Posted inDating after 40
Saluting all midlife dating moms
I'm not a mom, but have watched my single friends who are dating. I marvel at how they juggle work, kids and their personal lives. Today being Mother's Day, I…
Are you his spare?
For a few weeks a gal pal was exchanging flirty emails multiple times a day with a an online match. He then suggested they have dinner and she countered that…
Should you respond to someone about whom you’re ambivalent?
You receive a nice, personalized email from a man on a dating site. He's crafted an message specific to you, commenting on items from your profile. His profile is fine,…
The power of appreciation in dating
Many years ago I heard a speaker state that 95% of communication in a romantic relationship should be acknowledgment. In other words, most of what you say to each other…
Dating alchemy
A newly dating gal pal called and wanted some advice. She's recently become a DG reader and was sharing her few experiences getting her feet wet. As we chatted and…
Posted inAssessing your assets Dating after 40
Do men want feisty women?
I've recently become addicted to "Dancing with the Stars." I know, I'm slow to join the onslaught of rabid fans. What pushed me over the top was Apolo Anton Ohno.…
Does dancing skill equal lovemaking prowess?
In "Dirty Dancing," we are seduced by Patrick Swayze's dance moves. He is so smooth, so sexy, so hot. We long for a man who moves like that, who is…
When to remove your online profile?
You've been dating your guy for a little while -- perhaps 1-3 months. You like him a lot and he seems to like you similarly. You have no interest in…
“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…
Virtually falling for a guy
I mean "virtually" two ways: As the dictionary defines it: "nearly, almost" as in not really; and Via the computer and/or phone; not face to face. My neighbor and I…
Posted inDating after 40 Moving on graciously
Don’t send flowers with a kiss-off email
I heard about a service called DumpADate.com. Their tag line is "When it's time to dump your date." Now I think this is a dumb concept. It offers a service…