Dating Questions & Answers

Is it possible find a man who wants to be serious?
What is wrong with single men? I want a relationship that leads to marriage and kids, and at thirty-four I can't afford to waste my time. What do I have to do to be taken seriously?

Why did she stop emailing me and what should I do?
A woman started emailing me from Match.com, and we hit it off right away — or at least I thought. We didn’t exchange numbers though, and then she stopped emailing me.

Will our relationship survive if we date others?
I’ve been seeing a woman for about a month, and things are going well. We’re not seeing each other exclusively yet, by mutual choice, but we have been spending the night at each other’s places occasionally. We just hit our first snag two days ago.

Should I tell him I lied about my age?
My profile wasn't getting much attention, so I changed one detail (I subtracted eight years from my age) and started having better luck. Should I tell the people I meet the truth, and if so, when? Should I wait until we are in a relationship?

Can our relationship survive our politics?
I've been dating a woman who I really like. However, sometimes we get into political discussions, and things suddenly start to go wrong. When we don't talk politics, I think we have a perfect relationship, but when we do, I wonder if we should be together at all. Is there hope for us?

How do I date after a divorce?
I am a single father who has been divorced for nine months. I'm ready to start dating, but there's just one problem: Between work and my children, I don't have a lot of free time. Finally, after a failed marriage, my confidence is a little low, which makes me reluctant to approach women. What do I do?

What do I do when we're growing distant?
My girlfriend and I live in different cities. We have been together for almost a year now, and the situation is starting to seem increasingly unreal. She says she loves me, but she recently decided against moving in with me, and now it doesn't seem as though we'll ever be in the same place.

Why do guys reply once and then go silent?
Why do men reply to my online profile and then go silent when I respond back with a friendly hello? I don't get it, and I'm confused. Any light you can shine on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

How can I improve my response rate?
I've been responding to a number of profiles that match my interests, but I haven't received any response. I think I'm a good looking guy — successful and intelligent, and I know I have some great qualities. Do you have any advice for a better introduction email?

Do I stand a chance at romance?
I am divorced after 22 years of marriage. I am 47 years old, 6' 2", 100 lbs overweight, honey blonde hair and balding. My health is poor. I thought that maybe someone would still be interested in someone like me. I feel that men and women come in all sizes, shape and condition. Is there hope for a match for me?

How do I gracefully tell him no?
How does a woman go about gracefully telling someone that she is not interested when they email her? I really don't want to ignore them because they took the time to write, and I also think there must be a non-hurtful way to let them know you wish them luck but you are not interested.

Should I just give up on dating?
I can't seem to hold on to a boyfriend for more than a few months, although each one tells me I am the most beautiful and personable woman they have met in a long time. I have been so disappointed by this behavior in men that I don't believe anything a man says and have been thinking about not dating any longer.

How do I get him to stop talking about his exes?
I recently started dating a man who is always going on and on about how beautiful his ex-girlfriends were. . I know I’m attractive and am usually not an insecure person, but I think he is being insensitive. I’m reluctant to bring it up because I don’t want to appear jealous.

Why do men disappear when they learn I'm heavy?
I am a 50-year old woman who, like a lot of Americans, has a weight problem. I am changing that, but at the present I need to lose a lot more. I find myself getting discouraged because most of the men whose profiles I have looked at in my age range want a slim/slender woman