Are you in a new relationship and dating during the holidays? If you are going to be meeting his family or he’ll be joining yours for a seasonal gathering, do a little sleuthing ahead of time. Find out what will make a good impression with his relatives or be certain to tell him how best […]
Read More »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 […]
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