This week's question comes from Roma:
"Dear Orna and Matthew,
What does real love feel like? I don’t know if I’ve really been in love with someone. I just turned 33 and I want a family and I know I don’t want to settle for just anyone. My parents had a terrible relationship and I don’t want to repeat their mistakes.
I’m very cautious about getting into a committed relationship. I’ve dated quite a few guys but most of them didn’t really excite me or give me the feelings of love that other people talk about.
The couple of times I thought it was true love, it ended horribly. I guess I don’t trust myself to pick a good match.
I’m not sure I even know what love is supposed to feel
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Attract Your Soulmate
The Truth About How Opposites Attract & Relationship Compatibility
What is relationship compatibility and is it contradictory to the idea that opposites are attracted to each other? As you search for your soulmate should you focus on compatibility or on differences? What truly makes for a happy relationship?
Most dating sites use an algorithm that matches you with people who have similar interests as you. It’s common for people to end up in relationship with someone who is the same race, economic, or educational background. Are these the characteristics you should focus on?
When it comes to lasting love there is something more powerful going on when you look at how attraction and relationship compatibility work together.
Similar interests and
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How To Find Love When You’re Too Old To Play Games
Are you tired of playing games when it comes to love? Feel like you’re too old to put up with the emotional drama that you experienced in your youth? You just want to know how to find love and make it last.
The good news is that you can learn how to find love in a new way!
By making a few adjustments in your thinking and in taking new actions, you can transform your frustration into lasting love.
How To Find Love When You’re Too Old To Play Games
People play emotional games in their relationships because they aren’t emotionally aware or mature enough to take responsibility for their behavior. If you feel like you’ve done the work and are ready for something different, then here is a
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Will I Ever Find Love Again?
This week's question comes from Naomi:
"Hi Orna and Matthew,
Will I ever find love again?
I hope you can help me. I’ve been a long time reader and really think you give great advice. I have been feeling a lot of despair lately with the state of the world. Dating really scares me and I’m not sure where to get started. I married young and he passed unexpectedly in an accident several years ago. I have been alone since and haven’t dated anyone seriously.
As a single mom, I often wonder if any man would ever be interested in me, as I have to put my children first.
What are your thoughts? Do you think that people get a second chance at love?"
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Hi Naomi,
We’re sorry to
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How To Date When You’re Serious About Finding Your Beloved
Are you clear on how to date so you’re in service of your relationship goals? No one will fault you if you’re just looking to have a good time, however, how to date is different depending on your reasons for dating. Dating as a social activity is very different than dating when you are serious about finding your beloved.
The problem is many women use their same strategies disregarding their goals and desire for a serious relationship. If you want a true soul partnership, to live alongside your beloved, raise children, and spend a lifetime together then how you date must reflect those goals.
Let’s take a look at some of the differences between casually dating and having fun versus
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How To Find Your Soulmate When You’re Serious About Finding A Life Partner
It is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a new result. If lasting love has eluded you, and you’re wondering how to find your soulmate so that love lasts this time, perhaps its time to take a new approach.
Sure there are those people who met and fell in love with their high school or college sweetheart and from the outside it looks like it is so easy for them to make love last. And here you are, over 30 (or 40, or 50, or 60) and still floundering with your romantic relationships. Your mind keeps telling you that there must be something wrong with you.
We can assure you that there is nothing wrong with you! Whatever pattern you
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