Category - Kitchen Sink

Our culture puts enormous pressure on women to look good. With Photoshop retouching our photos and plastic surgery altering our bodies, our every day beauty standards have become increasingly unrealistic and unattainable. And we feel it – we’ve all been immersed in this world for so long that it can seem impossible to separate ourselves …

Do you wish you love life was a little different? Maybe very different? You’re not alone. Many women have complaints about their love lives – that they don’t seem to meet any good men, that the men they do meet can’t commit or disappear into thin air, and lots of other common issues. Sometimes, difficulty …

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 …

It can be daunting to think about dating or forming a new relationship if you’re struggling with low self-esteem. Because of this, you might resort to settling for someone who doesn’t meet your ideals or worse, avoid dating altogether. If you don’t feel worthy of love, how are you going to find a partner who …

Holidays often mean gatherings with family, friends and coworkers… and maybe even the dreaded, “Why are you still single?” For many women, that question can be frustrating and even a painful reminder of your singlehood. If that’s the case, have you considered a new way to look at being single? At least you’re free of the …

Have you ever had a gut feeling that you ignored, and then ended up regretting it? Perhaps your instinct is telling you something is seriously off with your current relationship. It might be time to be more objective about it and decide if it’s time to move on. For the past month we’ve discussed how …

In the last 2 blog posts, I talked about how to make dating fun by remembering that you’re the prize and you always have a choice. Now let’s talk about being yourself! 1.  Forget about how you should act. Many women think that they should do certain things like answer every question that he asks—even …

Am I asking too much from men? Are my standards too high? Am I single because my dating expectations are unrealistic? These are some of the most common questions I hear every day. Last week’s blog about how to get top treatment from men may have brought up these concerns for many of you as well. …

“Yeah… but that’s easier said than done.” How many times have you heard someone say this, right before they give up on their goals? How often do you hear yourself saying something like this before you give up on your goals? Maybe it’s time to ask yourself whether your goal of having a better love …

If you’re currently single, being alone for the holidays can emphasize your single-hood in a unpleasant way. For some, it may even feel like your heartbreak is on display for your family, friends and coworkers to see. This time of year can be difficult when it seems everyone is sharing the joys of the season …