Nine Ways to Make Your Date Great (in the First Ten Minutes!)

Every date is a spectacular opportunity. Don't be a date waster!

The first 10 minutes of a date often determine whether a second date is even going to happen. And let's face it: second dates are not the norm for many. That was definitely my story until I learned about (what I now call) "Date Waste." Date waste is when a date is a drag but has little to do with whether you're a potential match. It's a drag simply because neither of you set the date up to succeed. These aren't the dates with jerks that you can't wait to end. They're the ones that are just a little boring, lack sparks, or just go nowhere.

10 Tips To Avoid Marrying Your Future Ex-Husband [EXPERT]

Could your new infatuation possibly be "the one"? Think again.

By Marianne Beach, GalTime He’s handsome, he’s charming, he’s making all the right moves. Could you finally have met the man of your dreams? The one you’ll spend the rest of your life with? Well, hold on—says relationship expert and author of “Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and Coupled Up,” psychologist Harriet Lerner, PhD.

The Absolute Best Place To Meet Mr. Right [EXPERT]

It's more than just a numbers game when it comes to meeting the guy who's right for you!

We’ve all read articles or heard about the supposedly great places to meet men – places like the gym, the supermarket, the dog park, and of course the age old meeting place, the bar. In my dating days, if I saw one of these lists with something on there I hadn’t tried yet I immediately made plans to try it the next chance I got.

How Do You Know When You've Met "The One?" [EXPERT]

How do you know when you’ve met the right one? I Want to stop looking for the next better option.

QUESTION I’ve been dating a guy for over a year now, and we’re thinking about taking it to the next level: marriage. How do you know when you’ve met the right one? ANSWER Your question suggests to me that you might have some uncertainty about taking your relationship to the next level. Many people willingly spend a significant amount of time, energy and money on the wedding event (or events) instead of expending those resources on finding the right person to be their partner.

What Looking for Love and Birthing a Baby Have in Common

Childbirth's a lot like finding a marriage material mate: some pain, and then bliss.

There are so many women I care deeply about —both friends and clients — who are holding themselves back from bringing love into their lives. Are you one of them? Are you saying "I want a fabulous man in my life" and "I know I'm a catch," yet not doing much to actually reach your self-described all-important goal? Are you doing the same routine each day, expecting things to be different? Are you staying closed in your head and your heart, unwilling to learn to better understand and love men...and yourself?

A Single Girl's Wish List: 7 Must-Haves For Mr. Right [EXPERT]

Use this Dating Expert's Wish List for Mr. Right to make choices that will move you forward in 2012!

There are cookies to be baked, candles to be lit, ornaments to be hung, and cards to be mailed out. Of course, there are also questions to be answered from unknowing relatives like ... Are you dating anyone?

What Men Say About Women (It May Surprise You!)

Insight from men on dating and relationships gleaned from two "man panel" events.

What if you could hear men honestly share their thoughts and feelings about women, dating, sex and relationships? I had the opportunity to do that twice last week when I hosted and observed "man panels." If you've never been fortunate to hear a man panel, it works like this: we gather men — both single and married — and a facilitator asks them questions previously submitted by the participating women. The women listen as the men give their answers, yet they are not allowed to interact.

How To Get Rid Of Your Dating B.S. (Belief System)

"He's just not that into you, because you're just not that into yourself."

Stop wasting your time on men who are encouraging the "B.S." The next time you meet a guy who doesn't give you exactly what you deserve, heed this advice: "The four-letter word for a man who doesn't call is N-E-X-T."

The Truth about Love and Divine Timing [EXPERT]

When looking for love, trust in Divine Timing

When you're looking for love it's a struggle not to get impatient and to put your trust in Divine Timing. The longer it takes, the more desperate you feel and the harder you have to work at keeping the faith that it's going to happen. There's a contradiction you have to work through: that as much as you need to hold the vision of the man and relationship you want in your mind -- you also need to be able to stop focusing on it and let it go.

Nine Tips to Create a Better Date within Ten Minutes

Every date can be a learning experience, even if it doesn't turn out the way you'd hoped.

The first ten minutes of a date often determine whether a second date is ever going to happen, and let's face it: second dates are not the norm for many. That was definitely my story until I learned about (what I now call) "Date Waste." Date waste is when a date is a drag but has little to do with whether you are a potential match. It's a drag simply because neither of you set the date up to succeed. These aren't the dates with jerks that you can't wait to end. They are the ones that are just a little boring, lack sparks or just go nowhere.

One Thing That Makes Anthony a Little Less of a Weiner

When a man makes a fidelity or commitment mistake, it's HIS job to stand up and take responsibility.

When a man makes a fidelity or commitment mistake, it's HIS job to stand up and take responsibility. Have you heard about Weinergate? Just in case you haven't, it goes like this: Congressman Anthony Weiner, after denying it for days, got caught quite literally with his pants down. (Yeah, I know I'm not the first to use that. But it works.) Apparently The Weiner has been acting like a horny 16 year old, sexting endlessly to women he doesn't even know. (Nor, as I keep hearing reported, did he know their ages. Uh-oh.)