Dating/Relationship Resolutions for 2010

First of all I'd like to say "Happy New Year" to my family, friends and readers.
This month we'd like to know if you have any dating/relationship resolutions for 2010. If you do, we'd love to hear about them. We're talking to you too guys!

A Holiday Dilemma

With the holidays approaching many women/men find themselves facing the question “should I tell him/her what gift I want or wait to see what they get?” The fear of being terribly disappointed when someone who is supposed to know you and love you can’t come up with an appropriate present is real. Should we be content with “it’s the thought that counts” when we get a toaster for Christmas?
What can a person in this situation do to insure that they and their significant other have a happy holiday?

Do You Believe In Magic?

Our new topic of discussion is about "love at first sight." Do you believe in love at first sight? Does "love at first sight" actually mean that you can find your "true love...across a crowded room" just by seeing him/her, and fall in love without ever having met that person before? Is this possible? Do you know anyone who has fallen in love at first sight?

Red Flags

We're trying something new! This time we want YOU to do all the talking. The discussion is about "red flags." What is your definition of a "red flag"? Can you name the top 10? Should "red flags" be overlooked or taken as a warning to GET OUT of the relationship? We'd love to hear what you think!

Vote Results for Oliver

The votes are in and it looks like the majority feel that Oliver should just get over his old-fashioned values and talk to his girlfriend. Makes sense to me. It will be interesting to see what develops as time goes on. I'll keep you posted!

Last Day to Vote

Today is the last day to vote or leave comments about poor Oliver's dating dilemma.
Coming up next...we want to know what you think! We'd like you to share your knowledge, ideas and opinions about "red flags." So get on your thinking caps and get ready to brainstorm and discuss!
The "red flags" discussion will start on Friday, Nov. 13th, 2009 and thus far no end date has been set. We're just going to go with the flow.

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Split Decision for Freddie

The votes are in and the results are as follows:

* Keep Freddie (1 vote)
* Give him the boot (5 votes)
* Try to get him to change (2 votes)
* Ignore his behavior (2 Votes)

I'm glad to say that my girlfriend and Freddie are talking and working things out. We all have our little quirks and making a relationship work takes time and effort. I like the analogy that a relationship is like a garden, sometimes it needs a little weeding.

I think the biggest factor in making a relationship work is communication. I do believe that most people don't want to hurt or upset others. Sometimes they don't realize that their behavior is upsetting someone else. That is why it is important to tell others how we feel when we are upset about something they said or did. We have to use "I" messages, not "You" messages. Own your feelings and share them.