Boyfriend points
How does a man earn "boyfriend points" with you? Does he get points when he calls, takes you out, says nice things, brings you flowers? How about opens the door,…
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Meet the … kids!
The film "Meet the Parents" showed how nerve wracking it can be to meet your sweetie's parents. Well, how about when you meet his kids? That can be similarly unnerving,…
Do you love how he loves you?
Do you know how you want to be loved? What if a man loves you, but not quite the way you want to be loved? Will you stick with him,…
“I don’t want a whipped boyfriend”
These words were uttered by my neighbor's 16-year-old daughter as we were discussing dating. The three of us were sharing the nice things men we dated had done for us…
Falling in …????
You've begun to date a guy you like. Each encounter makes you like him more. He's funny, thoughtful, smart, romantic. He cares about making you happy. He's not self-absorbed. He…
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Is he a “soft place to fall”?
Dr. Phil uses the term "a soft place to fall" to express a safe space to be vulnerable. He frequently asks troubled couples if they each provide a soft place…
Do your activity preferences match your guy’s?
Are you clear on how much you like to weekly participate in activities with a sweetie? How much alone time do you want/need? How much time do you want weekly/monthly…
Having a SNORgasbord with your sweetie
You've been dating the same guy for a while. You've decided it is time to have a sleepover. You follow the rules set forth in "Sleepover do’s and don’ts." You're…
What melts your heart?
We all dream of someone who melts our heart. And when he does or says those liquefying actions or words, his flaws seem to dim. We are drawn to him…
How to introduce your midlife flame to colleagues?
My sweetie and I were talking about a function we will be attending with his professional colleagues. He asked, "How shall I introduce you to my associates and co-workers? What…
Why men don’t tell you you’re pretty
Some men tell you they think you are attractive on the first or other early dates. Some will never tell you. For two months I dated a man who never…