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- 5 Foolproof Ways to Get Out of the Friend Zone - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Marni BattistaSo, you have a crush on a friend; most of us have at one point or another. But how can you get out of it? Staying hooked into the fantasy or hope that one day he’ll “wake up” to your sexy awesome-ness is just that: a fantasy. Instead, take action now to preserve your great friendship AND open ...
Views: 1435 - 8 First Date Tips You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Marni BattistaWhether you’re just getting back into the dating game or you’ve been in the zone for months, making sure you don’t make these critical first date mistakes can ensure you get to dates two, three and beyond! Dating with Dignity has the eight first date tips you NEED to know to break the pattern ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - The Link Between Sex and Health - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Marni BattistaSometimes it’s hard to tell what’s an old wive’s tale and what the truth is when it comes to the link between sex and your health, so Dating with Dignity compiled some TRUTHS for you about S-E-X, your health, vitality and overall mojo. Sex does a body good. Regular sex (safe sex!) can actually ...
Views: 1312 - The DWD Guide to Dating after Divorce for Women - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Marni BattistaIf you’re recently divorced (or just getting out of a long-term relationship), getting back into the dating world can be scary. Dating with Dignity has come up with a handy guide to dating after divorce (or a big breakup) so that it doesn’t have to be as terrifying as you may think. Make sure ...
Views: 1267 - The Real Reasons Why Men Cheat - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Marni BattistaMen cheat. Women cheat. People cheat. It’s true. The question many of us have at Dating with Dignity is, why? We’ve compiled a list of the REAL reasons why men cheat. So what is the MAIN reason men cheat? The answer may surprise you. Most women assume men cheat because of sexual ...
Views: 1402(3 votes) - Older Women Dating Younger Men: Doomed from the Start or Happily Ever After in Cougarville? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Marni BattistaIf you’re an older woman getting back in the dating game, it can be daunting to decide if someone is the right age for you. And more often than not, the question is, “Is he too young for me?” If you’re an older woman dating a younger man, is it doomed from the start or will you be happily ever ...
Views: 1763 - 3 Reasons Why You’re Still Single – Reason #3: You’re Too Busy! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Marni BattistaWe know you’re really busy, and we get it: you work a ton, have 200-plus emails to answer before noon, can barely fit in time to see your girlfriends, and already wake up at o’dark thirty to hit the gym. When it comes to dating, you feel like you may be single forever due to your stacked ...
Views: 1609 - 3 Reasons Why You're Still Single - Reason #2: You're Unknowingly Limiting Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Marni BattistaIf you are a strong, successful woman who’s been lacking a healthy, fulfilling relationship, chances are there are a few reasons why you may feel like you’re still single. Limiting beliefs — beliefs you hold from the past that are limiting your present life and lifestyle — are some of the ...
Views: 1465 - 3 Reasons Why You're Still Single - Reason #1: You Believe Love Will Just Happen - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Marni BattistaYou’re happy with the direction your career is going, and that’s great! You’re in good shape, excellent health, and have a wonderful circle of friends: awesome! Do you still find yourself wondering why you haven’t caught the train that will bring true love into your life? Chances are you’re ...
Views: 1528(2 votes) - Dating Dealbreakers: How to Set Your Non-Negotiables - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Marni BattistaThe most effective way to set your dating deal breakers or non-negotiables in what you’re looking for in a relationship is to set your intention solo or with the help of a dating coach like Marni. This week plan to take an hour or two to get clear on what you’re really looking for in a ...
Views: 1628 - Pros and Cons of Living Together before Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Marni BattistaIf you’re in a long-term relationship in 2013, you’ve probably thought about shacking up with your mate. If you aren’t yet in a serious relationship, this will definitely be a topic of conversation that comes up–and one that you’ll need to be prepared for. There are certainly both pros and cons ...
Views: 1608 - Texting and Relationships: Are You Keeping Him Interested or Driving Him Away? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Marni BattistaThe art of texting in dating and relationships is a skill on which most of us could improve. In the age of constant contact via social media and especially texting, there are some Dating with Dignity guidelines to successfully navigate this world within your relationships. When it comes to ...
Views: 995 - "Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge" Day #3: Honing Your Dating Savvy - Get Any Man to Pursue You - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Marni BattistaAloha Dignity Daters, and welcome to the final day of the “Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge – 3 Steps to Tell the Difference Between a Player and the Guy Who is Looking for Love!” Today’s challenge, along with The Super Me 14-Day Challenge, is going to put you exactly where you need to be to find ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - "Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge" Day #2 - Ramp Up Your Feminine Sex Appeal without Being Slutty! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Marni BattistaAloha Dignity Daters, and welcome to day two of the "Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge: 3 Steps to Tell the Difference Between a Player and the Guy Who is Looking For Love!" If you're still with us it means you are ready for the next step in the "Super Me" Meet Your Man Challenge! You should applaud ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - "Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge" Day #1 - Get Some Serious Mojo Going in the Self-Love Department! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marni BattistaAloha Dignity Daters, and welcome to the “Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge – 3 Steps to Tell the Difference Between a Player and the Guy Who Is Looking For Love!” Woot to the Woot Woot! Here’s the deal: 2013 is the year of a new you. If you’re over falling for the same types of men and feel like ...
