Q. Why do guys text instead of call? I’m afraid it’s a technology evolution that marries men’s natural communication tendencies (keep it simple) with a means to do so. And there is great power in avoiding face to face rejection. You can fight it or join it. It’s a lifesaver for updates of the “I’m running […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Relationships’ category
The Fine Line Between Dating to Date and Dating to Mate
Most women say date for fun in your twenties and learn more about what you want from each experience. Many also say that it’s when you arent looking that you find love. As one woman put, “It’s when you give up on finding a man and find happiness.” I think it’s true you have to […] Read more…
When Do Men Grow Up – Part 4
Today I’m returning to the question of what to do when, as a mature, put-together woman in your 20s, you want a relationship but the 20-something men just aren’t there yet. I’ve shared some answers from men in the past two weeks and today some answers from the women. More support for the reality that […] Read more…
“New American Couples” Fulfilling Their Lives Together
Yesterday I did a post on how important it is to maintain your own life in a relationship. A few months back Marie Claire magazine did an article on how today’s “New” American couples do just that. The article featured 5 high-powered couples who keep it together despite highly independent lives. Many of their strategies to […] Read more…
You Have Your Own Life – Fulfill It
“You have your own life, why do you have to live his life?” This from a father to his 20-something daughter on maintaining a sense of self and a degree of financial independence when you commit or get married. At first it may sound like a bit of a juxtaposition from the advice to […] Read more…
When Do Men Grow Up? The Guys Eye View (3)
Another thoughtful answer to the 20-something question on “When Do Guys Grow Up?”. This one from a 40-something guy, married, entrepreneur, from Chicago. “I think 20-something men start to grow up at around 28…and if they haven’t grown up by 35, they never will. My personal belief is very few people are ready […] Read more…
When Do Men Grow Up-Part 2
Today I’m returning to the discussion on “when do men grow up?” which I began on Monday. I’ll be answering the question in a few different formats over the next week or two with the good the bad and the in-between from 40-something men and women alike. Today I’m digging into the good with Tom […] Read more…
New Mom Fashion Advice – Part 2
Following up on a question last week from a new mom on how to transition her style from “teenager” to “almost adult”, I’m happy to share a dedicated post from Nina Sutton. Nina is the author of Chic Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous, runs the blog of the same name and is a Beauty, Fashion and Mom […] Read more…