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- Single Mothers and Dating - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2006 from Jennifer SowleThere will be a time when the pain of divorce or breakup has lessened and being single again feels more normal. This is when you start to notice men again as potential partners. Your friends start trying to fix you up and you begin to consider going out to meet new people… of the opposite ...
Views: 976 - Single and thriving: 5 secrets for a happier, more fulfilling life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from Jack ZavadaIf you're single and dissatisfied with the way your life is going, you can turn things around by seeing your situation from a new, more positive perspective. Many single people are stuck in a "victim" mentality, feeling as if outside forces are conspiring against them to make them miserable. ...
Views: 958 - Why a good cry may be good for you - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2006 from Jack ZavadaHave you had a good cry lately? A "good" cry--the kind that can make you feel better--as opposed to the kind you have when peeling onions--is one of your body's most important defense mechanism, it seems. That's because tears shed due to emotional upset or stress contain chemicals that your ...
Views: 974 - The First Date Interview - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2006 from Yolanda CardenThose singles who can't stand ambiguity from the very beginning develop a more direct dating approach. Meet, for instance, Steven Kaplan -- as several of my girlfriends did. I was on yet another blind date -- my third in the last two weeks. Here we go again, I thought, as I walked out my front ...
Views: 1466 - One Is Not the Loneliest Number - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from Yolanda Carden“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf There are several life skills my mother taught me before I set off into the world: how to properly separate my laundry; how to balance my checkbook; how to prepare red meat in an assortment of ...
Views: 1407 - How Do I Make it Through - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Dennis, I was in a relationship for 5 and a half years. The relationship is breaking up. My partner is not satisfied with me, I believe. He has said he wants to see other people and wants to consider other options. But he says he still cares or me and he is confused. I just read a ...
Views: 809 - Thirty-Something & Worried You Won’t Ever Find Your Mr. Right? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughWell, you should be. That statistics aren’t in your favour! The biggest drop in available single males happens in our 30’s. I know that’s not really what you wanted to hear, but who am I to lie to you? Keep reading though - this article isn’t all doom and gloom. In it I want to tell you 3 ...
Views: 1015 - What’s Preventing You Finding Your Mr. Right? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThere may be many reasons why you haven’t found your perfect partner yet. Here’s one of the main reasons many of my clients haven’t found theirs, and how you can eliminate it as a problem from your life. BTN Relationships BTN? Better than nothing. That may sound cruel, but you can spend ...
Views: 1022 - Do Men Respect Women? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dennis: I wonder about this from time to time, but I figure that I need an answer from an insightful man in order to get a truthful answer on this: Do men respect women in general? Do men pity women in general, because of our vulnerabilities? Or do men have a certain "hard-to-explain" ...
Views: 1241 - Building Experience From Inexperience - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello. I'm 28 years old and I've been with my husband for 10 years. We were very young when we got married and my husband had very little dating experience before we met. He is a great guy, but he has a hard time reading body language and sometimes misses the point even when I'm being blunt ...
Views: 907 - Don't Depend on Someone Else to Make You Happy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2006 from Don DiebelI would like talk about any of you who may be in their 30's or 40's and have never been married and are yearning to settle down and get married and start a family. Are you frustrated because you can't seem to find Miss Right? Are you longing to be a father? Have you lost hope that you will ...
Views: 7898 - Pre-Dating....know how to "Get back out there" - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Teresa GiosiaPre Dating a Must in order to GET BACK OUT THERE! Dating, according to the dictionary means: “to go out socially with another person, often out of romantic interest”, however, in order to get there, here a few things to go over. Dating today is not the same as it was 20 or 30 years ago. We ...
Views: 1170 - Living your Best Life...SINGLE! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Teresa GiosiaLiving your Best Life, Single! You’re over 35 and single for the first time in years, this is definitely something that can be daunting and perhaps will be one of your life’s greatest challenges. You’ve gone over the tumultuous, emotional upheaval of the divorce, or perhaps mourned the death of ...
Views: 925 - Why Can’t I Meet Someone That’s Available? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dr. Neder: HELP! Oh yes, a word you probably see all the time. But surely there is no plain and simple way to understand men or even women for that matter. Here’s my dilemma: I am a single, pretty, tall, 24-year-old woman. I have had a couple of boyfriends here and there, but just one ...
Views: 928 - Is it Time to Move in Together? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder: This seems silly to me, but I am always in favor of a second opinion. My boyfriend of 1 ½ years and I are considering moving in together. Well, I suggested it and now it is on the table. You hit the nail on the head with your articles ...
Views: 913 - Do YOU Have Different Rules For Women? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHere's an interesting question I was recently asked: are there different rules for women and men when it comes to the entire dating/sex/relationship game, and if so, what standards should women enjoy that men don't? One of the reasons why women pull things like "the crying game" (NOT the movie ...
Views: 898 - How to recover from a disastrous first date - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2006 from Jack ZavadaYou know the feeling. You close the door behind you and let out a big sigh. It didn't go well. In fact, it was a disaster. First dates are stressful even when everything goes right. When you or the other person messes up, a couple hours can seem like an eternity. But after the date is ...
