Category Archives: Dating
According to a study reviewed in Psychology Today called The Truth About Compatibility: Expert opinions on love and compatibility, and the interaction between biology and behavior (Hara Estroff Marano and Carlin Flora, 2004) examined relationships relative to compatibility and found that compatibility actually doesn’t revolve around a list of traits one has or doesn’t have, rather, compatibility is a process and something that one builds in their relationship. The study found that compatibility between a couple lies within the negotiating process within the relationship that is made up of one’s willingness to work together and both parties’ attitudes and dispositions.
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Have an interest in starting a career as a matchmaker, but don’t think you are the right ‘type’ of person to make it work? Stop putting up boundaries and holding yourself back from a career path that might be a perfect fit! After teaching dozens of trainings over the years, I’ve learned that successful matchmakers come in many different forms. I can’t tell you the number of times I have been surprised by the success of people I thought at first seemed very out of place at my trainings.
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I suppose there’s a reason why so many rom-coms are set in New York City: Those theatrical connections are based on real-life city street experiences. Awkward run-ins with exes are around every corner. Those meet cutes and Oscar-worthy moments have a great way of finding me, and a string of what I’ve experienced would make for a fantastic primetime dark comedy. Let’s tune in!
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Reader Betty Jo asks:
Why does my partner finish faster when I give him a blowjob or a handjob as compared to sex? Should I feel upset by this?
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Q: Dear Emily,
I like to consider myself a fairly sexually educated girl, but I have NO idea what to do when it comes to being on top during sex. The few times I have tried it, I felt so awkward that it ended up killing the mood. Now I’m worried that my inexperience will be obvious to my next partner.. Are there any tips you can give me to help me get better at girl-on-top?
Angie
This concept has been preached about by countless dating gurus, a book was written about it, and a movie was produced, but it is always good to reiterate that sometimes… he is just not that into you.
I used to do the same thing that most women do. When a guy didn’t call me back or ask me out after what I considered to be a great date, I would immediately come up with a thousand scenarios about why that may have happened. He lost his phone. He was busy at work. He called but the call never went through! You name it, I just like all of you, have tried to rationalize it.
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