Many of us have found our Prince (or Princess) Charming, but many are still looking for that elusive someone. There are times when it seems our options are limited: we can go to bars, we can hang out at the grocery store, we can accept blind dates, but waiting for fate to work her magic can seem pointless, hopeless, and way too hard. I recently learned about a great convention for singles headed up by Alisa Goodwin Snell, a licensed marriage and family therapist, dating coach, and author of books for singles. She says, “Singles always say that they love … Continue reading →

In the fun new novel “The List” by Melanie Jacobson, we meet Ashley Barrett, a young lady who has plans. She’s seen how dull people’s lives become after they get married, and how they aren’t able to do the things they want to do once they’re tied down, so she has created a list of all the things she wants to do before saying “I do.” She’s managed to work her way through several of those goals—some of which are pretty impressive—and this summer, she’s got her eye on two more: learning to surf, and having a summer fling. She … Continue reading →

Most girls grow up expecting to find a prefect prince charming to sweep them off of their feet. Eventually they learn that this idea of finding love may not always happen. One factor in the way that women think about and respond to men is embedded in the relationship that girls have with their fathers. We have all heard the expression “daddy’s girl”. Most girls have a very healthy and natural special bond with their fathers. There is a deep emotional bond that is created between the two. Little girls want to please their daddies. They love their daddies and … Continue reading →

Dating can be a very tricky and at sometimes confusing concept. There are many questions to be asked and answered. The hardest part is that no two relationships may need the same answer. Time limits are not functional for every couple and every couple is not at the same place in the relationship at the same time. One question that many come across when dating is how many dates it takes to make the relationship serious? Are there a number of times that two persons can date that indirectly makes them a couple? When is it appropriate to say that … Continue reading →

Recently I was very shocked to come across an article written by man who was offering tips on his success at having multiple partners. While I do not feel that his advice was worthy enough to share with you, his story did begin a line of thinking for me. Can it really work to have multiple mates? I think that dating several different people can be a tricky situation. There must be some guidelines in order to keep peace and sanity. First, I think that the dating must be done for fun and companionship and not for the intentions of … Continue reading →

In my last article I discuss the possibility of creating a romantic relationship with a close friend. I also discussed how there are many factors to consider before approaching a friend about romantic feelings. The first factor discussed the possibility that the friend may not feel the same way about you that you do about him or her. You may be setting yourself up for some great heartbreak by expressing your feelings. Check out some of the other factors to consider below. Are you prepared for a disappointment? In your mind this person is the perfect friend. You have likely … Continue reading →

Good relationships are built on the foundation of friendship. When the two people who make up a romantic couple are also best friends, the bond that they share is even stronger. Therefore it is a good idea to share a special friendship with your mate. By the term friendship, I mean people that share common likes and dislikes. Friends are people who share hopes, dreams, and ideas with one another. People who can go out and have a good time together. Friends are people who have things in common to discuss. Yes, believe it or not there are couples who … Continue reading →