Articles in Dating:


  1. Should women settle ... ever?
    These experts answer the highly debated question.
  2. How to spot a player
    Being in the dating game leaves a lot of room for error. As in, you may pick the wrong men. Some are great, don't get me wrong. But...
  3. Compliments men love
    Complimenting a woman is easy; it's not hard to make a friend happy when all you have to do is simply eye her outfit, bag or hair...
  4. 6 Things that may be killing your relationship
    Whether you and your partner are doing well or you're having issues, one thing is for sure, if you love each other a lot, it's worth...
  5. 5 Secrets men keep from you explained
    Not to scare the crap out of you, dater, but some men are known to lie. They'll flat-out tell you stories that may not be true, or...
  6. How to stay on top of the dating game in your 30s
    Calling all the single sistas! When it comes to dating in your 30s and staying on top of the game, there are certain rules to abide...
  7. Age differences and dating: How to make it work in your favor
    You know the deal. You’re a wise, dare we say more “mature” woman and well, he’s significantly younger (hey, it works for...
  8. How to avoid dating disasters
    We've all had bad dates, but there are some that are so bad they are elevated to code orange status that, in plebian terms, we...
  9. 10 Fun spring date ideas
    Flowers aren't the only things to bloom during the springtime, so there's no better time than the months of March, April, and May...
  10. How to get what you want in a relationship
    It's easy to ask for things, but will you get them? Not necessarily. Just like mastering a skill, you'll need to know the tricks to...
  11. Rescue your relationship from a bromance
    Sure it's great for your guy to have a best friend he can share all the boy stuff with but are you finding yourself in love lockdown...
  12. Dating games that people play
    Relationships and dating often feels like gaming. Subconsciously (or maybe consciously), you and the person you're dating end up...
  13. Valentine's Day horror stories
    It's time to celebrate love and you just want the day to be perfect. Sometimes, you can't get what you want. In fact, the night can...
  14. 5 ways to tell if you're ready to have sex with him
    It's hard to put a time stamp on anything. When girlfriends ask me for my advice when it comes to any relationship standard, I...
  15. Love in 90 Days: A Q&A with Dr. Diana Kirschner
    Pssst. Do you want to know the secret of finding true love fast? How about in 3 months? With Valentine's Day around the corner, Dr....
  16. How to tell if he is rebounding: 4 Tell-tale signs
    Danger, danger! Rebound abound! It's the oldest trick in the book. You'll meet a man who seems so into you - he's practically too...
  17. Learn how to make him commit: The Secret Lives of Men
    Learn how to make your man commit to your relationship with this excerpt from Christopher Blazina's book The Secret Life of Men in...
  18. First date conversation tips
    A successful first date conversation has less to do with what you say and more with how you say it. Below are five tips to help you...
  19. What to do if you're stood up on a first date: 5 Rules to follow
    This has happened far to often. I've seen it occur a dozen times. The pretty girl makes plans with some guy (a stranger). Something...
  20. How do you know when you have a new crush?
    I've been out of the game for awhile. I don't even remember what a decent kiss feels like, let alone crushing. What is that?

Dating can be a fun way to get to know friends, coworkers and other potential mates... or a minefield of potential romantic disasters. We help you navigate the complicated world of courtship rituals like flirting, kissing, dancing, dining, meeting family members and sex. And we help you explore the tough questions: Is he married? Am I ready to start dating again? Who should pay for dinner? How soon is too soon for sex? Should I post on eHarmony or use other personal ad services? Should I nix an office romance? Do I really want to stay single, find a partner or get married? If dating is the plan, here are 52 free dates, 28 cheap dates and great chick flicks, along with some ideas for romantic dinners for two and ideas to overcome first-date jitters and shyness.

If all goes well, check out our list of tough questions to ask before commitment,living together or marriage!