Avoid frivolous talk on a date
Frivolous: unworthy of serious attention; trivial; of little value. One of the consistent complaints men make about women is their incessant talking. And it's just not that there is no…
Are you “skin hungry”?
A friend used this term to describe when someone longs for touch. She said it means someone hasn't been touched in a while, or perhaps as much as they like.…
Flower power
If you've read Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40 for long, you will know I am an incurable romantic. In fact, my YahooPersonals "love profile" assessment labeled me as "Romantic,"…
How do you know he’s interested in you?
According to my blog reports, this is a phrase many people search when finding this blog. I only wish I had the answer. It is much easier to identify how…
What to wear to build rapport?
I have a date with a new guy tonight -- an advertising agency owner who lives in a nearby laid-back resort town. We had a fun, interesting first conversation two…
Stood up!
Have you ever been stood up for a date? Whether you have already or regrettably, may be in the future, it's useful to examine your options. Here's how I explored…
Midlife dating etiquette
The other day I was asked me for some rules of etiquette for when one is beginning to date. While etiquette is, according to the dictionary, "the customary code of…
What is your attire telling your dates?
Is what you wear on the first few dates with a guy sending the messages you want? Do you find men relate to you differently than you'd like? It may…
You can tell in the first 30 minutes
When I first started dating, a family-counselor friend told me that I’d know all I need to know if a man is a fit for me within the first 30…
“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…
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…