http://www.sheknows.com/authors/tess-paras/articles Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/964205/how-to-date-a-musician It’s a fact that our careers affect many aspects of our romantic relationships. We can learn a lot from dating people with different occupations. What does a doctor know about bedside manner? What's it like to date on a fireman's schedule? In this series, I explore how careers influence the way real couples relate to one another. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/964205/how-to-date-a-musician Tess Paras Thu, 31 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/960981/how-to-date-an-artist It’s a fact that our careers affect many aspects of our romantic relationships. We can learn a lot from dating people with different occupations. What does a doctor know about bedside manner? What's it like to date on a fireman's schedule? In this series, I explore how careers influence the way real couples relate to one another. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/960981/how-to-date-an-artist Tess Paras Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/959537/what-moms-tell-their-sons-about-love In honor of Mother’s Day, I asked some real-live men to share the relationship advice passed on to them by their own mothers. So, the next time you look at your guy and wonder, “Didn’t your mother ever teach you....?” know that chances are, she did. They just didn’t listen at the time. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/959537/what-moms-tell-their-sons-about-love Tess Paras Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/958283/ove-advice-from-mom-tips-for-settling-down-and-playing-the-field Moms often have the best love lessons, if they’d only deliver them in a way that didn’t seem so, well, annoying. In this series, I’m exploring the valuable dating tips that we may have resented at the time. Please join me in saying, “OK, Mom. You were right.” http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/958283/ove-advice-from-mom-tips-for-settling-down-and-playing-the-field Tess Paras Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/957513/when-a-breakup-is-in-sight Have you ever been in a long-term relationship with a firm expiration date? In the last article of my "Act like you know" series, I shared how being married to a show taught me about how to cherish the time spent in a relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/957513/when-a-breakup-is-in-sight Tess Paras Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/956585/mastering-the-art-of-rejection There are times when you won’t get cast as a girlfriend. In this special series, "Act like you know," I share how many of the vital lessons I've learned as an actress have helped me navigate the dating world. Take it from a professional -- there’s an art to rejection . http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/956585/mastering-the-art-of-rejection Tess Paras Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/955963/how-to-deal-when-youre-waiting-by-the-phone The actor's lifestyle -- a constant cycle of auditions and bookings -- has taught me that there’s more to life than waiting for the phone to ring. So, when you’re wondering when he’s going to call next, I recommend taking the stress out of dating by shifting your focus on to something else -- even if it's another date! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/955963/how-to-deal-when-youre-waiting-by-the-phone Tess Paras Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/955051/tips-to-find-a-boyfriend Ever wonder what it would be like to go on a first date without being nervous about your own performance? In this special series, "Act like you know," I share how many of the vital lessons I've learned as an actress have helped me navigate the dating world. For instance, being on the other side of a casting session teaches us about finding the right mix of confidence and cool when looking for a date or boyfriend. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/955051/tips-to-find-a-boyfriend Tess Paras Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/954035/act-like-you-know The techniques and strategies I use as an actress -- from battling audition nerves, to finding chemistry and keeping performances fresh -- have made a huge impact on my personal life. In this special series, I'm sharing how many of the vital lessons I've learned as an actor have helped me navigate the dating world. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/954035/act-like-you-know Tess Paras Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946143/5-dating-horror-stories Ever feel like your date just turned into some weirdo from a horror movie? Maybe you found out he’s two-faced like Jekyll and Hyde or just an old fashioned creep. Allow me to present you with a quick roundup of true dating horror stories. It’s enough for you to say, “I’ll beeeeee riiiiiggghhhht baaaaacckkk!!!” http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946143/5-dating-horror-stories Tess Paras