Views: 1040 - The DWD Guide to the Friend Zone! - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Marni BattistaAttention all Dating with Dignity daters: The Friend Zone is not always a bad thing! We’ve all had a crush on a male friend at some point or another; maybe you even ended up in a relationship with one of these guys. However, like it or not, male friends are not always going to like you back in ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Online Dating Advice for Women That You Need to Know - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Marni BattistaOnline dating is a new realm for many women. It can be daunting, as well as confusing, so here’s some need-to-know online dating advice for women to make navigating the online dating “jungle” a little bit easier. 1. Make your profile great. One of the keys to successful online dating is a ...
Views: 964(2 votes) - 7 Give-Away Signs He Wants a Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Marni BattistaSometimes it can be hard to tell just what your new man is looking for. If you’ve just started dating, and things are going great, you can begin to collect data to determine if he is Mr. Quality Casual, or is actually at a place in his life that he wants a relationship. Learn how to recognize ...
Views: 1293 - How to Get Him to Commit with 3 Simple Rules - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Marni BattistaIf you’re like most women out there who are dating but not yet in a serious relationship, it’s probable that you’re curious about how to get your current guy to commit. Perhaps it seems like it’s headed in that direction, but you want to be sure. Or maybe it’s something new and you want to know ...
Views: 1036 - The 5 Best Places to Meet Men - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Marni BattistaTurns out that if you feel like you’re running out of places to meet men (read: you’ve had enough of friends trying to set you up with “this amazing guy”), fear not dignity dater! We’ve compiled a list of the five best places to meet the “good men” for your consideration. However, before we ...
Views: 1020 - Am I Undateable? The Real Reasons You’re Still Single - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Marni BattistaIf you’re currently single, feel like it may be a chronic condition, and your mantra is starting to look like “I’m-never-going-to-meet-anyone-anytime-ever,” you’ll want to visit this list of Dating with Dignity’s “real” reasons you may still be single. 1. You’re still reeling from a traumatic ...
Views: 918 - How to Get Over Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Marni BattistaEveryone in the entire universe (with perhaps the exception of Mother Theresa and her other nun sisters) has been through a breakup. And no matter whether it’s the first time or the hundredth, you probably feel like you’ll never get over your ex boyfriend. It sucks. It hurts. And sometimes, it ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - How to Flirt and Show a Guy You Like Him - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Marni BattistaIf you’re really into the new guy you just met, you might have some questions about how to show him you like him without being needy, clingy or freaking him out in a way that causes him to head for the hills. How much do you reveal and when? First you’ll need to decide if you’re in one of two ...
Views: 997 - How to Make Your Man Fall in Love with You - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Marni BattistaWouldn’t it be wonderful to know what’s going on in your man’s head, all the time? Okay, maybe not all the time. But it would be pretty great to know how to make your man fall in love with you. I mean, you know he likes you A LOT. But it would be nice to know what those little triggers are ...
Views: 931 - What to Talk about with a Guy You Like - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Marni BattistaSo you’re at a friend’s birthday party, sidled up to that friend of a friend who you know is great match for you. (And you definitely have a crush on him.) But sometimes you need to know what to talk about when you find yourself face to face with a man you like OR you’re just about to meet up ...
Views: 940 - How to Understand Men: The Truth Is Simpler than You Think - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Marni BattistaIt could be possibly the biggest question in the history of dating. As a smart, successful and independent woman, how do we better understand men? Sometimes it doesn’t matter how many classes we take or issues of Cosmo we read; it really is like they’re from another planet altogether! (They did ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - Break Ups: How to Move on and Grow from Past Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Marni BattistaHere at Dating with Dignity we get this question all the time: how can I move on and grow from my past relationship? Since break up advice is some of the most sought-after information for Dignity Daters, we put it right here for you. Getting over an ex is going to turn you into the new ...
Views: 1733(3 votes) - Setting Boundaries in Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Marni BattistaThe key to dating with dignity has everything to do with setting boundaries in relationships. You’ll not only have to set the boundaries, but you’ll also need to stick to them–which can be the hard part. We tell clients all the time, “It’s all fun and games when we’re talking about theory, a ...
Views: 2168(2 votes) - Deal Breakers for Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Marni BattistaWhen you first start dating someone, there are a few specific clues you could recognize as red flags. Nobody is perfect, but there are few characteristics and behaviors that should absolutely be deal breakers for you. Below you can find the Dating with Dignity List of Deal Breakers in ...
Views: 2289(2 votes) - Dating Advice for Women Over 40 - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Marni BattistaDating Advice for Women Over 40 It’s safe to say that when you’re over 40, the dating game changes significantly. You aren’t imagining it. In fact, the challenges of dating for women over 40 are so specific that getting good advice is critical to finding love with less heartache, pain, and ...
