While you’re not going to become exclusive with a guy as soon as you meet, at a certain point, you should know whether you like each other enough to date only each other. If you’re at that point but the guy you’re with is still undecided about giving up the other girl(s) in his life,…
My mom and I have never had a good relationship, and now that I’m older and slightly wiser, I’m beginning to notice the effect it’s had on me. Frankly, my “mommy issues” are getting in the way of healthy relationships and I don’t know what to do about it. My first heartbreak was the first…
I know dressing up for your boyfriend is nice, and it’s always good to put a little extra effort into how you look, especially when you’re going out on a date. However, I’m just not feeling it anymore. It’s not that I look like a bag lady when I’m with my guy, but I’m certainly…
Being single becomes decidedly less appealing when it seems like you’re the only girl on earth without a boyfriend. Obviously you aren’t, and you know you’ll meet a cool guy eventually, but when you’re surrounded by people in blissfully happy relationships you really start to wonder where that guy is so you can just meet…
Unfortunately, the stereotype that guys aren’t great communicators is often true. Don’t get me wrong, most of them know just what to say to get you to take a chance on them, but once you start dating, they tend to clam up. If your boyfriend suddenly starts sending you one-word texts, here’s what might be…
While it’s normal for friends to grow apart over the years, there are some people you’re sure will be part of your life forever. I thought that was the case with my BFF of 12 years, but all it took was her obsession with a guy she liked to tear us apart in the end….
It’s finally time to meet your guy’s friends… but where are all the guys? Suddenly, you realize that many of your his closest pals are women. Now what? First things first, you’ve gotta put the jealousy away for now. You might be surprised to know a boyfriend with female friends is a good thing. Of…
Having spent all of my 20s trapped in a damaged relationship, a new relationship situation was simply not on my future agenda. Deeply embedded resentment, daily emotional abuse, and massive financial loss will do that to a person. That’s why being knocked off my feet by someone 13 years my junior was the last thing…
A good rule of thumb in the dating world is to never date a guy who has no friends. Of course, there are always exceptions to any rule, but in general, friends are a necessary part of everyone’s life. His crew can also become part of your social circle as well as shed some light…
Some guys have learned that being honest about the fact that they don’t want anything serious can work in their favor. They’re not stupid — they know how to treat a girl with respect without ever committing to more than the occasional booty call at the same time. They also know how to make you…
