Understanding Men

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Online Dating: How to Write an Email That Gets Responses

Want to know the number one trick to meeting men online and getting dates? Learn how to write a killer email. I was online for several years before I figured it out and met my… Read more

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15 MORE Ways to Get a Second Date

Ever wonder why your first date goes great and yet he doesn’t call? Where are those damn second date invitations? Men can be far more in the moment than women are; especially when dating. He… Read more

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How to Be a Confident Woman: Realize You Are Enough

Want to be a more confident woman when it comes to dating and men? Here is something you must know: Your fear of being rejected is exactly what is getting you rejected. ~ Bobbi Palmer Last week… Read more

How to Enjoy Small(er) Talk on Dates

When you’re dating, do you want to know as much as possible about a man, as quickly as possible? Especially for those of us “of a certain age;” life is too damn short to be… Read more

The #1 Killer of Good Dates and Relationships

“What’s the biggest challenge women face when dating?” This is the question I get asked most often as a dating and relationship coach for women over 40.   And the interesting thing is that it’s mostly… Read more

Given a Chance, How Men Can Surprise You!

Are you resisting letting men help you or do nice things for you? Maybe you’re thinking it threatens your independence or makes you seem weak. Or maybe you’re just trying to be low-maintenance; thinking that… Read more

Should I Waste My Time Dating an “Imperfect” Guy?

30 minutes. That’s about how long you generally have to “get to know” a man before deciding to have a cup of coffee or date with him. You meet online, or at the local bank,… Read more

Why Are Men Intimidated By Me?

I’ve been told that I’m intimidating. That’s what my new client, Liz, told me today. She says that several men have said that she’s intimidating and “too much for them.” I heard many versions of… Read more

When Do Men Expect to Have Sex While Dating?

When Do Men Expect to Have Sex While Dating? I get asked this question constantly. Women who are dating want to know this; especially women who are divorced and over 40, and haven’t been dating… Read more

Stop Being So Damn Scared of Your Fabulous Self

Two new clients this week shared stories about their past dating and relationships, telling of how they stayed with men who made them unhappy. These otherwise smart women tried and tried to be who the… Read more