Let's Talk Online Dating Tips (Page 39)

Whether you’re 50 or 80, getting back into the dating world can be intimidating. Now imagine trying to traverse the murky waters of the online dating world when you barely know how to use a computer. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to help senior women make the most out of dating online. 1. Ask for help. Most likely your daughter and/or granddaughter are way savvier on a PC than you will...

Image is everything when it comes to dating. You may be as sexy as you feel, but you are only as desirable as you appear to be. That doesn’t mean you need movie-star good looks to attract a great lady, but you do need to have the swag or presence to be seen as a man of high value. Fortunately, different women find value in different aspects of the masculine mystique and are attracted by different kinds of men —...

Despite the best-selling book that prompts women to think like men, I beg to differ. Newsflash people! Men and women are biologically different. Even our brain physiology is different. I know, some people hate when I say that. In these liberal times, suggesting that women are different has become politically incorrect. But we are different. When feminism did its important early work of integrating women into...

Every man regularly encounters dating questions he needs answered, but few men know where to turn to have their queries settled. Faced with making a difficult decision on their own, discovering an available dating expert or seeking easy counsel, most men will default to the latter and ask their friends every dating and relationship question they run into. Unfortunately, your friends are probably the last people...

Like it or not, social media is undeniably here to stay. Be it Facebook or Twitter, most of our relationships are and will continue to be somewhat broadcast into the public spectrum. Sometimes it’s difficult to find an appropriate point to cast a line between utilizing new technologies and maintaining a sense of privacy. Here are a few tips to help you manage your girlfriend and your friends list. 1. Keep friends...

Deciding whether it’s appropriate to stay at a man’s house during a long-distance date or whether to get a hotel room all depends on the approach and how well you know the guy. Here are three possible long-distance date situations with a verdict for either "House" or "Hotel" and the reasoning behind the decision. 1. He’s a childhood friend. You’ve known this guy off and on for more than 25 years. You reconnected at...

Dr. Wendy Walsh was recently on Fox News discussing why stressed men find heavier women more attractive, which was picked up by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in the Moment of Zen segment. To learn where Wendy was coming from, here is a great article with more information. Wondering if model-thin is the only way to attract a mate? Maybe a calm and collected boyfriend is seduced by a clothing hanger. But if...

When it comes to dating and relationships, we women are often accused of being too picky. Guys complain that we’re always seeking out things to nitpick about rather than focusing on a guy's more admirable qualities. To some extent, this is true and what’s wrong with that? When we choose a partner, we are actually checking a guy out to see if he’s marriage material. Since the age of five, when we began watching...

It’s no secret the Internet is one of the most profound inventions to ever find its way to planet Earth. In the history of humankind, there is arguably no comparable invention that could hold a flame to the Internet when it comes to connecting an otherwise disconnected world, including the telephone. Think about it — we use the Internet to shop, do research, communicate with friends who live afar and update our...

Reader Question: I was dating this boy in school who had a few mild mental issues. I was the only person who would stand up for him. We formed a very strong relationship until he moved. I keep cursing myself for never giving him my address/phone number. It's been a year now and I've been trying to get in touch and find him since he left, and I'm sure he's doing the same for me. I don't know why but I started...

If you have found a man you are interested in on one of your favorite online dating sites, I say go for it. Send the guy a message and introduce yourself. Appeal to his interests, and be sure to close with a question that moves him to action, one that requires him to respond. I think the best way to start is by saying, "Hi, (his name). I’m (your name). I saw that we both love the same (band, book, food, travel...

Like it or not, texting is here to stay, so you better learn the standard rules of texting etiquette, especially when it comes to texting with the special woman in your life. Most importantly, you need to learn what you should never text women. Before we start, please note this article assumes you’ve absorbed the fundamentals of texting — namely that you use proper spelling and grammar, you (sparingly) use...

This past week, I watched a good 20 hours of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and I can tell you with certainty that placing second is absolutely nothing like winning first place. It’s the difference between being an Olympic champion and . . . being that other person. So goes the same for being a man’s second choice in love. But what does it mean to be the runner up? Whether it’s real life or an online dating...

Lots of single men spend an incredible amount of time frequenting online dating websites. These men use online dating as their primary method for meeting women and for seeking out hookups, girlfriends and even wives. Rather than leaving the house and trying to meet women in person, they make all of their introductions and develop all of their relationships online. This is a problem. Why men fixate on online...

Long-distance relationships, like mixing liquors and overplucking eyebrows, seem to be something that everyone has voted a bad thing. At the very mention of trans-zip-code love, friends become Dr. Phils and the unsolicited dating advice rolls in like a judgmental tide. Objectively, the hive mind might be right. Navigating the distance can prove tricky, but anchoring your ships in separate harbors doesn't always...

I am often asked by women seeking dating advice if it’s ever OK to date an ex’s friend. While there are a number of schools of thought regarding this dilemma, my position is irrefutable and unmovable. I say it is never, ever OK to date your ex’s friend. It just leaves too many things to chance, things that could not only backfire and ruin your relationship, but also destroy the friendship he has with his friend in...

Reader Question: I have been looking for three years and no luck yet. I think after 60 it is extremely difficult to find a decent date. I have heard that grocery stores are a good place to meet. What a bunch of bull. I have tried many dating sites, but the women I send a message to never respond back. Please help if possible.  -John M. (Connecticut) Dr. Wendy Walsh's Answer: Stop looking and start living....

So, you met her online but she lives a few hours down the road? Or, maybe you reunited with a high school crush on Facebook, and she would really like to get to know you better now but moved to the other coast. You’re going to visit her for a date. There’s no question about that. But should you stay at her house or rent a hotel room? How long should you date her before you ask to stay at her place? Certainly...

Ladies, if you are looking for love on the Internet, I strongly recommend you present yourself as a strong woman who respects and loves herself. Women with confidence and self-esteem know their greatest assets are intelligence, personality and a moral code. By sending provocative pictures to a match, you are sending the wrong message. The kind of man you want to be with will be turned off by your sexual...

Does your love life seem like a series of bad movies? Bad Relationship 1: "I Fell for a Tramp." Bad Relationship 2: "She’s Just Like His Ex!" Bad relationship 3: "Doofus Steps in It Again!" Bad relationship 4: "Will He Ever Learn?" Whether you’re fixated on a type of girl who will never be right for you, or you just keep screwing up those first few dates with moves that will never win her heart, you can...

Social media websites like Facebook are a gift and a curse. They allow us to notice, meet and connect with a vast number of new people, but they also offer a massive time sink when we leave our browsing time unchecked. There are few things easier than spending HOURS doing nothing but jumping around profiles, especially profiles of cute girls, and especially when they are cute girls you don’t know. There’s only...

Sexting is the act of sending explicit verbiage or photographs to another person via text message. If used the right way, sexting can be a lot of fun between partners. If used the wrong way, sexting can spell disaster for your personal or professional life. Ladies, here are some tips to staying away from becoming another sexting scandal headline in the local paper. 1. Think of the consequences. If you ever plan...

What a great question for dating in the 21st century. I remember watching futuristic movies like "Blade Runner," "Total Recall" and "The Fifth Element" and thinking that video phone calls would never happen (or at least wouldn’t be accessible) in my lifetime. At age 31, I use Skype and iChat regularly for work interviews and to keep in touch with friends and family. But dating via video phone is another...

When you meet a guy online and he pulls the ol' Houdini disappearing act, there are a number of explanations that might offer insight into his behavior. First, let’s establish an online dating rule: Anything goes and no one needs to apologize for themselves. Just because you’re chatting with a match and things seem to be going well, it doesn’t guarantee you a date, let alone a long-term relationship. People often...

Getting back into the dating scene, whether it’s been a 20-year-long hiatus or two, can be nerve-racking and scary. Now add on top of that being a mom to adult children. How do you create meaningful dialogue with your kids to let them know you’re dating again? Well, you do so as a mature adult and hope they respond in the same manner. Everyone deserves a shot at love. Let’s look at Lucy, a fictional 60-year-old...

In the world of online dating, where there happens to be a number of procedures that apply to Internet etiquette, there are several things men are doing online that drive women crazy. Most men admit they struggle with verbal communication and go online to meet women because they find it to be less intimidating. Unfortunately, guys, it seems you find it equally challenging to connect with women through online...

Albert Einstein (aka the smartest man ever born) once said "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." I’m pretty sure Einstein wasn’t thinking about dating habits when he penned this insightful quote, but it’s a great 13 words to think about when you’re trying to recover from a bad dating mistake — or 20. There are so many women who consistently date the same kind of...

Can’t seem to find any eligible bachelors in your town? Bet you aren’t blaming your city on that, but you should be! Some places just aren’t cut out for singles and the dating scene. They may be made up of families or retirees, neither of which will land you a date. If this sounds all too familiar, you may want to reconsider where you work and where you play so you can get on the fast track to finding a...

The only real answer is, you don’t. You can go on dates with different girls and then ignore them and hope they will go out with you again when the whim strikes you. But you will never build a track record or find a girlfriend with this technique. You will just have a series of hookups that lead to nowhere. If you do find one who sticks for a while, you won’t have the skills, focus or dedication to keep her happy...

Dating from the comfort of your couch, hidden behind a computer screen and mouse, is a lot less intimidating than putting on your best duds and meeting a woman out for dinner. Here are a few tips to plan for a date after only meeting and talking online — the next step in pursuing a potential relationship. 1. Wait a week or two. Once you’ve established a connection with a woman via an online dating site, it’s...