He makes you laugh — is that enough?
"We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh." —Agnes Repplier Women list the number one thing they want in a guy is "someone who makes me laugh." While…
“Pimpin’” — Dating multiple guys
"Save a boyfriend for a rainy day — and another, in case it doesn't rain." —Mae West I've found that successful dating requires juggling several men at once. It…
What is sexy?
"Sex appeal is 50% what you've got and 50% what people think you've got." —Sophia Loren In my online profile, I used to describe myself as sexy. I took it…
Safe online dating
A gal pal said she was afraid to date online because of safety issues. It's true that online you don't know much about the guy. But that is true if…
They come, they go
When a friend asks about a potential suitor I've talked about but is no longer around, they seem surprised when I say "He's gone. They come, they go." This is…
Be careful of being smitten
As I was enthusiastically describing to a friend my fondness for my newest gentleman caller, she asked "Are you smitten?" I pondered, then replied, "No, enamored." We then discussed the…
What do men look at in your profile?
Yesterday a dating friend told me what he thinks men look for in women's profiles. First, your picture. If he likes your face, he'll look for one that shows your…
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…