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Can an ambitious gal find happiness with a lackadaisical guy?

Bev, a DG reader, shared: I met a guy a couple months ago, and I really like him. He is everything I could possibly ask for, except for one thing,…

Dating Goddess November 2, 2007

Assessing your assets Dating after 40 Real deal or faux beau

Prince Considerate

Many women refer to their perfect man as Prince Charming. We want someone who is likable and knows what to say to get along with others. But charm can also…

Dating Goddess November 1, 2007

Assessing your assets Check him out before going out Dating after 40

When should you disclose any, er, unusual preferences?

I was once contacted by a man who said in his profile that he was "slightly kinky." When I asked what he meant exactly, he said he’d explain in person.…

Dating Goddess October 30, 2007

Dating after 40 Moving on graciously

Gently telling him you want to be friends

A DG reader sent this question: Any ideas on how to gently let a good man go? I had several dates with a kind, intelligent, respectful man. We had much…

Dating Goddess October 29, 2007

Dating after 40 Dating chemistry Multidating responsibly

Advice from sister-surrogate sages

Having lunch with two friends, both 16 years my senior, we were discussing relationships. They asked about my love life, always wanting an update on the soap opera of my…

Dating Goddess October 29, 2007

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40

Even eye candy isn’t good if you’re allergic

Last night, a date and I went to a Halloween party. The room was filled with scantily clad, hard-bodied beautiful people in provocative costumes. I tried to fit in with…

Dating Goddess October 28, 2007

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40 Winning at the online dating game

Are you sending off “ready” vibes?

Talking to a single friend about her dating life, she said, "I'm really not ready, but I do have a profile posted." "Why do you have a profile posted if…

Dating Goddess October 27, 2007

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

The zest test

An attractive, successful, intelligent, sexy 48-year-old man told me on our first date that he'd only had two other dates in the last 3.5 years. I asked why. "I'm not…

Dating Goddess October 26, 2007

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

Bank of Grace account overdrawn

You met a guy and you seemed to hit it off really well. You saw him a few times. Lots of flirting, which led to hand holding and even kissing.…

Dating Goddess October 24, 2007

Dating after 40 Moving on graciously Real deal or faux beau

Are you holding on when you should let go?

Have you been in (or perhaps are in) a relationship that the other person isn't as into? It doesn't have to be a committed relationship, as this can happen even…

Dating Goddess October 23, 2007

Are you ready for Mr. Great? Dating after 40

Dating’s emotional roller coaster

Your experience dating your current guy swings from elation to disappointment, glee to frustration, fun to hassle. But the good far outweighs the bad, so you stick with it. When…

Dating Goddess October 22, 2007

Date Or Wait Are You Ready For Mr. Great

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