Chivalry and entrenched societal expectations and gender norms insist that men should pay for dates. But, shouldn’t feminism change this traditional approach to modern dating? Not necessarily. According to a recent study of 300,000 singles, nearly two-thirds of men (63%) think that the man should pay for the first date. Less than half of the …
Ideally, age would make no difference in whether or not you find someone attractive enough for a relationship. But, the reality is that if you are considering dating a younger man, age really matters. If you are a woman over 40, you may have considered it. Do older women like younger men? According to a …
Dating is a lot different when you’re younger. But if now you’re single and over 40, you may be wondering how to approach this entire process, and what you can expect when you put yourself out there. When you’re over 40, you’re all grown and mature – and guess what? So are the men you …
When you want a partner, it can be hard to enjoy your single status. Maybe you just got out of a long relationship and feel lonely. Maybe all your friends are married, and you feel like a third wheel. Your family might be pressuring you to settle down. You might be afraid that your time …
Countless tips and secrets can help you with dating. The trouble is, when dating gets too hard, most people might give up before they learn them. You may be in this situation too. After numerous failed dates, you may be ready to throw in the towel before you meet Mr. Right. Often, the most difficult …
A lot of people nowadays argue that dating apps have ruined dating and love because apps give singles too many choices. Are they right? In Barry Schwartz’s book, the Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less, he says too many options lead to higher expectations and more chances for regret, disappointment, self-blame, and trouble making …
Dating can be tough. It can be filled with bad dates, rejection, and heartbreak. If you’ve had enough disappointment, you are bound to get discouraged and maybe you even feel that you are only attracting the wrong men. “Is there something wrong with me? Why do other women find love and I’m all alone?” The …
There’s a huge difference between holding your potential mates to a high standard and being too picky. If you aren’t meeting anyone interesting, you can torture yourself with the idea that your pickiness is the problem. Keep in mind, that experiencing a dry spell here and there, is normal and doesn’t always mean you’re being …
If you had a stream of bad dates, you may think that “All the good ones are taken,” but it simply isn’t true. Women over 40 find love again all the time. Unfortunately, many women over 40 feel like their chances of finding love shrink as they age. Our youth and beauty-obsessed culture demands that …
If you are single, then you know how hard it can be to find that person who feels like the right fit. And, when you finally meet someone who you feel that special connection with, it’s easy to overlook a few issues that could make your relationship complicated. Maybe he lives far away. Maybe he …