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- Are You Ready for Love Again - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Meghan GehanAfter a divorce or break-up of a significant relationship, you may wonder when the time is right to “get back in the game” of dating. Begin too soon and you will destine yourself to repeat the mistakes of your past. Wait too long and you may find yourself settling for the familiar (but ...
Views: 4155 - Dating After Divorce – What to Do - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Dar HawksIt is daunting to consider dating after experiencing divorce, especially after spending ten or more years with someone. By implementing the tips in this article, I am certain you will become more comfortable and even enjoy dating because dating is a process and can be structured to fit your ...
Views: 2637(3 votes) - Breakup City USA: Places in Your City That Will Mend Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Katie KrienitzLet’s face it: breakups suck. And no matter how many times you hear yourself or others saying, “oh honey, it was for the best,” your heart still feels the constant pangs of the loss of your romantic relationship. Especially in the first few weeks of your relationship’s disintegration. And ...
Views: 826(3 votes) - The 5 Questions to Ask When You're Meeting Your Girlfriend's New Man - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Katie KrienitzThe 5 Questions to Ask when You’re Meeting Your Girlfriend’s New Man I pulled up to the restaurant and sat in my car for a moment. I couldn’t believe that I was actually nervous! One of my best girlfriends, Angelina, had been talking about Charlie for a few weeks now. They had shared ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Let's Talk About SEX, Baby!! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedLet's talk about sex, baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about all the good things, And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex - Salt N Pepa (1992, Written by Herby Azor) - - - - - - - - - - Let's Talk About Sex... Sex can be an uncomfortable topic for some people. ...
Views: 3814(5 votes) - The Art of Conscious Flirting: Playful Interactions in the Dance of Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joan HeartfieldIn our natural, loving state, we are turned on by select individuals and by life in general. As we encounter others, we recognize that each person has a unique quality that enlivens us. Learning a safe, elegant way to play with this enlivening attraction is part of putting conscious flirting ...
Views: 4878(2 votes) - How to Break Through Invisible Widow / Divorcee Dating Barriers - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from James RiddelSuccessfully growing a rewarding relationship with that new special someone is often easier said than done for previously married singles. It gets even trickier when divorcees attempt to connect with widows. For several subtle reasons, each person’s vastly different experience with marital ...
Views: 10421(2 votes) - Law of Attraction Coach Gives Expert Love Advice - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Nanette GeigerNanette Geiger, Law of Attraction Coach, writes... ... Sara from England asks: “Can Law of Attraction Coaching help me stay positive, expectant and hopeful while I'm attracting my ideal love relationship?~When imagining my dream relationship, how do I keep the faith? Can a Law of Attraction ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Dating Advice for Commitment Fears - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Nanette GeigerNanette Geiger, Law of Attraction Expert , writes... ... As a coach, giving advice on dating and relationships is my passion. It's understandable to feel skittish, especially if you've been hurt before. You want things to start out on a stable footing, but you feel like your past starts to ...
Views: 1069(3 votes) - “I Deeply Want to Find a Love that Will Last. But I'm still Hurt from a Cheating Ex? ” - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Nanette GeigerNanette Geiger, Relationship Expert , writes... ... Donna from North Carolina wrote me to ask me that question As a Law of Attraction relationship coach, here's the relationship advice I have for her. Donna, I'm so glad that you know that you definitely need to let go of the past before you ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Trouble Finding Love? How Can I Find Perfect Love? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Nanette GeigerNanette Geiger, Law of Attraction Coach , writes... ... Fran from Idaho wanted to know “How do I find my ideal partner?” Well Fran, great question about how to find love.. Before you can attract what you want in your ideal relationship, you need to be absolutely sure what you want and what ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Conscious Dating; The Art of Asking - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Joan HeartfieldAsking for what we want can difficult. As regards relationship, historically in Western society men have been the askers and pursuers. They are the gender that is expected to take the first step. This is challenging for many men and women. It is not easy for a man to ask when he does not know if ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Good Conversation Starters - How to Start a Conversation With the Cliche "Haven't We Met Before?" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Tracey BennettA good conversation starter is like a car engine. If you don't have one, you aren't going anywhere. When can you say, "Haven't we met before?" without sounding like a cliché? There is a way to turn this ancient ice breaker into a good conversation starter without sounding common as dirt, dry as ...
