Posts from Dating Dos and Don’ts
The dating arena can be scary. Here’s a little direction to get you through those “Should I” or “Shouldn’t I” moments.

Our guest blogger today is Amy Copperman of Divine Caroline, who shares her thoughts on all of those popular love quotes we have heard a million times. There’s a lot to say about love, but it seems the most enduring quotes always contain the most misguided wisdom. Here are eight love adages that sound way better than they actually are. [...]

Our guest blogger today is author/relationship coach Elvira Aletta, of YourTango, who discusses the excuses we use to stay in a “going nowhere” relationship. An accomplished, smart and beautiful woman sits across from me in my office. She tells me about her relationship; the one she appears to be in but her boyfriend doesn’t. She [...]

Today’s guest blog comes from life coach Barbara Waxman. I love this post about learning from others — and living a life without regrets. Let me tell you a story about my mother. She was leading a rather ordinary day; in fact, she was out food shopping in order to prepare dinner for a friend. [...]

Our guest blogger today is social psychologist Simon H. Laham, PhD, author of the engaging new book, The Science of Sin, The Psychology of the Seven Deadlies (and why they are so good for you), which is available today. It’s fascinating! Have you ever broken up with someone for being too lazy? Too proud? How about too [...]

Our guest blogger today is author/YourTango relationship coach Virginia Clark, who offers some wisdom into the ever-popular question, “Why are you still single?” What determines whether you find the love of your life or end up alone? This question haunts even the most confident women. You’re not alone. It comes up when you’ve spent years in [...]

Our guest blogger today is the insightful Renee Fisher, author of the brand-new ‘Not Another Dating Book’. It is no surprise I am a former eHarmony subscriber – I was hardcore about meeting someone, and learned a few things along the way, like how to tell the difference between a relationship worth pursuing and a relationship [...]

The very best examples of dating issues come right from our own Advice community. We have so many amazing users who give great, honest feedback. One particular thread I found compelling was from a woman who had been seeing a man for two years. He suddenly became distant, didn’t contact her for nearly a week, [...]

Today’s guest blogger is Susan Cain, author of QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, available today! Are you an introvert dating or married to an extrovert? Or an extrovert in love with an introvert? If so, you’re in good company. Many successful couples are introvert-extrovert pairs. The two types [...]

It’s one of the toughest lessons we learn in life. How do you let go of another person you’ve loved, grown with, and had so many hopes and dreams wrapped into? It is a process. Here are some steps to think about as you move on, for good. 1. Recognize and remember why you are letting [...]

Our guest blogger today is internationally-renowned medium Char Margolis, who explores the idea of karma and intuition in your romantic relationships. I have personally met Char, and her abilities are nothing short of amazing! Her brand new book “Love Karma” is also available now. I am of the school of thought that if you really want a relationship, [...]



Gian Gonzaga, Ph.D., Senior Director of Research & Development
Grant Langston, Senior Director of Content, eHarmony Advice
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