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HOME:Relationships - Dating Art of Seduction Seduction is a question of subtle strategy with one ultimate goal - to have sex with someone. Boy Toy A younger man is just a less stressful way to go. A boy toy has less baggage and more energy. Who can resist? They usually still have their hair in the right places and not growing in the wrong places, which is another plus. Dating Part 1 - How to Know if it’s Serious As submitted by you, and from our own personal experiences Dating part 2 - Meeting the Family As submitted by you, and from our own personal experiences Dating Part 3 - How to Know if it’s Over As submitted by you, and from our own personal experiences Drama vs. Passion Do you live your life in drama or passion? Are you attracting partners who live in drama or passion? The DUMPED! Break-up Survival Guide Maybe you knew it was coming. Maybe you didn't. You've been dumped. First Date Tips Dating can be tough and first dates can be painful. So what are you to do? Here is a list of dating tips to start the year out right! He Says He Loves Me The eternal questions plaguing generation after generation. What is love? What does it mean to be in love? Are we really in love? You say you love me, but what does that mean? If You Leave Me Can I Come, Too? Over an over again I'm hearing the same complaint from women. My guy wants to or has to for his career or other motivating factor, move to another city, state or even country, and hasn't even taken me or our relationship into consideration. If You’re Not Going to Call, Don’t Ask for my Number! This one never ceases to amaze me. I'm sure many women can relate to what I'm saying here. Why is it that so many men ask for your number, then never use it? Is this a game to them? Looking for a Commitment? You may think that men these days seem to have the emotional maturity of puppies. Lucky Underwear and Other First Date Rituals Okay, Okay, I'll admit it. I have a friend who has lucky underwear. I'd take this opportunity to make fun of her, but, you see, I have lucky shoes. The Other Woman The other woman. That's me. The gal who all wives and girlfriends love to hate. They rarely give as much blame to their partner though. The Other Woman: Part Two During dinner conversation something hit me and I had to ask, Should you be at marriage counseling this evening? Sure enough, he was at dinner with me and the wife was at counseling alone. This picture wasn't right but I wasn't surprised. Showering After Sex: The Insult This only happened once, when I was in my early twenties, but once was enough to never forget it. Surviving a Long Distance Relationship Challenging and difficult, though they may not be what we want to hear, are the words that best describe long distance relationships. Ten Ways to Blow It in a Relationship What do you do when you've attracted a lovely person into your life and now you're terrified you're going to blow it? Or, terrified it's going to end? The Secrets to Guys Revealed! For the past few months we have been asking guys the same questions that you girls usually ask us. Things like how to get a guy to notice you, how to get a guy to like you, etc. Although we thought we had the answers - we thought we'd go straight to the source - GUYS! Here's what they had to say..... Opposites Attract But Similarities Make Love Last Opposites attract they say, but a lasting union is more likely with someone similar to your self. If you are single and searching for your Soul Mate, read on and learn some tips for finding the ideal romantic partner for yourself. Cure the Lure of Bad Boys This New Year Men who consider themselves the good, faithful, affectionate, sensitive, provider type say that they can't for the life of them figure why women who are strong and overly vocal about their independence and their emotional and physical needs still find themselves lured by those shady bad boy types. Older Women, Younger Men: When Love is Ageless When first spotted out on the town with Ashton Kutcher who is notably younger, the fabulously older Demi Moore showed no remorse at all. She's my hero. Women like Demi and Cameron Diaz are now making it fashionable to be found clutching the arm of a younger man, and thank God for them! Does Romance Really Begin With A Pick Up Line? Ever hear talk about romance and pick up lines in the same sentence? 10 Red Flags in Dating Relationships When starting a new relationship, many women (and men as well) tend to overlook some behaviors in their new partner that do not bode well for the future. Then, down the road, comes the exclamation ‘If I had only known...'