Views: 1264 - The First Step To Getting Over A Breakup - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughLately I’ve had a run of clients having a very hard time getting over the end of a relationship, so let me share some secrets with you about how to heal. I have a client called Dorothy who’s struggling to let go of a relationship with a guy who she’d initially thought was perfect for her. When ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - Why It's So Hard To Not Be A 'Nice Guy' - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederOh, how easy it is for us to slip into "nice guy" mode! We have a natural tendency to want to be nice guys and even believe that this is exactly what women want from us. As you probably know, it's not. Then, why do we do this? Let me tell you a little story (I'll keep it short): Many years ago, ...
Views: 888 - Is She Just a Habit - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederYou and she are a couple and have been dating for awhile. You’ve fallen into a pattern that seems comfortable and even safe. Sure, you fight once in a while, but you have fun too. The only problem is that you’re bored and you’re wondering what else you’re missing out there. It’s easy to fall ...
Views: 855 - The Chemistry of True Love - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2005 from David Levine“But love is blind, and lovers cannot see.” One of Shakespeare’s immortal quotes. He couldn’t have hit the nail of today’s dating world on the head any harder if he’d been given a sledgehammer. That’s because in the 21st century, love doesn’t really mean love. And when love doesn’t mean love, ...
Views: 1044 - The Most Important Flirting Sign to Look Out For If You Want To Get More Dates - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2005 from Michael MyerscoughBefore I tell you what it is (I'm such a tease!) there's one very important thing you must know... More important than knowing the flirting sign?! Turning the knowledge of what the flirting sign is into something you can use, easily, naturally and on an ongoing basis. That's what's more ...
Views: 3577 - Strong Women, Submissive Women - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDo you know a sexy, strong woman at your place of work? Perhaps she’s a manager or business owner. Maybe she’s a salesperson that works with your company or she represents a vendor. Do you want to know a little secret about her? She’s very likely demure and submissive in the bedroom! What’s ...
Views: 3623 - Never Get Married Because You’re In Love - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2005 from David LevineI’ll repeat that. Never get married because you’re in love. Sounds crazy? It’s not. Let me tell you why. Ever been to a single’s bar? Mosey on over to the one nearest you and watch what happens. When a man approaches a woman in a singles’ bar – or a woman approaches a man – they each know ...
Views: 867 - Mind Control for The Masses - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2005 from David BarronMind Control for The Masses In his blog and through out his writting, self describe Mind Control Guru, JK Ellis proposes how to use and modify mind control technology to make life better...as well as get control of others. Is he crazy? "The one thing I love most is being able to say ...
Views: 1043 - How to Handle the Silent Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederLet’s say that you’ve dated a girl a few times and all of a sudden, she stops picking up the phone or returning your calls when she was very responsive before. What do you do? First, you stop pouting and sitting by the phone trying to will her to call by sending your aura through the telephone ...
Views: 3016 - How to Survive and Enjoy (!) a Blind Date - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from David LevineYou may not agree, but it seems to me that blind dates are high on the list of things that everyone loves to hate. I have just one question – why? Apparently, there are a number of myths about blind dates that are ruining their reputation. If you’re interested in exploding those myths and ...
Views: 942 - On Saying Goodbye to a Drama King - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Yolanda CardenCharles left her, just left altogether with no satisfactory explanation. Just announced, after six months of a hot-house infatuation that had swept her off her feet, “Sorry, Miranda, this isn’t working” -- said it not even kindly, at that -- and said he wanted out. He wasn’t interested in ...
Views: 1508 - Physically Close, Emotionally Distant - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, I read your answer on 'Trust' on the Internet and I hope you can help me. I am engaged to be married this December. The problem is I feel that my fiancé is not emotionally available to me during love making. I know she has been emotionally hurt by her past boyfriend seven ...
Views: 1049 - How to Tell Your Partner You Love Them - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Trent BrownriggRemember the words from an old song... "Be sure it's true when you say I love you, it's a sin to tell a lie". The concept of "sin" has lost its meaning for many in our modern era, and even "love" has lost a significant portion of its importance. If you still believe in "falling in love" ...
Views: 1138 - The Dating Box - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Devlyn SteeleWhether you are actively dating or just getting back into dating, it is a world full of possibilities. However, most of us are creatures of habit and our patterns keep us in a dating box, searching for and dating the same types over and over. Making contact online, you first have to find ...
Views: 1482 - What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I've been attending Massage Therapy class with this girl, and I really like her, but she won't give me anything except one word answers to anything I ask her! We've worked on each other here and there, but not actively. I usually ask her how she's doing, after long periods of ...
Views: 785 - Looking for Mr. Right? 3 ways to guarantee you’ll find him within a year - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Michael MyerscoughAre you looking to find your Mr. Right? Your perfect partner? A man that you’ll love passionately, forever, and who’ll love you back even more? Then there are 3 things you must know or must do in order to make sure you get him. 1. Get Clear on Who He Is Let me ask you this. If you don’t ...
