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Why Do Some People Fear Losing Themselves in Relationships? by Oliver JR Cooper
01 day ago
The whole idea of someone losing themselves in a relationship may sound completely ridiculous. And if this was to be taken literally, then yes, it does sound crazy. Because physically it is impossible to lose oneself in another person; there is nowhere to go and it is clearly not possible. And if this is the [...]
5 Principles for Dating Success
03 weeks ago
By Susan Winter on May 20, 2013 Dating is a venue for creating a rewarding connection with another person. We want to believe all of this just happens naturally. Sometimes it does. However, the ease we assume should be automatic is actually the result of having these five factors understood and exhibited: Know Yourself: Know your true [...]
Dating Younger Men: 5 Things You Need to Know
21 month ago
By Susan Winter on May 7, 2013 If you’re dating a younger guy, congratulations! Far too many centuries have limited women’s romantic choices. In adding younger men to the game board, every woman increases her opportunity for love and romance. As a relationship expert in this specific field of research, I’ve witnessed a tremendous shift in societal [...]
What Roles are we Playing in our Relationships? by Oliver JR Cooper
01 month ago
by Oliver JR Cooper What I am referring to by the term ‘roles’ is the way one behaves in the relationships in their life. So with the description out of the way, the first question is; what causes one to behave as they do in relationships when their behaviour is dysfunctional and disempowering and doesn’t [...]
Which “You” Shows Up on the First Date?
21 month ago
By Susan Winter on April 28, 2013 Dating begins with the presentation of “who we are.” Are you showing up as the “real you?” Or, are you presenting a different version of yourself in the hopes of impressing another? First dates provide an opportunity to create an impression by putting one’s best foot forward. It’s tempting terrain [...]
Sex: The Price of Admission to the Game of Love
42 months ago
By Susan Winter on April 13, 2013 This is the best of all times to be a man. Sex isn’t the promise of a future partnership. It’s a prize that’s given freely at the beginning of a “who-knows-what” type of interaction with a woman. Standing in the middle of this sociological shift, I look around my world [...]
How To Lose a Guy in 10 Seconds (press “send”)
62 months ago
By Susan Winter on March 31, 2013 “I plead insanity. It’s my only defense,” she said. “But why?” asked her internal prosecutor. “I suffer from high self-esteem. I won’t be less… because he can’t be more.” Why would a rational woman destroy all hopes of a continued connection with an incredible man? Because, he was incredible. Too incredible. And [...]
Why Are Some Men Controlling? by Oliver JR Cooper
22 months ago
“A common relationship problem in today’s world and one that has been around for many years is control. The form that this behaviour takes may have changed over the ages, but the results are still the same.” Oliver JR Cooper, Contributing Editor What is also clear to see is that both men and women can [...]
Dating Newsflash: Why Doing it “Wrong” is “Right”
103 months ago
By Susan Winter on February 25, 2013 In light of modern dating having “no rules,” what’s the right (and the wrong) approach to take when meeting a prospective partner? Clearly, the “wrong” approach is to use antiquated methodology. You’re not using an abacus to prepare your taxes, right? Traditional rules of approach instruct us to reek of [...]
The “New Rules” of Dating and Mating
44 months ago
By Susan Winter on February 18, 2013 Rule #1: There are no rules. There are no “rules” to modern dating. When applying the rules of romance from former time periods, we force modern-day individuals to squeeze themselves into a smaller version of who they are. Our current social climate includes vast changes (including female empowerment and open [...]
