I have some advice that you might find cheesy, but I hope you might find it inspirational.  Problems with relationships always relate back to self-confidence.  Everyone must love themselves before they can truly love someone else.
Many years ago in the transitional period between college and “real life” I found myself floundering around a bit and was falling into the common problem of questioning who I was if I was alone away from a boyfriend or close friends and family.  This period of life is definitely extremely challenging and can result in intense feelings of loneliness, low self-confidence, and depression.  It’s …read more

I have decided to shelve my romantic situation and focus on the happiness of others for the time being.  I am on a mission and my mission is to make sure that you have a date for New Year’s Eve.  How does that sound?  I am going to do my best to think of places to meet people.  I’m going to pep talk you into being the very best version of yourself. Then, I’m going to encourage you to be open-minded and ready to court long term love. 
If you are somebody who already has those things, please, please email me any …read more

I’ve been thinking a lot about the state of being single, about how it can sometimes be viewed as “less than,” and how that idea sucks. I have questioned if the time between visits with my guy is filler, if I’m “killing time” until he can swoop into town and make me “whole” again.
No, that’s not it – it can’t be it. What a waste of a good life that would be.
I stay busy, I take care of my kids and my home and my work. I take pictures and read books …read more

Over the years, I’ve read quite a few articles about what men and women are looking for in the opposite sex. Many factors are mentioned, among them good looks, honesty, and the ability to make more than minimum wage. So many times, though, it appears to boil down to one thing for each sex. Men are looking for a woman who is confident. Women are looking for a man who will make them laugh.
Today I was looking into the book, “Make Every Man Want You (or Make Yours Want You More): How To Be …read more