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Five Resolutions that Will Help You Find Love in 2012

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How to increase your chances of finding The One

Finding love is the top New Year's resolution for most single people over fifty, according to a recent Huffington Post article. If want to vastly increase your chances of a lasting romance, plan to do things a little differently in the coming year.

Resolve to:

  1. Become open to a variety of new possibilities. The love of your life may well look different then you have previously envisioned. When you fall for someone right away, your connection is likely to fall apart within a few months.
  2. Rather than becoming invested in the outcome, accept that it takes time to discover if someone might be your true love.
  3. Spruce up your appearance so that you're more likely to attract interest. Don't leave home without looking your best.
  4. Get out and meet new people every day. Show a friendly interest in others, vary your schedule in order to find the best times to interact with people who may be of interest and ask friends for introductions. Use online dating sites to meet potential dates who you wouldn't ordinarily encounter.
  5. Approach new introductions and dates with open expectations and a positive attitude. Rather than trying to ascertain if he or she is "the one," ask yourself if he or she is a possible new friend. It's unrealistic to expect that someone who you are just getting to know is an absolute "yes;" they are either a "no way" or a "maybe."
  6. View attraction as an opportunity to discover if you're compatible, rather than as a signal that you must immediately pursue a relationship. As you become better acquainted, you'll have opportunities to see whether both of your actions indicate that you have similar values and relationship goals.

If you choose to adopt these resolutions you are likely notice a difference in your love life within a short time. If you need support, my coaching programs have helped hundreds of people. Please contact me for a consultation to see if coaching is right for you.

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How to get a man to take action

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on Thursday, 01 December 2011
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Are men just waiting for women to pursue them?

Dear Annie, Please tell men how to treat women. Lots of guys say they want to date me, but don’t bother to take the initiative. They wait for me to pursue them. Why can’t they take action?

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Eight Ways to Kill your Chances for a Second Date

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on Friday, 23 September 2011
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I seemed like a great first date...

Dear Annie, Mike and I had a wonderful first date. We talked about everything. We both want to get married and have kids. He makes good money and lives in a great neighborhood, so I'm sure he'll be a great provider.

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He breaks up when she says no to sex

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on Thursday, 15 September 2011
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She wants an emotional commitment before they sleep together

Dear Annie, Where can I meet a man who is not in a hurry to have sex? I tell the men I date that I need an emotional commitment beforehand. But if I don't sleep with them after a few dates, they break up with me. Stephanie

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Why give him your number?

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on Thursday, 26 May 2011
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The wrong men ask for her number

Dear Annie, Why do only men I'm not interested in want my number? The ones I'm attracted to never ask! Sylvia

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Minimizing Dating Danger

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on Thursday, 28 April 2011
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My client, Linda, introduced herself to Joe on match.com. After exchanging a few emails and phone calls, they met for coffee. They had great rapport, and when Linda had to leave to run an errand, Joe suggested that he accompany her.

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What you should know before you move in together

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on Thursday, 07 April 2011
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Deciding to share a home is a huge step--and it makes breaking up even harder to do. Before you take the leap, help to insure your success by covering these basics.

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How to be a popular dance partner

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Navigating singles events can be challenging, especially if you are a woman hoping that someone will ask you to dance. Or, if you are a man, wishing you could figure out who would say yes!
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How long do I wait for him to call?

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on Friday, 06 November 2009
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Dear Annie, After months of searching, I finally met someone (Josh) I really like online. Our first date lasted for several hours because we have so much in common. He called that evening, and we talked even more.
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Is it OK for a woman to ask a guy out?

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Dear Annie, Is it OK for a woman to ask a man out? I’ve seen “Joe” at several San Francisco business networking events and I enjoy his company. He’s smart, charming and has a great sense of humor. He’s been divorced for two or three years, and spends a lot of time working--just like I do. I would love to get to know him better. How do I ask him out? Thanks, Debbie
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I gave him my number--he never called

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on Friday, 19 June 2009
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Dear Annie, I met a very attractive guy at a singles event. We had a great conversation, and I was thrilled when he asked for my phone number. I thought that we'd really clicked. Well, it's been a couple of weeks, and he never called. What with the kind of chemistry that we had, I'm really surprised. Maybe he lost my number. Should I try to contact him? Karen
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How can I skip dating and go directly to a relationship?

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Hi Annie, Is there any way to skip past dating, and go straight to a relationship? If I don't like to dance, should I automatically overlook a dancer? Gene
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