Category Archives: Relationships

Advice on everything related to love and relationships.

The Fastest Way To Ruin a Date – The Talker

  A friend of mine recently went out on a date. He texted me and said, “I’ve got to talk to you in private.” I picked up the phone and I gave him a call. He said, “You know how much I love to listen. You know I love to talk. You know I’m looking to make that special connection with a woman. But I just went out on a date with The Talker…Read more

Dating Dos & Don’ts

I received a question from a reader:
"Dear Anita, I’m always single. I read advice online and my friends try to help me. What advice
would you give me? I’d like to find love in 2015."
- Single in San Antonio
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4 Ways To Find Love As a Single Mother

Attention all single mothers! This post is for you. Your life is not as grim as you thought it was. You can be with the type of man that you need to date. The type of man who get’s not just you, but your kids. Here are 4 ways to make sure it happens. Read more

5 Reasons Valentine’s Day is the perfect night for a first date

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, people! If you’re single, you’ve probably given up on having a romantic V-Day evening with a special someone. Well, don’t give up yet. I have a special suggestion for you! I think you should update your online dating profile, start messaging men and set up a first date with someone who seems fabulous for February 14th. That’s right. You read that correctly. A first date on Valentine’s Day! Here’s why I think it’s a great idea. Read more

Same Old Story: Depressed and Isolated Again

Reader Same Old Story writes, Okay, to get straight to the point. I am starting over, yet again. New country, new job, new friends. My previous job and life... aargh! It was filled with a bunch of bad experiences, my work situation was awful and I worked really hard not to end in a bad way too- not sure how well it worked out. Now I have a great job, supportive boss- everything is perfect...what is terrifying is that  I am  starting to notice the "old me" constantly depressed, frustrated, losing my life to the job, it takes me so much time to complete any task, and it's a never ending story there is always more to do...and yes I'm single, very few short term relationships, no hobbies but surfing the web... Read more

How to let him know what you want on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, people. And while I love that there’s an official day of the year to celebrate love, I also know this is basically International Couple Fight Day too. All of the expectation and build up can lead to a lot of hurt feelings and knock down, drag out fights. So, instead of waiting for the day to come with dreams of dozens of roses and fancy dinners and lavish gifts and then when it arrives, being disappointed that you got a box of drug store chocolate and a night of Netflix cuddling, why not let him know what would make you happy on Valentine’s Day? Here’s how.

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