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Is Internet Dating the Way to Go?

Written on August 18, 2011 by Kathy in Dating, Internet Dating

Internet dating sites have been around for some time and gaining even more populartiy. Maybe you haven’t tried internet dating because you are intimidated. At the same time, maybe you have a secret desire to give it a try. Is Internet dating the way to go? Internet dating has worked for many. For others, there…

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The Vanishing Act

Written on July 28, 2011 by Kathy in Brutal Breakups, Dating

When two people meet and get along exceptionally well, it seems such a waste when one of them vanishes without explanation. The situation becomes very confusing when the two people never met in person. I have a friend who met a seemingly wonderful man through friends. It wasn’t like she met some stranger on the…

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Manners Count on a Date

Written on April 18, 2010 by Kathy in Dating, Single Life

Some people wonder why they never get a 2nd date and are hopelessly single. First impressions are important. Manners count and can make the difference for a good or a bad impression. If a person has bad manners on a 1st date, chances are they won’t improve if you should get into a relationship with…

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Increase Your Confidence in Dating Again

Written on February 3, 2010 by Kathy in Dating

Most everyone has some insecurities about getting into the dating scene. This is especially true if you’ve had a recent breakup or haven’t dated in a long time. Think ahead before you step back into dating and increase your confidence with these tips. Are You Ready Ask yourself if you are emotionally ready to get…

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Dating Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

Written on January 6, 2010 by Kathy in Dating, Single Life

A friend of mine recently started dating several different women. Most every weekend he had a date lined up, but realized it was cutting into his wallet severely. When dating, it’s common to impress with nice dinners, concerts or other activities that can get expensive. Is this really necessary? In my opinion, it’s important to…

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Getting to Know Someone New

Written on December 13, 2009 by Kathy in Dating

Many people complain these days about how hard it is to meet someone new or if they meet someone new, things fall apart before anything gets started. Could this be because one or both parties don’t put in the real effort and genuine interest in getting to know someone? Meeting someone new should be about…

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Think Ahead Before Getting Involved

Written on October 8, 2009 by Kathy in Dating

It amazes me the number of people who don’t think ahead about the issues that would negatively impact a relationship. For example, I have a friend who started seeing a woman who lives about an hour and a half away from him. He was perfectly willing to drive the distance. She was perfectly willing to…

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Toxic Relationships

Written on March 10, 2009 by Kathy in Dating, Single Life

Some relationships become toxic over time and little by little to where the signs aren’t so obvious until a lot of little things have accumulated. Some relationships are toxic from the start and have very obvious signs. When a relationship becomes toxic you have two choices. You can work together to heal the relationship or…

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A Few Disadvantages of Being Single

Written on February 16, 2009 by Kathy in Single Life

I’ve been single for quite some time – almost four years. For the most part, I like it this way. I don’t have a burning desire to be in a relationship or even to date. I enjoy building my life up, discovering more of myself and providing for myself. But, I do see some disadvantages…

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Comparison of Dating in Different Eras

Written on January 26, 2009 by Kathy in Dating, Single Life

Dating has changed from how it was many years ago in comparison to today. Years ago there wasn’t internet, much less dating sites. People had to meet others coincidentally in their small town or maybe the neighbor that lived several miles away. The options weren’t very plentiful. In today’s world the options are much more…

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