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- Healthy Boundaries = Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkRelationships are a beautiful thing but they can also be challenging. I love a cartoon that reads as follows: “Relationships: a mess worth making.” It very well illustrates how many times relationships can be messy or unhealthy. The main cause of unhealthy relationships? Unhealthy boundaries. ...
Views: 3705 - How to Attract Women with Your Words - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are times when even confident and successful men need tips on talking to girls. I mean, hasn’t there ever been a time when you tried to initiate a conversation only to end up in an awkward situation? Don’t feel bad though. We all have our off days and there’s certainly no harm in ...
Views: 1814 - Dating and Relationships: Art or Science? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sophie RinaldiDating. Beautiful, challenging and complicated game. You want to be on top of it, right? You want to ride the wave, finish up the first and take the prize - the best partner out there! You want to be a winner at the mating game and live the life of sweet promises that the whole world conspired ...
Views: 1083 - Flirting Tips for Shy Guys: 3 Cool Tips to Flirt With Women (No Matter How Shy You Are) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Michael LeeCan’t approach a girl without breaking into sweat? Do you find yourself stammering even before the second word of your practiced pick-up line? If you’re nodding your head at these questions, then you might be the sort of guy who needs to learn a few flirting tips for shy guys. You read that ...
Views: 2541 - Maybe He’ll Be Mine if I Get Pregnant? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! Here is my situation: I am dating a guy who I am in love with. We started seeing each other in November 2008 but in February he told me we should break it off because he's not ready for anything serious as he is going through a divorce. He said he needs time to find himself. After that ...
Views: 1305 - Funny Facts About Women: Interesting Tidbits About Women Every Man Should Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are quite a number of funny facts about women that you might want to know. For years, men have been baffled by women. The saying “Women are from Venus and men are from Mars” seems to hold true most of the time. There is nothing bad about this, of course. Most of the time, it’s romantic. ...
Views: 1482 - Some Important Dating Tips - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from devilcald loveIf you’re single and searching for some good dating tips for your upcoming date then you have stumbled on some good dating information. There are some things that you can do to make sure your date goes well even if it’s the second, third, fourth or even fifth date. There is a time for ...
Views: 645 - Impress Her On The Date - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from devilcald loveNow that you have bitten the bullet and asked for a date, you will want everything to go smoothly. Hopefully, you have chosen to date someone that you have enough in common with to keep up a good conversation during your date. The purpose of a first date is to get to know each other better. Take ...
Views: 546 - Why Gold Digging is a Sign of Feminine Imbalance - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Bella ShingOver the last few years, I've had many women tell me that one of the primary reasons they want a partner is for financial relief. They are tired of going at it alone, they want someone to take care of them. And this concept is not foreign. If you think back to our ancestors, most marriages for ...
Views: 1761 - Healing a Broken Heart: 3 Things You Can Do To Mend A Broken Heart - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Michael LeeHealing a broken heart takes time. You can’t bounce back as your old self the next morning or even a few months after that. However, it can be done. And it will happen to you in time as well. The first few stages of healing a broken heart won’t be easy. Sometimes, you’ll feel the urge to ...
Views: 991 - Six Steps to Dating Men Effectively in Today's World - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Julian JacksonSimilar to a job interview, a date should be used as a screening process to determine if both you and he have the same objective in mind and would be compatible. Implementing the following six steps will allow you to immediately weed out less suitable men and stay focused on attracting what you ...
Views: 851 - Why Do Women Love Men? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc, I have a question: why are women attracted to men (and not to each other)? I know what attracts me to women, women are beautiful and soft but I wonder what’s in women's brains that make them see men as more attractive than women? I can’t imagine my self kissing another man but why ...
Views: 2217 - How to Easily Tell If a Girl Likes You - 5 Attraction Signals - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Joshua UebergangWomen get frustrated when they like a guy, give him the signals to approach, but he doesn't approach. Guys do this for two reasons. Firstly, they are afraid to approach. Secondly, they are unaware of attraction signals. In this article I will teach you the later so you can scan your environment ...
Views: 11512(9 votes) - Help! My World is Crumbling! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederDoc: I met a girl that has been hurt by a lot of guys in her past and I asked her out but I got turned down because she said she wanted to face her studies squarely. She came back home on Christmas break and I asked her again and we were so close to getting together, but then, she found out I ...
Views: 1851 - Dating 101 for Mr. Shy Guy - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraGoing on a date can be very daunting, especially if you are a shy person. Some men make approaching women as easy as breathing, but for someone who’s shy, the task can be overwhelming. You’ve probably had more than an earful of advice on how to get out of your shell and approach women. But, it ...
Views: 1115 - ***The Movie "Knocked Up": How Realistic and How Recommended is This Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishThe movie “Knocked Up”: How realistic and how recommended is this relationship? No surprise that the 2007 movie “Knocked Up” is a hit. The women of Generations X and Y especially recognize this increasingly familiar kind of relationship—the educated, successful and professional woman who ...
