http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 31 May 2011 20:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/821986/date-night-conversation-killers You’re out on a date with a cute guy, things are going well and you’re pretty sure he’s going to ask you out again. The only way to wreck this perfect date is with a poorly-chosen topic of conversation. Avoid the following topics on your next romantic rendezvous to assure a second date. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/821986/date-night-conversation-killers Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating 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 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 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825135/what-not-to-do-when-it-comes-to-love Everyone has something to say about love. Whether it’s your mom, BFF or grandmother, it’s always open season when it comes to matters of the heart. 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It’s time to spice up date night. Whether you’ve been married for years or you’re in a new relationship, we’ve come up with some unique ideas for your next date. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824783/bust-dating-boredom Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Couple Time & Romance Jessica Padykula Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824777/how-to-end-an-office-romance 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. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824777/how-to-end-an-office-romance Love & Sex Divorce & Breakups Breakups Jessica Padykula Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824381/fun-ways-to-deal-with-dating-disasters 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. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824381/fun-ways-to-deal-with-dating-disasters Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824415/4-signs-your-ex-wants-you-back He may have stated several times that he’s over you or that he’s fine with the breakup, but some telltale signs say he’s lying. Here’s how to tell if he wants to give the relationship another chance. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824415/4-signs-your-ex-wants-you-back Love & Sex Divorce & Breakups Breakups Jessica Padykula