Dating Someone With Children: Meeting the Kids
Dating when you (or your new love) have children from a prior relationship is much different from dating when you are the only person to consider. When kids enter the mix, a new relationship aspect is added, creating new challenges and rewards. One of the biggest worries when dating as a single mom or dad […]
Dating as a Single Mom
Dating when you have children from a prior relationship can be challenging, but taking it slow helps everyone get acclimated to the new people in their lives. Important: when dating as a single mom, you should wait at least three months before introducing your new love interest to your kids. Why? Because, if you have […]
Tips on How to Dress for a Date
Are you going on a first date and wondering what to wear? The answer isn’t as easy as you might think! Do you know where you are going and what you will be doing on the date? If so, that takes a little of the pressure off, although you still need to figure out how […]
Dating Tip: Stress Management Techniques
Don’t you hate it when you are on a date and are feeling nervous? One of the stress management techniques that can help is if you take a quick minute to close your eyes and do some positive visualization. “See” the date going well and envision you and your date laughing and enjoying yourselves. This […]
Dating Stress? Focus on Fun
On a date and feeling stress? Remember, first of all, that it’s “just” a date! Focus on having fun and getting to know the person you are with, but keep in mind that dating is a process and a chance to learn and grow when connecting to another person. That’s the great thing about dating […]
In Romance, Be True to Yourself!
Are you settling for less in a relationship? You might be if you find that you are giving up things that are important to you (such as life goals) or you are changing your values for the sake of keeping conflict out of the picture. A relationship should complete you – you shouldn’t have to […]
Family Dynamics and Dating
Do you find that you are repeating certain patterns in your dating life and relationships? Look no further than your own family dynamics to see why. Often, we subconsciously look for a mate who can help us resolve issues from our past. For example, if you experienced rejection in your childhood, you may look for […]
Dating and Family Interaction
Have you ever noticed how you feel when you interact with your family? Are you supported in the things you do, the jobs you hold, or the career choices you’ve made? Or are you criticized? What other patterns define your relationship with your family? It’s important to understand family interaction patterns because they can affect […]
Is He Right for You? A Kiss Says Everything
You might not think so, but a kiss says everything (especially a first kiss)! Fair or not, we often use a kiss as a gauge for measuring compatibility. Is your sweetheart the type who just rushes in and “lets you have it” whether you are ready or not? They are likely to be someone who […]
List What You Want in a Relationship
Do you really know what you want in a relationship? Most people don’t and they end up dating the “same person” over and over again. Think about it like this – if you don’t know what you want, how will you ever find it? We often put more energy into making up our grocery list […]
How to Travel Together
The summer is almost here and the thought on everyone’s mind is “vacation”! You would love to go somewhere with your sweetie, but are you ready for the changes that may come after you take that first trip together? Even if you are in a great relationship, traveling can alter the dynamics of a couple. […]
Dating Communication Skills
Dating communication skills are something we recommend you have when you start out looking for “The One”. After all, great communication makes for great relationships with everyone you know. If you commit to working on your communication, you’ll see the benefits in every area of your life, from your work relationships to those with your […]