Sleepover do’s and don’ts
"Sleepover? For adults?" you may be asking. "What do you mean?" Two-person pajama party. Duo slumber party. Couple cuddle fest. Jammie jam. No-sex sleepover. It can happen early in the…
I’m glad dating is hard
I bet you're thinking, "That's an odd approach." At first blush, it sounds incongruent. But let me explain. My dear friend, the late Art Berg, was one of the best…
Build a relationship bridge one strand at a time
When beginning to date someone you like, your shared experiences connect you together. You're building a relationship bridge. Each experience creates small strands of the bridge's supporting cables. The laughs,…
“I want to respect me in the morning”
You know the old ploy of a guy wanting you to sleep with him. He says, "I'll respect you in the morning." But what about you? Will you respect you…
Cultivate and appreciate your band of brothers
"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under…
Being present to the presents
My nearly divorced 48-year-old neighbor said she was inspired by my philosophy expressed in this blog. She asked how I could still be positive and upbeat after going out with…
A face perfect for radio
I'm sure you've heard that old insult. Well, after seeing myself on the Greg Behrendt Show the other day, I feel I have a face perfect for radio. Or newspaper.…
Dating is like a box of chocolates
With apologies to Forrest Gump's momma (and author Winston Groom), dating is like a box of chocolates. And the rest of the quote is correct too, "You never know what…
Sharing your dating disclaimer
My friend George, a long-time dater and avowed bachelor until he met his soulmate 18 months ago, had a printed dating disclaimer. He says he made women read it before…
My Greg Behrendt Show episode airs this Friday
On Aug. 30 I told you I taped an episode of the Greg Behrendt TV show. It is showing this Friday. (See my post-taping comments at My experience being on…
Trust your instincts
Have you ever found yourself in a situation because you didn't follow your instincts? Your gut is saying "Danger Will Robinson" but you ignore the flashing red lights. I never…