Views: 4699(4 votes) - Have You Mastered This Essential Conversation Skill: How to Change the Subject? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Tracey BennettHave you been at the mercy of a bore or windbag? Did you want to change the subject and talk about something interesting? You can. And when your date or interviewer asks questions you don't want to answer, you can deftly change the subject and talk about something else. Media trainers have a ...
Views: 3908(4 votes) - Good Conversation Starters - 3 Sure-Fire Tips to Flirt Successfully & Break the Ice With Women ... or Men - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Tracey BennettHere's practical advice for meeting women (or men). You're waiting for an elevator or you're squeezin' the Charmin at the market when you spot someone intriguing. You break the ice with a smile. Even a slight chin or eyebrow lift can get his or her attention. Next comes the fun (or scary) part: ...
Views: 4534(3 votes) - From a Bird's Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerWho’s not scared of love? I mean whether you are scared that it will or will not find you, that it will or will not last, that it can or cannot exist – in some theory we are each scared of love. Scared of getting our hearts broken – scared of taking a risk – scared of putting ourselves out ...
Views: 1500(6 votes) - Should I Go The Distance? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Yvonne ChaseDear Coach Yvonne, I met a very nice man 3 months ago and we're enjoying getting to know each other but here's the thing, we live 3,000 miles away and neither of us wants to move. We've seen each other a couple of times since meeting but that's about it. I'm wondering if I should pursue this ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - Improve Your Conversational Skills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealAre you one of those people who finds it difficult to start up a conversation with somebody new, or someone you barely know? This is a very common problem. Most of us find it a little bit challenging to start conversations with strangers. When we first meet someone, we don’t know much ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - A Realistic Approach To The Common Question: "How Do I Get A Girlfriend?" - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Jesse AllenI love this question: "How do I get a girlfriend?" Fundamentally, this question is inefficient and leads to a dead end. It's the same when someone "wants a family" or "wants lots of money". It is the perfect example of asking the wrong question while at the same time not knowing what you really ...
Views: 2176(2 votes) - When it comes to dating, are you a Cougar? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Debi BerndtIn case you haven't heard of this new phrase, a "Cougar" is named used to refer to an older woman who dates men much younger than her. Cougars come in all types and the reasons for their particular fetish with the boys are varied. Some are content with having fun and others seek more in the ...
Views: 2351(2 votes) - ***The Top 10 Things to do on a GREEN DATE - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jill CrosbyHaving a green lifestyle in general is very important to most of us, so why not take it a step further and make sure that your dating lifestyle is also green. Here are 10 great, green dating ideas: • Green Volunteerism! Spend time learning and talking about causes or issues that are most ...
Views: 2514(7 votes) - 10 Texting Rules for Dating Singles – Texting Guidelines and Dating Etiquette - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Deborrah CooperI believe the growing preference for texting has a lot to do with its impersonal nature. It’s much easier to launch a new relationship by exchanging texts than it is to talk. It’s also very easy to say and do things over a screen that one would never have the nerve to do face to face (or say ear ...
Views: 10355 - Ask Lisa Daily! Why Did My Girlfriend Dump Me? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Lisa DailyDear Lisa, I am a man, and I would like to know why my girlfriend dumped me! Women also do the dumping! Why do you NOT have a WHY WOMEN DUMP MEN column on your site? Is it only a figment of the mind that men are also human? –Representing Dear Representing, Yes, men are human. Most ...
Views: 2615(4 votes) - Ask Lisa Daily! Was dumping my boyfriend a mistake? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Lisa DailyDear Lisa, I broke up with my boyfriend back in January. I was going through a lot of personal problems and he was working a lot. We lived almost 1,000 miles apart. I felt like he didn’t care anymore and thought I’d dump him before he dumped me. The thing is, I don’t know why I thought ...
