Bars and nightclubs are usually not good things to do on a first date. Between the booze, dancing and flood of other people you are both sure to find attractive there is little time to get to know the basics about another person.  >> more

Obviously, there is a limit and boundary to the flirting. When or if it goes too far and begins to develop into something more serious than just a virtual escapade it has crossed the line of being okay.  >> more

Of the 82% of married couples that make it to their 5th wedding anniversary only half of those people are likely to make it to their 10th. As times goes on, the chances of longevity in a marriage simply decline. The numbers are alarming enough to make every person question whether or not people should get married and if so, why?   >> more

Just the idea of finding Mr. Right can cause extreme worry, stress, dread and the occasional pit pat of butterflies that means perhaps, maybe sort of and finally a man has come into your life that probably maybe could be and might be- perfect!  >> more

Just as people do not want to be judged for having pre-marital sex, others do not want to be judged for remaining virgins. There is no evidence to suggest that abstaining or giving in to the pressure makes a real difference in the long term success of a marriage. But what is to be gained from both sides of the coin.  >> more

Jealousy if continued and persistent can also lead to your partner doing exactly what it is you were afraid of. If he can’t spend a night out with the guys without you calling him 12 times; if he can’t go to work with out you worrying about his secretary hitting on him; there is a really good chance you will drive him away.  >> more

What is love? No one really knows for sure and no one will ever be able to put their finger on it. Love is something that if we are searching for it – will never be found because it doesn’t exist outside of ourselves. Love exists in our mind. Love exists in our bodies. Love exists in our faith and gratitude. Love exists in our partners (all of them) and our friends.  >> more

Commitment can be a scary thing. As much as everyone thinks they want to be in a serious relationship, subconsciously they're more afraid of things working out with the person they date than they are of everything falling apart. As a result, people tend to date idiots.  >> more

Lee Ann Rimes had it right in the second to last line of her song ‘Commitment.’ It is much more complicated then just love. You can love someone deeply but not be able to commit to him or her.  >> more 

The lyrics of a song go, “breaking up is hard to do” but moving out is probably harder.  No one takes breakups lightly and leaving your spouse or favorite person is like losing a limb.  Make that two limbs.   >> more 

Before you laugh and say that’s a funny question, think carefully.  It’s the kind of question that has no right or wrong answer.  The best answer is, “It depends -   define all three terms - kissing – someone - cheating.”  >> more 

These arguments may influence your way of thinking but we’ll repeat:  virginity still remains a very personal matter, regardless of what you’ve learned from your parents, teachers and peers.  Saving it for marriage is a decision that others cannot impose on you.  >> more 

This is one of the more traditional and romantic ways to propose.  It does not have to be a special occasion like Thanksgiving or her birthday.  Buy a lovely bouquet of flowers and a box of expensive Belgian chocolates.  >> more 

In some ways, I was lucky – I knew about the child long before I had to make a decision about whether this was the man for me. Mr. Right had always been upfront about his son and ex-wife so as I got to know him, I also got to know about his son – he never held anything back just in case it would scare me away.  >> more 

Dating a workaholic requires a huge amount of honesty, negotiation, understanding (from both parties) and a commitment to maintain the relationship at it peak level for as long as possible and as often as possible through direct and open communication.  >> more