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Bravo's 'Miss Advised'
The ladies of Bravo's 'Miss Advised'.

A 'Tough Love' Letter To The Ladies Of Bravo's 'Miss Advised'

Although they're the experts, Amy, Julia and Emily are the ones who need help when it comes to love.

In last night’s Miss Advised episode titled "What's Your Type?" the three of you were finally starting to learn more about yourselves when it comes to the relationships you acquire and maintain. However, as viewers who were rooting for you, we think that it would be an understatement to say that you've all been deeply "misadvised" when it comes to your own love lives! As a love and relationship site dedicated to living your best love life, we have taken it upon ourselves to share some of our wisdom based on what the show has depicted so far.

Are You Making This Mistake In Your Love Life?

Are You Making This Mistake In Your Love Life?

If you can avoid this one huge mistake, your dating life will improve dramatically.

I made this mistake throughout most of my dating life, as did most of my friends – in fact I think nearly all of us have. You see, I looked at dating as serving one purpose, and one purpose only: To start a relationship with a guy that I thought could be Mr. Right. You're probably thinking right now "But that is the purpose of dating, right?" Well, yes and no.

No Matter What Do Not Contact Him First!

No Matter What Do Not Contact Him First!

When you first meet a guy do not contact him first! Let him contact you!

You are out with your friends and you meet a guy and of course you give him your phone number and he gives you his. Now, with this day and age of texting, LinkedIn, and Facebook it is hard to imagine a guy taking more than a day to contact you, but be patient! Do not under any circumstances contact him FIRST! Men like to have the upper hand no matter what the relationship books tells you on how it's ok for women to contact men don't do it! 

Is dating fun for you?

Is dating fun for you?

Trust issues can create a real dilemma for your love life. Find out how to make it exciting again.

This past weekend I held a two day retreat for my private one-on-one coaching ladies. It was here in NYC in a beautiful Soho Loft. In one word it was PHENOMENAL. The women came in with one view, and left with a completely transformed outlook on love. Specifically we looked at: how you are loved already; being excited to date; finding a man without it feeling like hard work; creating a closer and more powerful relationship; AND (yes there is an AND!) confidently knowing you can have the love you desire. CRAZY AHH-MAZING RIGHT?

Get Your Sexy on for More Relationship Passion

Get Your Sexy on for More Relationship Passion

5 ways to feel (& look) sexy if you don't have a swimsuit model's body.

Kristi is disgusted. She throws down the magazine she's been reading. Even though she's well aware that the pictures in magazines have been photoshopped and that just about no woman looks that perfect, Kristi still feels ugly in comparison. The image of sexy portrayed in magazines, on television and in the movies would be impossible to pull off. Kristi doesn't try to be sexy, even though she'd like to. She worries that her boyfriend will get tired of being with someone who looks like she does.

'When Harry Met Sally' nora ephron
Meg Ryan as the uptight college grad Sally Albright in "When Harry Met Sally."

RIP Nora Ephron: 5 Love Lessons From 'When Harry Met Sally'

In honor of Nora Ephron's life, we celebrate her classic, 1980s romantic comedy.

The Internet is abuzz with grief over the loss of American filmmaker and feminist icon Nora Ephron. Here are five important lessons from Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's rom com 'When Harry Met Sally.'

Attracted To A Younger Man? 7 Tips to Get His Attention

Attracted To A Younger Man? 7 Tips to Get His Attention

Embrace your inner cougar and put yourself out there. Here are some helpful tips to get you started.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, it is perfectly acceptable to be attracted to and pursue younger men. If a younger man has caught your attention then you need to capture his. Here are seven fool-proof ways attract a younger man.  

Single? How To Meet A Man At Starbucks [EXPERT]
In this day and age, coffee time equals flirting time.

Single? How To Meet A Man At Starbucks

Find out how you can get a date at your local coffee shop!

You'd love to be in love. You're finally ready, the timing is great, and yet...you have no immediate prospects. It can be tough to make this realization, but here's a powerful practice to integrate into your daily routine. It's an assignment I often give to my personal matchmaking clients, and it works ... like magic. Get out of your house. Start frequenting your local coffee houses, and learn to be comfortable sitting solo, making yourself available for eye contact, smiles and lighthearted, casual conversation.

Top 5 Dating Tips For Women Over 40

Top 5 Dating Tips For Women Over 40

Whether you're looking for love or a cougar on the prowl, my 5 tips will help you get what you want.

Dating at any age may feel complicated or overwhelming. However, it does not have to be. In most cases, women over 40 have had enough dating experience to know what they do and do not want in a relationship. Women over 40 are more likely to be established, have homes, established friends, and secure jobs. You are more likely to know what you are looking for.

Should You Enter Into A Relationship With No Future?

Should You Enter Into A Relationship With No Future?

I discuss two close friends of mine who are both very different, but who share a similar problem.

I have two very close girlfriends, call them Sally and Wendy. They are not friends with each other, by the way, and you'll see why. Wendy is the type of woman that in times past would have been called easy or loose, but nowadays she's just a typical modern woman. In the 10 years or so that I've known her, she has had more boyfriends than I can count. And these relationships, for the most part, follow a familiar pattern.

How To Tell If A Guy Is Interested In You

How To Tell If A Guy Is Interested In You

Does calling or texting really matter? Find out the one true way to tell if a guy is interested.

The 2009 movie, He’s Just Not That Into You followed a variety of characters as they attempted to decode how men were feeling. There were single women, attached women, and married women all pondering the same questions, and they were all attempted to figure out the hidden meaning behind every word and action of the men around them.