Posts on Jan 2015

Dating Tips: Are You Too Unrealistic?

Q & A: Am I being too rigid and unrealistic? If your list of qualities for a potential suitor is longer than your average grocery list, then chances are you’re being too rigid. While it’s good to have what you want in mind, focus on the most important qualities — such as the core values […]

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Dealing with First Date Anxiety

First dates can be stressful — new experiences and meeting new people can produce some nerves. However, first dates can go a lot more smoothly with a positive attitude and some relaxation prior. Pre-date positive self-talk can make you feel more self-assured. If you want another confidence boost, having friends help you pick out your […]

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Dating Tips: Age Differences

Q & A: What is realistic for me to be looking for — I’m 65 and don’t want to date anyone older than me: Am I wrong? When it comes to dating, rigid rules about age differences are rarely conducive to positive experiences. What matters most is if your goals and core values (honesty, reliability, […]

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Dating Tips: Start Fresh

Q & A: How do I throw out my old list and start fresh? Old lists tend to be a product not just of what we think we want, but also from our upbringing, our peers and the media we consumed at the time, among other factors. It’s easy to accept all these things and […]

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Red Flag – Is She A Player (Or Maybe He Is)?

Is he stringing you along? Is she a player? Sometimes people send up red flags that are too subtle to see until it’s too late. For instance, if you ask to use his cell to make a phone call, does he suddenly come up with reasons why you can’t (so you can’t see who he’s […]

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Sarcasm And What Men Wish Women Knew About It

Ever wonder what men wish women knew? A huge pet peeve is sarcasm – men hate sarcasm when it references them! No one likes jokes that are made at their expense and, even though he may be laughing along with everyone else, deep down inside he’s not happy to be the subject of teasing. No […]

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New Dating Workshop – February 22, 2015

Mark your calendars and join Barbara and Nancy of Elegant Introductions at Limmud Miami (http://limmudmiami.org/presenters-2015/) for a dynamic, interactive dating workshop and  presentation, “How to Hit a Home Run in Dating: Our Playbook for Winning at Relationships” on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m at the FIU Kovens Conference Center in North Miami. Check […]

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Is He a Player (Or Is She)?

Is he a player? Or are you wondering if the new woman in your life is stringing you along? The first question to ask yourself is how “available” they are to you. If you check their Facebook page, do you see just a basic profile without a lot of information? If you’ve sent them a […]

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What Men Wish Women Knew

Ever wonder what men wish women knew about them? One thing they would love is if women would just come out and tell them what they want when it comes to gifts for holidays or birthdays! Women are often disappointed when their gentleman doesn’t get them what they were hinting for, but with men you […]

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