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- Dating Advice: Why Won't He Make the First Move? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2007 from Terry Hernon MacDonladCategory: Relationships :: Sexuality Word Count: 526 Dating Advice: When a Guy Won't Make the First Move By Terry Hernon MacDonald What does it mean when the man you're dating won't make the first move? The easy answer: He's just interested in being a friend. But the easy answer doesn't ...
Views: 16777(6 votes) - *** Biggest Dating Blunder When Looking For Mr. Right - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Debi BerndtIf you want to attract the love of your life, you need to make sure that all of your behaviors are congruent with that desire. Most singles find a man to fill in the void while they wait for Mr. Right to show up. I did this for years, hanging around Mr. Right Now's convincing myself it was ...
Views: 1070 - Pre-Qualifying a Woman’s Digits - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Dr. Neder, I LOVE your books! They really helped me and this letter is an example of what I’ve learned. I was walking out of this building on campus and by chance I see this girl walking next to me. Every one around was wearing kind of uniform for orientation and I thought that would be a ...
Views: 684 - Love Builds a (Gingerbread) House - by It has been our tradition these last few years to create a gingerbread house for Thanksgiving.
The first year I got a bit carried away and decided to create a gingerbread mansion. It was a couple of stories high and had wings and high pitched roofs. I designed it from scratch and made ...
Views: 1000 - How To Have Natural Conversations With Women - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Rod CortezEver see a beautiful woman from afar and having the desire to want to have a conversation with her and yet watched her walk out of your life forever? There are many thoughts that go through our head when we want to approach a woman. "What do I say?" "Should I use a pickup line?" "Should I ...
Views: 1212 - The Dating Game - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Yana BerlinDating is never easy. Whether you’re 15, 20, 30 or Fabulously40 plus, dating always seems like a task better left to someone else. And the older you get the harder it gets. After all, at 15 we are naïve, at 20 we are gullible, at 30 we are determined to find “Mr. Right,” ...
Views: 1291 - ***Dealing with Dating Disappointments - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Debi BerndtIf there is one thing for certain, disappointment is a part of dating. Most people are in denial of this realization. They believe that they are going to join an online dating service and magically "the right one" will show up immediately. Many have that expectation because of the stories heard ...
Views: 4942 - Do You Get Emotional? - by Do you talk too much, laugh too loudly, swear too quickly? Is it an emotion that is unsatisfactory to you?
This might be a tough question, but what do you think you are trying to accomplish when you do this?
Maybe you are trying to get attention, but you are just going about it in the wrong ...
Views: 1042 - This Is My Play, I Am The Director - by For the last (you fill in the blank) ___ years, you have let others produce, direct and do everything but star in your play. You starred, but only as you were directed, from your parents, your teachers, your friends. Some good, some not so good.
From now on, wouldn’t you like to do the ...
Views: 816 - Approaching Women – Part 2 - by There are many signs that a woman gives when she is inviting you to come meet her. The more that you go out and involve yourself around women, the more you will be able to pick up on these signs. The most obvious sign is eye contact. Do you two make eye contact and does she smile? Are you two ...
Views: 615 - 5 Signs That You Have Met the "Right One" - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Amy SchoenToday’s dating tips for men and women are designed to help you know when you have found the right Motivated to Marry™ partner. Let’s say that Nancy is 38 and has been dating Barry for a year now and is wondering if he is the one for her. She would like to be married with a family and is ...
Views: 6325(1 vote) - Sure Ways to Know He's Cheating on You - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Semiramis AppiamoHow can you tell he’s cheating on you? No one wants to think their guy is cheating, but if you’re beginning to be suspicious, well, there there’s smoke there’s fire. Of course we psychics get a lot of calls about this – does he have another woman? Is he cheating on me? I haven’t seen him in ...
Views: 27566(6 votes) - Lost Without a Trace - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederGood Morning --- I really enjoy reading your website! I would like to know, why do men sometimes just cut you off (no communication) when they are dealing with their problems. Long story short, I met someone last April --- things started out great, but then I found out he had been separated ...
Views: 754 - Who is the “Keeper” of your Relationship? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Karen CardHave you ever wondered why women spend so much time talking about relationships, while men seem to rarely give it a thought? Often, it is the woman that is considered the “keeper or caretakers of the relationship. This happens naturally because women generally measure their own self-worth ...
Views: 5140 - All Work and No Dating? Find Time to Find a Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Karen CardYou love your new job and you are working 60 hours a week. After work, you head to the gym for an hour of exercise, and then drag yourself home to fix dinner, spend time with the kids and sleep. You spend your weekends doing laundry, grocery shopping, arranging play dates for the kids and maybe ...
Views: 1455 - WHY WE PICK THE MATES WE DO - by How did you pick your mate? Was it her look? Was it his sense ofhumor? Was it his warmth, energy, and enthusiasm? Was it her friendly demeanor?
Most people are surprised when I tell them that the reason they think theyselected their mates is very different from why they really did. In fact, ...
Views: 5642 - Approaching Women – Starts With a Smile :) - by When approaching women, it all starts with eye contact and your smile. Women love to be smiled at and they often respond quite well to men who smile at them. Even if you are not their type, you can generate a good feeling in them by giving them a smile. You want your smile to look genuine and ...
