A Girl's Dating Diary

When it comes to love, sex, and dating we’ve all got our own ideas as women what makes the “total package” when it comes to a man. For some women, this “total package” is an ideal type of man who meets a stringent and intense list of unrealistic standards. For other women, the “total package” is the minimum requirement they …

So, you’ve been talking to a guy for several weeks now. You started slow, but the more you get to know him, the more you start to like him. You have so much in common, and you feel like he “gets you”. In fact, you feel so good texting him that the thought slowly begins to creep in – is he …

What is romance to a man? Popular opinion states that men and women differ so much that they might come from different planets. While we wouldn’t agree with such an extreme stance (there is more difference between individuals than between men and women as groups), it is true that men, in general, tend to act differently in relationships than women. …

Now, if you’re wondering how to go from casual to exclusive, that’s a different story. But we’re going to help you out and show you the best ways to take a casual relationship to exclusivity. Who said love was easy? 1. Be clear with what you want There are some people who date without any real idea of what they want, and …

To text or not to text after the first date – that age-old question. Forget Hamlet – knowing correct text etiquette and perfecting the not-too-friendly, not-too-cold tone can prove challenging for the best of us. Picture the scene: you’ve just got home after the best first date in a long time. You liked your date, but you’re stumped about when – and …

Dating guys can get really confusing sometimes. You can have all the signs in the world that he’s into you. He could be texting you every hour, calling you every day, scheduling date after date. One day, you can feel on top of the romance world with a guy who’s attentive to your every need. Then the next day, you’ll …

After the stress of going through a divorce, it can be difficult to think about dating again. Everyone has their own timeline for when they might want to get out there. “More important than the length of time is what one does during that time,” says Christina Jones, LCSW. “It’s important to be self-reflective and mourn the loss, as well as learn …

If you want to play the game then you have to know the dating rules, right? But what happens when the game changes? Full disclosure: it already has. What I mean is that dating today is pretty much nothing like it was in your 20s, which may be the last time you dated. If you’ve been married or in a long-term …

I’m married now, but when I was dating, I never made the first move with anyone. Ever. I’d been taught that the guy is supposed to approach the girl, but I wish I had challenged that stereotype more and gone out on a limb for guys I was interested in. Here’s why. 1. Let’s be real: guys can be dense. We …

There’s nothing worse than when everything seems like it’s going well with a new guy, and then suddenly, out of nowhere, you can tell that he’s turned off by something you’ve done. And yet…turn offs for guys are still a mystery to you. Maybe you were texting a man you met on Bumble and he disappeared for no reason… Maybe …