Create a Ripple Effect in Your Dating Life

Do you know why it's smart to talk to anyone, anywhere, even if that person doesn't seem to be your type? Well, if you throw a pebble into the dating pool, it can have a significant ripple effect that is sure to benefit you. Having a genuine interest in getting to know new people and keeping an open mind while you're networking might end up being more valuable than you think. You never know who that person might introduce you to in the future....

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Keep It Simple: Go Back to the Basics of Dating

Some people say technology has shifted our dating experiences. The introduction of apps and social media means that people don't have to be introduced face-to-face with a brief 90 word description at a cocktail mixer by a mutual friend. Others say that 30s is the new 20s, where people are waiting a decade or two before looking for the one. More years means more knowledge about what we want in our lives . . . and that makes it harder to find...

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Ideas for People You Love (But Can't Date or Marry) or Care A Lot About

Valentine's Day is not just about being in a relationship.  It's not just about a boyfriend or a girlfriend.  It is about showing those you care about that you love them and are grateful they are in your life. Free - Wrap your favorite book (Life's Little Instruction Book, Grimm's Fairy Tale or To Kill a Mockingbird) in happy bright paper and enclose a little note "This is one of my favorite books and you're my...

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Wait! 3 Reasons to Hold Off on Getting Engaged on Valentine's Day

It's easy with red paper heart decorations popping up in grocery stores and window displays at the mall to start thinking about popping the question. But before you invest in a ring or practice taking a knee, there are a few things to consider. Why Are You Asking? Is it because you can see yourself together for many years to come? Can you imagine investing in a house, two cars, a family and eventually a retirement home . . . together? Or are you...

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