When entering the dating pool, you have some options in regards to who you want to “be.” It’s pretty important to remember that being yourself is your best bet, but you might want to be the enhanced or special edition you. This doesn’t mean you have to be fake, but you might want to dig a little and play up some of the traits you have, but might not feel comfortable using on a regular basis – things like courage, … Continue reading →
One thing that aggravates me most with some online dating sites is when I invest a lot of time getting to know someone only for them to eventually ask for money. These are fake profiles designed to tell you everything you want to hear and will never develop into a lasting friendship. Watch out when somebody won’t get on the phone or Zoom call with you. They are likely hiding their true identity. Now, there are some legitimate reasons to … Continue reading →
You’re on your first date and even though you’ve looked forward to this, and planned for it, you’re worried about making conversation and what to do when you run into one of those inevitable lulls. Maybe you’re not worried at all because you consider yourself to be an expert conversationalist – a real talker. Either way, you need some pointers, just to make sure you keep the conversation going, keep it interesting and make it fun for both of you. … Continue reading →
Are you feeling that life isn’t fair and that men get all the breaks? After all, you’ve devoted all of your 20’s to getting your career off the ground. Not that you haven’t been dating… you have, but not seriously. Now here you are… 30 something and there is no long term relationship in sight. You can hear your biological clock ticking. You have a precious few years to find a man to fall in love with, get married, and … Continue reading →
Sure, there are plenty of first dating advice and tips for singles out there. Unfortunately, the importance of good conversation is usually overlooked. Understanding the importance of conversation on a first date is crucial for its success. When you are an incredibly dull person to talk to, you will also lead a terrifically boring love life, as no one would want to hang out with you again. Potential partners will refuse to have dinner with you for the second time … Continue reading →
Dating is about two people spending time together and hopefully, starting a relationship based on a physical, mental and emotional interaction that will lead to other things. The only way for two people to get started in getting to know each other and taking their relationship to a higher level is through conversation. First dates are tough since the two people know little about each other and just getting a conversation started, leave alone keeping it alive, can be very … Continue reading →
Conversation is an art. It’s especially important when you’re trying to get to know a date and impress her. Some people can make conversation very easily and others aren’t quite as skilled for various reasons. Everyone can learn to be a good conversationalist, though. The key is to know a few tricks, employ them, and let the conversation propel itself. Know what’s going on in the world. You don’t have to be an expert at everything, but you should be … Continue reading →
There’s a time for humor and there’s a time to be serious when you’re trying to get the girl. Here’s something that you’ll want to remember. If it’s something serious to her, it should be something serious to you. If she laughs about her job, then it’s okay to be funny about that. But if her job is something that she’s worked hard to get and she’s proud of it and doesn’t say anything even remotely funny about it, then … Continue reading →
Using humor is a great way to break the ice and get to know someone, but you need to know how to use it. A sense of humor isn’t just one type of humor. A man can have different types of humor. There can be the type of humor that shows a man doesn’t let annoyances build up. He laughs more often than not and people enjoy being around him. Laughing together with the girl that you want to get … Continue reading →
Dating isn’t easy when you first meet someone. You want to make a good impression, but those first few dates can sometimes be awkward. When you’re trying to talk to someone you don’t know, there can often be a lag in conversation as you try to figure out what to say. If you’ve ever been on one of those dates when it seemed like everything just kind of went south, there is something you can do to change that for … Continue reading →
As you’re reading profiles on dating sites, more often than not, you’ll see that what women are looking for, even above looks in a man, is a sense of humor. If you doubt that humor is really what women want, think of all the funny leading men in Hollywood who don’t have the star power good looks, yet women flock to their movies. It’s because they’re funny and funny can beat out attractiveness more often than not. A man with … Continue reading →
As a Christian man, you are called to a higher standard of living than your non Christian peers. You want to be sure that your dating relationship is honorable. Is it wrong to hold hands? To kiss your date goodnight? That depends. Are you in a position where you can’t take intimacy any further than that? Without roadblocks, even the most moral of men can fail to keep his convictions. If you don’t avoid ways to cross certain boundaries, then … Continue reading →
When you meet a woman, you want to be very clear that you’re looking for someone to date and that you’re not already in an exclusive relationship. It’s also a good idea to do that without looking desperate. Sometimes it’s hard to strike that balance, but if you succeed, it’ll be easy to meet interesting women who are interested in you. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re trying to appear attractive and available: 1. You … Continue reading →
If you take your date through the drive thru at a fast food restaurant and splurge on a box of chicken nuggets, don’t expect a second date. There’s a huge difference in not having a large budget for dating and being cheap. What cheap says to a woman is not, “He’s good with money.” What it says is, “He doesn’t think I’m worth spending money on.” You can plan dates that show you’ve put thought into it without having to … Continue reading →
You’ve heard the phrase ‘be on your best behavior’ and ‘put your best foot forward’ especially on a first date. You should make an extra effort on a first date but always be yourself. Never act like someone or something you’re not. There’s an old British show titled ‘Keeping Up Appearances.’ In this show, the main star is Hyacinth Bucket. She pronounces her last name as ‘Bouquet’ and loudly corrects anyone who pronounces it as Bucket. She’s embarrassed by her … Continue reading →
