Being “in wonder” about your date’s behavior
Have you ever wondered what a date was thinking when he said or did something not expected? I have. With various guys. My date said, "I hate to leave. I…
How are you “wearing” your dating choices?
Yesterday I attended a sculpture showing of the master sculptor Jeff Tritel. Jeff and I went to college together and had lost touch 'til recently. I stumbled upon him and…
“You live a rich fantasy life”
Somehow that phrase crept into my repertoire many years ago. I don't remember if someone said it to me or I made it up. But it keeps coming up as…
What dates are you inviting to influence you?
Within the first few weeks of the new year, I was contacted by five of the 73 men I'd gone out with the last two years. I'd been thinking about…
Exclusivity: How and when to broach it
A DG reader wrote: "I'd love to see a blog from you on how and when to decide to date just one person. I do struggle with this issue. I…
Are you and your guy on the same sexual time line?
A male pal and I were discussing dating, and how sometimes a man and woman's sexual time lines are different. In other words, one is ready to move forward physically…
Questions to ask yourself before getting naked with him
You're really attracted to the guy you've been dating. Things have been heating up and you feel soon you'll be salsa-ing under the sheets. You think he's attractive -- perhaps…
The first time … calling him
A guy you've been emailing from a dating site has given you his number and requested you call if you want to talk. You're grateful because you're uneasy giving a…
“Would you like the recipe for how to seduce me?”
"You know that 'look' women get when they want sex? Me neither." --Steve Martin You've been dating a special guy for a while. You feel connected and closer to him…
Would dating coaching be valuable for you?
My friend Susan Page offers relationship coaching through professionals she's trained. She is the bestselling author of If I'm So Wonderful Why Am I Still Single? and her most recent…
What’s your kissing quotient?
Recently I've had six dates with a guy, but only one passionate kiss -- on the fifth date! Before that I got pecks hello and goodbye. I began to wonder…