Dating & relationships
How To Tell Whether He's Interested
I was with my friend Alison at a pub after work when she nudged my shoulder. "Hey, look at that cute guy!" she whispered. "He's glanced my way several time...
September 2011 4 min read
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Dating & relationships
Tips for the fashion-challenged
Tips for the fashion-challenged: 1. If in doubt, ask a good friend. 2. Just because something comes in your size doesn’t mean you should wear it. At least...
September 2011 2 min read
Dating & relationships
How to Make A Good First Impression on a Date
First dates are supposed to be fun, but for Carol they weren't. Every time she went out with a guy for the first time, she spent an entire week worrying ab...
August 2011 6 min read
Dating & relationships
What to Talk about on a First Date
You open the door and your heart catches in your throat. He's gorgeous. He opens the door of the car for you, and neither of you have much to say as you dr...
August 2011 6 min read
Dating & relationships
5 Types of Men you should Avoid Dating
The Mamma's Boy This guy probably lives with his mother, if not close enough for her to pop in for tea (every night). She will have helped him pick out his...
August 2011 4 min read
Dating & relationships
Why We Date
Why do we date? It’s an interesting question. Have you ever thought about it? If you do, you’ll probably hurt your brain, so instead, just read along. When...
August 2011 4 min read
Dating & relationships
The Wait... How Long Should it Last?
“Wise men say: only fools rush in.” - Elvis Presley My big brother recently got married at the “tender” age of 55. Although he’s not to be categorised as a...
August 2011 4 min read
Dating & relationships
The Conversation Starter
A couple of weeks ago, we examined “pick-up lines” and whether or not they really work. My friend, “Palm,” told me about her experience, and then later abo...
August 2011 4 min read
Dating & relationships
Pick Up Lines: To Use or Not to Use
I recently had the good fortune of having a guy say to me: “Hey, you look familiar. Oh yeah, I read about you in a dictionary. You were the definition of ‘...
August 2011 6 min read
Dating & relationships
Small Words that Have a Big Impact in Good Relationships
Fit. It’s such a small word. But it has major impact. In fact, it’s integral to our physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being. Yet not enough pe...
August 2011 4 min read
Dating & relationships
Love Yourself
Love Yourself No, not like that, necessarily. Let’s face it, being single can be a little depressing sometimes. Here is some advice on what to do when you'...
August 2011 5 min read
Dating & relationships
On Being Single
Singledom: we've all been there, no matter whether it was for a few weeks or a few years. This collection of articles deals with the issues you may face wh...
August 2011 1 min read