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“What’s your favorite curve?”

In "Understanding the stage your guy is in" I told you about Alison Armstrong's study of what makes men tick and her subsequent “Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women®” workshops. I attended…

Dating Goddess December 11, 2007

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Why are we drawn to bad boys?

They are like forbidden foods when we are on a diet. They pull us toward them, no matter how much self-control we try to have. We work to resist, but…

Dating Goddess November 9, 2007

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Looking for a connection

"I've had a lot of sex in my life. I'm looking for a connection. Sex is an important element in a long-term relationship, but it's not the only important thing."…

Dating Goddess November 4, 2007

Dating after 40 Dating chemistry Multidating responsibly

Advice from sister-surrogate sages

Having lunch with two friends, both 16 years my senior, we were discussing relationships. They asked about my love life, always wanting an update on the soap opera of my…

Dating Goddess October 29, 2007

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The faux vacation fling

You had an instant, magical, mutual connection. On the first date you both expressed how attracted you were to the other, and how much you enjoyed your time together. He…

Dating Goddess October 17, 2007

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Are you open to receiving?

Do you think of yourself as feminine? When I hear that word, I think of the terms usually used to define the word: delicacy, prettiness, sensitivity, gentleness, compassion. I conjure…

Dating Goddess September 21, 2007

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Are you “skin hungry”?

A friend used this term to describe when someone longs for touch. She said it means someone hasn't been touched in a while, or perhaps as much as they like.…

Dating Goddess September 13, 2007

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Kisses do tell

Women place more emphasis on the first kiss than men do. We use it as part of determining if we want to see the man again or not. University at…

Dating Goddess September 10, 2007

Dating after 40 Dating chemistry Winning at the online dating game

Guys: Need your help translating

Gentleman readers: On behalf of my women readers, I want to offer my last date as a case study. I need your help translating this message. Yesterday's posting talked about…

Dating Goddess August 30, 2007

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Flower power

If you've read Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40 for long, you will know I am an incurable romantic. In fact, my YahooPersonals "love profile" assessment labeled me as "Romantic,"…

Dating Goddess August 29, 2007

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Acknowledge the good stuff

In May, I wrote about my friend Mike Robbins' work using appreciation to deepen relationships at work and home. (See "The power of appreciation in dating.") His book, Focus on…

Dating Goddess August 27, 2007

Date Or Wait Are You Ready For Mr. Great

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