Your divorce is over and you are ready to get out there and start dating again. You are both excited about the possibilities and terrified that you will find a loser. Chances are you will meet some wonderful – and not so wonderful – men during your journey. Your responsibility is to know exactly what [...]
“Let’s take it slow” is easier said than done when you meet someone you’re immediately infatuated with, but taking the time to really get to know someone is crucial for building the foundation of a [hopefully] long-term relationship. Here are tips for how to pace yourself while dating: 1. Speak up. If you want to go [...]
Thanks to the magic of technology, couples in long-distance relationships can still have some quality face time. Before you Skype your love interest, however, here are some things to know: 1. Get [Well] Connected. Before you Skype your significant other, make sure your Internet connection is great. Few things are more stressful than a Skype conversation [...]
If you’re too shy to ask out or crush — or maybe just tired the same-old approach to doing so — here are seven clever ways to ask someone out on a date. Good luck! 1. Give her your card. Print a business card that asks out your crush. Bonus points if the card has [...]
If you’ve been asked out by a therapist, don’t run away just because you assume you’ll be overanalyzed and judged on your date. Therapists can be great romantic partners. Give therapy a chance. Fifteen reasons to date a therapist: 1. Therapists are great listeners, and intentionally do so without judgement. 2. Therapists keep secrets. If you’re looking [...]
Just because you’re painfully shy doesn’t mean you’re destined to loner-dom at friends’ parties or social events. To many, shyness is an endearing quality. Here are a few not-to-painful pickup lines for shy people: 1. Keep it simple and direct. Smile and introduce yourself. 2. Recruit a wingman/wingwoman. Have friends casually introduce you to their single friends [...]
‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry – and flirt a little. Fun holiday pickup lines are hardly out of place in the season of cheesy Rudolph sweaters and polyester Santa hats. Grab two glasses of mulled wine – one to share, of course – and go talk to that cute stranger at your next holiday [...]
Facebook. Most of us can’t live without it, even while we dismiss it as a serious time-suck. Make sure you’re using Facebook to its full potential and avoid the 10 biggest Facebook faux pas. Facebook Faux Pas #1: Accepting everyone as your Facebook friend. It’s far better to be a discerning user and only accept [...]
You’re smitten. He accepted your friend request. Before you start Facebook-stalking him daily, here are some guidelines for navigating a crush online. Ten things to never post on Facebook to your crush: 1. Any terms of endearment. If he’s not your boyfriend, don’t post terms of endearment — no matter how cute or hilarious — [...]
So you’ve met yourself a great guy. But after a few dates, you begin to realize he’s not like the other guys you’ve dated. He’s smart; he’s a little shy; he’s quirky; and he loves science fiction, online gaming, comic books, or other related pursuits. In other words, he’s a nerd. While nerds often make [...]
