If you are going home for the holidays with your new plus one chances are he or she will be "meeting the parents". And it is precisely because you are deeply, madly and passionately in love with your boyfriend of six months that you’ve managed to keep him from meeting your motley crew of a family. You love your family, but fear they will have him making a beeline for the nearest exit! The truth … [Read more...]
7 Signs You are Dating a Narcissist
With more and more people turning to dating apps and websites to meet people; a pattern begins to emerge. Here's what typically transpires. You see someone’s photo. You’re attracted. You read their profile or brief description of who they claim to be. You reach out. You exchange emails. You text. Maybe you’ll speak briefly and then, you meet. You’re hitting it off. Things seem great. However, it … [Read more...]
Is it Possible to CHANGE a PERSON?
Although I was super excited about my mother's FORAY into the dating scene after a 51 year absence and had made grand plans ( in my head) about how this new guy would be THE ONE, my mother is not convinced. And while it is true that this guy that she met looked absolutely nothing like his photo on the dating site-- in doing a comparison it would appear that the picture might have been from … [Read more...]
How does a woman in love tell the difference between a superhero and romantic kryptonite?
The upcoming release of Batman v Superman is a timely reminder that lots of women are looking for a Superman to sweep them off their feet. Someone exciting, mysterious, and full of big, romantic gestures. Unfortunately, these same men often have a dark side—just like Superman, they hide their vulnerabilities, can’t settle down, and prioritize their "missions" over their relationships. So how … [Read more...]
Newly single? 7 ways to date (and still have fun)
We’ve all been single. And right now as I attempt to coach my single mother into dating I need all the ammunition I can get! So I’ve asked as many experts as I could find for their top tips for kicking one’s love life into high gear and the pervading theme is that you MUST leaving your comfort zone behind! So if you are ready to step outside your comfortable single existence, and Get back out … [Read more...]