Set a target for yourself!
Successful people set targets and goals for themselves in many areas of their lives. Why not do this for dating? If, for example, you set a target of 20 dates to get one that suits, wouldn’t that be better than just ploughing on with no real intention or thoughts? You could make that 10 dates. […]
There’s Someone For Everyone!
An old friend of mine once said to me that there’s someone for everyone and never has a truer word been said. It is a beautiful and optimistic way to think about relationships. Believing that there’s someone out there for everyone highlights the uniqueness of each person and the possibility of finding someone who genuinely […]
Being confident counts!
In any aspect of life, but particularly on a date first impressions do count. If you don’t look confident then the first impression of you might not be so good! Have confidence. Sometimes you have to FAKE IT till you make it! And strangely enough the more you fake it the more this confident person […]
Take responsibility for Yourself
If you are applying for your dream job you will take responsibility for : *How you look. *Being punctual. *What you say *Researching the company *And so much more. You might approach your interview like a military manoeuvre. Imagine the salary is huge & the benefits are excellent & you’ll love doing it. This is […]
Who is giving you relationship advice?
Who is giving you relationship advice? Unfortunately everybody has an opinion about relationships! Even if they’ve not really had one! And if they’ll all offering YOU advise, who should you listen to? Who gives you relationship advice matters a lot because not all advice is created equal, and relationships are deeply personal and complex. The […]
Comparing Apples with Oranges!
Can you compare apples with oranges? Of course not! When you meet somebody new, including a date, sometimes they remind you of somebody else in your life. And you start to compare. That’s a mistake. People have similarities with others, but they are not the same. We are not clones. Maybe you’ve had a bad […]
Variety is the Spice of Life!
You’ve had a couple of dates and everything is going well. You like this new person & you think they like you. Your first date was a few drinks in a local pub. Your second date was a meal. Now what? Forget the alcohol & food & really get to know each other! Go for […]
Your Darkest Secret!
Whatever your age. You’ll have baggage. Whatever the age of your date. They’ll have baggage. But a first date isn’t the time to unload all that baggage. Yes, you might want to be honest, to be up front with your date, especially if you like them. But, bare in mind you might put them off […]
Differences can be good for you!
Have you read the book “My Mum and Dad Make Me Laugh,” by Nick Sharratt. If you’ve not read this book you should do. It’s all about a child’s parents being different. Dad loves stripes. Mum loves spots. It’s the same in my relationship. I’ve been very happily married for over 20 years. And yet […]
Come On! Make an effort!
Imagine the scenario…. You’re single and you’ve got a date tonight. This date is in fact the partner of your dreams. You have one chance to make an effort! What should you do? You already know the answer. You will present the best side of yourself tonight. 100%. You will approach this person with confidence. […]