A Girl's Dating Diary

This story was submitted anonymously.  Get ready, because I’m about to share a story that’s so awkward, it might just make you cringe in your seat. But before I dive into the details, it’s important to note that the names in this tale have been changed to protect our not-so-innocent. So, for the purpose of this story, let’s just go …

According to a dating app survey, 67% of users had shaded someone or been shaded themselves. If you’re looking for love this summer, there’s a dating trend that should be on your radar. It’s called “shading.” Coined by the dating app Wingman, the term “shading” means putting the person you’re seeing in the shade to cool off, so to speak. The …

I met my husband 43 years ago, on a blind date. Needless to say, it was successful. Over the years, I’ve noticed as friends compared stories about their nuptials, how many of them met on blind dates. I started to think about what made these blind dates work out so well. What did they all have in common? I met …

When it comes to attracting men, there are a lot of things girls often take for granted regarding what guys notice and find attractive about women. Most of the time, you probably assume that guys only notice your body or some other aspect of your looks at first — and to a certain extent, that is often true. However, your physical …

Men Need Romance Too: How Men Feel Loved “What does love feel like for a man?” As a couples therapist, I am often asked this question by people hoping to strengthen their connection with their most important guy. I was recently interviewed for a feature in Fatherly.com about how “Men Need Romance in Their Lives Just As Much As Women.” I was happy to …

Today we will explore ten dangerous red flags that many women ignore, despite their potential impact on relationships. #1. He Goes Overboard with the Compliments: While compliments are pleasant, you must be cautious when someone showers you with excessive praise too early in a relationship. These compliments may lack sincerity and might be a tactic known as “love bombing” designed to …

How to Ask a Guy Out: 3 Foolproof Ways to Get an Awesome Date If you’re wondering how to ask a guy out, fear not! We’re here to talk you through different ways to make an amazing connection and get the date of your dreams. It’s not as hard as you might think! Why you should learn how to ask …

So you find yourself single in your 40s. This fact might scare the crap out of you if you haven’t dated since your 20s. You might moan that you aren’t as thin, young, or hip as you were back then, but I’m here to tell you that there are plenty of reasons you’re better off now as a sexy, confident single woman …

Nowadays, there’s seemingly a new dating term for every nuanced form of behavior. The guy you were talking to on Tinder suddenly stops responding? You just got ghosted. Your kind-of boyfriend is being flaky? You’re probably being benched. Or maybe you’re being breadcrumbed or cushioned — it’s hard to tell. Why are the niche terms proliferating? Relationship expert Susan Winter attributes our …

Unless you’re immune to rejection, we’ve all fallen victim to unrequited love. You know, that soul-crushing, heart-throbbing yearning for someone else who just doesn’t return the feeling. But the truth is, “the chase” is seriously appealing to many and can be difficult to quit. Take it from me, I’ve had my fair share of unreciprocated feelings in my dating life. I …