Dating after Kids: how to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible
By: Nataxja Cini, MSW, RSW, CCC You’re a single parent. Whether divorced or widowed, eventually you’re going to want to start dating. One of the most common questions is, “How and when do I introduce my new partner into my child’s life?” Here are my top ten tips on dating after kids. 1) Is your new partner a keeper or just a fling? Don’t introduce your kids to anyone new if they’re not going...
Read MoreRoger + Janice, a Winnipeg online dating love story
via Senior Scope, Winnipeg Roger Currie and Janice Chance connected on a very popular free dating website on Monday December 12, 2011. Janice was 63 and had been a widow for 22 years. Roger was 64 and twice divorced. They each have children, and Roger has a grandson. When they connected, she was living in Winnipeg and he was in Regina. Part of the weirdness and karma of the story is the fact...
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Re-ignite Your Relationship With Creative Dating
By Sharon Sommerhalter & Mariann O’Connor Does this sound familiar? “What should we do tonight?” “I don’t know. Let’s just rent a movie again.” If it does, then it’s time to re-ignite your relationship. Opting for the same, repetitive kind of date week in and week out can become routine and boring after a time. This feeling of sameness can — easily —carry over into how you...
Read MoreReblog: How to Let Go of your Inner Control Freak
Seeming like a control freak within a new relationship (and even within a long-term one) can derail your chances of success at finding lasting love. Having control over exactly how things are done or needing to have the last word isn’t worth jeopardizing a great relationship over. When you’re dating, it’s always a good idea to focus on effecting outcomes that will lead to a...
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Past Become Your Present
By: Cathy Lumsden, If you’re like many individuals I know, you’ve probably had your share of relationships that didn’t end as you may have dreamed. Many people go into relationships with the vision of it lasting forever…then reality hits. In addition to losing that partner and friend in your life, you’ve also probably lost your sense of self, and may be hounded by fears of never finding...
Read MoreAligning Your Relationship: Is it Supportive, Inflexible or Spineless?
By Julie Ward, Relationship Coach In order for a relationship to optimally endure the wear and tear of life, it requires a couple to consciously do the work to keep it healthy. Doing a check in on how your relationship system operates today is a positive proactive step to self-assess, so you can make adjustments to support your lasting love. Most couples never view their relationship as a...
Read MoreHow you feel about him is more important than shared interests
By Christine Hart, Date Coach Me: “You’re dating a new guy for about a month, right? Tell me, what do you like about him?” Female Client: “Well, we both like running, he lives downtown, his parent’s have a cottage up North, he has a Bachelor’s Degree from the same University and we both have dogs” Me: “Okay, we’ll keep those interests in mind. So how do you feel about yourself when you are...
Read More6 Reasons Why You Should Hire an Online Dating Assistant
A Million Matches is an online dating assistance company for busy singles who want to skip the tedious, time-consuming part of online dating and enjoy the best part: meeting people in person and testing out the chemistry. Here are 6 reasons why you should hire us: Money-Back Guarantee A Million Matches scours each online dating site every month on your behalf. If who you are looking for...
Read MoreWhat’s a Guy to Wear on a First Date?
By Nicole Schwartz First dates are awkward as is. Do men really need the added worry of putting themselves together and presenting themselves in a favourable way? Ummmm, yup! They sure do! When it comes to getting dressed for a first date, most men are lost and often have nowhere to turn. Here are some quick tips to look great, feel fantastic, and let yourself shine. Dress for the Occasion This...
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