The man standing in front of you isn’t half-bad, you think to yourself – until your friends start talking about how dating older men is for the birds, that is. Even though there’s no ill will or malice on their part – they’re your loyal gal pals, after all – your friends may be subtly sabotaging your chances at finding a compatible partner more than you think. Read on for the various ways your friends may be keeping you single, and learn how to prevent them from becoming accidental frenemies …

These may seem like common sense, but are absent from too many dating profiles ladies. Here’s how to make the best first impression possible – and get lots of communication!

Post Multiple Photos
One head shot is not enough, ladies. Our visual counterparts want to check you out…that is a reality! So give them a nice representation of who you are and what you like to do by posting a variety of photos. Oh and pics with your girlfriends are totally fine, just make sure you are recognizable, and not holding a …

I’m going to tell you something that’s going to save you a ton of time – especially the hours you spend dissecting a man’s behavior.

When a man doesn’t call once you’ve connected in a deeper way, there are only three possible reasons why:
1) He doesn’t know what to do with the connection you share because it’s not the right time for him
2) He doesn’t know what to do with the connection you share because he’s not mature or capable of getting any closer
3) Something was said or done that tells …

You know the type: he’s dressed to the nines, has the perfect hair, and emanates just the right amount of designer cologne. At a club or party, he’s been eyeing you from a distance until he finally sidles up beside you and delivers his well-practiced pick-up line. His flirty banter is kind of charming, and you wonder how you should respond to his offer to “get better acquainted.” After all, his smooth-as-silk approach to attracting women IS alluring to some — and a total turn-off to others.

What should you do …

Have you ever tried to communicate your feelings to a man only to have him shut down or pull away? I remember when I used to walk on eggshells around a man. That awful, helpless feeling of being so unsure of what I should express and how I should communicate, that more often than not I wouldn’t speak up at all. And, when I DID let a man know how I felt, it usually came out all wrong, and I’d end up pushing him away. It …

In dating, few things feel worse than pouring your heart into a relationship only to find out that a guy isn’t in it for the long-term.

Wouldn’t it be great to know right up front, before you get involved with a man, whether or not he’s up for a long-term relationship with you? Well, I’m going to tell you how to find this out without scaring a man away, so that you never have to wonder if you’re in a go-nowhere situation. And I’ll show you how to do …

Talking about your relationship with a man may make you feel more connected, but it doesn’t work this way for him.

Imagine you’re seeing a new man. You’re spending more and more time with him, and you two seem to really hit it off. Every time you see him, you’re connecting and getting closer. So…why isn’t he moving things forward quickly enough? Can’t he see how great the two of you are together? Shouldn’t you remind him?
THE TWO RELATIONSHIP ROLES
I know it’s frustrating to spend more …

We’re revealing the main reasons why a guy will just disappear after a few dates – with no explanation!

We’re Emotional Midgets
Plain and simple. Many men lack the emotional maturity and vocabulary to sit with another adult and say, “This doesn’t work for me, so I’m going to go.” It can hurt to have a man disappear on you, but a relationship with an emotional midget is never going to work for long anyway. Good riddance.
You seem slightly unhinged.
If after a few evenings together you appear nice, but slightly unhinged, a …

It’s all about staying in the moment but learning from the past. Here are some of our favorite dating tips ever…

The Man List
We love the idea of writing down all of the qualities you are looking for – and releasing it to the universe! Knowing what you want is a powerful thing, as is making sure your list gets narrowed down to about ten key qualities (Yes, a list of 153 is too long ladies!).
Relax
There’s something to be said about having a relaxed, carefree attitude when it comes to …

In your efforts to let a man know you’re interested in him, you might actually be blocking his ability to get close to you.

In your efforts to let a man know you’re interested in him, you might actually be blocking his ability to get close to you. Find out why, and what you can do instead so that he naturally feels the urge to move the relationship forward.
Sometimes, we want so much to let a man we know we like him – and make sure he doesn’t slip …