When do you tell your date about irritants?
There seem to be several camps on this: Immediately when the annoyance happens, even on the first date. Say something so he can modify his behavior. No matter how small…
Being seduced by what he is over who he is
I admit it. I've been so enticed by what a man is that it's clouded my judgment about who he is. When dating the crazy psychiatrist, I adored when he…
He wants romance; you want friendship
One of the hardest parts of dating is when one of you is interested romantically in the other, but it's not reciprocated. Whether you're on the giving or receiving end…
Assume there are other women
Most of us who employ online dating adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" philosophy about dating multiple people simultaneously. At least until we're ready to get more serious. When I…
The sexual audition
Some people feel it is important to discover if you are sexually compatible before investing a lot of time developing a relationship with someone. Others feel that sex is something…
Managing disappointments
Dating can take an emotional toll. You get your hopes up when it seems someone is a great match. Even when you try to manage them, expectations creep in. You…
Love me tender
In Elvis' song, he says, "Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go." Doesn't that say a lot? Love me tenderly and sweetly. And when you do, I…
“I want to court you”
These words are heart melting to a woman who wants love, romance, and a long-term relationship. No other man had said these to me. They were voiced after two weeks…
The deliciousness of pillow talk
There's something delicious about late-night calls with your sweetheart. They are even more yummy than a mint on your pillow, and I love chocolate! When snuggled in bed talking on…
Do you have time to wait to open your heart?
A friend of mine died this week. I don't know if I'll ever become accustomed to people dying, especially when someone succumbs unexpectedly, as he did. When someone passes it…
Dating as therapy
Dating books say that dating shouldn't be used as therapy. In other words, you shouldn't use your guy to be your sounding board and work through issues as you would…