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How do I talk about dating and sex with my teen?
Tips for Parents on Teaching Respect & Healthy Dating
Below are the seven most common questions parents ask me when I
am speaking in their schools or with their community
organizations:
Without sounding like you are lecturing and...
Woman's Touch: Dating Do's And Dont's For Females
It can be difficult to be a woman in the dating arena. A lot of
things can go wrong for you more than it can for your male
counterpart. Plus, men can be really dense about a few things.
Well, no worries. Here are a few tips on what to do and not...
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Online Dating: 4 Dating Mistakes Worth Avoiding
Did you catch the dating mistakes made during episode one of ABC's Hooking Up documentary series? If you caught the episode on July 14th, I'm sure you would have noticed what doesn't work when it comes to dating...
Mistake #1: Using an old photo
A self-proclaimed 'Fabio' look-a-like used a 15-year old picture of himself to entice women to meet him. I guess he figured once they met the 'older' version of himself they'd be charmed enough to stay. Not!
Mistake #2: Telling a lie... or two.
These come in at least three categories - age, name, and profession. I'm sure there are more but only three occurred in the 1st episode (that I saw). The musician (from mistake #1) said he was in his 30's but he was actually in his 40's. Can't you just hear the umpire? Steeee-rike 2!
Or the classic line from one of the female daters on the show: "My name isn't Jennifer, it's Lisa." Which was followed by her revealing that she was a doctor - just like her now confounded date.
Mistake #3: Asking yourself the
wrong questions.
Cynthia, one of the daters, was a bit down after a string of rather unpleasant dates. She asked herself outloud 'Why am I single?' It had a feeling of 'what's wrong with me?' to it.
A better question would have been - "How do I need to be to find the man who fits into my ideal relationship?" Or, 'What's the next best step for me in finding my ideal mate?' Questions that focus on the positive of what you can do or be.
Mistake #4: Breaking up by email
This is probably more of an etiquette 'violation' than a mistake. Breaking up with a date by email. While the fellow said it was a cop-out, it was still tactless.
It's rather entertaining watching the online dating experiences of others. Learn from their mistakes and save yourself a whole lot of time and trouble.
Sue Bond shares dating stories, tips, dating site reviews, and news on what works and doesn't work in the world of online dating on her dating blog at www.dating-services-and-tips.com.
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