The problem with single people is that they are too busy getting themselves together to actually look for love or meaningful relationships. We’ve all heard the catchy phrase, ‘ you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else,’ but is it true? That depends on your definition of love. While we can commit to, interact and have sex with, cuss out and cuddle with, our ability to actually love others is in question. What would it take to feel loved anyway? If you can’t define that feeling for yourself you wouldn’t recognize love no matter where it came...
No Bad Relationship Is Better Than Being Single
When I was in my early twenties, I was a horrible dater. I didn’t know how to feel secure around men so in turn I unconsciously kept them at bay. Many people would tell me how a great catch I was but I just couldn’t understand why any man would want to be with me. I came across a book by Susan Page called, “If I’m so wonderful why am I still single?” It was the exact sentiment I felt like telling all the well wishers that tried to hype me up or make me feel better. In the book...
How To Truly Care About The Person You’re Dating
I believe in the goodness of people. I know dating is complicated and nothing is more frustrating than feelings. We don’t want to admit to ourselves that we care about potential dates because it means that they might eventually hurt us. It’s typical to pretend, in fact, that we don’t care until it’s safe to express those feelings. Hopefully you’re learning that being happy with yourself allows you to care about someone else in a way that isn’t self –preserving. When you truly care for people you want the best for them emotionally, physically and mentally. You want them to...
10 Positive Statements That Will Boost Anyone’s Ego
Would it kill you to be a little more friendly? I date pretty often. Over the years I’ve developed a way of carrying myself that I think men find impressive. It didn’t happen overnight but overtime and it surely wasn’t an accident. Single people get so caught up in “being themselves” thinking that the way they are now is how they should be forever.Here’s a thought, just because you try a little harder or make a little more effort doesn’t mean you’re being less than genuine. I hear frustrated singles say that my advice is too difficult. Like a whiny...