Finding Love After Divorce
We like to romanticize the idea that our “first love” will be our only love and that marriage should be forever, which makes us petrified of the idea of divorce. However, with over half of all marriages ending in divorce, it’s a fact of life we have to face, and dating after divorce can be […]
Take the Data Out of Dating: Texting on Dates
The digital revolution has made information and communication more accessible than it’s ever been. As a result, we’ve entered an era where we feel we must always be in constant contact with the world, making us afraid of leaving friendly texts and work emails unanswered for too long. In fact, a 2011 study in the […]
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, […]
New Relationships: Dating and the Holidays
It’s getting close to that time of the year again; the holiday season is fast approaching. The holidays are a time for being with those you care about – family, friends and neighbors, and significant others. But, what do you do if you have just started dating someone new around this festive time? How much […]
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 […]
Dealing with the Losses that Life Brings to Us
How can you support someone who is grieving, especially if you think their loss is negligible? Did you know that even “small” losses (for example: going off to college or the sale of a house) can cause grief, since grief is a very personal experience? If you know someone who is dealing with the losses […]
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 […]
Dealing With Loss – Small Losses
Dealing with loss, even a “small” one, can be traumatic. A loss shakes your sense of stability and security and can cause you to be angry, lose sleep, or have anxiety. If you’ve had a loss, expect to go through at least some of the stages of grief and know that grief is personal – […]
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 […]