Commitment can be a scary thing. As much as everyone thinks they want to be in a serious relationship, subconsciously they're more afraid of things working out with the person they date than they are of everything falling apart. As a result, people tend to date idiots.  >> more

Lee Ann Rimes had it right in the second to last line of her song ‘Commitment.’ It is much more complicated then just love. You can love someone deeply but not be able to commit to him or her.  >> more 

The lyrics of a song go, “breaking up is hard to do” but moving out is probably harder.  No one takes breakups lightly and leaving your spouse or favorite person is like losing a limb.  Make that two limbs.   >> more 

Before you laugh and say that’s a funny question, think carefully.  It’s the kind of question that has no right or wrong answer.  The best answer is, “It depends -   define all three terms - kissing – someone - cheating.”  >> more 

These arguments may influence your way of thinking but we’ll repeat:  virginity still remains a very personal matter, regardless of what you’ve learned from your parents, teachers and peers.  Saving it for marriage is a decision that others cannot impose on you.  >> more 

This is one of the more traditional and romantic ways to propose.  It does not have to be a special occasion like Thanksgiving or her birthday.  Buy a lovely bouquet of flowers and a box of expensive Belgian chocolates.  >> more 

In some ways, I was lucky – I knew about the child long before I had to make a decision about whether this was the man for me. Mr. Right had always been upfront about his son and ex-wife so as I got to know him, I also got to know about his son – he never held anything back just in case it would scare me away.  >> more 

Dating a workaholic requires a huge amount of honesty, negotiation, understanding (from both parties) and a commitment to maintain the relationship at it peak level for as long as possible and as often as possible through direct and open communication.  >> more

Accepting a marriage proposal seems like the only appropriate next step when you are in the middle of all that energy, with all that attention, and with all that pressure focusing in on you and yours. However, it’s not a requirement.  >> more

Does monogamy make sense for humans? It depends on the context. Back in the days when our ancestors were living in caves, sexual practices greatly affected the survival of the species.  >> more

Those that hear things from their family members that resemble don’t settle and wait it out, something better will come along usually have the least amount of long range guilt.  >> more

Hiring a dating agency is certainly worth a try.  We hired one many years ago, but our biggest mistake was going for the cheapest.  We ended up dating a person who said he was a doctor; turned out he was unemployed.  >> more

Eliminate any potential dates who try to get too familiar or who crack sex jokes.  Stay away from these types.  Do not encourage any talk about politics, money or sex – at least not in the “getting to know you” stage.   >> more

Initially, the signs of a controlling relationship might resemble clingy behavior. For instance, when a partner starts whining because you came home fifteen minutes late from work, demanding to know why you’re late and not being able to accept that you stopped off at someone else’s office to catch up for a few minutes, you may be heading for trouble.  >> more

 The first and most important aspect regarding dating advice for teens is to remember who you are. That sounds so trivial and even a little condescending, but the truth is that teenagers, young adult, and even some adults wandering around in their thirties are still growing and figuring out who they are along the way.  >> more