Category Archives: Dating

Advice on where to meet people, online dating, matchmaking and everything in between.

How to get over your ex

Girl gets over a breakup with her ex boyfriend
Let’s be honest, breakups are hard. Whether you were dating someone for just a few months, or were married for 20 years, there will always a period of mourning after a breakup. There are a lot of feelings to sort through, and no matter how hard you try it can be hard to get your ex out of our thoughts. Most relationship experts will tell you that after a breakup it’s best to take some time to heal from your loss. They will tell you that you need to work through the hurt, create separation, and heal yourself before looking forward to the next relationship. Read more

Dating Exclusively Before Diving Into A Relationship

Since becoming a single mom more than five years ago, I’ve gone through a lot of changes – especially in my dating life. I’m sure many single parents can relate. For awhile I bounced back and forth between playing the field and not dating at all to focus on my son and myself.  At the time, seeing a man one or two times and then moving on to the next was easier for me than anything committal.  Casually dating meant I didn’t have to worry about getting my heart broken, giving up my freedom or introducing anyone to my son. Read more

Ditch these 5 Dating Rules to Snag a Good Guy

Frustrated woman looks at the love rule book
You know who likes to play dating games? Players! No nice guy is into following stereotypical dating rules. Most of the time they don’t even understand them. Commitment oriented men want to be with someone who shows genuine interest in them. They need to know that a woman likes them back. Read more

You are who you date!

You are who you date
You are what you eat. I am not just talking food here Muffins.  I’m talking men! What kind of men are you choosing to EAT?  Yes. That’s right. I said it. You are what you eat.  Just like, you are who you hang out with. Hence,  guilty by association.  You become your environment. Read more

How to Tell if He’s Just Not That Into You

Man ignores girl, he's just not that into her
Okay girls, listen up because I know you’ve all been in this situation before: how do you know when he’s really into you or if he’s just not that into you and only in your life passing the time? I know we’ve all wracked our brains over this topic, but to keep it short and sweet there are distinct signs you should look for when deciphering whether he’s just not that into you. Read more

Top 5 “Detail” Dealbreakers

Guy with bad eyebrows and bow tie
Guys, if you haven’t already stepped your game up after reading my posts then I’m here to tell you that you need to step your game up even more. You may know the general things that make us run in the opposite direction (e.g. no job, no car, no nothing), but did you know there are other, smaller details we are also scrutinizing you on? Here are my top five detail deal breakers: Read more