Dating Tips, Relationship Advice
Certain posts about flirting with shy guys or how to know if he's your soulmate have had hundreds of thousands of reads each. But there are many others that you seem to love. So here are the Love in 90 Days most popular posts ever. You voted them in.The Complexity of Long Distance Relationships Long Distance Relationships can be challenging. You meet a great person and it feels like a glorious, soulmate relationship. You are dreaming about an amazing future with this great match, who definitely feels like the One. Only problem is, he or she lives a long way away from where […]
Many of you have written to me recently with the same question as Maryanne: “I still love my ex and I think he still loves me. Should I get back with my ex or should I just try to forget him?” -Maryanne, Baltimore When my expert dating coaches and relationship experts have delved into the “should […]
This is another research article in the Understanding Men Blog that answers the question of who are the marrying kind of men. Who really are the marrying kind of men? Some women think they don’t exist anymore like an extinct species of mammal. And here’s yet another email on this topic: “Dear Dr. Diana, I’ve […]
Ever wonder what makes Men Fall in Love? Through my work as a therapist and clinical supervisor, I’ve spent countless hours listening to just about every issue single, married, and divorced guys have when it comes to what they really want in relationships. Those countless hours have given me a unique understanding into what men […]
Four Sex & the City Dating Patterns Now that a whole generation has discovered SATC, I thought it would be fun to revise one of my first blogs on this site. Hope you enjoy! Are you more like Carrie, Samantha, Miranda or Charlotte? Which of the four Sex & The City dating patterns are you? […]
If Only I Found the One Many believe that if they found the One, life would be perfect. If only we found the One, then love would be easy and effortless. This belief has created a lot of trouble for people, especially in the area of commitment. By insisting on finding a perfect partner, many […]
Do you ever wonder what the heck is going on with men and relationships? Tired of all their confusing signals? One minute they want you, the next they seem ambivalent and distant. And, we’re supposed to be mysterious! Through my work as a psychologist and clinical supervisor of other individual, couple, and family therapists, I’ve […]
Has a guy ever ghosted you then tried to come back? If you’ve been actively dating, chances are you’ve had a man disappear and go silent like this… then pop up a few weeks or months down the line. It’s all too common! And it’s frustrating! First, remember, it isn’t about you. Whether he’s ghosted […]
Flirting is one of the secrets to an amazing relationship. People sometimes see flirting as “bad” or “manipulative,” but the reality is it’s just about being playful, complimentary and fun in the company of someone else. Flirting can be a complete encounter in and of itself; it doesn’t mean you have to go any farther. […]
Dating Apps Are Now Mainstream Just over the last few months, 27 women in my Love Mentoring® coaching program have met seriously amazing boyfriends on dating apps. Last year, eleven even got engaged to guys they met on a dating app. One of my coaches even went to a Tinder themed wedding, where the couple […]
The Rise of Single Dad Households More and more fathers have full or joint custody of children. Chances are high that you may find yourself dating a single dad. If you don’t have kids yourself, this can be both exciting and daunting. Nine Tips To Keep in Mind When Dating a Single Dad 1. Slow […]
Is He Into You? Are you wondering “is he into you?” Sometimes it seems like he is. Other times you just don’t know. You keeping looking for signs and analyze what he does and says. You try to get him to call. Here’s the thing: When a guy is into you… it’s obvious. This is […]
Here’s one way not to ruin your relationship. This one piece of valuable advice is about how not to ruin your relationship. I have a confession to make. I almost ruined my relationship with my husband, Sam. Not because I wasn’t sure if I loved him anymore. It was because of my habit to make […]
Here’s what to do when he won’t commit. Has your relationship been dragging along in an uncommitted state for some time now? Did he totally freak out, stonewall or run away the minute you brought up taking the relationship to the next level? Or perhaps he seemed so into you, you were both sailing into […]
Does he keep texting you… but isn’t making plans to see you? Jane, a funny forty-something year old lawyer, was texting with hottie David on a dating app. At first they seemed to hit it off big time, but after several weeks he still had not asked her out. Frustrated, she stopped responding to his […]
Do you believe there is a soulmate out there for you? If you said ‘yes’, you’re not alone. Studies have shown that over 90% of young adults believe in the concept. And 88% believe that destiny has determined that there is one and only one person who is your soulmate or twin flame. Amazing, right? […]
Flirting Tips With a Shy Guy I get tons of emails asking me about flirting tips for women and especially how to get a shy guy to come out of his shell. Well, with a shy guy you have to be more available, take the lead more often and maybe even give him the first […]
Do Nice Guys Finish Last in Your Dating Life? Have you ever wondered, How do you spark chemistry with a good man? Well, you’re not alone. Here’s an email I recently got from Rachel: “Dr. Diana, I truly am ready to have a real relationship. With a nice guy. A good guy. I’m sick of my dead-end dating […]
Here’s another true love story about avoiding red flags from our Dating Advice for Women Series. Carla, a 50 year old ICU nurse, met Juan, a lean hunk of a guy, at the dog park. As her Pomeranian cavorted with his French bulldog, Juan regaled Carla with stories from his native Ecuador. He was coming […]
Looking back, I’ve noticed that I’ve written about a dozen or more blogs to shed light on how many men approach dating and mating. For your convenience, these can now be found in the Understanding Men Series. Have you ever wondered about the dating games men play? How could he disappear so quickly after he […]
Who is the Non-Committal Man? Ah, yes, the non-committal man. Who comes on oh-so-strong in the beginning, promising the sun, moon and the white picket fence, only to get freezing feet when it comes to going from casual to committed. Here’s my non-committal man quiz that you can use to identify the type and avoid […]
Here’s another informative research report on the question “is marriage toxic to women?” in our Dating Advice for Women Series Is marriage Toxic to Women? Many studies compare single people with couples as to their quality of life and general health and happiness. These reports have come to conflicting conclusions. Some studies show that couples […]
Baby Boomer Dating Tips Let’s face it: baby boomer dating is daunting. And when you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s it may seem next to impossible. You might be coming out of a long-term marriage. Or emerging from a period of time where you were consumed with raising children. Or caring for elderly parents […]
Dating Advice for Women Video Series Here is a fun flirting tips video that features my assistant blogger pup, Madison. Following the suggestions in this flirting tips video will make you simply irresistible. It has about 300,000 views on my you tube channel. The flirting tips video will show you how to develop a teasing […]
Shy On a First Date? After a great app and text romance, text jokes, and a few one hour soul-to-soul phone sessions, it is time to meet the possible One at the local Italian place. When you look in the mirror nothing seems right. So you notice the bulges around your thighs and the gap […]
