6 Dating Red Flags (And How to Fix Them)

Do you remember that time you were dating a guy and everything was just perfect? Of course you don’t. That kind of relationship doesn’t exist. Relationships involve people, and none of us are perfect! And yet, I talk to a lot of women who think romantic perfection is...

When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Say Yes to a Second Date

Picture this. You’re out with a friend. She’s shoe shopping, and you’ve agreed to lend your fashion advice. You walk into a store with no intention of buying anything for yourself, but the moment you enter it washes over you. The scent of leather....

Early-Stage Relationships: When to Quit. When to Persevere.

Are you the kind of person who gives up on new relationships a little too early? Or do you find that you stick with a less-than-ideal guy a little too long? Most of us tend to err on one side or the other. Which side do you lean toward? Fair warning, though. We’re...

The Art of Avoiding Creeps & Encouraging Good Guys

Mia had a unique problem. “The only guys who talk to me are the creepy ones,” she told me. “I try to end it pretty quick, but it’s getting frustrating. What am I, a creep magnet?” “What’s a creep, exactly?” I asked her. She gave me a look. “You know. A weirdo. Someone...

A Simple Way to Spot Mr. Right

So many women regret the time they wasted in unhealthy relationships. They can’t believe who they fell for. They can’t believe how long they stuck with dead-end relationships. But I have one friend who never expresses those kinds of regrets. Jennifer has always been...