A man who’s squaring his shoulders toward you is interested in getting to know you. Is his foot pointed at you as well? Great. His legs will be spread slightly, and he’ll definitely be facing you.

Having the much dreaded “Are you taking down your profile?” conversation with a guy you’re dating is a delicate undertaking indeed. While an amazing connection between two people who meet online can happen on a first date, it’s safe to assume that it generally takes people a minimum of one month to decide they want […]

People who are in relationships seem to be more interested in their single friends’ dating lives than their own. With their “interest” in your love life also comes the most annoying and predictable comments, such as “You’re a total catch; I don’t understand why you’re still single.” And that, of course, leaves you thinking, “Well, […]

A guy is not going to make time for you to meet mom if he’s not thinking about something serious. When a man takes care to introduce you to his family and friends, he’s not only proud to show you off to the people who matter the most to him, but he clearly hopes they’ll love you as much as he does.

The idea is that you need to find someone who adores you… and in turn, you also adore. But initially, it means finding someone who gives you what you’re looking for without having to force the relationship to bloom.

As frustrating and desperate as it can feel at times, selecting the person you’re going to share your life with should require more discerning thought than most any other decision you make in your life. It is the rest of your life, after all. Here are two simple reasons why.

Dear Dignity Dater, Wow, I’m humbled by all the kind words you’ve been sending in response to my emails over the past few days. Just like you, being vulnerable (especially on the Internet) is a risk. I’ve been sharing some of the deeper pieces of my personal story to share the mistakes I made and […]

Hey Dignity Dater, In my last email, I shared an excerpt from an essay I wrote about one of the mistakes I repeatedly made in my life. It was about feeling flawed and believing that if I were “good enough,” a quality man would not only desire me but want to commit to me for […]

Hey Friend, So, summer is nearly over. As I begin to wonder where the heck it went, and contemplate the upcoming fall season and ending of yet another year (oye vey… already my middle daughter’s last year of high school), it feels like a case of early-onset year end reminiscing and reflecting. Recently, we sent […]

our single years shouldn’t feel like an era of failure but rather a time to embrace your independence, enjoy your freedom, and get to know who really are—which, coincidentally, will better prepare you for a lasting relationship. Since it’s easy to get stuck in a sad singles rut, here are eight Dating with Dignity tips to lead a more fulfilling single life.