Archive for the ‘Dating Articles’ Category

Are you a single person who needs a few pointers on how to navigate the world of cyber dating?  Maybe you’ve tried to meet people online but you’ve recently given up because the responses were too few or those who did respond didn’t match your type.  Often times people quit before they’ve given it their best effort.  Just like anything, there’s a strategy behind meeting that special someone.  The best advice is “don’t give up.”  It only takes one date, to find that person who you’ll be rocking back and forth with on the outside patio swing when you’re 80.  If you want to ramp up your dating potential and the number of people you meet online follow these tips to increase your odds: 7 Highly Effective Habits of Successful Online Daters. Finding love could simply just be in the details!

This article also appears: Blogher, YourTango, Divine Caroline and More.

If you’re looking for a new, organic way to meet someone, you may be wondering where to begin.  Some people will say online dating is the answer but in reality, it’s been around for more than 10 years.  We think the best way to find love is to love yourself by enjoying the things you like to do or learning something new. Many relationships have started when two people engage in an activity, class or hobby. One thing is for certain, you’ll start off with something in common. Check out my article: How to Connect in Continuing Education Class and see if maybe it’s time for YOU to go back to school.

This article has also appears on : Blogher, YourTango, Divine Caroline and More.

This article was one of the first pieces that I wrote on the subject of dating and relationships. Interestingly, it’s still one of the most discussed stories, stirring up banter on the online sites where it appears.  The focus is on Christian singles and the article asks the question of whether or not a first date is the appropriate place to bring up faith.  Originally commissioned for Christian dating site, LoveandSeek, The Faith Debate has found its way onto sites such as as Blogher, Divine Caroline and More.

As a writer, it’s great when you can bring out such raw emotion in the reader.

Imagine breaking up with the love of your life and 10-15 years later, he leaves you an email or voicemail to say, “hello.”  How would it make you feel?  Bitter or hopeful?

It seems that rekindling with an old flame is becoming the new dating trend.  TV Land has a new reality show called, First Love, Second Chance?, a show dedicated to reuniting former lovers.  Before the TV Land original series aired, I wrote an article about people going back to their old high school sweethearts and long lost lovers called Rekindlers: Making Connections after Years Apart. The article provides advice on whether the old lover should be a courtship revival, or extinguished for good.  The article was originally written for Single Edition but also appears on Blogher, YourTango, Divine Caroline and More.

When you’re in your forties and fifties, it can be challenging to meet someone new but being older doesn’t mean you have to follow the same rules from your younger days.  In fact, age brings new avenues for meeting that that lifelong partner.  I’ve compiled several ideas and put them into my new article, Where to Meet a Mate if You’re Over 48. I hope this will be a good start and help singletons get out into the dating world again.

Originally posted on AolPersonals, this article also appears on sites such as: Blogher, YourTango, Divine Caroline and More.

With the economy still in a downturn, everyone is looking for ways to save.  If you’re in a long distance relationship money (or lack thereof) can put a big strain on keeping it together.  Partners need more that just talking on the phone or chatting via email to keep things burning.

After speaking to many long distance couples, I’ve compiled several ways to help long distance lovers stay in touch more often for a lot less.  See for yourself here on Blogher.  Love to hear what you think and if it has helped you or anyone you know.

If you’re a single baby boomer, and you just sent your last child off to college this year, you may be feeling alone and not sure what to do with your time.  Maybe it’s just you and Fido living under one big roof now. It’s okay to feel lonely, it’s a whole new experience but now could be the perfect time to start a new project, reinvent yourself or simply meet someone new.  I’ve pooled together a list of things you can do with your free time in my new article, 8 First Moves to Overcome the Empty Nest Blues. I hope this information will give you comfort, as well as the possibility of meeting a new partner.

This article has also appears: Blogher, YourTango, Divine Caroline and More.

We’ve all probably thought to ourselves at one time or another, if I look like a hot celebrity I’d have the man or women of my dreams.  Well, it’s a good thing you’re not in the spotlight because celebrities seem to have a harder time maintaining relationships than we do finding a mate.  Look at their record of accomplishment with multiple marriages and divorces, infidelity, domestic abuse or commitment issues.  No, I’m not aiming that last statement just at George.

However, we did comb the list of eligibles to find celebrities over 48 who are unattached and have become members of the Baby Boomers Club within the last few years.  Check out my recent article, Top 10: Hip & Hot Single Celebrity Baby Boomers on Yahoo Shine.

If you could add to this list, who would you nominate and why?

Have you been married or in a long term relationship that recently ended?  If so, maybe you’re worried about dating again and not sure how to get back in the game.  Fear not.  There are many people in your situation who are feeling the same way.  Maybe my article, First Encounters – Second Time Around Fears, will help.

Originally written for Single Edition, it has appeared on sites like Blogher, YourTango, Divine Caroline, and More. Take a look, read it, and even comment on it.  I hope this will help you on your journey to finding love–the second time around.

Nowadays, there are more ways than nightclubs and the Internet to meet that special someone.  For Christian going singles, maybe chuch is the answer.  When I was single living in NYC, I started going to church regularly.  I must admit that I was surprised at the multitude of single men sitting in the pews.  Of course, church is intended for worshiping first and foremost but when you’re spirtually and emotionally connected it may lead to an affair of the heart.  For those church going singles, here’s my latest article for SingleEdition.com, Comeback – Meeting Singles in Church. This article also appeared on AOL Personals, Blogher, YourTango, DivineCaroline, and More.com.