Relationship Red Flags Do Appear Early On By Stephanie Manley So often in the bloom of a new romance we set aside a few “minor” character flaws to let the relationship continue, where sometimes we really should just end it early, and cut our losses. I’ll make a list of a few of the ones that often come up. Unfortunately, individuals that have these red flags are often the most charismatic people in the room. So be careful when you are starting out, so you can disengage before you are … [Read more...]
How realistic are we?
August 15, 2005 By Leave a Comment
How realistic are we? By Stephanie Manley So often when we think of our ideal mate we give them qualities and attributes that one person may or may not be able to possess. These qualities can be how they look, how they treat us, to something like what kind of job that they have. Are these ideas realistic? Sometimes yes, and sometimes we are way off the mark. A good exercise may be to write down these ideals and see how realistic we are. By writing down the characteristics we desire in a … [Read more...]
Dress for Dating Success: Clothes to Attract the Man of Your Dreams
August 5, 2005 By Leave a Comment
In order to attract the man of your dreams, it helps to dress in a way that honors your beautiful body. When I use the word "honor," I don't mean you should dress like a nun or hide yourself in an ankle-length skirt and a turtleneck. But you should wear only clothes that make the best of your unique shape. Too many fleshy women (and there are lots of men who prefer robust females over skimpier lasses) are currently wandering the planet in low-rise jeans and tank tops, which results in a … [Read more...]
Nip Verbal Abuse in the Bud
August 3, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Nip Verbal Abuse in the Bud By Stephanie Manley So often in a new relationship we learn the dynamic of the new relationship. This includes how you react together as a couple, with each other, and in group settlings. Backgrounds are very different and as our techniques in dealing and interacting with other people. One thing you need to be on the look out for is verbal abuse. Verbal abuse always takes place before physical abuse does. Knowing what the signs of verbal abuse are as well as being … [Read more...]
Looking on the brighter side of life.
I know many of my posts seem to deal with the downside of a relationship. Honestly, my feelings towards romance and love are quite positive. I know from my personal experience that I have made poor decisions in the past, and have entered into unhealthy relationships. While no relationship is perfect, I can not emphasize enough, make wise choices. Do not let the desire to have a relationship with someone cloud future judgment. It is very easy to overlook a person's lesser qualities, and we all … [Read more...]