In the past I’ve shared what I’ve picked up about the male perspective on dating and relationships.  I think that a better understanding of men and how they view things can only be a benefit – both for women and for men.  
Today, a friend of mine, Eliza, shared this post with me  Ten Dating Red Flags, by Rich Santos over at Marie Claire.  Rich shares some very important relationship points that are equally applicable to men and to women.  
For example:
1.  You Are Not on the VIP List For Breaking News.  Were you the last to learn about this person’s job promotion or newborn niece or nephew?  Once things …read more

Do you think that women are the only ones asking the question, “Do these pants make me look fat?” I did and apparently I was only part right. While reading an opinion piece, by Mike Zimmerman, on Male Body Image in Women’s Health Magazine, I learned that men do worry about body image, but men according to Zimmerman, “…will, however, check the mirror and wonder, “Do these pants hide my gut enough to get me laid?” It’s the same thing fundamentally, and it defines that irresistible logic gap we all try to leap: If the body looks like crap, recalibrate the …read more

This evening, I wasn’t feeling very good about my relationship. Everybody has fears, everyone has their “thing” and my thing is worrying that I’m unnecessary. I want to matter to S. I want to be on his mind, in his plans, a part of his every day. I don’t feel that I am any of those things right now.
I’ve tried to be more relaxed about our relationship lately. We’ve been a couple for a year now and although I love him very much, it’s been a challenging year. We live 6 hours apart and …read more