Failed phone audition
We'd flirted online a few times many months ago, then stopped. I can't remember why. We started again last week. Last night he called. This psychology professor included these tidbits…
The dating hobby
Have you found yourself feeling that dating is a hobby? And just like some hobbies, you do it more or less often than other things you enjoy. I find myself…
“Are you man enough to be my man?”
This can be a common thought for powerful, successful, midlife dating women. It was expressed by DG reader "Diamond" in a question to me: I’ve been in business my whole…
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Cruising for a date takes on new meaning
Yesterday Sprint announced a new mobile "friend finding" capability. This feature uses Loopt's GPS technology to notify you of your friends' whereabouts. (You set up permission for who you want…
Treasures can come in dented packages
If you received a gift in a Tiffany's box but the corner was mushed, would you be unhappy? If you were given a 2-pound box of your favorite Godiva with…
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The worst two words in dating
Here are a few examples of two-words phrases you don't really want to hear while dating: Comb over Hair plugs Spousal reconciliation I'm married It's over None of these…
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Do you know what will make you happy?
When dating someone with whom you've become enamored, it is easy to project your life into the future. You imagine being intertwined every blissful day, moving in together, perhaps getting…
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“Disruption precedes discovery”
Keynote speaker Ian Percy uttered these words as a way to explain that what he was about to say would be disturbing to some of us in the audience. In…
Consciously creating the relationship you want
"Don't let what you've created get in the way of what you want to create." —Jana Stanfield My friend Jana Stanfield, the amazing musical artist, said this as we talked…
Who are you magnetizing into your life?
Some people believe they attract people into their life. Within reason, I'm one of them. I don't believe that I attract every person with whom I come in contact, but…
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Failed relationships’ blessings
A friend and I were discussing failed relationships. She said, "It depends on your definition of 'failed.' Not all relationships are meant to be long term. Sometimes you are pulled…