Views: 3437 - 5 Ways to Feel More Beautiful and Attract Love - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Debi BerndtHave you ever felt ugly or unattractive? Sometimes people can feel that way if they put on a few pounds, if someone rejects them or after they acted out in anger. No matter what society determines as being attractive, I believe everyone is beautiful in their own way. They key is that you must ...
Views: 3109(5 votes) - Top 5 Mistakes Women Make in Dating - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Debi BerndtThere is a point in every single woman’s life when she pauses and asks herself, “Why is everyone else finding a match but me?” She gets advice from her coupled girlfriends and is assured that she is desirable and there must be something wrong with them. Or, perhaps they have an intervention ...
Views: 3251 - How a Love Coach and Hypnosis Can Shift Your Love Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Debi BerndtLove should come naturally, right? We should not have to rely on experts to give us dating tips, be more attractive or make better dating decisions. Isn’t that what our girlfriends are for? Unfortunately, most of the dating advice you get from others is incorrect or, worse, damaging to your love ...
Views: 3176 - Crash and Burn-ology: 6 Signs There Won’t Be a Second Date - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lisa DailyYou like him, but does he really like you? Is there any way to tell how well a first date is going? 1) What day of the week did your date ask you out? It’s generally a good sign if your date asks you out with a few days notice — it means he’s thinking about you and wants to lock in weekend ...
Views: 6509(3 votes) - The BIGGEST Mistake Women Make with Men (without even realizing it!) - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Cherry NorrisGina is a great coach. She's smart, beautiful and successful. She's well traveled and well respected. She has great friends. Gina's life is full. Gina loves to make people feel special. She loves sharing ideas and giving advice. When Gina meets a man she likes, she gives him phone calls, ...
Views: 2203(5 votes) - The Single's Guide to Healthy Self-esteem - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMany people would agree that being single is fun, liberating and definitely much better than being in a relationship. However, not all singles have it easy all the time. Single women, especially, are at times faced with difficulties about how other people perceive their current status. Friends ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Relationship Wish List - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Julie FarhaIt’s time to get real with your relationships. Whether you are currently single or in a relationship, I invite you to ask yourself the following questions because this is part of the process of healing your relationships. In doing this you can heal those from the past, embrace the present and ...
Views: 4816(5 votes) - Choose The Right Person From The Dating Scene - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSingles go on a date for different reasons: some to meet new people, while others to pick out a new flavour of the month. But, daters all over the world share one common end-result from the dating scene: to meet the right person, the one who can make sparks fly, and create the best romantic ...
Views: 890 - Men to Avoid When Looking for a Serious Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Rachel RussoWhile the following types of men may reserve a special place in your heart and be good for a memory or two, they are not ideal candidates for a serious relationship. If a long term romance is what you truly desire, it is best to avoid these men. While there are always exceptions to the rule, men ...
Views: 4638(1 vote) - Ladies, Which of the Three Types of Single Are You? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Rachel RussoLet me guess, if you had a dime for every time a random guy asked "Why is a pretty girl like you single?" you could buy yourself a lot more than a Happy Meal. (Filet mignon, anyone?) Indeed, there are typically a plethora of explanations women could offer these poor saps who are just trying to ...
Views: 2081 - Smart Food Shopping Strategies for Singles - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I find it difficult to save money at the grocery store. Everything seems to be geared toward families. And what is oriented towards singles, such as individual servings, etc., is more expensive than the bulky items. I know there is less cost involved in packaging and overhead with ...
Views: 901 - The Waiting Game - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am 32 and single. I have great things in my life - career, family, friends, house, car, dog. The problem is I find myself "waiting" for the next phase which, for me, feels like getting married and starting a family. I feel constant pressure and like time is ticking away which is ...
Views: 894 - I Need a Break from Dating! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Deborrah CooperHere I am in my 40s -- no longer a spring chicken, yet still a pretty hot chick. But I think it's time to accept the fact that I'm getting old. Why? Because I distinctly remember a time not too far in the distant past when I used to get excited about going out on a date… the shopping for a ...