. As a Psychotherapist who has worked with mostly women and a few men in the field of Domestic Violence, during counseling sessions we can always trace back unpleasant and also dangerous character traits to the very start of the relationship. How Embarrassing is Online Dating? So ask yourself which is more embarrassing: to scan bars and clubs, to simply sit and hope you get invited to yet another party, to resort to the potentially sleazy and dangerous process of advertising in the classifieds, or to submit to an extensive one on one interview with a partner agency route hoping that they might glean enough about you to match you with someone decent? Worst Dating Mistakes Part 1 Often the best way to learn something is from other's mistakes - - especially others who may now be living a life you want. And that means that if you're single, there's a lot to be learned from those who are in a loving relationship, particularly when it comes to dating. Worst Dating Mistakes Part 2 There are some mistakes that may seem obvious when you look back, but can be completely invisible when you are in the thick of things. I’ve Found the ‘One’, So Now What? Increasingly people are turning to Internet Dating Services to find their mates. So for purposes of this article let's assume that this is the way you've recently met someone that you're now considering for a serious relationship. Let's also assume that you've done your basic due diligence (investigative work) and now that you've met and dated you believe him/her to be the right person for you. In other words, you have reached the point where you are considering a serious relationship with this person. No Bad Dates! Do a Google search for dates from hell, and you just might crash their servers. There are tons of websites devoted to subject. One described a guy who talked about his ex-girlfriend all night, then drove by his ex's house a few times because he was concerned for her welfare. Another told the story of a girl who made another date for later that evening, over her cell phone, during dinner. I'm sure you have a few war stories of your own. You know what I think? There are no bad dates. 10 Red Flags in Dating Relationships Here are some 'red flags' to watch out for in a new partner: The Five Worst Date Places Food in teeth, nausea, childhood stories and exposing your pot belly are all things you ought to avoid on first or second dates. You run the risk of experiencing these and other humiliating incidents if you choose the wrong place to bring your date. Good places are memorable, different, unique, cost-effective, and relevant to both of you in some way. Bad date places have none of these qualities and the worst places not only lack these things, but also embarrass you and assure that you’ll never get another date with the person again. Dating a Divorced Guy Has this happened to you?: SCENARIO NUMBER 1 Linda was visiting friends in Seattle and they fixed her up with Robert for a date. He suggested they have lunch and then he wanted to show her the tourist district. Of course it was one shop after another..... The Dating Scene - Signs of a Promising Relationship Celine was just starting to date again after a difficult breakup. She was feeling anxious because she didn't want to go through another unhappy relationship, but she didn't trust herself to make good choices. She sought my help in learning how to discern a promising relationship from one that is bound to fail. Finding Fun Things To Do On A Date Need an idea for what to do on a date? Here's how to go about finding ideas for new and unusual dates that are enjoyable and memorable. No More Desperation Dating When you think about what you find attractive in a person, what comes to mind? Tall, dark and handsome? Blonde and curvaceous? How about happy and fulfilled with an exciting life? FAQs About Internet Dating If you're interested in meeting new people to date, the Internet match services are a great new option. The number of people joining them is staggering. If you're new to the experience, here's an FAQ for you: Internet Dating for the Midlife Woman If you're serious about finding a new guy, no doubt you're getting out in your own community, have joined singles, activities and religious groups, are taking dancing lesson, pursuing your usual hobbies and interests, and letting others know you're ready to date again. The Internet is what else you can do. Dating After Divorce: Things To Think About Regarding Dating After Divorce Dating after divorce is a much debated topic due to the psychological and emotional impact it can have on people. Dating after divorce can be complex, too often divorcees don't consider the ramifications of dating after divorce before they jump into it with both feet! 5 Tips for Avoiding a Summer Fling While it may seem pretty simple to understand why women who are lonely and seeking any form of affection from the opposite sex routinely find themselves having non-committed sexual flings, flings themselves are still detrimental to the psyche and although a women may go into a fling agreeing to the terms, they still leave not only emotional scars, but can plant seeds of bitterness that will taint future relationships for years to come. Here are 5 surefire tips to avoiding those dreaded hook-ups all year long. Does the Fear of Rejection Control Your Life? Jay sought my help because he wanted to get married and have children, yet the relationship of his dreams seemed to elude him. When I first met Jay, he was an attractive, creative, brilliant and successful businessman in his middle 30's. And he had a great sense of humor. It wasn't that women weren't attracted to him. He had no trouble having first dates with interesting, intelligent, and attractive women. But it never went anywhere. Jay was baffled.