Views: 2499 - ***Dating Pitfalls: Twelve Types of Women to Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDating Pitfalls: Twelve Types of Women to Avoid Introduction Most of us want a happy and fulfilling romantic relationship. However, there are many people whose personalities and personal issues may give us more grief than joy. Below is a list of negative traits and personality issues that ...
Views: 2279 - Where to Meet Men-- The Top 5 Hot Spots You Never Thought Of - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOn the lookout again: single woman looking for a guy. You already have a list, detailing the qualities of your future perfect partner. There’s only one little problem left—you don’t know where to go to meet men. A girl can always go to a club where a lot of single (and attached) men hang out ...
Views: 4044(2 votes) - ***Top Relationship Problems: The Danger of Women Having Affairs - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTop Relationship Problems: The Danger of Women Having Affairs Think having an affair is just one of many dating choices these days? Think again. The number of women having affairs is rising--approximately 25 % of women have them. Smart, professional women know that affairs make you crazy—not ...
Views: 2390 - ***Getting Over Short-Term Relaltionship Break Ups - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups Break up are always painful, but it’s not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and passionate. Think of a rollercoaster, filled ...
Views: 1006 - ***Office Affairs - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhy do office affairs happen? And What to Do about Them? Office romances are commonplace these days. Television shows such as Boston Legal and Grey’s Anatomy remind us about the temptations and ...
Views: 2692 - ***Revenge Sex - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDangers of Revenge Sex and Other Stupid Relationship Mistakes Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., MSS Relationships hurt sometimes. People always seem to provoke emotional ...
Views: 1684 - ***Valentine's Day Stress Busters - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishValentine’s Day Stress Busters: How to avoid the “ache-y, break-y heart” of disappointment Dateline: Any town. Five-thirty p.m., Valentine’s Day, and he’s read every card in the pharmacy. In his hand are a box of chocolates and a balloon with the words “MARRY ME” written ...
Views: 1082 - A Pair of Jackasses Beats a Straight Flush - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, I have been reading your column for a while and I never thought that I might need help myself. But lo and behold I am here writing you this letter. I am naturally a cocky, funny asshole beautiful girl which lets me date out of my league and makes men bend over backwards for ...
Views: 883 - How to Deal with Heartache and Other Difficult Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Love Coach RinattaWe experience emotional pain as physical pain, as has been discovered by recent research. This means that when you are experiencing heartache, your heart actually does hurt – well, perhaps not your heart, but something in your body does hurt and badly. You knew this already, because when you ...
Views: 11202 - Dating on Facebook - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dr. Neder: This last weekend, I bumped into an old friend that happens to be friends with my ex. She was with another friend with whom I hit it off really well. We all decided to go hang out for a while. She and I flirted quite a bit and we spent the entire evening together. She and I ...
Views: 1023 - Dating Do's and Don'ts After Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Thomas MichaelsHeal First, Then Date. Yes, while you were married you probably thought of public speaking as the most frightening activity you could attempt. The very thought of a crowd of strangers looking at you, listening to how you speak, making judgments about who you are and what you know, caused the ...
Views: 1209 - How to be Romantic - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gustavo CunhaWhat is it exactly that makes a woman see a man as romantic? Most of the time it's the little things that women notice. A glance, a quick touch or brush across her back. Sure, flowers are nice, but haven't they almost become a cliché. That's not to say women don't like flowers because they do, ...
Views: 1132 - Jealousy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverSecurity in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what it was in nostalgia, nor forward to what it might be . . . but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now—Anne Morrow Lindbergh Jealousy is something that can completely destroy your relationships. Where does ...
Views: 1624 - Sexual Stigma, Labels and Morality - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, How come in the old days women were considered sluts and freaks if they enjoyed having sex or watching porn? How come the girl had to stay a virgin until marriage but no one cared about the guy? Is it because men needed to know their wife was pregnant with their baby and no one ...
Views: 1253 - Reality Online Dating, Tips for Smart Surfing - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Pamela Smale Williams LPC, LMFT, AAMFT, AASECTWhat's love got to do with it? Everything, if you're lonely, missing out on companionship and relationships because you just don't know where to look or how to find that "someone". If your answer lies with Online Dating, read on and consider some tips: My thoughts about online dating's wide ...
Views: 1656 - Dating Successfully After Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerYou've emerged from a divorce and you feel like you're ready to date again. Dating is a fun and exciting part of life and can help with the post-divorce healing process. Your new dating experiences don't have to be a nightmare even if you're a bit out of practice. Think about the following ...
Views: 1689 - How To Turn A Girl Friend Into A Girlfriend - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYou liked her from day one, and she liked you too—as a friend. You’ve tried every trick up your sleeve to make her see you in a different, perhaps more romantic light. Problem is, she’s already had you classified as a friend, and that’s where you’ll be. Getting out of the friend zone is ...
Views: 1453 - Top 10 Dating Tips for Guys: The First Date - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Michael BrandonAlright bachelors, get your pencils out. Dating isn't as straight forward as it used to be. But, if you keep this first date advice in mind, you'll probably be the best date she's ever had. 1. Don't take her out to dinner on a first date. These days, the norm for a first date is a weekday ...
