Archive for September 2014
The Lost Art Of Being Genuine
Ah, being genuine. Seemingly a lost or overlooked art in today’s society, particularly when it comes to dating, courtship (another lost art), and relationships in general. Long before I started writing I remember watching Leonardo DiCaprio in “Catch Me If You Can” invite a bank teller on a date. I remember specifically he invited her…
Read MoreOne Thing You Should Never Feel While Dating
A sort of unsettling term has been brought up to me relatively frequently lately during discussions about dating concepts. Particularly who should pay on a date (hint: It’s the guy). In one of my more recent articles about why paying for the date is not about the money, I came across yet another comment using this…
Read More5 Tips To Stop Dating ‘Fixer-Upper’ Guys
If you found your way to this article, it may be because you are the type of woman who constantly finds herself trying to “fix” a man, or entering into a relationship with someone who is not quite on your level of maturity or emotional stability. But that’s okay, because you’re going to change him…
Read MoreHow Young Is Too Young? On 57 Year Old ‘Ray Donovan’ Star Steven Bauer And His 18 Year Old Girlfriend
Large age gaps in Hollywood relationships, or even relationships in general, are not a new thing. I have age gaps as large as 12 years apart in relationships within my own family, as well. But the latest situation raising eyebrows is 57 year old ‘Ray Donovan’ actor, Steven Bauer (Who is Melanie Griffith’s ex-husband, with…
Read More10 Signs He Has Long Term Potential
Well, it’s official. Half of all American adults are now single. Some, I’m sure, by choice. But it is safe to admit that many are frustrated or losing hope. In my experience with the discussions I have had, my guess would be that the majority of the second category is probably accounted for by women.…
Read MoreHere Is Why Paying For The Date Is Not About The Money
So, you’ve spotted this woman at your local Starbucks, or grocery store, or tagged in a friend’s Facebook photo. You’ve started up a conversation, and she has agreed to spend some time with you. Let’s keep it simple and say you go to dinner. Fantastic! You pick her up, open the door, and are a…
Read More8 Reasons You Can’t Find Mr. Right
One of the things I love about connecting with this website’s readers on social media is that it gives us multiple different platforms to use for great discussions. One of which quite a few of us had last night on my personal Facebook page. Here is how the conversation started: I talk to multiple people…
Read MoreMen: Stop Asking Women This Question
Yesterday, I received a message on Facebook from a female reader who had a question for me. She asked me why the vast majority of men she goes on dates with seem to ask her the same question: How many people have you been with? This is surprising to me because I have personally never asked…
Read MoreThe Truth: Do All Men Cheat?
The argument has been made that biologically, humans are not hardwired to be monogamous. We are simply evolved primates whose natural drive is to reproduce, and we all know it takes work to reproduce – the stork doesn’t just show up carrying a baby. This primal urge does overcome some people (this goes for men…
Read More5 Reasons Being Single Is A Good Thing
For some, it is difficult to feel single and empowered. Single and complete. Single and fulfilled. But the reality of it is, there are plenty of ways to live a happy single life. This realization usually only comes when we understand that happiness depends on ourselves and not someone else’s approval of us. But it’s…
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