Dates can be incredibly nerve wracking; especially first dates where, essentially, you get only one chance to make a first impression. Agonizing over your hair, your makeup, what to wear that all goes with the territory. But worrying about your appearance is just one component of first date prep. Once you've decided on your look, there's the issue of mental preparation. There are … [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...]
5 Ways to Date Dangerously
For most of us, our initial response after a break-up is to find a better life with a better partner. We search for ways to fill the wound left behind, and we assume the best way to do that is to couple-up with our true soul mate. What we ultimately realize—or what Kelly Green, author of the book Back in the Game: My Year of Dating Dangerously realized, anyway—is that no one can fulfill your … [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...]