We’ve written a lot of articles about how important it is to be aware of what we’re looking for in a mate, in order to avoid miscommunication and false expectations. But what about when we live on the other end of the spectrum, when we’re too picky? In such a disposable and “me” centered culture, […]
Looking for reasons to dust off 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 […]
It’s a tricky business isn’t it, the first date? It would be great if we could all be zen about it, live in the moment, whatever happens, happens – but this isn’t always easy; we’re human and we do live in a world where our expectations can often be quite different from reality. While optimism […]
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 […]
Communication, as we all know (or should know), involves a balance of give and take, talk and listen, expression and validation. But how many times have we found ourselves in the midst of a communication gone wrong, where in retrospect we regret not having represented ourselves positively, or wish we’d treated the other person more […]
One of the hardest things to get used to after a break-up is the loneliness. Even if you know your relationship ended for a good reason, getting used to being alone again can be a very difficult process. The feelings of loss and emptiness can be overwhelming, and wanting to fill that void can become […]
Have you ever noticed how a brand new relationship can make you feel excited, but can also be nerve-racking? Meeting someone new that you could potentially fall in love with can bring with it hopes, fears, expectations, surprises and that wonderful warm and fuzzy feeling. But with all those emotions swirling around, we might also […]
It’s certainly no secret that money is important. And money and money issues matter a lot in any kind of relationship, especially romantic ones. Did you know that money is often cited as a major reason for break-ups and divorces? A 2015 survey concluded that money is the leading cause of stress in relationships; and […]
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 […]
All relationships we engage in have a certain power dynamic, whether obvious or subtle. Between two people, there’s often a leader and a follower, one passive and one more aggressive, and these roles can be constant, or we can alternate between the two. When it comes to romantic relationships, the stakes are higher, and the […]