by Robin McGrath
It is that time of year again when all the leaves have abandoned the trees and the icy bite of winter's cold begins to sink deeper into our bones with each progressive temperature drop. Although there might be a tendency to want to hibernate, there is also an extra desire to meet someone (for those who don't yet have a significant other) to share the cold winter months with.

Because of the significant decrease in daylight, our serotonin (the happy hormone that regulates mood) levels decrease due to the amount of sunlight we are now… more

Part One
by Robin McGrath

Sex. With her. You know you want it but how do you get it? More often? And. so that she is as into it as you?

One of the greatest mysteries seems to be what women want and need to enjoy satisfying sex lives. It seems to be one of the top questions men ask about the subject.

Women are not as complex as men seem to think they are. They just have different needs. And when it comes to sex, women do not have an immediate on and off switch the way… more

3 Pillars of Relationships
by Robin McGrath

If any part of a building's foundation is unstable, the building will begin to collapse. This same holds true for relationships. If pillars of the relationship begin to deteriorate the relationship will begin to crumble.
Three pillars of a strong, intimate, romantic relationship include:
1. Communication
2. Respect
3. Sexual closeness

Communication
Definitions of the word "communication" can range from: conveying (one-way communication) to exchanging (two-way communication) news, information, thoughts, and opinion. In a relationship, exchanging or two-way communication is critical. Both individuals need to feel that… more

By Robin McGrath

Anthony Robbins teaches that emotion is energy in motion. In other words, if you're not in a good mood, put a smile on your face, act like you are and you will be.

Psychologist Richard Wiseman, of the University of Hertfordshire, studied this same behavior to determine if it affects your ability to fall in love. Is it possible that if you act as if you are attracted to someone you will fall in love with that person even if you initially were not attracted to him or her?

Dr. Wiseman tested his theory at a… more

What Men Do When They Flirt - The Basics
by Robin McGrath

In a recent article, "What Women Do When They Flirt - The Basics" I discussed the most basic body language cues that women use when flirting as observed globally, across cultures, races, and religions. Human beings, like all creatures on this planet, are hardwired to keep the species going. For men and women this begins with flirting.

Flirting is one of the primal behaviours we engage in whether we are single or married. It is our way of saying, "I'm interested in you."

The most basic flirting… more

What Women Do When They Flirt - The Basics
by Robin McGrath

She saw him from across the room - tall, handsome, well dressed. He was surrounded by a group of other men. She couldn't keep her eyes off him. Finally, he glanced around the room and noticed her staring. He flashed a smile. She smiled back, raised her eyebrows opening her eyes wider. Then quickly, with a blush and a flip of her hair, she dropped her head, and turned to look away.

If you have ever done any reading or research on the basics of flirting, you… more

by Robin McGrath

USA Today dubbed the year 2010 as "the year we stopped talking to one another." Approximately 93% of us use cell phones or wireless devices to connect with each other. But are we really connecting?

I know I'm guilty of it: sitting at dinner with friends with my cell phone on the table ready to interrupt any conversation to check an incoming text. The sad thing though is that all of those friends are doing the same.

We are so busy connecting with each other electronically, thinking that we are more connected today than in past… more

I Wanna Hold Your Hand
by Robin McGrath

We have all heard the expression, "actions speak louder than words". Kinesics, also known as body language, contributes to more than 55% of our communication. Our body language - our actions - tell others a lot more than our words can about how we are feeling. This is especially true within relationships. How we touch our friends, our family, and our lovers can speak volumes to them - much more than libraries full of beautiful, romantic poetry and prose.

One of these actions can be the way we hold hands with… more

The cold, dark, dreary days of winter have finally ended. Those dull layers of warm clothing are shed for more body revealing, brightly coloured fashions. Each morning you are greeted by the smile of the sun, and the song of birds. The earth's canvas is invigorated with the blooming of flowers and the vibrant green of lush lawns. Spring, as they say, has sprung.

And with it, so has our desire for companionship.

We have spent the winter hibernating, hiding away, feeling less outgoing. We have been without ample amounts of sun and it has contributed to our wanting to… more

Looking for reasons to dust of your dating skills and come out to one of our events?

According to Waite and Gallagher, being married not only usually betters your financial picture but more importantly, it extends your life as well. Amazingly, single men have a 250% higher mortality rate than married men, whereas single women have a 50% higher mortality rate than married women.

According to a survey by Dutch Magazine Libelle, women who are in a relationship are on average happier (75%) than women who are not in a relationship (70%). Around four out of five women think that… more