This week's question comes from Mathilda:
"Dear Orna and Matthew,
I’ve got such a negative attitude about love and relationships these days. I can’t seem to believe that love is in the cards for me and then when I go online I just see a bunch of fake profiles or guys I would never date. I’m sure that people are constantly being scammed on dating sites.
Is there any hope for someone like me? I can’t seem to get over my negative attitude."
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Dear Mathilda,
Thank you for reaching out to us, it’s clear that you are looking for some guidance that will help you feel better. To answer your question, yes it will be more difficult to create lasting love when you
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How To Practice Gratitude No Matter Your Circumstances
With the USA celebrating Thanksgiving this week, the focus shifts to giving thanks for all that you have. Focusing on everything good in your life helps increase your feelings of peace and happiness, but you may struggle with how to practice gratitude. It may even be difficult for you to find something to be grateful for if you’re going through a difficult time.
No matter where you are in the world, we are living in an interesting time. The news cycle is obsessed with doom and gloom. There are always events and issues that can keep you outraged about something. In times of uncertainty, it is most important to remain grounded and centered within yourself, and practicing
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Why Dating After Divorce Is An Advantage To Meeting Your Soulmate
It’s easy to envy young people who haven’t experienced much heartbreak after you’ve gone through a divorce. Maybe you believe it would be easier meeting your soulmate with fewer heartbreaks and disappointments. The truth is dating after divorce can be an advantage to meeting your soulmate.
You’ve hopefully learned from your marriage and divorce and are ready to do things differently when it comes to love. You’re no longer naïve about life and love and you can choose more wisely and be more discerning through the dating process.
The secret to meeting your soulmate after divorce is in using the end of your marriage as a powerful tool of learning and discovery. Just
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9 Signs He Wants A Committed Relationship
Are you worried that soon you’re going to have to have the talk? You know the one, you’ve been dating a while and you’re not sure if you’re on the same page and you’ll need to ask him, “Where is this relationship going?” Are you analyzing his every word and action looking for subtle signs he wants a committed relationship?
Instead, wouldn’t it just be easier if it was obvious, and you didn’t have to anxiously wonder what his intentions are?
Let us ease your mind and your anxious heart - men aren’t subtle about their intentions. Whether he is just looking for something convenient and easy, or whether he wants a committed relationship, his intentions are easy to
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What if he ghosts you?
This week's question comes from Gail:
“Hi Orna and Matthew,
What if he ghosted you and 7 weeks later a one-sentence text and photo comes out of the blue? Respond? Don’t respond? Do I wait to respond?
I’m confused as to what this means. Is he interested in me again? Should I text a guy who ghosted me? I’m really tired of games and this seems to be a common behavior with men and new relationships.
My friends say he ghosted you so just ignore him. But I want a relationship and he could be interested. I just don’t know.
Clearly, I need some help with dating. I’m tired of feeling like I didn’t get the memo.
Help!”
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Hi Gail,
We agree that situations
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How To Date When You’re Serious About Finding Your Beloved
Does dating frustrate you? Are you clear on how to date to find a spouse? Or are you bumbling through the dating process just hoping that Mr./Mrs. Right just magically connects with you? No one will fault you if you’re just looking to have a good time, however, if you want to bring in a beloved life partner then dating with purpose is imperative.
Dating just to be social is the norm in your 20s, but if you haven’t updated your dating strategies since then and you want to share your life with someone, it’s time to get serious about finding your beloved. Using the same approach without considering your goals will leave you frustrated and feeling cynical about finding
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