If allowed to grow and lead to true love and lasting happiness, very few of us would knowingly wish to sabotage a relationship. There are lots of women, though, who unknowingly sabotage what may have been a great relationship before it ever has a real chance to grow. If you don’t think you’ve ever done this, take a look at these five acts of dating sabotage and ask yourself honestly: “Did I do that?” 1. You blame the circumstances: --there are no good men in my city --g

For those who know me I have a consistent positive demeanor. I make it a practice of having an attitude of gratitude. It is an extremely rare day that I lament about what may not be going my way. That’s why several years ago my friends and family became very concerned about me. I was sad for weeks and months. I was not the same Nicole everyone knew. I had no awareness of how sad I had become. I had ended a serious relationship with someone I thought I might marry. Always one

A retail bonanza for a Hallmark holiday, Valentine’s Day is a glaring reminder to those not coupled up in our couples oriented culture that you’re minus one. The preponderance of messaging suggests that you need to hurry up and find someone or you’ll be the third wheel forever. Finding love can happen at any time in your life, though. I submit that Valentine’s Day is more than being part of a couple and romance. It’s about acknowledging people who matter in your life. I advoc

First dates can be made out to be more than they’re meant to be. Wanting to know if he’s your soulmate or interviewing him to determine if he has all your must have’s creates an inauthentic experience. Yet, it still surprises these individuals when he doesn’t ask for a second date. What if you came to it like meeting someone new and interesting? How would you behave if you were a guest at a dinner party? How would you engage the stranger sitting next to you on a plane? Consid