Dating Do's And Don'ts

Stop obsessing over guys

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:06:00 -0700

One of the hardest parts about being single and dating is dealing with the guys you like -- who don’t like you back. It happened in high school, it happened in college and, unfortunately, it probably happens now. The worst thing you can do is obsess over the guys who haven’t reciprocated your romantic advances. Here's how to avoid the tempting tendency to obsess.

3 Dating tips you need right now

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:24:00 -0700

Dating can be so frustrating -- we know. Rather than taking a vow of celibacy, though, take a look at our simple yet effective strategies to dramatically enhance your dating life.

The ultimate guide to dating

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:53:00 -0700

If you're single and dating, you know that meeting someone with whom you connect is difficult -- and maintaining that connection is even harder. The rules of dating are constantly shifting, and keeping track of all the do's and don’ts is next to impossible. To give you a better idea of how to navigate the dating pool without drowning, SheKnows got the inside scoop from Match.com relationship expert Whitney Casey.

Don't sabotage your love life

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:49:00 -0700

One of the most frustrating things about trying to find love is that you could be sabotaging yourself without even knowing it. The choices you make, your beliefs about relationships, and the way you present yourself can cause romantic self-sabotage. Here are a few tips for minimizing self-inflicted dating damage.

Make the best first impression

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:46:00 -0700

As the age-old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Nowhere does this statement hold more weight than in dating. The results of a recent Match.com survey reveals that men and women agree: 15 minutes into the date is long enough to tell if there is chemistry. Luckily, only 12 percent of singles would actually call it a night and leave within the first 30 minutes of the date if they feel things aren’t going as planned. Check out our tips for making the best first-date impression.

Don't block love from your life

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0700

If it feels like an eternity since your last relationship and months since you found a decent guy to date, you might be sabotaging your shot at love. Check out our top three signs that you’ve been blocking love from your life.

How to be friends with your ex

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:58:00 -0700

While too painful or difficult for many people, it is possible to be friends with your ex if you had a fairly amicable breakup. Before you grab the phone and call him up for a friendly chat, though, read these tips for making the shift from being broken up to being friends.

How to end an office romance

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0800

Ah, the office romance. It held so much promise and started off so well, but things have fizzled. Now you wish you'd never gone out with him, and you don’t want things to be awkward around the water cooler. If you’ve gone cold on a recent cubicle connection, we have some tips for ending things with grace and dignity.

Text flirting: The art of flirting via text messages

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

So you've met a nice guy and exchanged numbers. If you really want to get him interested, get texting. After all, you both always have your phones with you. Here are some tips on the art of phone flirting.

Fun ways to deal with dating disasters

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:24:00 -0800

We’ve all had terrible dates or great ones that go terribly wrong in the end, but there’s nothing worse than a horrible date than having to deal with the aftermath alone. So instead of commiserating in silence, here are some fun ways to blow off bad date steam.

Are you too nice?

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0800

Not many guys want to date a mean girl, but you shouldn't allow the people you date to walk all over you. Here are some signs that you might be too nice for your own good.

How to start dating after divorce

Tonja Evetts Weimer — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:09:00 -0700

Day after day I hear the reasons why people can't get a date. Some singles have rich imaginations. Here are the latest testimonials that start in this way: