: 3198 - How to Attract Women - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHow do I attract a woman for a relationship? During high school I tried to ask out 5 different girls over 5 years. I thought I was in love with each of them and told them this, but was turned down each time with a corresponding blow to my self-confidence. I finally just gave up on finding a ...
Views: 1020 - What’s Her Problem? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederI met this girl online about 6 weeks ago and we clicked right away. We talked via the phone and internet for hours at a time almost every night. We even had live video sessions with each other so when she moved back into the area we met up face to face and she seemed to be interested in me. She ...
Views: 822 - The Problem: Inertia - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Dennis: I’ve read a number of your articles where you talk about having “game” (the ability to meet women, get numbers, etc.) Unfortunately, I don’t have any! I’m more of a home-type person who wants to get out and do more with life but a lot of times I find it difficult to do. It ...
Views: 878 - We Have Contact! - How to Make a Great First Impression Online - by What do you look for in an online profile when deciding whether to contact someone?
Is it easier or harder for men versus women to make the first move in online dating?
How do you maximize your odds of getting a positive response back from someone?
So much has been written about face-to-face ...
Views: 869 - The Girl at Work - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder: I have liked a woman at my work for sometime now. We were out with others from work one evening and I admitted to her how I felt after getting a little drunk. She was perfectly sober since she was the designated driver. At the same time, she told me that she was also attracted ...
Views: 891 - 5 Common Dating Mistakes Men Make - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Rod CortezShe was beautiful. She was popular. I wanted to walk up to her and say something clever so she would know that I liked her. I was different than all the jerks she went out with. So I walked up to Tina and told her that I liked her and that we should go out. She smiled and said "Why thank ...
Views: 2965 - Which is Best – Same or Different? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I have a question which might sound a bit unusual but; do relationships work best between people who are different or people who are similar? ============= Hello! Actually, as with so many things, it depends! Obviously, it's a good idea to have some things in common such as hobbies, ...
Views: 797 - Seven Ways to Ease Kids’ Anxiety When You Date - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellWhen their parents date, it creates anxiety in children and teens. The changes and losses they have gone through often cause them to feel jealous and insecure. They may become uncooperative, withdrawn, and rebellious or over attached to you. Each child, depending on age and personality, will ...
Views: 808 - Dating and Relationship Tips - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Nishanth ReddySince Dating and Relationships are such a large, important part of everyday life, this article strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of surrounding issues. Show Off – If you have a great body you’re trying to show off and young physical appearance, yet worry because ...
Views: 928 - Is your relationship moving from casual to serious? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from john waltzerHave you been dating since long? If the answer is yes, you may be moving from a casual relationship to a more serious one. Read on… You have been dating someone since long after a great find on an online adult dating, site. It may not have been a love at first sight kind of thing but ...
Views: 928 - The Relationship Mistake of Settling - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2006 from Gary CaineThere are generally two types of mindset when it comes to the prospect of being in a serious, loving relationship with someone. There are those who are quite content being independent and single, they perceive a relationship as a bonus, should someone special enter their life. They are quite ...
Views: 6937 - The Older Woman - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I'm 21 years old and this girl that I've been talking to is turning 28 pretty soon. This girl has been really down on the dumps with personal problems, losing family members, etc. and we've been keeping each other "company" if you will. I want more than that however. I have a feeling ...
Views: 713 - Do You Think She Likes Me? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi there, I'm 18 years old and I can't seem to get any friendly advice from anyone about this girl I like so maybe you can help me out! I met a girl over at the local community college this past week, and I can already tell that I'm developing a major crush on her! She is absolutely beautiful! ...
Views: 1102 - DATING ADVICE: Run, Dont Walk, Away - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2006 from Karen JonesIt’s no big deal, you tell yourself. You’ve started dating a guy you really like. He’s perfect in almost every way, but there have been a few signs that he’s got a bit of a temper. Just two or three minor episodes that showed you he can get pretty aggressive and impatient. You, however, ...
Views: 1533 - Falling in Love Too Fast - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2006 from Gary CaineThe feeling of falling in love is of the most exciting, thrilling and life changing events. Falling in love can change your entire outlook on life. Falling in love can occupy your mind and seem to take away all of life's problems. However, falling in love can bring about a serious problem of ...
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