And I thought only bankers came out of Nigeria! (I answer all emails coming from Nigeria asking for my account info)

All kidding aside, this video should be a lesson to us all to be aware of scam artists on the internet. Whether it’s dating or banking, these scumbags prey on the human need to connect.

So, how to tell if you’re dating a a scam artist or a scumbag?

Shay gives you all the dating warning signs to watch for in case you’re not sure. The signs are usually there in full view. It’s those pesky emotions that get in the way!

Let me know what dating scams you’ve come across and I’ll let everyone else know the next time I post.

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Real short this time!

What are your dating resolutions for the next 2010?

Let me know so we can get you dating right!

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Well it’s almost the end of the year and and it’s time to re-evaluate your dating! Are you getting the most out of your dating returns? Many of you have had a relationship sprout anew while others of you have had a relationship come to an end. While others of you that are caught somewhere in between.

I believe this is absolute dating hell. Not knowing to me is worse than anything else. Ideally you are dating someone you love and loves you back. Since you’re reading this, I assume you don’t yet have this in your life.

Let me know where your dating and love life has been and where you want it to be and I’ll respond in a blog post!

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Would you call this an XBox or relatonship fail? Just curious=)

How far would you go if your boyfriend was like this girl’s? Would you destroy his property? Would you stop dating him altogether? Would you try to punch him in the mouth?

While dating and relating have never been easy among the sexes. Today’s technology seems to bring out the worst in all of us. The video game console is just the latest in a long line of relationship killing devices we call fun.

From email to texting and from cell phones to smart phones, there have never been more ways to distract us from what really matters: nose to nose, toes to toes communication. Heartfelt communication will always and forever be best expressed live and in the flesh.

No matter how we try to make technology better fit the human condition, it never seems to live up to the hype.

Dating, relating and video gaming don’t have to be so hard!

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This might better be titled what not to do when dating during the holidays!

This is must see for all of you going to meet the family of your lover especially if it’s the first time.

The biggest take home, is that you must respect your parent’s or his parent’s home. No more no less. As long as you do this , dating will go smooth…even during the holidays.

Dating doesn’t have to be so hard!

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This is an absolute great primer for those of you dating men with kids.

I suppose it’s common sense but we all know that love can get in the way of that!

So whether your dating a guy with or without kids, it’s always to act with your lovers best interests at heart. In this way, dating will be both fun and fruitful.

Let me know what you think with with your comments!

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Burger King may bot have the best burgers or the best ad campaigns but they know what men like to watch!

When it comes down to dating, mating an communicating, men are simple and this clip nearly proves it.

Enjoy!

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This concludes from Maryanne’s last dating diamond earlier today so enjoy!

* Let the train go down the track~ Need to make an appearance because it’s the right thing to do and aren’t interested in feeling, dealing or healing, or even saying the right thing right now (you know what they did, they know what they did, period)? I always say, when there’s a train coming down the track, get out of the way. Take a few deep breaths, count to ten, get something to eat, help in the kitchen, make call to someone who can help calm you down; and if that doesn’t work, excuse yourself, go straight to the bathroom, and re-group. Before you say or do something you will regret, remind yourself like a mantra, “Why should you always take the high road? Because that’s the kind of person you are.” Otherwise, leave town and send a Christmas card.

* Have a pity party~ Speaking of leaving town: you might be fed up, feel the urge to fall apart, say the wrong thing, make a scene, behave badly, act inappropriately for the first time in your life, storm off and leave, or just stay in bed and wait for January. I say, let yourself have it. Maybe what you need is a little pity party. Go for it. Pick a start time and an end time and go for it. Maybe letting yourself feel what you’ve been stuffing is in order. Get upset about the date who dumped you. Vent about your family. Maybe you need to attend to some of what’s bottled up before it causes more damage to you or anyone else. Heck, you could invite some friends and just have a big negative merge! Who knows, it may be just what the doctor ordered.

* Do overs~ If I feel like I can’t pull it together, or am unable to say something tactfully or gracefully, am intolerant, or simply full of crap and can’t get out of my own way, I ask for a “do over.” I attempt the right behavior, but if I can’t get it right, I will say something like “That didn’t come out right, I am so sorry, can we try that again?” Or “Maybe it’s better if we talk about this another time.” Then there’s always Plan B. I leave and try again next year… Give yourself permission to do what you have to do to take care of yourself!!

Bottom line: during the holidays, there is no more pain to be felt than at any other time of year. According to John James’ “Grief Recovery Handbook,” this is a fact. There are simply many visible associations with painful memories that keep us trapped in our habitual thinking. If we can remember that we are all connected, that most of us are doing the best we can, and that most of the pain and suffering we experience is a projection, we are less likely to take things personally and more prone to create connection rather than greater separation!

Have a great weekend dating!

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I was snooping around the internet the other day and I came upon some of the most horrendous dating tales ever.

These tales of dating terror may make your dating look tame! Trust me on this!

After you check it out for yourself, be sure to tell me your dating horror stories in the comments section.

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Maryanne Comaroto rocks the holidays with this dating diamond. Hopefully your dating this holiday season will be full of cheer!

Like Ram Das says: You want to see how together you are, go spend some time with your family! This sentiment is particularly apt during the holidays, when emotions run high and painful memories are easily triggered. Especially if this holiday things are different than you would like them to be: i.e. you’re single (again), newly divorced, bringing someone you’re dating home, or maybe you simply dread the same old story your family dynamics dose on when you get together.

Here are a few tips that can help you face whatever may come with more confidence and grace than you’d imagined…

* Embrace “what is”~ This is the quick way to holiday enlightenment! The sooner you accept people and things the way they are and not the way you want them to be, the more likely you are to experience some real joy! While this is no easy pill to swallow when you are feeling lonely, rejected by someone you’d been dating, or not up for going a few rounds with your family, this truth will set you free. Try it; it’s the perfect gift to give this season.

* Right-size your expectations~ If you’re aren’t quite ready to accept things the way they are, your next best bet is to curtail your expectations some. Try this (always works for me): find someone less fortunate than yourself and do something wonderful for them. It’s a sure way to get an additional perspective. Sometimes we can get so righteous or stuck in our story we don’t leave any room for something different or magical to happen. The spirit of giving will soften your grinch-y glare and open your heart up. ‘Tis the season to cut some slack. Plenty of time for therapy and analyzing everything and everyone (new dating relationships included!) come the new year!

* Walk a mile in their shoes~ Refuse to participate in certain members of your family’s antics, or can’t possibly stomach the person you used to date flaunting his “new and improved you” all over tinsel town when you’re still obscenely alone? Try a shot of compassion. While this is not easy, especially for novices (‘cause you have to actually care enough to take a moment and walk a mile in their shoes), in most cases it helps us take the edge off. Understanding that being human is complicated, and that we are all frightened and fragile whether we show it or not, helps ease the burden of needing everyone (including ourselves) to be perfect.

* Stage fright~ Are you the type that thinks of the right thing to say or do after the fact? Like, you think of what you should have said, but freeze up and blank out and end up a mess? Then you need to rehearse your lines! