Let's Talk Red Flags (Page 7)

Most of us have had the misfortune of being in a relationship where your significant other or you yourself cheated. The way I see it, if you are in a relationship with someone, but want to have sex with someone else, you need to get out of the relationship. That’s a no-brainer. Nevertheless, I have known plenty of girlfriends, and just as many guy friends, who have cheated. I have to be fair and acknowledge that...

So you habitually date contemptibly obnoxious men. Why are you blaming the men rather than yourself? The truth of the matter is, there must be something you’re doing to attract these jerk specimens. What are your priorities when looking for a guy? If you place genuine kindness above looks and money, chances are you won’t be dating jerks anymore. If you are more concerned with the kind of car he drives than his...

When your guy gets jealous, it can make you feel secure in your relationship. You think, “If he is getting jealous, he must love me.” That may be true but make no mistake – jealousy can be destructive and cause major problems. Men can get jealous of you talking to another guy, but some even become jealous of your girlfriends and insist you to spend less time with them. Webster’s Dictionary says that to be jealous...

We will never know if Yoko Ono really caused the breakup of the Beatles. However, there can be no denying that a new girlfriend will change the whole dynamic of our lives and our relationships with our friends. For better or worse, love causes things to change. So, how should we handle it when Monica, Chandler, Ross and Rachel are not simpatico with the love of our lives? Do we have to choose between our friends and...

Once someone cheats, should they always be thought of as a cheater? Well, it all depends on the nature of the cheat. Make parameters clear. To be completely objective, sometimes the parameters of a relationship are not clear, and it results in someone getting hurt. Think of Ross on “Friends” pleading, “We were on a break!” This doesn't happen often, and if your potential partner has one of these in their past, then...

Hands down, the most intimidating part of online dating is the person-to-person meet and greet. Say you’re getting ready for a first date with a guy you met online and your head won’t stop spinning with thoughts like, “What if he’s married?” or “What if he’s 40 and lives with his mom?” or my personal favorite, “What if he perpetually smells like an onion factory?” By knowing what to look for in a profile, women...

When it comes to Facebook, it’s easy to start cyberstalking a guy we like, checking up on him every hour to see what he’s up to. Before we know it, we’re looking at every one of his friends’ profiles, trying to find clues and get him all figured out. We ask ourselves, “Are any of these women his ex? Is he currently sleeping with any of the hot blondes on his friends list?” If we’re not careful, we can let sites...

With well over 1,000 online dating sites, scammers are regularly trolling these sites looking for vulnerable victims. It’s imperative to remain vigil while looking for Prince Charming. If it sounds too good to be true, it just might be. Women should listen to their gut. Here are some precautions to take to help avoid online dating scams. 1. He asks for money. There is absolutely no reason a man you just met online...