Views: 1732 - A Girl's Guide to Safe Dating: Safety Calls - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Melody Glatz"Have a nice time, darling! Make sure you call me when you get there and when you leave!" Sound familiar? This was from my mom when I’d go to friends’ homes. In high school, my dad always gave me some quarters before I went out on a date (back in the days when there were pay phones) and told me ...
Views: 3954 - How to Get Over the Post Break-Up Guilts - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have just recently ended a three year relationship, yet I am receiving a lot of guilt from my ex-boyfriend and his family. How do I avoid taking on this guilt and how do I feel confident about who I am again? Sherri's Answer: In order to regain your self-confidence, you need to ...
Views: 1661 - The Joys of Being a Single Parent After Divorce - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraRaising kids is hard; raising kids alone is near- impossible. It’s absolutely not easy to raise kids when you’re a single parent. However, although it seems awful, (a lot of times it is!) it offers quite a number of astonishing benefits that can make everyday life easier for everyone. According ...
Views: 4566(3 votes) - Subliminal Perception - Seduce from a Distance - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Greg FrostDid you know that it was more than a little possible to seduce from a distance, and we are not talking about things like looks and charm. These are things you cannot control, because some of us would be borne looking good, some of us borne with average looks, and some of us are not so lucky in ...
Views: 5156(2 votes) - 8 Great Questions to Ask on a First Date - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Melody GlatzSo, you're about to go on a First Date? With more Americans utilizing the internet to meet their match, what do you talk about on a first date? Haven't you already asked and answered all the questions on your profile and/or in email exchanges, chat sessions, texting, phone calls? Not even ...
Views: 6108(6 votes) - Chat Room Etiquette for Beginners - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOnline dating and chatting is a fine art that a lot of singles try to perfect. It can be quite confusing at first, but once an individual gets the hang of it, it can be pretty interesting and quite helpful. The rapidly increasing number of online dating site tells us only one thing: this is the ...
Views: 1480 - Single Parents - Tips for That First Date with Someone New - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Julie ClarkBeing a single parent in the dating scene can present many challenges. Below are several tips on what to do and not to do during a first date. 1. Do not be late. Make sure that your arrangements for your kids are air-tight. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. Being late for a ...
Views: 913 - Making Sense of the Dating Process - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDating is a process with a beginning, middle and end. Very importantly, the process is different depending on why you are dating. If you are Dating to Find Your Ideal Partner, be crystal clear; the more you know what you want the more likely you will be successful finding your ideal partner. ...
Views: 4358 - Incredible Adult Romance Ideas That Will Have Her All Over You - Romance Ideas For Adults - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Mark TaylorI got some great adult romance ideas for you to ensure your date ends on a high note. I am surprised by how many men seem to have no idea how to get a girl in the right mood during their date. It is actually not that difficult. I would first start out by taking your date to a nice lounge for a ...
Views: 927 - Love Horoscopes Don't Work - Discover Better Methods Than Horoscopes to Determine Love - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Mark TaylorLove horoscopes is a massive multi-billion dollar industry that will not teach you anything useful about love. I am amazed by how many millions of people purchase horoscope related books and materials or subscribe to membership sites, hoping that the information provided to them will solve their ...
Views: 861 - Office Romance: Mixing Business With Pleasure - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraRecent surveys show that a lot of relationships blossom in the workplace. This is not surprising at all, because in this day and age, the time spent at work with colleagues is almost the same as the time spent socializing with friends. As a result, many individuals find romance in the ...
Views: 942 - Encouragement for Young Single Moms - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Samantha GregoryI have been a single mom for 12 years. I had both of my children outside of marriage and they are from different men. I could be ashamed and for a long time I was. I could barely hold my head up on some days. It seemed like everyone was looking down on me and criticizing me about my life ...
Views: 2586(1 vote) - A Woman’s Guide to Helping Their Shy Guy - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Nhys GloverWe women want to support the men we care about, whether they’re our sons, lovers, brothers or friends. Many of these men are shy with women. They find it hard to form romantic relationships with our gender, and we often don’t know why. After all, we can see what great guys they are! The ...
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