Dating and Relationship Tips of the Week

Friendly but no-nonsense relationship and dating advice for women in their 20s and 30s, from the guy perspective. Come back for biweekly posts and "tips of the week." Skip to the advice...

  • TGP Season Three
    Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 21:38

    Thanks to other commitments in the late summer and fall, I've gotten into the rhythm of posting to the blog in seasons, like...

  • Control
    Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 17:36

    What makes so many people anxious in relationships -- especially when things are beginning or ending -- is control. You...

  • Beach Body
    Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 21:09

    With summer here and women everywhere worrying about how they'll look in their bathing suits, I have an important message...

  • Patience
    Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 14:27

    A lot of the inquiries I get from this blog are frantic: something has happened, something's changed, he's acting different...

  • Why Advice from a Girlfriend Isn't Always Good Advice
    Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:22

    Girlfriends are often the first people women turn to for relationship advice, and rightly so. Your girlfriends understand...

  • Mean Guys
    Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 22:30

    This tip is so simple there should be no need to share it: if a guy is mean to you once, warn him; if he's mean to you again...

  • TGP Season Two
    Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 23:16

    Were you disappointed with a lackluster effort by your flavor of the month on Valentine's Day? Or maybe you thought you had...

  • Deciphering Mixed Signals - Or Not
    Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 14:07

    When a guy is sending mixed signals that are making you confused, anxious, stressed or unhappy, it can seem like the easiest...

  • Useful Thinking
    Monday, April 26, 2010 - 07:24

    If you're thinking too much about a guy or a relationship, one way to get some relief is just to ask yourself if what you're...

  • Take Your Time
    Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 16:22

    Taking your time isn't just a good way to approach sex with guys; it's a good way to approach almost everything with guys....