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- 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: 862 - 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: 872 - 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: 855 - 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: 854 - 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: 1218 - 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: 1392(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: 833 - 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 ...
Views: 810 - The Chemistry of True Love - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2005 from David Levine“But love is blind, and lovers cannot see.” One of Shakespeare’s immortal quotes. He couldn’t have hit the nail of today’s dating world on the head any harder if he’d been given a sledgehammer. That’s because in the 21st century, love doesn’t really mean love. And when love doesn’t mean love, ...
Views: 1001 - The Most Important Flirting Sign to Look Out For If You Want To Get More Dates - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2005 from Michael MyerscoughBefore I tell you what it is (I'm such a tease!) there's one very important thing you must know... More important than knowing the flirting sign?! Turning the knowledge of what the flirting sign is into something you can use, easily, naturally and on an ongoing basis. That's what's more ...
Views: 3522 - Strong Women, Submissive Women - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDo you know a sexy, strong woman at your place of work? Perhaps she’s a manager or business owner. Maybe she’s a salesperson that works with your company or she represents a vendor. Do you want to know a little secret about her? She’s very likely demure and submissive in the bedroom! What’s ...
Views: 3556 - Never Get Married Because You’re In Love - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2005 from David LevineI’ll repeat that. Never get married because you’re in love. Sounds crazy? It’s not. Let me tell you why. Ever been to a single’s bar? Mosey on over to the one nearest you and watch what happens. When a man approaches a woman in a singles’ bar – or a woman approaches a man – they each know ...
Views: 818 - Mind Control for The Masses - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2005 from David BarronMind Control for The Masses In his blog and through out his writting, self describe Mind Control Guru, JK Ellis proposes how to use and modify mind control technology to make life better...as well as get control of others. Is he crazy? "The one thing I love most is being able to say ...
Views: 982 - How to Handle the Silent Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederLet’s say that you’ve dated a girl a few times and all of a sudden, she stops picking up the phone or returning your calls when she was very responsive before. What do you do? First, you stop pouting and sitting by the phone trying to will her to call by sending your aura through the telephone ...
Views: 2958 - How to Survive and Enjoy (!) a Blind Date - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from David LevineYou may not agree, but it seems to me that blind dates are high on the list of things that everyone loves to hate. I have just one question – why? Apparently, there are a number of myths about blind dates that are ruining their reputation. If you’re interested in exploding those myths and ...
Views: 898 - On Saying Goodbye to a Drama King - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Yolanda CardenCharles left her, just left altogether with no satisfactory explanation. Just announced, after six months of a hot-house infatuation that had swept her off her feet, “Sorry, Miranda, this isn’t working” -- said it not even kindly, at that -- and said he wanted out. He wasn’t interested in ...
Views: 1439 - Physically Close, Emotionally Distant - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, I read your answer on 'Trust' on the Internet and I hope you can help me. I am engaged to be married this December. The problem is I feel that my fiancé is not emotionally available to me during love making. I know she has been emotionally hurt by her past boyfriend seven ...
Views: 992 - How to Tell Your Partner You Love Them - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Trent BrownriggRemember the words from an old song... "Be sure it's true when you say I love you, it's a sin to tell a lie". The concept of "sin" has lost its meaning for many in our modern era, and even "love" has lost a significant portion of its importance. If you still believe in "falling in love" ...
Views: 1072 - The Dating Box - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Devlyn SteeleWhether you are actively dating or just getting back into dating, it is a world full of possibilities. However, most of us are creatures of habit and our patterns keep us in a dating box, searching for and dating the same types over and over. Making contact online, you first have to find ...
Views: 1423 - What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I've been attending Massage Therapy class with this girl, and I really like her, but she won't give me anything except one word answers to anything I ask her! We've worked on each other here and there, but not actively. I usually ask her how she's doing, after long periods of ...
Views: 752 - Looking for Mr. Right? 3 ways to guarantee you’ll find him within a year - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Michael MyerscoughAre you looking to find your Mr. Right? Your perfect partner? A man that you’ll love passionately, forever, and who’ll love you back even more? Then there are 3 things you must know or must do in order to make sure you get him. 1. Get Clear on Who He Is Let me ask you this. If you don’t ...
Views: 845 - In a Sea of Messages, This One's Mixed! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederIn a Sea of Messages, This One’s Mixed Hello Doctor, I need your advice on a little dilemma of mine. There is this guy that I've known for quite some time now. It started off with just getting together for drinks and then a couple times for dinner, but it's been over a year and I don't know ...
