A favorite question to ask
Dr. Phil says we don't ask the right questions when determining if someone might be a good match for us. I'm sure he's right. I now have a list of…
When it clicks, throw out some of your criteria
I met a wonderful man online 10 days ago. He is successful, intelligent, funny, gentlemanly, worldly, interesting, communicative, educated, considerate, articulate, complimentary, shares his feelings, and is a great conversationalist.…
50 ways to leave your lover? 4 ways NOT to leave your suitor
If you know it isn't a good match, you owe it to him to tell him and then either move on or become friends. But do so graciously, respectfully and…
Have a good memory to avoid repeating mistakes
Today a nice-looking man emailed me. Based on his profile, he would be someone I would be interested in getting to know. He met most of my criteria. However, as…
Playing the online dating game
I got winked at today by someone whose profile was without a picture. In fact, in place of the picture the dating site says "Ask for a picture." However, his…
Don’t think you are damaged goods
When you reenter the dating world at middle age, it is easy to focus on what is wrong with you. Your body is not as firm and lithe as it…
“Will date for food”
I'm amazed when I hear of women who will accept dates with nearly anyone because they feel at least they'll get a free meal out of it. I have one…
Honesty is not always the best policy
No, I am not suggesting you lie. I am suggesting, however, that there are times when full honesty is not the best at the time. For example, full disclosure is…
It’s raining men!
"Ten men waiting for me at the door? Send one of them home. I'm tired." —Mae West One of the beauties of online dating is it seems there is…
Start with coffee
New online daters have shared that they are concerned about accepting a date with someone and as soon as they meet him, they know he is not a match. If…
The art of consideration
When most guys are starting to woo a woman, they work to make her happy. They do things that they think will show they are considerate and care. They suggest…