Dating Articles

As we discussed in last week's article, men and women do a lot of complaining when it comes to the opposite sex. We often end up focusing on each other's differences as if they're flaws, instead of accepting there are things we simply cannot change in each other, like perception, experiences, and instinct. The key is to really know each other so we can come to a mutual understanding through communication. In the dating world, we often trade healthy communication for game playing, but it doesn't usually end up being very fun, does it? We thought we'd give you a… more

How many times have we heard gender generalizations like, women are "too needy", or men "just don't get it"? Even though the concept that men and women are wired differently is finally becoming an accepted fact in society, the real key lies in making the effort to understand each other through healthy communication. When we expect someone to be like us and in turn get upset when they're not, we're only thinking of ourselves and not allowing the other person the simple courtesy of being themselves. Amidst all the confusion regarding what the opposite sex wants or needs, it's very… more

Are first impressions really all that important? Don't we all know that to "judge a book by its cover" is superficial and just plain wrong? The reality is, even though we all have many wonderful layers of personality, experience and emotion, someone you're meeting for the first time is probably going to judge you, and the interaction, at face value. We use the only information we have, which is how someone looked and acted during that one specific interaction. Instinctively, we categorize each person we meet so we know where we stand with them, and know if we can trust… more

Remember when we were kids and our summers were full of fun adventures and great memories? As adults, we can have lofty dreams and big ideas of what we'll do "when the weather gets better", but somehow, we often end up doing the same old thing year in and year out. How about this year we make a concerted effort to create new and fun adventures? Whether we want to meet singles, hang out with friends or need date ideas, here are some fantastic hot-weather activities that are just waiting around the corner...

Great Ideas for Summer Fun

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All too often we focus on our negative qualities and how to change them in order to attract a mate. We're all human though, so at some point, we need to pay attention to the characteristics we can enhance about ourselves which in turn will help us find someone compatible. Our goal is to always be the best we can be, allowing ourselves to be proud of who we are, and being comfortable enough to cultivate and maintain a healthy relationship. And while we're all unique as individuals, there are some specific guidelines in which our individuality can be seen… more

As we get older, it gets more difficult to start each relationship with a clean slate. Our past relationship baggage can start to resemble what we'd pack for a year-long ocean voyage, and sometimes it seems we're destined for failure from the get-go. Most of these problems stem from a lack of trust, something we often project on each other because of a past negative experience. And while it's our whole-hearted personal responsibility to get a handle on our anti-trust behaviours, there are some practical tips which can help us keep perspective while we're doing that oh-so-important internal work.

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Human beings love to interact and connect socially with each other - it's one of our strongest and most innate personality traits. With technology moving at mach speed, we're constantly finding new and faster ways to communicate, and the dating world is especially suited to take advantage of all this technology has to offer. And as exciting as these new inventions are, (remember when texting wasn't even a part of our vocabulary and Facebook wasn't a verb?), we must stay mindful to protect our privacy, and of course ourselves, from those who might not have our best interests at heart,… more

Meeting someone for the first time and making a good first impression can seem challenging at the best of times. Humans being can be very judgemental, judging each others' appearances, career choices, financial status, social graces, intelligence, humour - the list goes on and on. Add in circumstance, mood and location, and it seems like a miracle that any of us ever connect at all! And while there is a certain amount of inexplicable influence on why we're attracted to certain people, like anything else in life, there are some helpful guidelines to enhance your first impressions.

First Impression Enhancers

Most of us assume the first one-on-one date we experience with someone holds most of the weight in determining the future success of that connection. We spend a lot of time planning our first dates, from location, to attire, to conversational topics - but we often overlook the step that comes even before the first date - the all-important first phone call. Some people prefer to text or email before meeting, but many prefer something a little more personal and human, which brings us to the fact that because so much can be said, it helps to have some clear… more

The term "open-minded" has been used a lot in the last several decades. As we (hopefully) become further enlightened as a society, and move from tolerance to some form of acceptance of peoples' differences, being open-minded seems to follow the natural order of things. But how open-minded are we really, or is it just one of those pop-psychology terms we like to throw around but tend to not reflect in our behaviour? Being open-minded to the people and situations in our lives can be extremely helpful in furthering our personal growth as well as strengthening our existing relationships, but as… more