03.08.10
I realize that lately some of you have missed reading a new blog entry every week, so I wanted to explain why I have not been writing as often. It just so happens that I am “set for marriage” and am planning my wedding. I knew this undertaking would be a lot of work, but I had no idea just how much!
02.13.10
When you’re single, Valentine’s Day can be the most annoying holiday. The cheesy tokens of affection littering the aisles of the grocery store turn your stomach and you’re inundated with commercials implying that you’re not really loved unless someone buys you a diamond necklace. Retailers have turned the day into a big marketing ploy, creating a multi-billion dollar industry hawking everything from cards to flowers to stuffed teddy bears. If you find yourself without a special someone with whom to share this holiday, remember what Valentine’s Day is really about and that it is not just for lovers!
02.01.10
Men can have a difficult time being able to tell when a woman likes them. When you’re talking to a woman who piques your interest, how can you tell if she is interested in you? Pay attention to the following signs that will tell you whether your feelings are reciprocated.
01.24.10
We are in the middle of cold and flu season – illness is spreading like wildfire at the office, my nails are in a horrible state from the excessive hand washing and hand sanitizer use, and I wasn’t lucky enough to escape the bug this season. I don’t enjoy January. However, let’s look on the bright side of the season. If you’re seeing someone new, getting sick can be a great litmus test for your relationship.
01.11.10
Many of us have had a friend who has virtually disappeared once he or she got into a relationship. Maybe we have been that person who spends so much time in couple-land that we have neglected our friends.
01.06.10
Last night on the new season of “The Bachelor” the host asked the bachelor Jake, who is a pilot and loves to fly for fun, if he would give up flying if he fell in love with a woman who didn’t like airplanes. Jake said yes, he would choose love over flying if he had to pick one. He had the look of a little boy whose puppy just ran away and he was surely just saying what he thought we wanted to hear, but it brings up an interesting question. Is it really worth it to give up a passion of yours for love?
12.30.09
The ball will soon be dropping in Times Square, silly New Year’s hats and noisemakers are ready to go, and everyone’s looking for their kiss at midnight. It’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions for your love life, so 2010 can be your most successful dating year yet.
12.23.09
The holidays can be an awkward time to start dating someone new. Some of my single friends are waiting out the holidays so they don’t have to deal with the pressure on themselves or others. For instance…
12.14.09
While out to dinner recently, the group I was dining with included a couple who were experiencing relationship gridlock. Somewhere around her second margarita, the woman in the relationship announced that she was tired of waiting for her boyfriend to produce an engagement ring.
12.08.09
Ending a relationship is probably the most heart-wrenching and depressing aspect of dating, and is difficult for those on both sides of the breakup. While a breakup is a painful process, there are some things you can do to make the end of the relationship better for both of you.