Have you ever been out on a date with someone you really like, but you weren't sure exactly how to let your date know that you're interested in him/her? It can be hard to know how to express yourself around someone whom you don't know very well yet.

Are you ready for a relationship that is going to lead somewhere without you being led on? It's time to start weeding out the commitment phobics and put your time and effort into men that are looking for the kind of relationship you want -- one that has a

Without the luxury of a dating coach secretly transmitting step-by-step instructions to you, how do you know if your first date is going well? Authors Christine Hassler and Jason Ryan Dorsey offer you five signs -- from two different perspectives -- that

In order to be a successful dater, you must figure out what you are projecting to other people. If you are angry, or you've been hurt and you haven't started trusting people again, then you are going to attract other people who don't trust.

Are you a nice guy who has always wondered why the cocky guy -- the one who barely appears interested in the girl -- is usually the one who gets the girl?

Does drama follow you from relationship to relationship? Learn to stomp it before it starts!

For those of you who use text messaging as a form of communication with someone you're dating...

When asked, how did you meet your significant other, the most frequent response was "

In my ten years of coaching men and women on the perils of dating and relationships, the one jo

Approaching a woman who is a coworker must be done somewhat differently (and more carefully) than approaching women with whom you don't work. With that in mind, here are my five steps to determine whether to...

Last week I received an e-mail from a reader named Maria, who wrote that Valentine's Day made her "want to vomit." She and most of her friends were single, she explained, and they found it "gross how people try to have a boyfriend" just in time for this p

Has rainy weather thrown a wrench in your date plans? Just because it's wet outside, doesn't mean the movie theater is your only alternative. Whether you're braving the outdoors or staying cozy at home, here are seven ideas for planning a memorable rainy-

Are you truly ready for Valentine's Day? You're not unless you're prepared to unleash your inner seductress and do it with confidence. Because you, my dear, are the woman he can't live without. He may not quite understand that yet. Take a few tips from t

This is a shout out to all the highly dateable men in the world who make the single worst mistake you can with a woman on a date: wearing bad shoes.

Politicians in Washington are like movie stars in Hollywood. They're everywhere, they're always shorter in person -- and yet, everyone is still totally impressed.

The truth is, I haven't been to the gym in over six months; my membership got cancelled in August, along with The (Ex) Boyfriend. And yet the number on the scale today is finally ¬-- FINALLY ¬-- the same as it was when I first moved to New York a little o

Given the choice, most people say they would much rather break up with someone than get broken up with. But if you've recently initiated a breakup, you know how tough it can be.

Is there a good way to dump someone? Probably not, but there are better ways. According to my very unscientific study with some friends in my living room last month, the worst way to deliver the news is via text message (extra points deducted if you have

One Christmas, almost a decade ago, my then-18-year-old boyfriend surprised me with a large, unwieldy package. Enthusiastically I tore off the crudely taped snowman wrapping paper and giant red bow to reveal...a mounted deer head. Yes. You read that corre

In late December, we are not only in the midst of the holiday season; we are in the middle of the "breakup season." According to research, more breakups occur at this time than at any other time of year.

To successfully survive and thrive after a breakup, savvy breakup survivors know that they can't heal and move on without a little help from their friends. And that's where the Boo-Hoo Crew comes in. Part cheerleader, part therapist, your Boo-Hoo Crew sho

It's a familiar story -- the two of you meet, become inseparable and fall in love… but then the tables turn and one of you wants out. At that moment, things get complicated and questions begin to arise: How do I tell this person? What will happen after th

Ending it badly isn't just bad karma, it's an opportunity for your ex (and your family and friends) to badmouth you around town, at the office and all over cyberspace. Do it nicely and your ex may give you a good reference in the future. Do it poorly and

Few friends are as valued as those who have helped you survive heartbreak. If you are the shoulder your friend is crying on, keep these things in mind:

We've all heard that it's the thought that counts when it comes to giving someone a gift. Unfortunately, that's not always true in dating. At the beginning of dating a new person, there's a fine line between romantic and creepy. It's true that when the in

We asked Yahoo! Personals users what they should avoid giving to girlfriends or boyfriends. Here's what they told us.

