Ask Nancy: How to handle dating a man with a small child
Introducing our new feature: Ask Nancy. Nancy Gold, co-founder of Elegant Introductions, is a psychologist who has been counseling individuals and couples for the past 25 years. We’ve invited readers and social media followers to submit dating and relationship questions to Nancy, and the response has been tremendous! Here, she will answer those questions, in […]
On dates, speak less — and learn more
When I meet with singles, they often tell me that they’re not sure what to say on a first date. I tell them there’s a proven solution for this—one that doesn’t involve a lot of talking. I tell them to take a deep breath, relax, and listen to their dates. Listening means learning, and the […]
Food for thought – or what to look for on that first restaurant date
Let’s say you’ve met someone, and there’s a definite mutual attraction. Where do you go on that first date? Chances are, it’s a restaurant. There are plenty of good reasons for this. There’s the food, of course. Hopefully, it’s delicious, but aside from that, it serves another purpose: it takes some of the pressure off […]
How are hamentaschen and dating alike?
Now that it’s Purim, let’s talk hamentaschen. What do these delicious pastries have to do with dating and relationships? Actually, they have more in common than you think. You probably grew up loving hamentaschen. You may have your own way of making them, or even a favorite filling. But up until a few years ago, […]
Dating Advice in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
It can be tough and intimidating to get out there and start dating again in your 40s, 50s, or after. For one thing, you worry about how you look and if you’ll attract someone; for another, you probably aren’t even sure of where to begin. Some tips for jumping back into the dating game: Don’t […]
Relationship Expectations
We all have had a “list” in our minds of what our ideal relationship would look like, but at a certain point in time, we need to dust that list off and check it over to see if the qualities we are looking for are still serving us well. This is especially true if you […]
How to Tell if He is Interested
We saw a thought-provoking article today on a content website regarding how to tell if a man is interested in a woman (http://www.aish.com/d/w/I-Dont-Know-If-Hes-Interested.html?s=mbaw). In short, the article talks about feeling a connection with your date and then worrying that he isn’t feeling the same way about you. We know that this is something that can […]
Relationship Red Flags
Relationship red flags are behaviors that need to be questioned or addressed when you observe them in your partner. Most relationship red flags are related to violating the basic pillars of successful relationships — trust, communication, respect fidelity, etc. Sighting your partner waving one of these red flags isn’t necessarily an indicator that the relationship […]
Dating Body Language
On a date, what people don’t say can be as important as what they do say. Dating body language can communicate volumes about people, and learning how to appropriately use it and read it can help you become better at navigating the often confusing, unclear waters of relationships. Being aware of the nonverbal cues you’re […]
Jewish Dating Workshop: Limmud Miami
Many people strike out in relationships because they miss the cues when it comes to verbal and nonverbal communication. How do you come across? What messages are you actually sending and receiving? Join Barbara and Nancy of Elegant Introductions at Limmud Miami (http://limmudmiami.org/presenters-2015/) for a dynamic and exciting Jewish dating workshop and interactive presentation, “How […]
Dating Advice: Dating In Your 40s And Beyond
Are you in your 40s or 50s (or beyond) and finding yourself having to jump into the dating game again? Maybe you’re divorced or widowed or are simply finding that you’ve been alone for a while and are now looking for a romantic partner. Whatever your situation, it can be daunting to think about putting […]
Miami Dating Workshop Coming!
Many people strike out in relationships because they miss the cues when it comes to verbal and nonverbal communication. How do you come across? What messages are you actually sending and receiving? Join Barbara and Nancy of Elegant Introductions at Limmud Miami (http://limmudmiami.org/presenters-2015/) for a dynamic and exciting interactive presentation, “How to Hit a Home […]