The power of appreciation in dating
Many years ago I heard a speaker state that 95% of communication in a romantic relationship should be acknowledgment. In other words, most of what you say to each other…
Slow down, you move too fast
Yesterday, I spent time with a colleague I hadn't seen in a long time. I knew he had been online dating so was interested in an update. He had decided…
Dating alchemy
A newly dating gal pal called and wanted some advice. She's recently become a DG reader and was sharing her few experiences getting her feet wet. As we chatted and…
What makes midlife dating different?
I'm often asked what makes dating in midlife different than dating in your 20's and 30's -- at least for women. While I know the following are gross generalizations and…
How are you about receiving gifts from your guy?
It's my birthday! Since my sweetie's work week ends at noon today he's flying in this afternoon to take me on a dinner/dance cruise and spend his "weekend" with me.…
Should you seek feedback on why it didn’t work out?
I'm sometimes asked why my multi-week relationships didn't work out. If the guy released me, I don't really know so can only guess. I've been asked, "What did the guy…
The first fight
New relationships frequently end over a first fight. Sometimes there isn't even an actual fight, but one of you says/does/doesn't do something that upsets the other and it's over --…
Does dancing skill equal lovemaking prowess?
In "Dirty Dancing," we are seduced by Patrick Swayze's dance moves. He is so smooth, so sexy, so hot. We long for a man who moves like that, who is…
“Tell me about yourself”
The first real-time contact with a potential date can be awkward. You may have a sketchy description from an online profile, or just a few minutes of information from the…
Are you describing yourself compellingly?
"To say something nice about themselves, this is the hardest thing in the world for people to do." —Nancy Friday If you are online dating, how do you describe yourself…
Dance through dating — and life
"Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we should DANCE." --Jerome Flowers This quote is from my Jazzercise instructor's most recent newsletter. I…