Viewpoint: 7  Dating Lessons I Learned Last Year… Merli Archer This has been a rough year so far for me on the dating scene. I got burned a lot because I wasn’t paying attention to what I was doing.  Therefore, I made the decision to begin my birthday month with a clean slate and a more […]

Single Snapshots Instances Gina: “A few months ago, my fiance suddenly asked for his engagement ring back. We were on his friend’s yacht when he said that he changed his mind because he was torn between me and a woman he had just met.  I took his ring off and dropped it in the lake […]

Dating Data Evasive Exits Can They Be Avoided? by Cheryl Lakes As it happens…often in the World of Dating, lovers are suddenly “dropped” for no apparent reason and the length of the relationship doesn’t seem to have an impact on the action. Unfortunately, this action can sometimes be devastating, particularly when no reasonable explanation is […]

    You Know You’re With The Wrong Person When… Women: “He’s always too busy to make plans to be with me.” “He admires other women openly.” “He doesn’t respond well to affection, and I’m affectionate.” “He’s more obsessed with ambition than being with me.” “We never do anything romantic, and I’m a romantic.” “I […]

  Single Sketches Reasons Terry: “I know women who complain and are often puzzled by guys who ask for numbers they never use.  I can only speak for myself, but here are two reasons why I’ve taken numbers and never used them. 1. I changed my mind after the effects of the evening and alcohol […]

Reflections On Rejection by BeBe Stonis                                                     Shelli:  “I think women are more prone emotionally to deal with rejection than men are.  The Bachelor Show on ABC truly demonstrates how women are more accepting of the feeling than men are.  Women tend to cry and men often turn violent or belligerent.”    Jeanine:  “I don’t know […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I was recently engaged to a man who suddenly announced out of the blue that he didn’t want to get married, and he wanted his ring back.  We had been engaged for two years and he kept putting the wedding off.  When I asked for an explanation, he slammed out […]

The Dating Chronicles The Engagement Jack was engaged to be married in three months when he met Jodi at a party. He was honest about it from the beginning.  They exchanged numbers under the flirtatious guise of some vague business proposition.  Later, after several phone conversations, he asked her out to dinner, and she accepted […]

Single Sketches Moments Talia: Is Dating Etiquette Dead? – “I know quite a few guys who are very attractive but are socially challenged when it comes to talking to women. However, there is still much to be said on date techniques for men, as it relates to manners and conduct befitting a gentleman.  I’ve gone […]

7 Signs You Haven’t Dated In A While by Dani Stone You have awe in your eyes. You stare at your date as if you can’t believe he/she is out with you. If you must stare, do it with your mouth closed. You are effusive with compliments. On the first date, compliment the chef only. […]