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 …

Nearly every guy has been there—that intense, pressure-filled moment when his woman says, “Let me ask you a question,” which is followed by a query that seems impossible to answer, if it can be answered at all.

Suddenly, he feels like his rear end is planted on a hot seat with blinding lights shining in his eyes. Mere moments before, he was feeling calm, confident, and in control. Now his palms sweat, heart pounds, and mouth goes dry. Sound melodramatic? That depends on the type of question you’ve been asked, the …

It’s one of the biggest frustrations encountered in the dating world. You meet someone, there seems to be a connection…then poof! You never hear from them again. You are left with no closure, and no clue as to what happened. Here are the reasons women say they have gone poof in the past. Not one of them was proud at handling things this way, but here are their explanations as to why — they had to just disappear.

Reason Number One: She Met Someone Better
The harsh reality is that in the …

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 …

Love and happiness. When we’re unhappily single, it’s easy to assume that love would remedy our lack-of-happiness situation. But does it? Researchers have long tried to determine if there’s a correlation between happiness and the thing we call love.

Love and Happiness: Loneliness Sucks
From the category of “obvious research,” comes the finding that loneliness has a negative correlation with happiness and a positive one with depression. Happy people have social support and a circle of friends (of whom they are not jealous). Psychological research studies link social relationships with happiness, alongside …

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 …

A penny for your thoughts? We’ve got that and then some as we reveal the secret thoughts that, for various reasons, men and women keep to themselves.

“What exactly does the world expect me to be?”
Many men ask themselves this question at some point. From the moment he steps on the playground in kindergarten, a male in our society is like the rope in a tug-of-war of mixed messages: play nice, but don’t let anyone push you around; be gentle, but toughen up; share your feelings, but don’t be a wimp. …

In all the years, after all the articles, these are the ten best bits of advice I’ve ever given to men who are out there dating women.

Get an Assessment from a Female Friend
Dating is one of those things that we’re supposed to be good at with no practice and no detailed feedback. We just know when it works or doesn’t. The easiest way to improve your dating skills is to take a female friend to lunch and talk her through your last date — your clothes, your venue choice, your …

The way to a woman’s heart may be as simple as listening, laughing and a sweet gesture. Here’s what the women we spoke with revealed…

He’s a Straight Shooter
He doesn’t adhere to the 3-day “no text, no call” rule. He tells you how he feels and what he is looking for. He may have game, but he doesn’t play it with you or in his dating life.
He’s a Helper
Whether it was coming to the rescue of someone stranded on the side of the road or helping grandpa John out with his …

If you’re interested in meeting people and going on dates, photos need to be a part of your online dating experience. Can it be scary? You bet, but it’s the key to a successful experience. We look at the reasons it is so important to put yourself out there and the types of photos that are absolutely essential.
Whether you’re an online dating pro or a complete newbie, posting photos on your profile can be nerve wracking. After all, people are making important decisions about you based on these snapshots. If …