Views: 890 - 5 Dating Strategies for the Single Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2005 from Amy SchoenMy friend Jonathan is self-employed and single. He talks about how it would be so nice to have a relationship in his life and yet I do not see him making the time for the process of dating. He tells me that his work is very demanding and that he is barely keeping up with his clients. Having ...
Views: 2347 - How to Find the Right Man for You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Susan DunnSarah Wilson, a dog trainer, was recently interviewed in a magazine article in reference to her master’s thesis which is about women and their dogs. She feels that what women are intuitively attracted to in a dog are the same things she’ll enjoy in a mate. (I’m sure this applies to men as ...
Views: 1516 - 5 massive Reasons To Date Online! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2005 from mick jones“Divorced, Split up, Single? Five Massive Reasons Why You Should Be Dating Online!” Announcing five massive reasons why single men should use online dating! How to meet more women than you could possible have time to date. Let’s look at the reasons… Massive ...
Views: 989 - Men Won’t Approach Me! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder: I am an African female who has very short hair and for these reasons, I feel that men are intimidated by me. I am 5'0 feet tall and very petite with a voluptuous body. Aside from my looks however, my speaking abilities are very polished and I also major in Math and Computer ...
Views: 1657 - Would Setting Him Up Be Wrong? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederA few months ago my boyfriend cheated on me. I stayed with him because I saw he was truly sorry. I look back now, and honestly regret not giving him time without me, to see how life would be without me even for a few days. He is starting to act like he doesn’t care as much again. I wish he would ...
Views: 1035(2 votes) - "COMING SOON...Online Attractions - Featuring all of the beautiful men and women searching for LOVE" - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2005 from Victoria LealIn my attempts to find the love of my life, I knew that they were not going to be found in the town where I lived, so I took to the Internet. My first experience was the result of a television commercial. They looked so darn happy, you couldn’t help but wonder if this could also work for you, ...
Views: 905 - How to Date When You Want a Husband - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Susan DunnFinding a husband at midlife is a challenge. Since people date for different reasons, if you want marriage, you must differentiate yourself, select men accordingly, and behave differently. Some of the problems are that there are more women than men at this age, some men prefer to date ...
Views: 1443 - How to Make a Relationship Work - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Susan DunnArthur and Samatha are going at it again. It’s hard to watch from the outside, because it’s obvious they love each other, and obvious that they’re quite compatible. They’ve both been divorced, though, so they’re leery, and what they’re doing is finding sore points – even manufacturing them, ...
Views: 1541 - Love Eluding You? Let Go and It May Find You - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Sue BondHow many times have you heard someone say it was when they weren’t looking for love that they found it? Often they’ll say, “I had just accepted the possibility that I may not find someone and realized that I’d be ok.” Or, “It’s ok if I’m single for the rest of my life.” It’s a paradox. We’re ...
Views: 952 - Friendships and False Hopes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I was going out with this 24-year-old girl for about 3 months. We enjoyed our time together but she fell for me pretty hard. Since it was only 3 months, I believe that her feelings were mostly infatuation, but I'm not sure now. I panicked and broke up with her because I don't think ...
Views: 961 - A Single Man's Astrological Guide to Single Women - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Don DiebelARIES (March 21 - April 19) - She's aggressive with men, dynamic, hot-tempered, and very bossy. You must be very strong-willed with this woman and don't let her boss you around. Don't be a wimp, this woman loves a challenge. She attracts men quiet easily and can discard them just as easily. ...
Views: 1515 - Mindfulness and Flirting: Seizing The Moment - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2005 from Maya FrostHave you ever been called a flirt? Good for you! You see, flirting is an excellent indication that you are Paying Attention. In fact, it is impossible to flirt without being mindful. You can’t be all wrapped up in your thoughts, or distracted by worries about tomorrow. You are Right ...
Views: 1937 - The Harsh Reality - She's a Prostitute! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDr Neder, I read on a website that you try to answer your email and I'm begging for some of your expert advice please. I am in serous need of some help because a girl I had really strong feelings for and with whom I've had a very close relationship and I have just had a crisis. About 1 1/2 ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Ex-Wife In The Way - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDoctor: I am what I thought was the best-possible relationship but now wonder what happened. I have been with this man for 1 1/2 years. He has been separated from the mother of his two children (never married to her) now for 2 years, yet she continues to be very present in our relationship. ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Habitual Dating Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHabitual Self-Sabotage Hi Dr. Neder! Whenever I might meet a woman and things look good, like we're talking pleasantly, (and this is right at the first or second meeting) all of a sudden I start to feel "self-conscious". I can explain exactly what I mean by this: it is the exact same feeling ...
