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Three Mistakes Women Make While Dating

Three Mistakes Women Make While Dating

Avoid these three BIG missteps.

There are three common dating mistakes that are causing you to be chronically lonely and single. Watch out for these pitfalls, and you too can find Mr. Right! Dating Mistake #1: Always Expecting a Man to Pay  

The biggest – and most preventable – mistake women make in dating

The biggest – and most preventable – mistake women make in dating

Why this one big mistake is “the kiss of death” in many relationships that could have real potential

As a relationship coach who works primarily with some very successful women, there’s one big mistake I see women make over and over again in their relationships with men. I know for a fact that this problem sabotages – and kills – millions of potential relationships before they ever get off the ground – and I also know it’s 100% preventable. Here’s the problem:

Solutions to Common Love Mistakes Women Make

Solutions to Common Love Mistakes Women Make

Too needy? Learn the solutions to six mistakes women make in love and improve your love life.

My husband, Rory, and I recently had a conversation about common mistakes women tend to make when it comes to love. He has seen women he’s dated and been in relationships with, and his female friends making these six mistakes. Rory is very insightful and I feel compelled to share them with you since I’ve made many of these mistakes. If you can relate to any of these, try these solutions and watch your love life improve. Mistake #1: Being needy.

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Your good girl image is as fake as that surprised look on your face.

Taylor Swift's Wake Of Romantic Destruction

An open letter to Taylor Swift and her teenage followers about the "innocent songbird's" love life.

I know what you've been doing. Your demure demeanor, your conservative style of dress, you lowering your head in coy, feigned naïvete for talk show hosts when the subject of your love life comes up ... it's an entire brand built around your innocence, and it's been executed brilliantly.

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Dating A Divorced Guy

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Dating A Divorced Guy

Find out the crucial things you must know to date a divorced guy successfully to avoid my mistakes.

"Do you want kids?" I asked. "Sure i do" he said. And with that I was hooked. Yes I knew that he was divorced and had two children, but just knowing that he did want kids was to overcome the first hurdle of dating him. However the first 6 months there were a lot more hurdles to overcome which lead to the relationship breaking down. Having dated a divorced guy, I can speak from experience of what not to do and the mistakes to avoid if you do decide to go down this path with a divorced guy, and especially if they have kids.

5 Big Mistakes When Dating a Modern Woman

5 Big Mistakes When Dating a Modern Woman

Yes, these are 5 big turns off when courting a modern woman. Listen up!

You meet this radiant, confident and modern woman.  You notice her at Whole Foods or at business networking event, and you are captivated by her magnetic and positive energy.  You look at her and smile.  Because of her friendly demeanor, you walk up to her and start a conversation.  You notice how easy it is to talk to her.  You leave feeling happy and excited. When you do call her and ask her out on a date, she says, "Yes, I would be happy to go on a date with you this Saturday."  

5 Guaranteed Ways To Lose Your Man

5 Guaranteed Ways To Lose Your Man

If you're dating and you don't follow these rules, you are truly doomed!

So you're dating that new guy and things are going swimmingly. You basically floated home from the first date and already had the drapes picked out for the home you'd be living in together. Y'know what? Dates like that are the kind that we all dream about and it happens to us guys too, but slow down girl before you act on those feelings! Therefore our Tip #1 is:

4 Reasons You Might Want To Date A Criminal [EXPERT]
Is a criminal record a deal breaker?

4 Reasons You Might Want To Date A Criminal

Don't write off a date just because of a pesky criminal record. He could be the one!

Many people would say that there are dangers of dating a criminal and even advocate checking criminal records of online daters. In many situations where your potential date is a criminal there is reason to be cautious. Sometimes this fact will be a good reason to not pursue a relationship or even a date. In other situations, you may still be interested in dating the criminal, but you will need to exercise certain precautions.

How To Admit You Are Wrong

How To Admit You Are Wrong

When you are wrong in a relationship grow a pair and admit it! At the end of the day it will save your relationship if you want it saved. The worst thing you can do is argue over something you do not want to admit that you did. In the end that person will appreciate you a lot more when you admit it and apologize for it.  

What's Love Got to do with Red Flags?

What's Love Got to do with Red Flags?

Learn how to recognize red flags in your relationship and what to do about it.

Definition of Red Flag: 1. A warning of danger or a signal to stop. 2. Noticing that something isn’t quite right with your man but dismissing it because you want to be with him, don’t want to be single, you like him, etc. What Red Flags Mean to Love

3 Things You Should Never Do On A First Date [EXPERT]
There's no excuse for these first date no-nos.

3 Things You Should Never Do On A First Date

Are you guilty of making these first date mistakes?

We all get nervous on first dates; it's a natural part of the dating process. However, you can avoid the three most fatal dating mistakes, which will help set the stage for successful dating experiences in the future. Avoiding these three mistakes will make your date smile wider, laugh harder, and keep him/her wanting you more and more.