Dating Tips For Finding LoveDating tips and advice for women looking for a lasting loving relationship

In a recent interview with First Date Coach Cathy Bishop we discussed the secrets to always having a great first date. Here’s a short clip from that call.

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The one thing that she said was the most important thing to do is to get excited. I don’t know about you but when I first started dating again, getting excited was the last thing I did before a first date. I was nervous. I was worried. I thought about everything that could go wrong. I thought about everything I thought was wrong with me and what I “knew” would be wrong with him. Needless to say with all of those thoughts going through my head it was pretty hard to get excited.

So, how did I get over it. Simple. I started going out more. The more first dates I went on, the easier it was to get excited. I went out with men that I really wanted to get to know better and some that I really didn’t think were my type. But I went out. Sometimes just getting out there and getting your feet wet is all you need to get over the fear and apprehension you may have about dating. The more you date the better you’ll feel about it and you’ll be more relaxed. The more relaxed you are the easier it will be to get excited. Every new date brings with it the opportunity for  new adventures and possibilities, if you’re open to them. Be open, be happy and have fun.

So why else do you need to get excited?  In my interview with Cathy she talked more about getting Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re like most single women you’re on a quest to find Mr. Right. That seemingly elusive man who’s perfect for you. One obstacle to finding Mr. Right is the idea of Mr. Perfect.

So who is Mr. Perfect? He’s the image of the perfect man for you that you carry in your mind. Perfect height, perfect looks, the right income, career and personality. Everything that you want a man to be. But the problem with Mr. Perfect is that in the real world he probably doesn’t exist. No one’s perfect, some people can pretend to be, but in the long run we find that everybody has their faults. So in order to find your Mr. Right you need to get rid of the idea of Mr.Perfect and focus on the qualities and traits that are really important to you. When you do that you may find that Mr. Right is already in your life.

One way to get rid of Mr. Perfect is to narrow down your deal-breaker list to the things that are really important to you. If you met your Mr. Right and he was 2 inches shorter Read the rest of this entry »

What is the secret to magnetic attraction? How do you build strength, self-confidence and relationship stamina? How does attraction really work for men? These are just a few of the questions that will be explored on Feb. 24 at 7:30 PM (ET) on a free UPGRADE Your Love Life teleseminar by Relationship Coach Cathy Bishop.

As a single woman learning about magnetic attraction can sometimes make the difference between Dream Dates and Dating Disasters. Men and women approach  dating and relationships differently and knowing how to recognize these differences and understand how the men you date think you can UPGRADE Your Love Life.

You won’t find me promoting many teleseminars on my blog, but this one is different. I not only had the privilege of being a student at Coach Training Academy at the same time as Cathy, but I have also been lucky enough to have used her as my dating coach. So, I’m really looking forward to this call.

Note: I am NOT receiving any compensation for promoting this program. As I said this is someone that I have personally received coaching from and I believe in the quality of the work she does.

We all know what New Year’s resolutions are. The commitment you make every year to change, to do things differently, to make positive habit and lifestyle changes. I’m a believer in making resolutions especially when you set them as goals not just wishes. Wishful thinking won’t get you anywhere, but goal setting can take you anywhere you want to go.

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That’s why I decided to make a Valentine’s Day resolution. I know where I want to be, relationship-wise, next year and I know what changes I need to make in order to get there. After a two month dating detox, I figure now is the time to get back in the game and what better day to start than Valentine’s Day.

So, I guess you’re wondering what kinds of things can you put on your Valentine’s Day Resolution list. Well here are a few, some of these are mine, and some are ideas I got from friends of mine who I brought onto the Valentine’s Day Resolution bandwagon.

1. Update my online dating site profiles. New photo. New Profile. Read the rest of this entry »

There are only 3 weeks until Valentine’s Day. So if you don’t want to be dateless, you really need to start now! Now I can’t tell you how to find your true love or soul mate by Valentine’s Day, but I can tell you the best way to find someone that you can go out with on V-day and enjoy yourself. These strategies are not just  for a Valentine’s Day date but are also a good jump start to getting back  in the dating world if you’ve taken a break from it (which we all sometimes need to do) or just want to amp up your dating life.

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1. Speed dating. Mix and mingle with other singles in your area. You spend 3-8 minutes talking to the single men at the event or party. If you both are interested, the service provide contact information so you can set up another date. Companies like Hurrydate.com and 8minutedating.com are great places to start. And don’t worry if there are no events listed for your area, Hurrydate.com also has an online speed dating service.

2. Blind Dates. I know this is the one type of date most people dread. But blind dating has taken a bad rap. Sure there are times you’ll be fixed up with people you’d never want to date and probably never want to see again, but there’s always a chance that you’ll be set up with a great guy. Just like with all other dating strategies there are no guarantees. But if you have friends or family that know single men that you might be  Read the rest of this entry »