Views: 895 - In a Sea of Messages, This One's Mixed! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederIn a Sea of Messages, This One’s Mixed Hello Doctor, I need your advice on a little dilemma of mine. There is this guy that I've known for quite some time now. It started off with just getting together for drinks and then a couple times for dinner, but it's been over a year and I don't know ...
Views: 947 - 5 Dating Strategies for the Single Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2005 from Amy SchoenMy friend Jonathan is self-employed and single. He talks about how it would be so nice to have a relationship in his life and yet I do not see him making the time for the process of dating. He tells me that his work is very demanding and that he is barely keeping up with his clients. Having ...
Views: 2407 - How to Find the Right Man for You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Susan DunnSarah Wilson, a dog trainer, was recently interviewed in a magazine article in reference to her master’s thesis which is about women and their dogs. She feels that what women are intuitively attracted to in a dog are the same things she’ll enjoy in a mate. (I’m sure this applies to men as ...
Views: 1588 - 5 massive Reasons To Date Online! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2005 from mick jones“Divorced, Split up, Single? Five Massive Reasons Why You Should Be Dating Online!” Announcing five massive reasons why single men should use online dating! How to meet more women than you could possible have time to date. Let’s look at the reasons… Massive ...
Views: 1038 - Men Won’t Approach Me! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder: I am an African female who has very short hair and for these reasons, I feel that men are intimidated by me. I am 5'0 feet tall and very petite with a voluptuous body. Aside from my looks however, my speaking abilities are very polished and I also major in Math and Computer ...
Views: 1709 - Would Setting Him Up Be Wrong? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederA few months ago my boyfriend cheated on me. I stayed with him because I saw he was truly sorry. I look back now, and honestly regret not giving him time without me, to see how life would be without me even for a few days. He is starting to act like he doesn’t care as much again. I wish he would ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - "COMING SOON...Online Attractions - Featuring all of the beautiful men and women searching for LOVE" - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2005 from Victoria LealIn my attempts to find the love of my life, I knew that they were not going to be found in the town where I lived, so I took to the Internet. My first experience was the result of a television commercial. They looked so darn happy, you couldn’t help but wonder if this could also work for you, ...
Views: 947 - How to Date When You Want a Husband - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Susan DunnFinding a husband at midlife is a challenge. Since people date for different reasons, if you want marriage, you must differentiate yourself, select men accordingly, and behave differently. Some of the problems are that there are more women than men at this age, some men prefer to date ...
Views: 1518 - How to Make a Relationship Work - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Susan DunnArthur and Samatha are going at it again. It’s hard to watch from the outside, because it’s obvious they love each other, and obvious that they’re quite compatible. They’ve both been divorced, though, so they’re leery, and what they’re doing is finding sore points – even manufacturing them, ...
Views: 1606 - Love Eluding You? Let Go and It May Find You - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Sue BondHow many times have you heard someone say it was when they weren’t looking for love that they found it? Often they’ll say, “I had just accepted the possibility that I may not find someone and realized that I’d be ok.” Or, “It’s ok if I’m single for the rest of my life.” It’s a paradox. We’re ...
Views: 997 - Friendships and False Hopes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I was going out with this 24-year-old girl for about 3 months. We enjoyed our time together but she fell for me pretty hard. Since it was only 3 months, I believe that her feelings were mostly infatuation, but I'm not sure now. I panicked and broke up with her because I don't think ...
Views: 1013 - A Single Man's Astrological Guide to Single Women - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Don DiebelARIES (March 21 - April 19) - She's aggressive with men, dynamic, hot-tempered, and very bossy. You must be very strong-willed with this woman and don't let her boss you around. Don't be a wimp, this woman loves a challenge. She attracts men quiet easily and can discard them just as easily. ...
Views: 1575 - Mindfulness and Flirting: Seizing The Moment - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2005 from Maya FrostHave you ever been called a flirt? Good for you! You see, flirting is an excellent indication that you are Paying Attention. In fact, it is impossible to flirt without being mindful. You can’t be all wrapped up in your thoughts, or distracted by worries about tomorrow. You are Right ...
Views: 1998 - The Harsh Reality - She's a Prostitute! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDr Neder, I read on a website that you try to answer your email and I'm begging for some of your expert advice please. I am in serous need of some help because a girl I had really strong feelings for and with whom I've had a very close relationship and I have just had a crisis. About 1 1/2 ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Ex-Wife In The Way - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDoctor: I am what I thought was the best-possible relationship but now wonder what happened. I have been with this man for 1 1/2 years. He has been separated from the mother of his two children (never married to her) now for 2 years, yet she continues to be very present in our relationship. ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Habitual Dating Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHabitual Self-Sabotage Hi Dr. Neder! Whenever I might meet a woman and things look good, like we're talking pleasantly, (and this is right at the first or second meeting) all of a sudden I start to feel "self-conscious". I can explain exactly what I mean by this: it is the exact same feeling ...
Views: 2051(5 votes) - Online Dating: 4 Dating Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Sue BondDid you catch the dating mistakes made during episode one of ABC's "Hooking Up" documentary series? If you caught the episode on July 14th, I'm sure you would have noticed what doesn't work when it comes to dating... Mistake #1: Using an old photo A self-proclaimed 'Fabio' look-a-like used a ...
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