Dating Articles

We often hear stories about promising relationships getting derailed early on. While the breakup of an established relationship is often painful, so too is the end of a relationship that never really had a chance. It can leave us filled with regrets, wondering "what if", and often blaming ourselves for what went wrong. So what can we do to ensure we're not contributing to a relationship's demise before it even gets off the ground?

Tips to Nurture a New Relationship

1. Choose only those who are available physically and emotionally for the kind of relationship you want. If someone is… more

Last week, our article on Why Some Women Remain Single, inspired many comments from our female readers. As outlined in that article, we were shedding light on some of the psychological reasons why some women, who don't want to be single, are. Many of our readers are quite content to be single - it fits into their lifestyle, and is a personal choice and preference. This series of articles however, is intended for those (men and women) who wonder why they remain single; those who perhaps crave some outside perspective in order to create the necessary changes required… more

Throughout history, a very different picture has been painted when it comes to the Single Woman vs. the Single Man. Single men are seen as "bachelors" - independent, having fun, and enjoying life to its fullest before getting "chained down" by a woman. Single women on the other hand, have long been seen as less than whole if they're not attached, lonely spinsters, and cat ladies. Hopefully by now in the age of human equality, we all know these archaic views are just that - out of date, and untrue. However, the lingering effects of deep social strongholds can die… more

We do a lot of talking about love; wanting it, finding it, and keeping it alive once we have it. Like everything else in life, our personalities, past experiences, habits and perspectives play a large part in how we love. Our evolution as a society is also causing a melding of our cultures, and the way we meet each other, (internet dating, speed dating etc.) also allows us to explore relationships with potential partners we'd never have met otherwise, even 20 years go. This combination of peoples' love styles can create a beautiful love-song, and exciting mash-up, or even… more

Does it ever seem like the Dating world is a world completely unto its own, with its own rules, players, and most namely - games? When venturing into this hard-to-navigate, constantly changing terrain, we seem to enter into an agreement to play these games with each other, at least during the courting phase, and often further into a relationship.
While games were fun to play as a child however, the games adults play are far more manipulative, and involve our most valuable asset as the prize - our hearts. So why do we continue playing these games? It revolves… more

Being thankful in such a "self"-oriented culture can be difficult, but as we (hopefully) move into being conscious adults, we begin to peel back the layers to find what's truly important to us in this world. It's easy to find fault with our current situation; we don't have "enough" money, "enough" love, "enough" power etc. But in comparison to those less fortunate, we often have more than enough. When you find yourself dissatisfied and constantly wanting for things, chances are, the attainment of the "things" you so desire would still not bring you contentment. The funny thing is, when we… more

In the midst of the dating world, our emphasis often falls upon "good timing", and "finding the right person", instead of being emotionally healthy enough to attract, create, and sustain a successful relationship. By the time we make the decision to look for a long-term partner, it's important for us to have evaluated as individuals, any emotional dysfunction which may possibly contribute to the demise of a relationship. As much work as we do on ourselves however, we can never guarantee how we're going to react within a romantic relationship. Staying cognizant and committed to not letting our past control… more

One thing we can be sure of in this world is our need to connect with others. As society and our lives get further fragmented, humans are constantly in search of new ways to connect with each other; through social utilities like Facebook and MySpace, as well as internet and Speed Dating. Unfortunately, with a society set up for personal gratification and acquisition, we can easily get disconnected without even realizing it. As with any problem, it needs to be identified before it can be fixed. Here are some common behaviors and emotions that indicate you're feeling disconnected:

Habitual… more

Time flies - we all know that; one day we're a teenager, and the next, we can't believe how teenagers are dressing. As we move into and live our adult lives, our circumstances change; we live in the grown-up world with grown-up responsibilities, jobs and children. These circumstances however, don't always mean that we act like grown-ups, and they don't guarantee an automatic maturity. So what does it mean to be mature?

10 Signs of Maturity

1. Integrity.
Are my behaviors reflective of my values? Am I trustworthy, consistent, and do I keep my promises?

2. Composure. more

There are many effective ways to meet people these days; through friends, on internet dating sites, through clubs/sports teams, and of course through speed dating. The sheer ease and practicality of speed dating probably makes it one of the most effective - the success stories are proof of that. But what happens after you meet someone? As a disposable culture obsessed with the fairy tale endings we see in movies, we often believe a successful relationship is more about finding "the one" and everything clicking into place from that moment on. We feel that once we meet that… more