Views: 1058 - Buy a Ticket - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Ariel and Shya KaneAn Excerpt from "Being Here, Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment." Our assistant, Christina, came to work in the office one Saturday and we noticed that she seemed a bit subdued. She didn't look like her beautiful, lively self and so we sat down with her over a cup of coffee and asked if ...
Views: 1866(9 votes) - Strengthen Your Relationship and Strengthen Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you remember all those fun science experiments as a kid? How about the one with the magnet and the iron shavings? Was it not amazing to see how powerfully two magnets would oppose each other when they were faced the wrong way? It was incredible how strongly they connected and how much more ...
Views: 1419 - How to Successfully Create a Long-Lasting Love Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLove relationships start as the biggest thing in life, but relationships change as time goes by. Suddenly, when you find your partner has become strong and dominating and you are weak and inferior, you ask yourself, how do I successfully create the long-lasting love relationship that I am worth ...
Views: 4233 - Satisfying Couple Relationships: Some Common Sense Approaches - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat gets in the way of a satisfying couple relationship? There are many things that prevent a couple from really enjoying each other. Differences of opinion, misunderstandings, power struggles, unmet needs, and lack of time together are just a few. In order to be successful in our approach, we ...
Views: 1470 - What Mardi Gras Parades Have Taught Me About Dating - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Melody GlatzI had the pleasure of attending my first Mardi Gras festivities and parades in New Orleans, this year. It was as imagined, lots of people having fun and acting silly for beads and other throws from the masked men on the floats. One thing I noticed was the lack of flashers for beads. I ...
Views: 1368 - Communication in Relationships: Is There Such a Thing as Bad Communication? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you been holding on to feelings that bother you? Have you been struggling with whether or not to communicate those feelings to someone whom you care about? This article may help to give you some foresight on whether you should unleash those feelings. Communication is good, right? ...
Views: 839 - Going Too Fast, Going Too Slow - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, What's a good way to enter into a sexual relationship so that you don't go too fast or too slow? Sometimes if the guy goes too fast it can be really threatening to the woman (unless she likes it of course.) Hello! This is an excellent question! The key is to not try to ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - Stay Safe Dating Online - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Ashleigh BrownIt is pretty safe to say that online dating is extremely secure, with a vast majority of online dating websites being committed to ensuring the safety of their members. The majority provide very safe and secure methods for daters to communicate with one another without having to give out any ...
Views: 1498 - When to Take That Leap of Faith into Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesPutting yourself out there to meet marriage-minded singles can be a lot of work. If you are dating people you know only from the Internet or a phone conversation, this can be frustrating. But just remember, you are able to exert all this effort because you believe it’s going to work and that ...
Views: 4514 - Men, and Calling Back After the First Date - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from David ButlerMen and women are two very different creatures. One example of this is returning phone calls. When a girl goes out with a guy, and the guy says that he will call her back, many women feel discouraged if he doesn't call back right away. Many women may not know what to do. They often wonder if ...
Views: 1215 - Here's The Reasons Why Girls Date Older Men - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Celine LivTheir parents are tangled in arranging the marriages and, the girls end being together with its own advantages and disadvantages. Many girls have opted for men who are genuinely in pursuit of ardor and affection. Therefore, there are girls in the traditional settings who voluntarily opt to be a ...
Views: 1979 - Dating for Men - The Tao of Getting Out of a Slump - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Ali BinazirI promised to post an article on how to get out of a slump. Problem was, I was experiencing a bit of an idea slump myself. So I waited until the time was right. That's going to be one of the themes of this article, as you'll see. Have you ever experienced a slump? That's what I ...
Views: 5612 - Online Dating: The Top 10 Most Popular Sites - by CupidsReviews.com's list of the 10 most popular reviewed sites for the month of January is out. With Valentine's Day upon us and the world facing an economic crisis, it is more important than ever that singles can find love online without wasting hard-earned cash.
The top ten most popular sites ...
Views: 1301 - Dating for Men: Should You Steal The Girl Or Not - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Ali BinazirHey there. Recently got an interesting letter about a situation that I'm sure many of you have encountered before: *****LETTER FROM READER***** Dr. Alex, I don't know if you have addressed this before, as I am new to your program. I just met a girl that has been dating a guy for about ...
Views: 5199 - Steps To Recover From A Breakup - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2009 from Peter HarrisAre you involved in a breakup right now and want to know what steps you can take to recover from a breakup? Are you experiencing any of the following feelings- you hurt so bad that your heart aches; you want to see your ex so badly but at the same time you are so angry you are afraid of what ...
Views: 1433 - Dating Your Soulmate Tarot Readings - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Patricia FuquaWhy would you get a tarot card reading for help with your relationship? The history of tarot cards show that they have a library of wisdom for humanity stored in their symbols. When interpreted from a psychological and cultural perspective, the symbols found in a tarot deck can reflect your ...
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