How many times have you gone on what you thought was an amazing date only to find that the person never calls back or doesn't seem interested when you try to book another date?

This being my first holiday season spent single in several years, a thought occurred to me as I listened to Christmas music sans significant other last weekend. The thought was: "This sucks."

Every time I watched "King of Queens," I was confused. The husband, an overweight UPS delivery guy, is married to a certifiably hot brunette with a tight body, whom he regularly asks to strip (is this normal married couple behavior? I would ask my parents

Have you heard yourself saying things like "I should be thinking about my Sweetheart 24/7 or I must not be in love" or "I should know if he (or she) is the right one for me"? Or how about "We should have... (fill in the blank: the same sense of humor, a s

You're sitting across from a great guy you met on Yahoo! Personals. You can't remember the last time a first date went so well. You're attracted to the guy. He has all the qualities you're looking for in a mate. He would even get your mom's approval.

I get so many emails from men asking me this question: "How do I know if she is attracted to me on date?"

I remember being one of the first to arrive in math class in seventh grade because I wanted to snag a seat close to my crush, Jonathan. Jonathan was about 5 inches shorter than I was and much better at integers. Learning was more fun with him around.

I am an avid reader of self-help books, and by "avid" I mean, "completely obsessed." My bookshelves would scare away anyone NOT holding a master's degree in psychology with a minor in personal-development, and even then, it's dicey.

Esquire magazine has female celebrities telling us "10 Things Men Don't Know About Women." Here's my take on what they and their sisters don't know about men.

Halloween being my favorite holiday, I've been mulling over The Costume for weeks now. So many microscopic outfits, so little time!

My inbox gets flooded every single day with emails from women who ask me, "Your advice is great, but I've got kids. Will it work for me?" The answer is YES!

Anyone who has done any online dating or listened to other singles knows that dating horror stories abound. You hear less about the successes, and there are plenty, believe me. I'm one of them -- I met my husband online. If people like me weren't findin

Have you gone out with more than one bad boy in the last year? Are you in an on-again off-again relationship with a bad boy? If so, you may have a bad-boy habit that needs to be broken. Set yourself free from that bad boy with these five steps.

Last year, I met two women at a Halloween party. Both were in their mid-30s and were kind, passionate and intelligent. And yet I fear that they will remain single for a lot longer than they desire. Why? Because of all the arbitrary rules they've set up fo

I recently got a call from a friend of mine who married right out of college, divorced ten years after that and now shares custody of his seven-year old with his ex. The call went something like this: "Can you remind me what a dating site is? You've told

That says it all, doesn't it? The mother of two hasn't had much success when it comes to dating. She's just 25, but her many men already include Justin Timberlake, Columbus Short, a record producer whose name I can't even remember, that recent manny-bodyg

Introducing their children to their dates is the toughest challenge single parents face as they get back into dating, according to a survey conducted for Yahoo! Personals by Harris Interactive. Survey results were announced in conjunction with National Si

Yes, dating as a celebrity is hard, but some stars do it better than others. Take (please, quickly) Britney Spears, who desperately needs a role model. Our nominee is Reese Witherspoon. Divorced from actor Ryan Phillippe, stylish Reese is now with all-

What makes a football nut tick? In general, men seem to have an overzealous infatuation with sports. As football is the number-one spectator sport in America, it stands to reason that the love affair with sports is stronger than ever during the fall seaso

Although I'm rarely accused of "having good timing" (or tact, for that matter), it seems that my luck has finally turned: I've parted ways with the jerk, er, guy I was seeing today, just in time for the nonstop thrill ride that is National Singles Week.

There's a reason why fighter pilots are trained through computer simulation: life online may be virtual, but it's pretty good practice for the real thing.

Singles are more open to new experiences and in better physical shape to enjoy them, according to a survey conducted for Yahoo! Personals by Harris Interactive. Survey results were released in honor of National Singles Week, Sept. 16-22.

Singles often feel left out in our couple-driven society. Whenever you're tempted to feel down because of your singularity, remember these reasons why flying solo can be the best way to go

You may be feeling down about being single right now, thinking that you must have a partner beside you to go out and have some fun. But remember, you used to have fun before you ever started dating, so you know you are a fun person.