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The 60-day relationship review

Most companies require new employees to undergo a 30-, 60-, and/or 90-day review to discuss how they are doing at their job. Typically part of the discussion is how well…

Dating Goddess February 11, 2007

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Real deal or faux beau

The Valentine’s angst is upon us

Valentine's Day can be stressful, no matter what your situation. If you don't have a sweetie in your life and want one, perhaps you're feeling some stress. One radio interviewer…

Dating Goddess February 6, 2007

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Dating chemistry

The dangers of idealization

On a third date, a guy and I were sharing how well we both felt we got along and how well matched we seemed to be. He surprised me when…

Dating Goddess February 1, 2007

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Real deal or faux beau

Is your date trainable?

Sometimes I'm asked why I don't always speak up when a date does something I don't like. I weigh several things: Do I care enough about this relationship to put…

Dating Goddess December 24, 2006

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 First-rate first dates

“When can I meet your kids?”

I have never asked a guy this. However, a woman recently shared that she asks this on the first date. Additionally she asks, "When would you be comfortable meeting mine,…

Dating Goddess November 28, 2006

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Dating chemistry

The “Better Than Nothing” guy

In my friend Susan Page's bestselling book, If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?: Ten Strategies That Will Change Your Love Life Forever she discusses the "Better Than…

Dating Goddess November 22, 2006

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Dating chemistry

When do you tell your date about irritants?

There seem to be several camps on this: Immediately when the annoyance happens, even on the first date. Say something so he can modify his behavior. No matter how small…

Dating Goddess November 21, 2006

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Dating chemistry

Clues a guy is just looking for a booty call

I have a new friend, the writer of "Male Call," a syndicated newspaper columnist on "Advice From a Guy." I asked him a question I thought might interest you. We…

Dating Goddess September 29, 2006

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Moving on graciously

Broaching tough conversations

In talking with a married gal pal, we discussed how sometimes it is hard to bring up difficult issues to your mate. I shared that there were things in my…

Dating Goddess September 2, 2006

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Real deal or faux beau

Do you tend to your relationships the same as your plants?

While visiting a guy I'm dating, I had some free time as he was BBQing dinner. I noticed some of his patio plants needed a little cleaning up. I asked…

Dating Goddess September 1, 2006

Dating after 40 Dating chemistry Real deal or faux beau

Does he invite you to his place?

Yesterday a friend called: "I have a new lesson about dating." She's been dating longer than I have so I was interested in what new wisdom she'd gleaned. "Spill," I…

Dating Goddess June 4, 2006

Date Or Wait Are You Ready For Mr. Great

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