This category contains articles about dating relationships and sex.
GHOSTING. If you’re online dating, you’ve heard of — and shuddered at — that term. And if you’ve online dated for longer than a couple of months, you’ve inevitably experienced it, too. It’s easy to feel depressed after being ghosted. Maybe you feel sad that someone would do something so mean. Maybe the ghosting is … Read more
Are you so resigned about dating that you’re asking yourself: Is online dating worth it? I get it. A lot of women who come to me are exhausted by past relationships, overwhelmed by careers, families, and the true time suck of swiping left and right on online dating sites. If you’ve dabbled in modern dating, … Read more
Dating a single dad can be complicated. It can make you feel sad, frustrated, infuriated and can possibly drive you crazy, at times. Why? Because there are so many different relationships going on at the same time, and some or all can be intense and sensitive and complex. Let’s look at the dynamics of dating … Read more
Get comfortable being uncomfortable. That is one of the most valuable nuggets I’ve heard, and one that gave me the courage and inspired me to love myself and get out of a toxic marriage. Here is my story. I was so excited to be in my first real committed relationship at the age of 23. … Read more
What does it take to be happy in a romantic relationship? Although every couple is unique, I think some of the biggies are: Friendship, trust, thoughtfulness, and attraction. But there’s one thing that is perhaps the most needed, and it’s the thing that is needed to have all of the other components to stay happy … Read more
When I was 49 years old, I ended a six year relationship. Single again at 49 and dating again was really really scary, but I did it. Is dating after divorce at 50 easy? Um… How can I say this delicately? HELL NO. That said, there are many many benefits to dating after divorce at … Read more
“What the hell?” a divorced woman asked on the Divorced Girl Smiling Facebook group page. “Is he not interested anymore or just busy?” Here is her story in a nutshell and my advice on why she shouldn’t be asking “What the hell?” but rather facing the truth: no one’s too busy when it comes to … Read more
What do women want in a relationship? Believe it or not, women are pretty simple when it comes to what we want and how we want to be treated. A lot of times, the problem is that women don’t express to their partner what we want. We expect a man to know what we want … Read more
People engage in online dating with different goals. For some, it’s about finding a long-term partner; for others it’s about casual connections. Some people do it for a little validation or to have conversations with strangers to feel less alone. All of these reasons are valid, and they might apply to you at different points … Read more
Remember the old saying your grandma probably said to you? “It’s just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as it is to fall in love with a poor man.” Is it, Grandma? If you ask any of my single 50-something friends, they’ll tell you it’s pretty hard to fall in love … Read more
I love Valentine’s Day. Why? Because I love chocolate, I love flowers, I love the idea of giving gifts, and I love love and romance. But, I think Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on couples to not disappoint. Men especially feel the pressure, and I wish they could see that women don’t care … Read more
Getting engaged can be really special, and there are so many romantic ways people can propose: on a boat, in a park, at a romantic dinner, on vacation, or my favorite–in the place where you met or fell in love. Getting engaged, especially for a second marriage is such a beautiful occasion, and something that … Read more
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