When someone you care about ends a relationship, it can evoke feelings that range from disbelief to despair and everything in between. “How could this happen?” you think. “There must be something wrong with me.”

The same is true when someone with whom you’d like to explore a relationship doesn’t return the interest. “I thought I had a lot to offer—but maybe not.” When this happens—and we say “when” because it happens to nearly everyone—it’s easy to interpret the event as a painful rejection of the most personal kind. This interpretation …

…and what you can learn about dating from them.

Have you ever wished there was a how-to manual you could flip open for foolproof instructions about dating? Probably so, particularly after suffering through a dating disaster or while in the grip of a long romantic drought. By now you know that no such rule book exists—and for good reason. Dating isn’t a linear process, like replacing the water pump on your car. It is creative, intuitive, and constantly changing.
But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ample clues lying around waiting to point …

Scientists have long researched the connection between relationships and health. The majority of related studies conclude what many already understand experientially: love is good for you.

Relationship and Health Connection: A Good Marriage Is Good For the Heart
Researchers at the University of Rochester found that bypass patients in happy marriages had substantially higher survival rates than their single or unhappily married counterparts. Perhaps most notable in the study, women in unhappy relationships were far less likely to survive than men in unhappy relationships. Other studies have made similar findings: women only …

From the advice users to the eHarmony members, daters are sounding off on their biggest pet peeves!

Being Late
Are they passive aggressive? Forgetful? Or just disorganized? We aren’t sure what the reason is for some folk’s habitual tardiness, but it is a pesky pet peeve for many daters.
The Clueless Kisser
The date is going well and then he closes in for a kiss — a big, wet, sloppy one. Date over…for eternity! The offended did have a good suggestion: Go in slowly and softly, and graduate later to a more passionate lip …

Recently divorced singles get the cold sweats when thinking about dating again for the first time.

It’s not surprising.
Jumping back into the dating pool is a big step. The good news is that you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one-half of all first marriages fail in today’s society. With all of those newly minted singles on the market, stepping out is a much easier prospect than it once was. So never fear, hitch up your britches and get back in the saddle again.
Fools Rush In
It’s important to get …

Times have changed — and so have the rules regarding the biggest game of your life!

Be Familiar with Modern Modes of Communication
Speaking of texting, if you don’t do it, you might want to learn … fast. Especially if you are returning to the dating scene after a long haitus. Smartphones can make your romantic life a little easier and a lot more fun. And your dates are going to text you. If you don’t like it, let them know.
No More ‘Waiting Game’
It’s done. Dead. Over. Yes, we have now officially …

Too much nostalgia for the “good ol’ days” is a slippery slope. We often paint the past with a golden glow, glossing over imperfections that were obvious at the time. But it’s also unwise to assume that anything out of fashion deserves to be buried and forgotten forever. It can’t hurt to take inventory once in a while and reconsider what we’ve left behind—and assess what we may have lost in the process.

Slow Down
Looking back, it’s easy to roll our eyes at how dating used to be done. Still, yesterday’s …

Getting a small group of people to agree on anything is difficult, but we’re going to try anyway. In fact, we’re going to try to build consensus among a very large group of people — the daters of the world. Because if we can spread the word, gain acceptance and put a stop to these extremely annoying first date conversations we will have done humankind a service beyond measure.
Most veteran daters could make this list on their own. Newbies will want to read on and avoid the kinds of date …

Why Your Quirks May Have Him Falling for You
By Rori Raye Author of best-selling eBook ‘Have The Relationship You Want’ and free newsletter
It’s the little quirks that make people lovable…and it’s how you feel about the little things that make a man fall for you. Read on to learn how to let a man in on your passions — whatever they are — in a way that will ignite his feelings for you.
When you’re in the early stages of dating, it’s hard to know what – and how much – …

Meeting in Public: Making a Safe Connection On or Off-line
Making the decision to meet a date in-person for the first time can be exciting. It’s also a great opportunity to revisit the common-sense practices that will give you the confidence and comfort you need to make sure your date goes off without a hitch.
Whenever you’re meeting someone new there are important guidelines to remember.
1. Meet in Public – Whether you have met a person on or off-line, never accept an offer to be picked up at your …