Dating

Posted by Cherie Burbach

Despite having the beauty aids, personal trainers, and extra leisure time, celebrities are really just like you and me. They fall in love, get married, divorced, and have babies. They also, like the rest of us, make a lot of mistakes when it comes to dating.

If you want to know what to avoid in your own life, look no further than the tabloids. For instance, Madonna and Guy Ritchie arebreaking up (or not), Peter Cook is sorry for his affair, and Michael Buble and Emily Blunt have broken up.

Of all the couples, it seems Michael Buble and Emily Blunt are the only ones to have ended their relationship on a positive note. They did it with dignity, and they say they remain friends. (Although we all know that's hard to really do with an ex.) Still, it gives us all a lesson in how to proceed when it comes to dating, even if it means walking away from someone you thought was the one.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

A women I know is in the dating game again after 30 years in a marriage. She's nervous (naturally), and a bit scared. She doesn't really know how to meet new people or even how to proceed in the relationship. After all, people don't "go steady" anymore like they used to.

If you're feeling like this, I'll tell you all the same thing I told her. Dating when you're a senior can be fun and plentiful. It's actually one of the best times in your life to be single. There are several senior singles organizations, and meeting people is easy and delightful.

Enjoy this time!

Posted by Cherie Burbach

Have you guys seen the Sex and the City movie yet? I did when it first came out. I mean, how could I not? The show is brimming with lessons about single life. But not the ones you'd expect.

Like any TV show (and now movie) Sex and the City dramatized being single and dating. In other words, it's real life turned up a notch. It's not how things really are all of the time. Still, there were plenty of things we can learn from the mistakes of Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda. Here are just some of them.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

Every once in a while someone asks me how to keep their romance going. Every relationship has times when things aren't perfect. Either you and your partner are working too much, going to school, or even, living far away from one another.

But it doesn't mean you have to break up. There are plenty of ways to keep your love alive so you can weather the down times and get back to a place of peace.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

Jessica Simpson has certainly had her share of ups and downs when it comes to love. First she married Nick Lachey, then dated a couple costars before starting up a relationship with John Mayer.

Now, she's dating Tony Romo, and it's been an on again/off again situation. Not an entirely happy one, to be sure.

So, what's your opinion? Should Jessica break up with Tony? Your opinion could win you a copy of Shag's Little Book of Love. Check out this post for the details.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

Many shy people have a difficult time with dating. It isn't just the meeting people that's a problem, it's also sustaining the first few dates while they get to know them. After that, most shy people feel more comfortable and their dates can get to know them with ease. But until then... it can be a struggle.

Are you the shy type? Need some date ideas? I'm here to help.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

By far the biggest question I get from people is how to meet someone GOOD. You know, a person who will treat you right and wants a relationship and is honest, and....

Yeah. It's tough.

How do you know if someone is worth your time?

The short answer? You don't. At least, not right away. But you CAN meet quality people by keeping these strategies in mind.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

When we think of cheating, we often think of things like a sexual affair or emotional infidelity. However, a new problem has hit couples today, and it has to do with money.

Money is, after all, an extension of ourselves. It doesn't define us, but we do work hard for a certain way of life. How we spend money, how we give money, and how we save it all help say a bit about our character.

When you're part of a couple, money often gets merged. You share the wealth, and debt, of your partner. You plan for the future with your partner. However, when your partner says one thing about money and does another, it could be a problem in your relationship.

Financial infidelity can be just as hurtful as a sexual affair. Here is some more information about what defines financial infidelity.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

Spring always seems to make us come alive. The trees are greener, the air is fresh, and feeling of love and partnership are heightened. Many singles concentrate on school or work during the winter months and turn their focus to love when the spring air hits.

With a renewed interest in love comes the need for new date ideas. If you'd like some things to do on your date this spring, read on.

Posted by Cherie Burbach

Knowing how to end a relationship is one of the most important things you’ll ever have to do in dating. After all, how you end one partnership will ultimately affect the issues you take with you to the next one. And while saying goodbye is never an easy thing, it’s a necessary part of dating.

But how do you end a long-term relationship in the least offensive way possible? Here are a few tips.