<![CDATA[Dating Tips]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[9 Not-so-noticeable signs you're dating a psychopath]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990127/9-not-so-noticeable-signs-youre-dating-a-psychopath Think you'd be able to spot a psychopath from a mile away? Think again, girls! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990127/9-not-so-noticeable-signs-youre-dating-a-psychopath Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Elizabeth Mitchell Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Not a good conversationalist? Here’s how you can improve]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990621/not-a-good-conversationalist-heres-how-you-can-improve Conversation doesn't come naturally to everyone — especially on a first date. We asked relationship experts how to get past the small talk and spark better conversation. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990621/not-a-good-conversationalist-heres-how-you-can-improve Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Body language that signals “I want this date to last longer”]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990619/body-language-that-signals-youre-interested-in-your-date Want to let your date know you're interested without saying a word? We asked dating expert and media personality Terri Trespicio how to let your body do the talking. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990619/body-language-that-signals-youre-interested-in-your-date Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[10 Questions to cure a quiet moment on a date]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990617/conversation-starters-for-your-next-date Is fear of awkward silence putting a damper on your dating? We asked dating experts how to keep the conversation flowing. Here are ten fun and flirty questions to try on your next date. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990617/conversation-starters-for-your-next-date Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Ways to ask for what you need in your relationship]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990613/how-to-ask-for-what-you-need-in-your-relationship If you're looking for a relationship that's going to last, you need to communicate your needs. But how? We asked relationship and dating expert Dr. Wendy Walsh how to ask for what you want from your partner. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990613/how-to-ask-for-what-you-need-in-your-relationship Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Elaina Verhoff Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Set the mood: It’s more than just music and candles]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990529/set-the-mood-its-more-than-just-music-and-candles Even if you have music and candles, setting the mood is about more than ambiance — it's about finding the right guy to spend your time with. Once you find him, just about anything can be fun, but you still might need work in the mood department when date night rolls around. Here's how to set the mood without the cliches. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990529/set-the-mood-its-more-than-just-music-and-candles Love & Sex More Love Christina Caldwell Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[10 Ways to get date ready]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990495/10-ways-to-get-date-ready There is nothing like the anticipation of a date, no matter if it's your first or fiftieth. Depending on how well you know your match, you may want to consider these ways to be fully prepared for a night out. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990495/10-ways-to-get-date-ready Love & Sex More Love Laura Moriarity Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:55:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Tips for a first date that will ensure a second date]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989099/tips-for-a-first-date So maybe you haven’t been so lucky in love in the past, or perhaps you just met a guy and really don’t want to screw things up. Either way, take a hint from these pros, and nail down that second date guaranteed before your first one’s over! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989099/tips-for-a-first-date Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Elizabeth Mitchell Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:39:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Signs that will mislead you to thinking he’s a bad guy]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989041/signs-he-could-be-a-good-guy If you have been on the single scene for any amount of time, you likely have two lists you live by: a list of things you want in a partner and a list of deal breakers. But is it possible that you could be ruling out some great men by being so reliant on your self-constructed rules? Perhaps it's time to consider taking these five things off your bad boy list. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989041/signs-he-could-be-a-good-guy Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Laura Moriarity Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:23:00 -0700 <![CDATA[10 Surprising ways to tell he's a good guy]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989101/10-ways-to-tell-if-he-is-a-good-guy Finally, no more guessing! Learn how to read between the lines and pick up on all those subtle signs that say your man actually is a real keeper. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989101/10-ways-to-tell-if-he-is-a-good-guy Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Elizabeth Mitchell Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:22:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The strong, silent type: What you need to know before dating one]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989035/dating-the-strong-silent-type If Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome turns out to also be Mr. Strong and Silent, be sure you go into your first date prepared. Consider these five unfiltered expert tips from clinical psychologist Dr. Ramini Durvasula, and learn how to enjoy a successful relationship with this mysterious personality type. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989035/dating-the-strong-silent-type Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Laura Moriarity Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Overcoming that awkward, “Do you have a girlfriend” moment]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986899/overcoming-that-awkward-do-you-have-a-girlfriend-moment 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. 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/986899/overcoming-that-awkward-do-you-have-a-girlfriend-moment Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Miss B. Haved Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Dating trends by city: Chicago]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985393/dating-trends-by-city-chicago SheKnows has the inside scoop on some of the biggest dating trends in cities across the U.S. From what daters are eating to where they like to go and what they’re doing, we got some help analyzing the trends from some top-notch relationship experts. Next up: Chicago. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985393/dating-trends-by-city-chicago Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[What turns him on and off when it comes to texting]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986475/what-turns-him-on-and-off-when-it-comes-to-texting Since texting is the new first step in dating, as women, we simply can’t help but mull over every word and emoticon to ensure the 160 characters we craft make him fall in love with us. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986475/what-turns-him-on-and-off-when-it-comes-to-texting Love & Sex What He Wants Olivia Baniuszewicz Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Dating trends by city: Los Angeles]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985395/dating-trends-by-city-los-angeles SheKnows has the inside scoop on some of the biggest dating trends in cities across the U.S. From what daters are eating to where they like to go and what they're doing, we got some help analyzing the trends from some top-notch relationship experts. Next up: Los Angeles. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985395/dating-trends-by-city-los-angeles Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Help! My friend is dating someone I used to date]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/984927/my-friend-is-dating-someone-i-used-to-date Breaking up is bad enough, whether you’ve had four dates or 400, but no matter how long you’ve been apart, nothing opens old wounds like finding out someone you know is dating someone you used to date. If you find yourself in that scenario, we have the tools to help you deal. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/984927/my-friend-is-dating-someone-i-used-to-date Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Flirtextiquette: The dos and don'ts of texting your guy]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986481/dos-and-donts-of-texting-your-guy To make your dating life as successful as possible, we’ve pulled together a top tier list of dos and don’ts to flirtexting etiquette, or as we call it, flirtextiquette. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986481/dos-and-donts-of-texting-your-guy Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Dos & Don'ts Olivia Baniuszewicz Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Dating trends by city: Austin]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985467/dating-trends-by-city-austin SheKnows has the inside scoop on some of the biggest dating trends in cities across the U.S. From what daters are eating to where they like to go and what they’re doing, we got some help analyzing the trends from some top-notch relationship experts. Next up: Austin. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985467/dating-trends-by-city-austin Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The cool girl's guide to dating online]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986485/the-cool-girls-guide-to-dating-online I am a woman who confidently once boasted: “Over my dead body, will I ever join a dating website.” Cut to today where I am proudly surfing both OkCupid and HowAboutWe for my next date. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/986485/the-cool-girls-guide-to-dating-online Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Debra Goldstein Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Dating trend report by city: New York]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/984931/dating-trend-report-by-city-new-york SheKnows has the inside scoop on some of the biggest dating trends in cities across the U.S. From what daters are eating to where they like to go and what they’re doing, we got some help analyzing the trends from some top-notch relationship experts. Next up: New York. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/984931/dating-trend-report-by-city-new-york Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[The introvert’s guide to dating]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985271/the-introverts-guide-to-dating People tell you to “get out there,” but you like it in here just fine. They tell you to be outgoing, to smile a lot and make conversation, but that seems like a lot of work. You just want to be you – to bypass the small talk and the need to be fast and witty and entertaining. You’re looking for someone you can be close to, not another person to impress. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985271/the-introverts-guide-to-dating Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Laurie Helgoe, Ph.D.