What to wear to build rapport?
I have a date with a new guy tonight -- an advertising agency owner who lives in a nearby laid-back resort town. We had a fun, interesting first conversation two…
Timing is everything
You know the old adage that the secret to comedy is timing? The same is true in dating. We seek the mate of our dreams. So we date. And we…
Euphemisms R us
In dating profiles common phrases are used that are really euphemisms -- nice ways to say what isn't totally true. While I know you'd never use any of these duplicitously,…
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Eureka! I have found the answer
Yes, ladies, after much research, I think I've found the answer to how to make a guy fall for you. This has been right in front of our noses for…
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Why do midlife daters have sex?
No doubt you've heard of the study released a few days ago from University of Texas at Austin psychology researchers David Buss, Ph.D. and Cindy Meston, Ph.D. on why human…
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Readers: need your input
I want to ask if you'll be part of my virtual focus group. You can either write your responses in a comment or email me directly. Thanks in advance. I'm…
Conflicting dating advice
Do you experience conflicting dating advice from relationship "experts" and/or savvy friends? I do. While I share my insights, lessons and yes, sometimes advice on this blog, there are many…
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Dating’s “dog days of summer”
As we enter August, the days get sweltering and we're reminded of the phrase "dog days of summer." Using this term and dating together could conjure up men who've behaved…
The strong vs. nice woman debate
Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl -- A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship by Sherry Argov First, let me allow the author to explain…
Favors during dating — good or bad idea?
"Women grow attached to men through the favors they grant them; but men, through the same favors, are cured of their love." —Jean de la Bruyere This quote made me…
Belief in a wreath
I recently read about a Lithuanian summer solstice ritual where at midnight unmarried women toss leaf and flower wreaths into rivers. The belief is that their wreath will be pulled…