Views: 6143(2 votes) - 4 Signs of Emotionally Unavailable Men - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Marni BattistaAre you frustrated by your "broken picker?" Learn how to navigate the tricky space between picky and selective using these four tips! If you are sick of attracting men who are emotionally unavailable, it's not because you have a "broken picker!" More likely, you are not listening to what he ...
Views: 3955(3 votes) - How to Tell if a Man Is Interested in You - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Marni BattistaFive Sure-Fire Ways to Tell He Is Definitely Interested in YOU! Whether you are making eyes at some hunky guy over your latte, or on a first date with a man you think might be a keeper, you need to know how to tell if a man is interested in you. Check in using our Five Point “Is He Into Me” ...
Views: 2432(2 votes) - How to Avoid Men Who Are Emotionally Unavailable (and Find Mr. Right!) - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Marni BattistaIf you feel like your “picker” is broken (and you aren’t alone), we first want to direct you to Dating with Dignity’s Four signs of emotionally unavailable men so you can begin to spot them more easily. Make sure to read this article if you haven’t; and then, once you’re familiar with the ...
Views: 2001(2 votes) - 7 Dating Tips for Women from Men - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Marni BattistaWhile our male counterparts can confuse the heck out of us Dignity Daters, sometimes they can be the best when it comes to dishing out dating advice. Now that you have access to the Dating with Dignity’s Men’s Advice Column (Starting with these seven dating tips for women from men!), you’ll ...
Views: 2013(2 votes) - Life After Divorce: How to Move Past the Hurt - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Marni BattistaFor most women the end of a marriage feels like starting life completely over from scratch. So although it might feel strange, divorce can ultimately become the “best, worst thing” that ever happens. And, armed with that mindset, life after divorce can signal a new beginning. One day, your ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - The Key to Getting Past Your Breakup - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Marni BattistaWe’ve all been there. You just broke up with a boyfriend, husband, or long-term partner. Whether you thought he was The One, or the one for the year or month, it never feels good. Breakups are hard because they represent the loss of a shared commitment. Even breakups that make logical sense ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - What Men Really Want - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Marni BattistaIt's easy to misinterpret what men really want. Whether it be what they want from a woman, or from a relationship, the movies, media and our girlfriends give us mixed message that leave Dignity Daters confused, frustrated and possibly even making tragic dating mistakes that leave them stuck in ...
Views: 1721(2 votes) - What Men Want in a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Marni BattistaWhat DO men want in a relationship? It's an age-old question. If you've already read "Dating with Dignity's Guide to What Men Really Want: Three Myths and Three Truths to Stop Wondering Today!", you're headed in the right direction. The problem is, women think the obvious answer to this ...
Views: 1918(2 votes) - How to Get Him to Propose - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Marni BattistaAre you in a long-term relationship with someone and want to know how you could get him to propose marriage? If you’ve already read Does He Want to Marry Me? The Dating with Dignity Guide to Getting Engaged and are wondering if there are any steps you can take to get him to go to the next step, ...
Views: 2298(2 votes) - Four Steps to Bring Joy and Change Your Life When It Seems Impossible - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Marni BattistaHey Dignity Daters! I’m preparing for my workshop tomorrow night in Los Angeles in which I’m collaborating Dr. Theo Kousouli, a chiropractic healer. We are going to dig deep into one of the most frequently asked questions here at Dating With Dignity — a question which I have received a few times ...
Views: 1958 - How To Stay On Track With Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Marni BattistaIt’s nearly the end of January, and many of the average Jane and Joe’s have long lost resolve to stay focused on achieving their New Years Resolutions. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean that it’s time to give up, quit and go back to the unhealthy patterns that were making you unhappy in 2009. That ...
Views: 3444(1 vote) - Does No Chemistry On Date One Equal No Second Date? Relationship Expert Offers a Solution You May Not Expect - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Marni BattistaIn recent conversations with a variety of dating and relationship gurus, matchmakers nationwide, and good ol’ fashioned humans, I have discovered that men and women are hesitant to give someone a second or third chance if they don’t have the “hots” for him or her on the first meeting. Here’s ...
Views: 5111(3 votes) - When Should You Discuss the "R" Word--Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Marni BattistaFor many men (and women) it seems the word, relationship has become a “bad” word. Remember when you were in grade school, worried about getting caught using one of George Carlin’s “7 Words You Can Never Say on Television?” These words were loaded. You discussed them with your friends. You ...
Views: 2935(9 votes) - Getting Back to the Life You Love: Self Care Gone Wild! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Marni BattistaI’m back from Maui, and spent yesterday planning for 2010 with my team. While that’s all fabulous and exciting, I also want to reflect on my vacation, and the state of mind I had which enabled ideas to flow freely, love to grow and compassion to deepen. In looking more carefully at this, I ...
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