Someone may be “stuck”. While they are dating someone they really like and get along with excellently, they are struggling with the idea of proposing because some things bother them. It may seem obvious that it is out of the question to commit to marrying someone you still have doubts about. Would that not lead […]
I feel very strongly drawn to my date, but some things bother me. Read More »
This bothers her and plants seeds of doubt in her mind about whether she made the right choice. Being confronted by jarring feelings of self-doubt can be quite debilitating and painful. This can happen to anyone, as there will always be someone superior in one or more dimensions to the person we are dating. The
“I like the person I’m dating, but I find other people much prettier/smarter.” Read More »
There are two types of anger issues – and they are worlds apart. There are feisty people who are prone to raise their voices, get strongly animated, and occasionally get carried away. They may use overly forceful language to make their point, being unnecessarily argumentative, and refusing to back down from an argument. Many people
The person I am dating has an anger issue, what should I do? Read More »
Some people experience rejection not merely as a (sometimes bitter) disappointment, but a very personal attack on their value as a human being. Rejection often feels worse than it usually is. Knowing this could help keep things in perspective. Recognize that most people experience rejection. Knowing that does not make it less painful, but it
When dating does not work out, I take rejection very personally. Read More »
If nothing else, dating is about honesty. There are several important reasons for this. The main element of dating is “mutual self-disclosure,” whereby each party progressively shares and reveals more about themselves. Dating is also about being yourself and letting go, rather than anxiously screening everything you say. Marriage is based on trust, and hiding
Do I have to tell my date problematic things I have done in the past? Read More »
Why should anyone feel the need to do so? There are two divergent reasons, which are the basis for the two distinct types of double dating. There are people who are eager to get married. There are quite a number of reasons why someone may consider that double dating would be a good idea. This
Is there anything wrong with dating two people at the same time? Read More »
Are you fine dating until the point where the dating turns “serious?” As soon as you sense that you have crossed over into “commitment territory,” all kinds of issues come to the fore and not from the most positive perspective? You most likely consider this rethinking and reevaluating completely understandable, as you have now got
Are you afraid of getting close? Read More »
When receiving a gift, always show your gratitude for the thought and for the gift. Include a few details, like why the gift meant so much or how you plan to use it. This is what makes a good thank you a great thank you!– “Thank you for the gift card for a [massage]. That
Words to use: “Thank you for the gift.” Read More »