Views: 769 - Soul Dating and Relating - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Jyude AllbrightSoul Dating and Relating Aren’t we all looking for the same thing--for someone to be there for us, adore us, treat us delightfully, be fully present and attentive, help out with daily chores, respect our wishes, have enormous fun with us and show us reverence and free-flowing love? YES! ...
Views: 1928 - Men are Dumb Too! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederLast week’s article focused on how women can be dumb (or at least, do dumb things) in relationships. It’s not that men are dumb, but we also do a bunch of dumb things – I see them everyday! Here are the top ten: 1) Becoming the “friend” Almost everyone fears rejection, especially; so it would ...
Views: 871 - How to Look Cool Even If You're Not - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Mehow PI’m a movie fan. It’s what I did a lot back in my AFC days. I would run off to the movie theater for a few hot dogs and soda when I needed a break from leveling my toon on World of Warcraft. I now automagically process stuff through the lens of tons of field experience and ...
Views: 542 - Christian Chat Rooms and How to Use Them - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from David ButlerWhat's a Christian Chat room you ask? Christian Chat rooms are locations on the web where Christian singles can chat or converse with other singles. In a mood for a nice Christian chat? In a Christian chat room, one can find a date, share prayer requests or just have some fellowship. Many ...
Views: 1296 - Why Putting Things Off Can Mess Up Your Lovelife - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Don DiebelThis week let's talk about procrastination and how it can hold you back from succeeding with single women. You know in your heart you need to get off your dead ass and start taking some action to meet, attract, and seduce women. But, you have fallen into a pattern of putting it off until ...
Views: 751 - ****Fear of Intimacy in Dating - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Debi BerndtMany singles think they want a relationship, but are really afraid of commitment and intimacy with someone that really cares for them. These hidden fears from past hurts and possible abuse have put an armor of protection around their heart. They reject available men who treat them nice, while ...
Views: 1582 - ***Dating & Life - Here Comes the Judge - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Debi BerndtThis is a story I’ve heard many times. It is a good reminder of how to be judge-free of life’s events. A young farmer and his wife gave birth to a son in a small village. The villagers around him proclaimed, “What good luck! You have a son to help you in the fields.” ...
Views: 1015 - Women are Dumb! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederYep! That’s right - women are dumb. Well ok, not all women are dumb but many of you sure do some dumb things when dating or in relationships. I get letters every day that just make me shake my head. I have to wonder whether or not these people really want to be in happy, healthy, fulfilling ...
Views: 834 - Online Dating Scams: What to Look for and How to Protect Yourself - by If you are looking for love online, you may well find it. Every day, more and more people are joining the search, and thousands can now testify to happy, lasting relationships that have formed as a result. Sadly, thousands more have fallen victim to online dating scams.
Here are secrets to ...
Views: 770 - THE RULES OF THE DATING GAME - by RULE #1: HOW WELL YOU ENJOY THIS GAME = HOW WELL YOU MASTER THE RULES.
It is up to you to learn the rules. Ignorance of the rules will not protect you from the consequences of breaking them.
RULE #2: HOW WELL YOU ENJOY THIS GAME IS BASED ON THE PURPOSE YOU GIVE IT.
For example, if your ...
Views: 869 - I’m Almost Perfect But No One Wants Me ! Why Not? Eight Tips For Meaningful Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondI’m Almost Perfect But No One Wants Me ! Why Not? Eight Tips For Meaningful Relationships Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. The search is exciting, but the catch is disappointing. Recognize that experience? When you interact with a potential partner your internal monitor searches for features that ...
Views: 6033 - ***How To Recover From a Breakup - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Debi BerndtMost people that arrive at my office for relationship issues have recently gone through a painful breakup. They want to know how to cope with a breakup with their boyfriend, spouse or even just their latest fling. They experience bad breakup depression and wonder if there is a light at the end ...
Views: 1349 - *Dating Decisions - How do I know if He's The One? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Debi BerndtWhen we are looking for our soulmate, we often have high expectations for each online date we go on. He is looking for love, you are looking for love - it has to be a match, right? Well, the problem with online dating is there are two types of men - the ones that are sincerely looking for a ...
Views: 2953 - The Rules of Fidelity - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederDoctor Neder: I am in a serious relationship of almost a year. We have one major problem that continues to come up. When we were first dating, we'd been out maybe a dozen times and slept together maybe 6 times, had no conversations about being exclusive and at a party I was intimate with ...
Views: 2118 - Why You Must Have Faith & Hope When Pursuing Single Women - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Don DiebelDid you ever wonder why some guys seem to have all the luck with meeting, dating, attracting, and seducing single women and lead a charmed life in the romance department? If you were able to look a little closer into their lovelife and relationships you may find that outward appearances are ...
Views: 740 - How To Talk To A Man - Five Secrets Every Woman Should Know - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Tonja WeimerDo you know how to talk to your man? Is your boyfriend the silent type, not telling you what he thinks or feels? When you ask him questions and try to get him to open up, does he seem to go farther away? Is he confused about what you want from him? Talking to men can be difficult if you don't ...
