When a man is ready for marriage, there are specific things he looks for in a woman before he decides to commit. Typically, he keeps the criteria for his ideal woman close to he vest. While this strategy works great for him, it can make dating and relationships frustrating and dealing with your man can feel confusing. But by embracing the following 5 secrets, you’ll be able … [Read more...]
3 Tips To Deal With The Emotional Roller Coaster of Dating
Are you ready to take a break from dating because you're tired of the emotional roller coaster? Let's face it. Dating and relationships are filled with ups and downs and twists and turns. It's a journey that is unpredictable because you can't always know for sure how it's going to end. Will you ever meet The One? What if your dream man turns out to be a nightmare? What if … [Read more...]
Single Ladies: 5 Ways To Make Your Next Date Your Best Date
In the previous article, I asked the fellas to step up and put the date back into dating. Now I’d like to talk to the sisters about how to be a great date! As a professional matchmaker, it’s my honor to interview men about what they’re looking for in a mate. And honey, I’ve heard some amazing stories about women’s bad behavior on dates that cause men to disappear! I call … [Read more...]
Let’s Put The Date Back Into Dating: The 4 Stages to a Successful Courtship
Call me old-fashioned, but I think it’s time we put the “date” back in dating! Dating is more complicated these days because singles have replaced talking with texting, going out with hanging out, and romance with rushing to hook up. So I’m asking the men: Please step up and lead the way. Now I know the sisters have some work to do to be better dates, and don’t worry, I have … [Read more...]
Singles: How to Know When to Draw the Line on Your Relationship
This one is for singles out there who continue to run into challenges during the dating process when it comes to deciding what is tolerable for their particular relationship. None of us are perfect, so I’m not addressing each imperfection. But, it’s imperative to strive to be the best significant other we can be as we are working toward marriage. I continue to hear others … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why a Man Shouldn’t Chase After a Woman
"Men are supposed to be the hunters" is what a lot of people will say. According to these people, it is your job as a man to initiate the pursuit of a woman, and to put in maximum effort to show her you want her. To some extent, I completely understand that perception. But it can reach a point where it becomes flawed. A man should definitely be willing to do his part in the … [Read more...]
Free Singles Webinar: How to Attract Love this Summer – Secrets of Smart Daters
We are grateful for the Singles that visit BMWK to get their daily dose of great relationship information. We also know that there are many Singles that desire to be in a happy and lasting marriage. Well, here is your chance to ask questions LIVE and listen first hand about How to Attract Love this Summer: Secrets of Smart Daters. If you’re a single who desires marriage then … [Read more...]
5 Warning Signs that You’re Wasting Your Time with the Wrong Man
A man who can’t be upfront with you about where he stands on marriage, in general, and a relationship with you, in particular, will most likely waste your time. And the last thing a smart, successful sister needs to do is waste her time! Here are 5 warning signs you're wasting your time with the wrong man: 1. You believe him when he says he wants commitment Maybe he told … [Read more...]
True or False: You Have to Get Your Life Together BEFORE You Start Dating!
In a recent article on The Root, a man confessed that he hasn't had a girlfriend in 16 years! "What people don't understand is that my income isn't as high as many would expect, and it makes me feel insecure about how women may view my current professional station in life," he wrote. At first I thought his insecurity was personal. He just needs to be more confident, I … [Read more...]
The Top 3 Ways to Get High Quality Men to Approach You (Advice from a Matchmaker)
If he were interested in you, he'd approach you, right? Wrong! Men don't always think like that, sisters! If you've been confused or frustrated by the fact that high-quality men don't initiate conversations with you, let me help a sister out and share 3 tantalizing tips that will turn you into a man magnet and have men approaching you everywhere you go. 1. Your body … [Read more...]
Date Him Or Dump Him? How to Decode Men’s Behavior In Dating
Everybody tells you to "think like a man," but it's hard to know what he's thinking when he sends you mixed messages, right? So what should you do if a man's not being straight up with you: Date him or dump him? Let's look at a few common scenarios: He tells you "I love you" when you're together, but when you're apart, it doesn't feel that way. You're "nice" to … [Read more...]
The 7-Step Love Detox Challenge that will Transform Your Dating Life
With Spring just around the corner it's a good time to detox your love life. Why? Because your thoughts are getting in the way of you attracting and keeping love. Your thoughts shape your feelings which in turn, control your behaviors and actions. As Proverbs 4:23 says, "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." (GNT) So let's identify 7 areas where some … [Read more...]
Are They REALLY Relationship Material? 3 Questions to Ask On a First Date
If you want to find your soulmate, you have to get good at mastering first dates! I know first dates can range from awkward to disastrous, especially when you have those "oh-no-somebody-say-something-please" moments. The purpose of a first date is really just to relax, have fun, and see if there's enough there to see each other again. The key is to stop worrying about what … [Read more...]
Singles: The One Thing You Should Think About Before Taking Your Ex Back
Can you imagine finally getting your life back on track? You’re exercising again, you’ve reconnected with friends and family, and you’ve even started focusing on your goals. You’re finally focusing on you and addressing the pain of your past relationships. And then you decide to take your ex back and all of the work that you have been doing slowly fades away as the two of you … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You Should Date Casually, Even Christians!
Is it just me, or does it seem like casual dating gets a bad rep? But what if casual dating wasn't purposeless? What if it wasn't an excuse to have meaningless sex? What if it wasn't dangerous or a waste of time? If you are dead-set against going out with different people, I can respect your approach to dating and relationships. But as a matchmaker and dating coach, I'd like … [Read more...]