http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989627/staying-the-night-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time I went from country club wife and mother of high school students to a single, 39-year-old “cougar.” In this weekly feature, I will share with you all the mind-boggling, head-scratching, is-this-someone’s-idea-of-a-joke moments from my so-called single life. Consider this your private invitation to my tremendous learning curve… http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989627/staying-the-night-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Miss B. Haved Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/988877/goody-just-what-i-need-more-dating-advice I went from country club wife and mother of high school students to a single, 39-year-old "cougar." In this weekly feature, I will share with you all the mind-boggling, head-scratching, is-this-someone's-idea-of-a-joke moments from my so-called single life. Consider this your private invitation to my tremendous learning curve… http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/988877/goody-just-what-i-need-more-dating-advice Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Miss B. Haved Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985689/attracting-men-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier You know how one minute you’re in a happy and fulfilling marriage and the next you find out that your husband of 20 years has been cheating on you with someone 10 years younger? Well, I do. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985689/attracting-men-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Miss B. Haved Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:33:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981775/dating-advice-from-fictional-females Sometimes you just need to sit down and channel your inner television character to find the right dating advice. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981775/dating-advice-from-fictional-females Entertainment Television Deirdre Kaye Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:33:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981777/grab-your-tissues-the-best-proposals-on-youtube We girls love a good proposal, don't we? After scouring YouTube's endless archives, we found a few of the best proposals ever caught on video. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981777/grab-your-tissues-the-best-proposals-on-youtube Entertainment Television Deirdre Kaye Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/843107/6-signs-hes-not-into-you If it were up to men, there would be no "signs." But women just seem to always have to play detective, so they're looking for clues and signals to give them direction on how to make the next move in a relationship. If we're not into someone, it's usually pretty straight-forward to us. However, it there's any confusion, here a few of those tell-tale signs. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/843107/6-signs-hes-not-into-you Love & Sex What He Wants Adam Christopher Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/829545/what-your-attraction-to-bad-boys-really-means In life as well as love, nice guys seem to come up short. They try and try only to end up without the girl they've been courting for months as his not-so-nice competition steals his thunder – and his date. If you're one of those women prone to choosing the bad boy over his nicer, cleaner-cut counterpart, there are a few reasons you make the romantic choices you do. Here are a few. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/829545/what-your-attraction-to-bad-boys-really-means Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Wed, 25 May 2011 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/831903/date-by-decade Age-wise, it's a dating free-for-all out there: Singles are free to date older or younger, which can open up the pool — and your horizons — significantly. So let's say you're dating a variety of dudes, all different ages. Here's how to connect with each suitor, by decade: http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/831903/date-by-decade Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jamie Beckman Sat, 21 May 2011 08:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/828349/how-to-get-treated-with-more-respect One of the worst things that can happen to you in a relationship is to be disrespected. If someone isn’t treating you as an equal or with the respect you deserve -- whether it’s someone you just met or someone you know well -- he needs to change his behavior or pack up and move on. Here are a few ways to ensure you don’t get slighted by anyone. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/828349/how-to-get-treated-with-more-respect Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Fri, 20 May 2011 15:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822084/why-youre-not-meeting-mr-right It's not always easy to find someone who is right for you, but your dry spell could be more than just bad luck. If you've been circling the waters for some time with nothing to show for your search, here are some reasons you might be coming up short. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822084/why-youre-not-meeting-mr-right Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Fri, 20 May 2011 12:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/828691/how-to-get-him-to-grow-up You’re with a great guy. He’s cute, he treats you like a princess and you can’t get enough of each other. The problem is, he still acts like he’s 17. If your guy spends more time in front of a video game console than he does at work, or thinks reheating pizza is cooking, here are some ways to get him to grow up. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/828691/how-to-get-him-to-grow-up Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Tue, 17 May 2011 11:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/828933/3-activities-every-couple-should-try-together From entertaining to athletic to plain old fun, we’ve come up with a list of things every couple should do together to foster closeness. You'll boost your bond, re-energize your relationship, have a great time trying new things and take your twosome to the next level. Here we’ve listed the top three must-dos for every couple. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/828933/3-activities-every-couple-should-try-together Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/826021/3-reasons-to-date-against-type Dating according to your usual type is common. We all do it, and we have types for a reason: They’re the guys to whom we’re most attracted. The problem is that it can close you off to other potentially rewarding relationships. We encourage you to date someone who doesn’t fit into your usual criteria, just to see what happens. Here’s why. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/826021/3-reasons-to-date-against-type Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825741/4-ways-to-make-dating-fun-again Dating isn’t for the faint of heart. Sure, it can be fun and exciting -- but it also can be frustrating and emotionally draining. To help you survive single life and ensure you don’t give up on your search for Mr. Right altogether, here are some tips for improving the way you date. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825741/4-ways-to-make-dating-fun-again Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825519/how-to-know-when-hes-ready-to-commit Your guy probably won’t wear a T-shirt proclaiming he’s ready to move in together or take your relationship to the next level, so you'll have to look for more subtle signs that he’s ready to commit. Here are a few of the biggest. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825519/how-to-know-when-hes-ready-to-commit Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825747/how-to-prepare-for-a-first-date You have a date tonight. Hurray! You’re excited but nervous. Before you let your nerves get the best of you, brush up on a few simple strategies to stay calm, cool and collected. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825747/how-to-prepare-for-a-first-date Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Dos & Don'ts Jessica Padykula Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825515/how-love-can-help-you-become-a-better-person Aside from making you feel great, love can help make you a better person. Here's how genuine affection and regard for another can have a positive effect on your personality. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825515/how-love-can-help-you-become-a-better-person Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824953/are-you-too-picky Have you been on what feels like a life-long quest for Mr. Right? If you’re coming up short month after month and year after year, it could be a sign that you’re being too picky. Yes, you need to have standards, and you should never settle for someone who isn't right for you, but if your dance card has been empty for months, here are some ways to shift your thinking. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824953/are-you-too-picky Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Dos & Don'ts Jessica Padykula Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824685/relationship-rules-for-facebook While using Facebook to flirt and communicate with your guy can be fun, you should keep a few rules in mind when airing your entire relationship online. We’ve come up with a few pieces of advice about love, dating and social networking in the information age. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824685/relationship-rules-for-facebook Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825051/how-to-make-the-first-move Some women are great at making the first move, while others just aren't bold enough to ask a guy out or initiate a hookup. If you're thinking of starting something with the next guy you think is cute, use our tips to get what you want. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825051/how-to-make-the-first-move Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824547/4-signs-hes-a-womanizer Does he seem too good to be true? Maybe he is. Consider these signs that your new guy is a womanizer. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824547/4-signs-hes-a-womanizer Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Kori Ellis