Have you heard men talk about women as being high or low maintenance? A man might say you have high maintenance woman characteristics if you cause a lot of problems in your relationship or are very demanding. He might feel like you require a lot of his attention, money, or effort. Of course, some women …
If you’re over 50, you’re not a newbie in the relationship department. Perhaps you’ve been married in the past, or simply had a string of unsuccessful relationships; in any case, if you find yourself single now, you may feel like you’re starting from scratch. The good news is, your life experience will aid you in …
If you don’t enjoy dating, you might not realize how important it is to your future relationship. Every date is a stepping stone to your final love destination. Done well, you find the right man for you and begin your first steps toward building a happy, healthy relationship.  Of course, many women find dating …
A 2011 survey about how confident managers feel in their profession found that half of the female respondents reported self-doubt about their job performance. On the other hand, fewer than a third of the male respondents said the same thing. Despite the tremendous strides women have made, this lack of female confidence is increasingly well …
Nobody wants to be the rebound girlfriend of a man who still has feelings for his ex, especially if you want a healthy, committed relationship with staying power. Dating a man who is stuck in his past relationship is frustrating and painful. And, most probably, you won’t have the “happily ever after” ending you are …
When you feel ready to find love, meeting a lot of Mr. Wrongs while you’re  looking for Mr. Right can be a painful experience. It can seem like it’s taking forever to find that special someone. While time continues to fly by, do you ever worry that your standards are too high for a relationship? …
If you are single, chances are you may be struggling with this question. Â If you have single friends, you probably hear about it a lot. And I hear about it frequently in my private practice. This question is so frequently asked because this is easily one of the most complicated modern dating dilemmas, especially for …
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 …