Feeling blue about being single? When things haven’t gone your way in love it’s easy to get sorrowful, sad, and cynical. Longing for a meaningful connection with another human being is valid and honorable, however, when sorrow consumes your thoughts and daily activities it’s time to admit you are depressed about being single.
This longing can feel a lot like grief; like you’re missing someone who’s not in your life yet. And the most mundane experiences can trigger feelings of loss. Simple activities like going to the movies, out to dinner, biking, or going on a walk, can all feel like they lack something when you don’t have a special someone to share it with.
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Dating 101
How To Date For Your Soulmate
This week's question comes from Nora:
“Hi Orna and Matthew,
I’m tired of dating and meeting guys who aren’t serious about a relationship. Please tell me how do you date for your soulmate?
I am reaching out, as I’m a hot 40-something-year-old woman who has a lot to give. I know I’m a catch and yet all the men I go out with don’t really pursue me or don’t even seem interested in a relationship. In the beginning, it seems as if they are really into me, but it peters out quickly and I’m left wondering what is going on.
Apparently, there is something I don’t know about how to find the right guy for me. I don’t need a man; I simply want to share my life with my
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How To Tell A Guy You Don’t Like Him Without Being Mean Or Cruel
One of the hardest parts of dating is telling a guy who is asking you out again that you don’t like him. You’re clear that the two of you are not a match, and you don’t want to come across as mean or cruel. How do you tell a guy you don’t like him without hurting his feelings?
Telling someone you don’t like them isn’t the same as being told by someone they aren’t interested in you, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant. You’ve probably been dumped by someone who didn’t do it in the nicest way, and you don’t want that kind of dating karma on your hands. Mastering the uncomfortable conversation is one of the skills you’ll need to develop for a loving partnership to
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What’s Going On When You Feel Magnetically Drawn To Someone?
There are moments when you feel magnetically drawn to someone that sets you off thinking you may have met your soulmate. So, what’s going on when this happens? Is a feeling really a sign from the universe that you’ve finally met The One, or is there something more important going on?
You know the experience, you walk into a room of people you don’t know, and one person stands out from the rest – like they’ve got a white-hot spotlight on them… And everyone else is just background extras in your own personal movie (they don’t pop for you at all).
You and this stranger connect, and the conversation flows easily – it’s almost as if you’ve known each other forever.
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25 Common Sense Questions To Get To Know Someone At A Deep, Soul Level
One of the most enjoyable parts of dating is getting to know someone new and discovering what makes them tick. Asking the right questions to get to know someone can reveal who they are at a soul level, as well as if they are a potential match for you.
The standby of swapping online dating horror or hilarious stories is not an ideal way to connect with someone new. Sharing these experiences doesn’t give you any information about them. Instead, you’ll want to discover what their dreams and goals are, and the kind of lifestyle they are looking to create with their ideal mate.
Most people do not enjoy dating. A recent survey conducted by Style in The Times of London
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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 and healthy relationship?
Most dating sites use an algorithm that matches you with the people who have similar interests as you. It’s common for people to end up in a relationship with someone who is of the same race, economic, or educational background, and those who enjoy similar hobbies. Are these the characteristics you should focus on for relationship compatibility?
When it comes to lasting love there is something more powerful at play
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