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No Text Back: Why it’s OK he didn’t text you back

NO TEXT BACK?? You went on a great date. Or maybe a few dates. And you thought he was interested in you. There was some texting or calling for a while and then suddenly, there’s not. The flirty back and forth slows down and then grinds to a halt. You sent the last text. What do you do? My advice is to embrace it. Screw being bummed about a dude who didn’t text back. It’s actually a really good thing for you. And here’s why. Read more

Ambitious man: What to do if your man isn’t ambitious

Do you have an ambitious man? Ambition is a tricky thing. Too much of it can make someone not only difficult to partner with romantically, but difficult to be around in general. And too little of it, well, can do the same exact thing. You need the perfect Goldilocks amount of ambition for a person to feel right. When you’re first dating something, it's easy to ignore the ambition quotient. You’re getting charmed by their humor, dazzled by their looks and swept up in the romance of new love. Read more

Outgrown your man? How to tell…

Men aren’t like a pair of overalls you had in first grade that you get too big for and give to your younger cousin. Well, not exactly. But, you can outgrow your man. Relationships evolve and so do you, honey. If your man isn’t evolving and changing with you, you could have outgrown him already. Here’s how to tell. Read more

How to stop your man from being passive aggressive

If you know me, you know that I’m anything but passive. I never pussyfoot around anything. Some people would (and have!) called it a flaw. But, I think of it as being honest and direct. I really can’t stand when people are anything but direct, but obviously there are tons of people out there who opt for being passive aggressive instead of just saying what they’re thinking. Read more

Should you break up or make up?

So, you’re in a fight with your boo and you feel like you’re at a crossroads. You can either break up or make up. That’s a tough decision you have in front of you. Both options involve emotional pain and faith in yourself. I’m just really glad I’m not in your shoes! Totally kidding! Of course I’ve been there. I so feel you. In fact, everyone who’s ever been in a relationship feels you. And, as someone who kinda recently decided to end it with a really wonderful man when it wasn’t working, I think Read more

How to deal when your boyfriend travels a lot

In my matchmaking business, I talk to a lot of women who are dating jet-setter men. I’m convinced that no one, not even pilots, travel more than my clients. It’s a little bit of what keeps me in business because it’s so hard to meet the right person when you’re not home a lot. And, I’m happy to step in and help. But, it’s also hard to keep a long-term relationship strong and healthy when one of you is out of town all the time. And, in that scenario, I’m not around the couple enough to jump in and help. So, I’m hoping these tips help any women out there who are dealing with a man who travels a lot. Read more