Dating During the Holidays: Meeting the Family
Are you in a new relationship and dating during the holidays? If you are going to be meeting his family or he’ll be joining yours for a seasonal gathering, do a little sleuthing ahead of time. Find out what will make a good impression with his relatives or be certain to tell him how best […]
More First Date Tips
First dates are important because you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. There’s no surefire way to guarantee success on a first date, but psychologists, anthropologists, and body language experts agree that there are some things you can do to make a date go swimmingly and some behaviors that will likely […]
Self Esteem and Dating
When dating, it’s important to maintain a strong sense of self-esteem. Low self-esteem can skew your perspective on why you are dating and can negatively impact the experience. Usually, serious self-esteem issues result from events that land a huge blow to someone’s sense of self-worth, such as losing a job, divorce or marital issues. Low […]
Dating During the Holidays – Make a Good Impression
Do you have a new love interest whom you will be dating during the holidays? Be sure to take it easy on the alcohol during holiday get-togethers of any kind! Sometimes, when people are nervous about meeting a new flame’s family or friends, they think a couple of drinks will help them relax. Often, though, […]
Is He a Player?
Are you seeing someone new and starting to feel like you are being manipulated? It always seems like he’s making little “errors” when he talks to you – he forgets certain details or doesn’t ever really call you by name (it’s always “Honey” or some other pet name). Maybe she makes you feel like she […]
First Date Ideas
Do you need an idea for something to do on a first date? Some fun first date ideas include going to an arcade, strolling through an art festival, or taking a class together. Wait, what? Take a class? We aren’t talking about an “official” class! Taking a cooking class allows you to enjoy each others […]
Dating a Younger Man
Are you dating a younger man? When romance happens between two people, an age difference often doesn’t matter, so don’t let “a number” come between you! What makes or breaks a couple are the things they have in common such as similar maturity levels, future goals, backgrounds, personalities, and communication levels. But, because younger men […]
Fun Date Ideas
Are you trying to figure out what to do and where to go on an upcoming date night? We can sympathize! It can be hard to come up with ideas for things to do on a date, whether it is the first time you are going out with someone or you two have been together […]
More Fun Date Ideas
Looking for something different to do for a double date? Check out these fun date ideas! How about a Build-Your-Own-Pizza night? The host couple provides the crust, sauce, and toppings and the others can bring wine, dessert, and salads. Each couple gets their own pizza crust and sauce, then loads it up with the toppings […]
Dating Outside Your Age Group
Are you thinking about dating outside your age group? There are both pros and cons to seeing someone who is older or younger than you. If you are prepared to handle the differences, dating someone in another age bracket can be very rewarding. Younger women dating older men need to be mature – no temper […]
First Dates and Relationship Compatibility
The first few dates with someone new can be tricky: you want to get to know them better, but you don’t want to waste your time doing so if they aren’t the right person for you. Obviously these dates are the time when you need to ask questions to get an idea of your relationship […]
Are you Two Compatible Partners?
Seeing someone new and wondering if you have a future together? When you are deciding whether or not you are compatible partners, one of the first things to start thinking about what type of communicator they are. Do they listen to you, to your concerns, are they willing to discuss your day, etc? Are they […]