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The Cookie Mate—Make Him A Reality! [EXPERT]

He is sweet and yummy, and you can bite his head off if you get mad at him!

Many have their own personal laundry list of qualities for the "ideal mate." Some of the items on the laundry list might include: loyal, kind, attractive, generous or successful. The technical term for meeting our laundry list is called the self-ideal-perception consistency. But what happens when our date does not meet all of the requirements on our laundry list? Can we change him to meet our expectations? Does he meet enough of our laundry list to qualify to be a cookie mate?

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.

Meeting My Woman

Pre-flight Checklist to orient myself as a man

Before coming together with my woman, I make time for some quiet moments to feel my power and center myself. I want to connect with the feeling, for myself and for her, that I occupy the masculine role in our relationship. In addition, there are qualities and ways of being that I want to put in place for myself and my beloved. I want to consciously connect with all of these in preparation for loving each other. To this end I’ve written a “Pre-flight Checklist”. for myself. Remember it's a self-checklist and so it won't read like a novel or story.

7 'Scoring' Tips From Beavis And Butthead

Even "chicks, man" could learn some pickup tips from Beavis and Butthead -- who are back tonight!

Just when we thought nothing could replace Jersey Shore on Thursday nights, MTV rolled out an even more epic show after 15 years of hiatus: Beavis and Butthead, huh, huh.

Love SEO: 3 Expert Ways To Optimize Your Online Dating Search

Love is just a click away when you follow these expert tips for successful online dating.

The YourTango staff recently attended the first-ever Single In Stilettos conference — an event that helped single women learn about the latest dating trends and learn tips from the experts — where Krissy Dolor of eflirtexpert.com gave us tips for finding love online. With these SEO secrets, you can show up more often in men's searches — and in their dreams.

What Makes A Man Feel Validated On Dates? [EXPERT]

Here are the ABCD’s of making him feel as special as he makes you feel.

If you’ve ever seen any type of dating advice about how to make someone feel special on a date, the advice is usually geared toward guys who want to make a woman feel special. But what about the woman who wants to go out of her way to make her man feel special? Men love validation just as much, if not more than women, and it is important to show him that you appreciate him. Here are the ABCD’s of making him feel as special as he makes you feel.

Love in the Present [EXPERT]

Women as a whole are givers. We give throughout the year, not just over the holidays...

Women as a whole are givers. We give throughout the year, not just over the holidays. We take care of our households and do everything we can for our children. We bend over backwards for our colleagues and friends. Some of us even give to strangers, volunteering our time and money to help those less fortunate.

Fall in Love with Yourself First[EXPERT]

It’s been said that if you’ll love yourself, no one else will, either. Maybe that’s not quite true..

It’s been said that if you’ll love yourself, no one else will, either. Maybe that’s not quite true, but when it comes to falling in love, it certainly is true that you will have an easier time of it — and will be much more likely to find lasting, true love — if you love yourself BEFORE you try to find that “special someone.”

Why Most Resolutions Fail and How to Make Yours Foolproof

Happy first day of fall! Time to finish up all your New Year Resolutions!

The holiday season is almost here. It seems like yesterday we were making our New Year’s resolutions for 2011: to lose weight, maybe, or get out of debt, find a better job, find love. Was 2011 the year all your romantic dreams came true? Or do you look back on the year with regret? Was it full of exciting, intelligent men or missed opportunities? Laughter and genuine connections or awkward situations? Dates that make you cringe even now?

Simple Tricks for Confident Conversations [EXPERT]

Do you freeze up and can’t think of a single thing to say on a date? Here are some simple tricks!

No matter how much time you spend on looking good and feeling confident before your date, it can all fall apart when you open your mouth. Maybe you freeze up and can’t think of a single thing to say, or you jump right in and talk about anything at all, only to see that “I’m listening politely while hatching my escape plan” look on their face.

How to Find Love Through Somebody Else’s Eyes [EXPERT]

When you are dating and want to find love, wouldn’t it be great to have a magic mirror...?

When you are dating and want to find love, wouldn’t it be great to have a magic mirror where you could see your future with that person? You wouldn’t have to guess about whether or not you would have a “Happily Ever After”. It would play out before you in that magic mirror. Or what about a crystal ball? You could take your date to a gypsy and she could sit you down and let you know whether or not you should even bother ordering dessert.