Dating

May 9, 2008

Internet Dating Scams

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Protect yourself against Internet dating scams by knowing these common signs.

Many people have success with online dating. But at least a few times a year we hear of someone who was taken advantage of in an Internet dating scam.

There's no doubt that everytime singles meet someone new, they put themselves at risk. That doesn't mean they should stop dating. It means they need to be careful at all time and be aware of the typical signs of scams that could save them from a bad situation.

Remember, until you know someone well and have seen them in a variety of situations, you don't know them. Don't stop dating, just dating the smart way.

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Meet Me at the Races Shirt Winners

May 2, 2008

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Did you enter to win?

Thanks to all of you for entering the Meet Me at the Races tee shirt contest. I had so many great answers that I asked Stephen at Meet Me at the Races for additional shirts to give away! So thank you, Stephen!

I asked each of you for the best way to meet singles today. It should be no surprise that the most common answer was:

ONLINE DATING!

Congratulations to one of our winners, Tracy, who said,

"I met my husband from the internet....and at the time he lived only a mile away!"

Want some other great ideas? Here are the rest from our winners:

Teresa:

"Through someone you already know."

Karen:

"I think the best way to meet someone is at an event. The race is a great example, or if your into bowling, at the bowling alley. If your into fitness, the gym is a great place. If you like bird watching, join a local birdwatchers club."

Chrysa:

“I think the best way to meet someone is through an organized group/charity. Habitat for Humanity is a great one because there is a large group of people and you are all working together on a project and you have time to interact with a lot of different people.”

Jacquie:

“…the best place to meet someone is the laundry mat…This is a great way to meet a good man that does laundry.”

Carol:

“Through friends”

Karen

“The best way to meet someone today is at the grocery store!” (Side note: I’ve met people this way too, Karen!)

Gigi:

“Singles group at church”

Tera

“The best way to meet someone is through passion! Do something that you are excited to do and others will naturally be attracted to do it with you.”

Well said, Tera!

Thanks to all who entered the contest.

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Inappropriate Relationships

Apr 28, 2008

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Think you can't help who you fall in love with? Think again!

Every once in a while we hear of someone falling for their nanny, boss, or even one of their kid's friends and we think: this is wrong. People claim that they can't help who they fall in love with, but that's incorrect. While it's possible to have feelings for someone that you can't help, it doesn't mean you should go full speed ahead into a relationship.

Here are some examples of people you should avoid getting involved with.

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Apr 18, 2008

Win a Free T-Shirt

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I know you must have opinions on the best way to meet someone. So speak up! You could win a free tee shirt.

Just a reminder I've got Meet Me at the Races t-shirts to give away in sizes small through extra large.

Simply send me an email at: dating@suite101.com if you'd like one along with a note on what you think is the best way in which to meet someone today. Don't forget to indicate your shirt size.

The first person with the best resonse in each size category will win a shirt. But hurry! The contest will only go through April 30th.

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New Dating Service for NASCAR Fans

Apr 14, 2008

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A networking site designed especially for racing enthusiasts.

NASCAR is the largest spectator sport around, and it was only a matter of time before someone thought of a great way to connect daters to racing enthusiasts.

Are you a NASCAR fan? Are you single? Then I've got a site for you to check out. It's called Meet Me at the Races and helps connect single racing fans. I had a chance to chat with the creator of Meet Me at the Races and find out more about this new service.

I also have Meet Me at the Races t-shirts to give away in sizes small through extra large. Simply send me an email at: dating@suite101.com if you'd like one along with a note on what you think is the best way in which to meet someone today. Don't forget to indicate your shirt size. The first person with the best resonse in each size category will win a shirt. But hurry! The contest will only go through April 30th.

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Apr 8, 2008

How to End a First Date

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Need to make an easy get away? Here's how.

I'm often asked about how to end a first date. And I can relate. Even under the best of circumstances, there comes that weird time of the night when you need to say goodbye.

Coffee dates are often easier to end, probably because there is usually an expectation set up beforehand on when the date will end. (That always helps.)

On a first date, however, things can get a big tricky. If you were set up by friends, you might be reluctant to end things until he does. And he, in turn, might be waiting for you…..

Yeah, awkward. But don’t fret. Ending a dates gracefully just take a little practice, along with some tried and true methods. That’s where I come in. Check out my latest article on “How to End a Date” before your next outing. Then, give me a shout and let me know how it went!

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How to Start Up a Conversation

Apr 3, 2008

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So you spot that cutie across the room... and now what? Should you approach? What should you say? Here are some tips.

Asking someone out can be one of the most difficult things a person can do. I think it's even harder to do that than speak in front of a room full of people? Why? The possibility of rejection, mostly. And of making a fool of oneself.

After all, when you see someone you like for the first or second time, it can make you a bit nervous. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some tips to help you start up a conversation with someone new.

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Mar 29, 2008

Dating Abuse

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Have you ever been in an abusive relationship?

Sometimes the signs are easy to spot. Obviously if someone hits you that's crossing the line. What about emotional abuse? What about someone that emails you constantly and won't let you see your friends?

Is that abuse?

It can be. Let me ask you, how does your partner make you feel? Scared? Nervous? Afraid of what they'll do? Perhaps the most important thing you have is your instinct. There are other signs, as well. Here are just a few.

If you have been in an abusive situation, how did you get out of it? Did you ever find yourself in such a relationship more than once? I'm interested in hearing more. Please email me and tell me your story.

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How to Prevent an Emotional Affair

Mar 24, 2008

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Do you know the signs of an emotional affair? Think you're immune to having one?

I get a lot of questions from people that have problems because they or their partner had an emotional affair. And while these same people want to know the signs of an emotional affair, very few of them ask me how it could have been prevented. I suppose once it happens to you, you simply want to fix it.

The thing is, if you CAN avoid an inappropriate friendship you can also avoid a lot of hurt and bad feelings. Keeping your relationship on safe ground can provide happiness and security. So if you think you might be tempted to start an emotional affair, what should you do to prevent it? Here are a few tips.

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