First dates are important because you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. There’s no surefire way to guarantee success on a first date, but psychologists, anthropologists, and body language experts agree that there are some things you can do to make a date go swimmingly and some behaviors that will likely […]
Read More »When dating, it’s important to maintain a strong sense of self-esteem. Low self-esteem can skew your perspective on why you are dating and can negatively impact the experience. Usually, serious self-esteem issues result from events that land a huge blow to someone’s sense of self-worth, such as losing a job, divorce or marital issues. Low […]
Read More »Do you have a new love interest whom you will be dating during the holidays? Be sure to take it easy on the alcohol during holiday get-togethers of any kind! Sometimes, when people are nervous about meeting a new flame’s family or friends, they think a couple of drinks will help them relax. Often, though, […]
Read More »It’s getting close to that time of the year again; the holiday season is fast approaching. The holidays are a time for being with those you care about – family, friends and neighbors, and significant others. But, what do you do if you have just started dating someone new around this festive time? How much […]
Read More »Are you seeing someone new and starting to feel like you are being manipulated? It always seems like he’s making little “errors” when he talks to you – he forgets certain details or doesn’t ever really call you by name (it’s always “Honey” or some other pet name). Maybe she makes you feel like she […]
Read More »How can you support someone who is grieving, especially if you think their loss is negligible? Did you know that even “small” losses (for example: going off to college or the sale of a house) can cause grief, since grief is a very personal experience? If you know someone who is dealing with the losses […]
Read More »Do you need an idea for something to do on a first date? Some fun first date ideas include going to an arcade, strolling through an art festival, or taking a class together. Wait, what? Take a class? We aren’t talking about an “official” class! Taking a cooking class allows you to enjoy each others […]
Read More »Dealing with loss, even a “small” one, can be traumatic. A loss shakes your sense of stability and security and can cause you to be angry, lose sleep, or have anxiety. If you’ve had a loss, expect to go through at least some of the stages of grief and know that grief is personal – […]
Read More »Are you dating a younger man? When romance happens between two people, an age difference often doesn’t matter, so don’t let “a number” come between you! What makes or breaks a couple are the things they have in common such as similar maturity levels, future goals, backgrounds, personalities, and communication levels. But, because younger men […]
Read More »Are you trying to figure out what to do and where to go on an upcoming date night? We can sympathize! It can be hard to come up with ideas for things to do on a date, whether it is the first time you are going out with someone or you two have been together […]
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