SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  When my boyfriend proposed to me recently in a dimly lit restaurant, I was thrilled beyond words.  However, when we arrived home and I took a good look at my engagement ring, I was shocked.  The “diamond” turned out to be a fake diamond, which he explained was just a […]

The Dating Chronicles The Introduction Tracy had gone to Karen’s party out of boredom and the lack of something else to do.  She didn’t view Karen as an equal because of her lack of style and education status. However, Tracy was impressed with the crowd, though she didn’t understand how lackluster Karen could attract such a […]

Love, ETC., Success Secrets… by M.K. Allison After an interesting discussion with an “expert on men” girlfriend, I spoke to several women who claimed to have never experienced a bad bump in a romance-laden relationship.  This was due to their strict commitment to being treated well by the opposite sex.  Here are their “keys to […]

  SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q: I’ve been dating a woman on a casual basis who recently introduced me to her friend who just moved here from out of state.  The chemistry was strong between us, as we both stood trying to play off the attraction.  She was hot and my problem is I want […]

Traveling Alone? Here Are Important Travel Tips To Pack… Taking a Cruise? Note The Following: Departing passengers should arrive at the dock at least an hour before.  The dock porter will carry your bags onto the ship for placement by the cabin steward.  He will expect a tip of $3.00 per bag. Cabin Stewards should […]

Dating Dialogue: What Is Really Being Said… by Laura Gilbert It’s no secret that the language of love isn’t always the most, well, direct.  That’s why so many single people spend hours analyzing emails and texts from dates trying to figure out if “I’m busy at work” is a brush-off, or wondering whether that invitation […]

Never Too Late… Finding Love After 50 by Coco Diong When I decided to do this article, I went in search of women over 50 who had never married but found real romance after the age of 50.  Hopefully, their experiences will inspire those who think when romance has not come by a certain age […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I went out with a guy recently for the first time, and I had a lovely time.  However, everything went south when we left the theater.  A woman appeared out of nowhere and accosted us angrily.  She claimed to be his fiancée and accused him of cheating on her.  I […]

A Financial Fix In 4 Easy Steps… by Liz Pulliam Weston Have you paid a late fee on a credit card or bounced a check in the past year?  Did you misplace a bill, a statement, or some other financial record?  Are you confused about how much of your net worth is tied up in […]

The Dating Chronicles The Wrong Move George was dating Kelly’s mother when they first met.  Kelly was with her boyfriend when she ran into George and her mother coming out of the theater.  Kelly’s reaction to George’s good looks was so obvious that her boyfriend commented on it.  Kelly had heard a lot about George, […]