Dating

Teens have a lot on their plate. They are just getting into the world of dating while working at figuring out who they are. When you meet that person who you think is the one and you date for a…
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When we let someone into our lives, we learn to trust and become vulnerable around another person. Although that vulnerability can be a beautiful part of an open honest relationship, sometimes one of the other person takes advantage and breaks…
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As the song says, “breaking up is hard to do”. Sometimes we invest a lot of time and energy in relationships only to eventually realize that person we’re dating is just not “the one” for us. Unfortunately, these kinds of…
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Online dating is one of the best ways to increase your chances of finding the right person, but don’t let a professional matchmaker hear you say that. Many matchmakers insist that online dating is filled with predators and people who misrepresent…
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They call a partner in a relationship the “other half” and as such losing that person in a breakup can feel like losing a part of ones self causing major feelings of disorientation. This time of transition can be difficult…
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Do not fall into the victim trap.  Losing love hurts for a reason.  The reason is to teach you how best to love. When we love and lose, and everyone does at some point, it hurts.  To let go is…
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Being alone is one of a human’s biggest fears. At some point in everyone’s lives we have all felt the angst of loneliness – nothing anyone desires to feel. So how then does one go from the comfort of a…
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Matchmaker ~*~ Make Me A MatchWho is your matchmaker? Fiddler on the Roof Tradition Tradition Tevye a poor Jewish milkman with fiveunmarried daughters to support talksto God about his troubles inFiddler on the Roof, Tradition, pondersI need a Matchmaker! Divine…
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As an old song says breaking up is hard to do, and this is true most of the time. You feel devastated standing in the doorway, watching the one you loved drive away. Knowing he or she is leaving and…
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Most people would no doubt head for the hills as soon as the word ‘matchmaker’ is mentioned. They have visions of the old fashioned matriarch of the family with arms folded across her ample bosom telling you that you are…
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In this post, I’m heading to provide you with breakup advice. The very first piece of advice I can provide you with is to be strong. A common occurrence that happens right after a break up is when we get…
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Defined as the opinion that one has about him/herself, self-esteem affects most aspects of our lives. People with a high level of self-esteem are very confident and judge situations very differently from those on the opposite end of the stick….
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A breakup is like a death. A relationship ends and you have to close the chapter and turn over a new leaf. You have to learn to adjust to a new reality, pick up your pieces and move on with…
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There is nothing more overwhelming to the human soul then the loss of a love. When you accept that it is over, that is when you begin to move on. This was a person you invested your time and reputation…
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When should you consider dating an ex?  There are many different factors that will affect this, and the answer will differ depending on your personality.  Consider the following factors. When you can get over what broke you up If you…
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“Meet the Parents”, the 2000 movie starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, could teach a person much in what not to do when meeting the parents for the first time. Sometimes dating is not easy, but it’s truly an…
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As long as there have been relationships there have been break-ups and as long as there have been break-ups there have been bewildered dumped lovers who never saw it coming. This phenomenon is common among both the young and old,…
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The first few dates are more casually, usually designated to getting to know each other much better, and to set the parameters of an early relationship.  By the second or third date, sex may start to happen.  However, most early…
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It is very painful to have had a relationship with someone and then realize that it is wrong for you and that you have to break up. It is one of life’s hardest lessons.  How should you handle it ?…
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Meeting the parents is a big deal. Whether the parental meeting takes place before the first date or after you have started developing a meaningful relationship with another person the meeting can often determine how the relationship will play out….
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Everyone has been through horrible break ups and the worst part about the separation is you rarely know why it happened. You may have been head over heels for your significant other and they seemed to be reciprocating only to…
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For many seniors, the prospect of dating can be a scary thought that leaves them feeling anxious and nervous. This is especially true if they’ve been single for a long time or if they’ve been in a long-term relationship that…
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Tips for all types of teen breakups: Heartbreakers and Heartbroken. Scenario: You’re the heartbreaker – he’s driving you crazy.Most likely your guy is fun loving and somewhat immature. While this appealed to you for a while, you’re getting really annoyed…
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I firmly believe that if your relationship was true love at the time then you had to have always had a great friendship to begin with as if there was no friendship there then the attraction was purely physical. Love…
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Seniors (65 and over) are vibrant, active and vital individuals in society. Many reside in communities that offer amenities that cater to their social needs. No longer does a person retire and retreat to the “rocking chair”. They are out…
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Breaking up hurts, and healing takes time.  Even though you know moving on is for the best, it can still be painful.  So, what do you do in the mean time?  Listed below are some tips for surviving a break-up….
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An old song says that “breakin’ up is hard to do.” And it certainly is. Whether you are the one doing the breaking up, or you were the one getting dumped, it’s never an easy place to be. As a…
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Low self-esteem is a destructive force in relationships, especially those of a romantic nature. There are some situations where there is only one partner who suffers from it and others where both do. Either way, the dating relationship will be…
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Are you content with your current life? Okay, perhaps not elated, but everything is going smoothly and you are relatively happy? The anger’s gone, as are feelings that you are not loveable? Is the mirror reflecting your positive image back…
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There are a few simple rules that guys and girls need to remember, when looking for that special holiday gift for that special someone. Most people believe that certain gifts should be given corresponding with how long you have been…
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