Views: 1993(5 votes) - Online Dating: 4 Dating Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Sue BondDid you catch the dating mistakes made during episode one of ABC's "Hooking Up" documentary series? If you caught the episode on July 14th, I'm sure you would have noticed what doesn't work when it comes to dating... Mistake #1: Using an old photo A self-proclaimed 'Fabio' look-a-like used a ...
Views: 994 - Internet Dating: Can I Make It Work? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2005 from Owen JohnsonInternet Dating: Can I Make It Work? In a word: maybe. But if you want to have any success in online dating, you’re going to have to do something totally different from what all the unsuccessful women are doing. Considering most of them are doing the same stuff and continue doing it even though ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - What to Look for in the Person You Marry - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2005 from Susan DunnKeely is 30 and has been married for about 6 months. Last time we talked, she was expressing dissatisfaction with the man she’d married. They had disagreements over political issues that were influencing where they shopped, where he worked, and what TV shows they watched. She was wondering if ...
Views: 1347 - How to Tell if a Single Woman is Really Interested in You - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Don DiebelIt's very important to learn how a single woman acts, speaks, and uses body language around you that indicates that she is romantically or sexually interested in you. When you learn these signs, you can use this to your advantage. If a woman is truly interested in you, this really increases ...
Views: 1470 - Midlife Dating: Where to Find the Men - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Susan DunnThe recent proliferation of dating websites makes it clear that you’re looking for him, and he’s looking for you, so how do we get the two of you together? AT WORK Most people meet their future mates in the workplace, despite the distinct possibility of Double Jeopardy: you could lose both ...
Views: 1908 - Hurt in the past and sacred to love? Find out how to love again? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Karen SkehelI am a divorced professional woman age 38, and am successful at work, but haven’t had a relationship for 3 years. I do meet plenty of men, and men find me attractive, but I am very fussy and rarely attracted to them. Worse then that, the ones I am attracted too have been unavailable in some ...
Views: 762 - How to Cook Up Some Hot Romance With Single Women - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Don DiebelWhere's one of the best places to meet single women for some hot romance? Where can you go where the odds of women to men can be 20:1? This potential hot bed for love, romance, and relationships with single women is cooking classes. That's right, cooking classes! And, I'll tell you why: 1. ...
Views: 1488 - MEN: What's The Perfect Date For Women? - by Submitted on May 31, 2005 from Perry Rose”Perfect date”??? Why do some of you guys feel that you have to have this long, “perfect,” expensive date in order to show her that you are the one for her? Did you know that none of that matters if you aren’t physically attracted to her, or you can’t even hold a good conversation with her? All ...
Views: 1359 - Do's and Don'ts on how to Attract Single Women with Your Looks - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Don DiebelTIP #1 - Yes, sexy single women are attracted sexually and romantically to men with nice bodies and having a fit body usually means that you take care of yourself and take pride in your body. However, there's one way that fitness can backfire on you and actually cause women to lose interest ...
Views: 1239 - "Dating After Divorce: Things To Think About Regarding Dating After Divorce" - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Karl AugustineDating after divorce is a much debated topic due to the psychological and emotional impact it can have on people. Dating after divorce can be complex, too often divorcees don't consider the ramifications of dating after divorce before they jump into it with both feet! If you're going to start ...
Views: 2010 - How to Ask Women for a Date - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2005 from Don DiebelThis week I want to focus on some unique ways to ask single women for a date. Try these methods to get a date. They work much better than using the direct approach of just saying, "Would you like to get together sometime?" Here are some scripts I used successfully to get dates: Let's say that ...
Views: 1460 - Dating, Rejection and Cheating - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2005 from Holly BentzWhen It’s Really YOU and Not Me We've all heard the popular rejection, "It's not you but it's me." In actuality, we tend to internalize the statement to mean, "There's something about you that I cannot seem to get pass." But before one becomes overwhelmed by self-imposed inadequacy, it's good ...
Views: 904 - How to Find Love at Home Depot - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2005 from Debbie MandelRecently I was interviewed by the NY Post and National Public Radio about the latest hot national trend - finding true love at Home Depot. Men and women are meeting at Home Depot or other home improvement centers and ultimately marrying – a few couples have even held wedding ceremonies in the ...
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