LoveToKnow Dating

Asking someone out…

2009-11-15T07:56:39-08:00

When you like a boy as a teen, it may be difficult to find out whether he likes you back. You may want to know so badly that you send your friend to ask him. However, is this the best approach? The boy may be too shy to tell your friend but wouldn’t mind telling you because he would rather keep it private between you and him. On the other hand, you may be too shy to go up to him and ask him yourself. So, what can you really do in this situation? If you sit back and wait, he may never tell you if he likes you… but if you go up to him and he says no, you’ll feel crushed.

Does anyone have any advice for a teen who is dealing with this situation?

Paying for Dating Services: The Good and Bad

2009-11-02T19:59:08-08:00

Many of the dating sites available now require members to pay a monthly fee to use their services. However, there are still some that are free. What do you base your decision on when either paying or not paying for dating services online? What are the benefits of paying a membership fee?

When to Contact Someone After a First Date

2009-11-02T20:01:34-08:00

Let’s say you went on a first date and it went great. You have the person’s phone number and you said that you would call. When is the right time to call? Later that night, the next day, or do you go by the three day rule?

Safety in Online Dating

2009-11-02T18:56:51-08:00

While dating offline can be just as dangerous as dating online, online dating does present some safety issues that are unique. Many people feel as though they can hide their true selves easier if they are hidden behind a computer rather than in person. Also, the Internet provides you with many more options to meet people that you normally wouldn’t meet in your daily activities. While exposing yourself to many more people may give you more of a possibility of finding someone perfect for you, it can also increase the possibility of meeting someone who wants to take advantage of you. This being said, it should not deter you from online dating, you just need to take some safety steps when meeting people online.

What are some of the safety measures you take when meeting someone online?

Obstacles in online dating…

2009-07-30T03:35:10-08:00

Online dating has made dating much more possible for people who don’t have the time or money to head out every weekend searching for that special someone. While online dating is convenient, what are some obstacles of online dating? What should people keep in mind when they start searching for someone and for when they enter into a relationship with someone they found online?

Dealing with trust issues because of a past relationship

2009-11-02T18:46:28-08:00

It’s so hard to get over insecurities you develop after being cheated on. Bringing those feelings with you into a new relationship can make it nearly impossible to have a fulfilling and satisfying relationship because you never quite open up yourself to the other person, in fear that you’ll be hurt again.

What are some ways people who have gone through this can heal so that they can someday have a loving and secure relationship again?

What’s the Most Romantic Movie Character?

2009-03-17T21:21:18-08:00

We love the movies, and we often develop our crushes and ideas about romance from charactersin them. James Bond, Pretty Woman, Bacall & Bogart, Bennifer & Brangelina…who are the icons of romance you like? Why? Most of all…how has that shaped your actual love life?

What do you do if your parents won’t let you date?

2009-10-27T04:36:51-08:00

Many times parents and teens don’t agree on things and one of the biggest arguments are when to date. What do you do if your parents don’t let you date? Also, if you are a parent, how do you handle this situation when your teen wants to date but you don’t agree he or she is old enough?

Do you judge a person by a photo…

2009-04-26T22:45:55-08:00

When you date online, there is a lot of opportunity to learn about a person before seeing a picture. However, many times, you get to see a profile picture before reading the person’s bio. Do you/would you pass over someone if the picture doesn’t stand out to you?

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I think people naturally look for someone that they might find attractive. The problem is that sometimes small profile pictures don’t do the person justice and potential dates are missed because of this.

Testing trust…

2009-09-25T03:45:21-08:00

I know someone who recently tested the trust she had with her boyfriend by checking his cell phone for any suspicious activity. She found a text message he sent to another girl saying that he wanted to meet up with her. She confronted him about it and he said that it was a trap to see if she was checking his phone. After a brief split, she believes him and they are back together.

What she was doing is testing trust. If you have to test it, is it really there?