This week's question comes from Virginia:
"Dear Orna and Matthew,
What is the most telling indication---going in---that let's you know a man is sincere and coming from a "relationship" sort of place in life?"
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Dear Virginia,
Thank you for your very direct question. However, you cannot know “going in” whether anyone is sincere about wanting a relationship. There aren’t any secret signs that signal one man is more relationship ready than another. You’ll actually have to spend some time getting to know him to see what his intentions are.
There are, however, signs you can look for while you’re dating him (and hopefully other men as well) to know what he
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How Do I Create What I Want?
This week's question comes from Natalia:
"Hello Orna and Matthew,
Thank you so much for all the love you have put into The Soulmate Shortcut, your generosity is so apparent in this book.
I will share with you what I found about my Love Imprint:
After going through about 1/3 of your book and reflecting on my life as a little girl it’s clear to me that my father was emotionally unavailable to me and also to my mother.
I think that my Love Imprint is unavailable men that I fear will bring division in my life. Either I don’t exist for them, or they don’t exist for themselves, or he is incompatible with my life. I am afraid that my therapy practice will suffer
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What Is A “Quality” Man?
This week's question comes from Janet:
"Hi Orna and Matthew,
Thank you so much for all that you do for all us struggling out here… I think you give the best dating advice, so that’s why I’m coming to you. After my divorce I took some time to figure out what I want in a relationship and particularly a man however whenever I go out I can’t seem to find a quality man.
I know I’m a “catch” but I cannot seem to find a man who comes anywhere close to what I’m looking for.
Please help me."
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Hi Janet,
Thank you for your question and we’ll do the best we can to answer it for you. We are a bit perplexed by this label “Quality Man”…. We are wondering where
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When am I ready to date?
This week's question comes from Laura:
"Dear Orna and Matthew,
I hope you can help me with a difficult situation.
I am starting a different career. I am tired, stressed, kind of needy, and don't feel at my best, although I do have "highs" and "lows." I don't know when it will go away. I have men still interested in me, but I don't want to date them because this isn't the "best me" yet. But I am torn as I would LOVE the opportunity for them to encourage me and talk to me – celebrate with me and cheer me up when needed, etc.
I have heard many different things – that if you wait until your life is "perfect" you'll never start, etc.
I love your programs
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How long should I wait?
This week's question comes from Rebecca:
"Hello Orna and Matthew,
Thanks in advance for taking my question! I believe that I've met my soulmate but I feel confused about whether he's a romantic soulmate or a friend soulmate. We both feel a strong, unique, and romantic connection with one another but when we dated for a couple months last year it just didn't work.
This summer we spent more time together (not being physical at all) and agreed that we both really enjoyed it but when I express what I want (a deep relationship and partnership with someone) he continues to say he doesn't want to be in a romantic relationship with anyone right now. When we're both open
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The Power Of Intention
"Hi Orna and Matthew,
I really love your weekly notes; they always brighten my day and give me a new way to think about love and dating. As this year draws to a close, I’m wondering what I can do to start off 2017 to set myself up for success in love and all other areas of my life.
Do you know any rituals or things that I can do?
Happy Holidays!"
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Hi Joanne,
Thank you for your positive feedback. We love hearing from our Love On Purpose Community.
We do believe in the power of ritual and even more important the power of INTENTION.
So much suffering in the world occurs from abdicating our own power. We commend you for asking for guidance to start
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