Views: 5525 - Secrets to Attract Men – Attraction Advice to Captivate Men - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Michael LeeIf you’re a woman who is anxious about being single because you can’t seem to attract men, then you’re not alone. On the contrary, if you ever wondered how not-so-attractive females could easily charm men, you’ll be surprised to know that they have their own secrets to attract men. Read the tips ...
Views: 1240 - 5 Simple Techniques To Skyrocket Your Online Dating Success With Women - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Donovan CruiseOnline dating is becoming the preferred method of dating for a lot of men and women. It was a held generalization a few years ago that you either had to be socially awkward or a psychopath to have a real profile on a matchmaking site. That was a few years ago. Due to the influx of social ...
Views: 658 - Your Soul Mate is Waiting for Your Request: Say Exactly What You Want – And Get It: - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Dr. Kathy Joyce AbbottBrandy Sharp, a Hollywood makeup artist, had experienced a very bad year romantically, she said. Everything had gone wrong. Her “good lover” had been only that, and the rest of him was a disaster. But then, she admitted, a good lover was only what she had been looking for. So Brandy and her ...
Views: 2952 - Top 10 Steps to a Healthier Body Image - by 1. Stop Weighing yourself
Too many people allow the numbers on the scale to dictate how their life is going to be or how they will feel for the rest of the day. Been there, done that - throw the scale out!
2. Stop talking about your weight
What you give attention to grows. So if you keep ...
Views: 765 - On Being A Conscious Single - by Unfortunately, being single today is not easy. Understatement, I guess in light of the many single ads, books, services and options which attempt to address this life status. There are two fundamental problems here. One, it is difficult, for a number of reasons, to be at peace with being single. ...
Views: 671 - How to Attract a Girl – Idiot-proof Tips to Attract Your Dream Girl - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Michael LeeAttracting a girl may seem to be so uncomplicated and instant in many movies. Boy and girl meets eye-to-eye and they instantly fall in love. In the real world, you have to know how to attract a girl and act fittingly before you can really charm your way to her heart. Use these powerful tips on ...
Views: 897 - Why So Many Relationships? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Dennis, I read your books, and like their practicality. I have one question of theoretical nature: why is it that woman usually do have had more previous relationships than men, although they are 'supposed' to be the more monogamous gender? Are they just trying a lot more short-term ...
Views: 716 - Seeing Good or Available Partners - by Singles frequently complain to me that *all* men or *all* women are...well, they don't use a very flattering description. Another version of this is, "There are no good men or women left." Or its cousins, "There are no good men or women where I live," and "Where do I find good men or women?" ...
Views: 754 - Ten Ways to Blow It in a Relationship - by What do you do when you've attracted a lovely person into your life and now you're terrified you're going to blow it? Or, terrified it's going to end?
Arm yourself with the following strategies, and you're sure to blow it in a relationship right from the start.
1. Assume the person is your ...
Views: 706 - Feel Your Grief - by I recently asked a friend of mine who has been single for several years if she was complete with her past relationships. It's been my experience that one cannot move forward into healthy new relationships until they are complete with their past. My friend said she had no feelings left about her ...
Views: 2081 - The Soul Mate Debate - by Are you looking or waiting for your soul mate? Many singles spend a lot of energy and time waiting and searching for their soul mate. But are soul mates found or created?
The notion of soul mates stems from the concepts of reincarnation and karma. Soul mates are defined as two souls ...
Views: 1167 - Fixing a Broken Partner-Picker - by Do you have a broken partner-picker? Do you keep picking the wrong partners thinking they are the right ones, only to realize you once again picked the same kind of partner as in the past?
If so, your partner-picker can be fixed. It just needs a little work. The following exercise will help ...
Views: 886 - Give Up to Get Love - by Many times when people want to attract their ideal partner, they often make a list of things to do -- action steps, if you will -- that will help them meet "the one." They add new activities into their routine, join dating services, write singles ads. They may start an exercise program or buy ...
Views: 734 - Don't Look for Your Soul Mate - by If you look for a soul mate, you are likely to find a relationship that leaves you bewildered and alone soon after it begins. Instead, look for a partner and a best friend to whom you are attracted.
I hear it over and over again; "We were so compatible...we fell in love at first sight...we ...
Views: 844 - Ten Ways to Evolve, Part 1 - by Over the past decade, I've worked with thousands of individuals seeking ways to improve their ability to attract their ideal mate. As a result, I've created a list of ten most commonly prescribed personal development steps I recommend for those wanting to attract and create their ideal ...
Views: 715 - Drama vs. Passion - by According to Webster's Dictionary, drama is "a state, situation or series of events involving intense conflict or force." Passion, on the other hand, is defined as "a devotion to some activity, object or concept."
Do you live your life in drama or passion? Are you attracting partners who live ...
Views: 4628 - Living Your Life Mission - by In last week's newsletter
(http://www.whatittakes.com/Archive/Newsletter30to39/newsletter__36.shtml), I asserted that defining and living your life mission can in fact make it easier to attract your ideal relationship. That's because simply living your life mission automatically attracts your ...
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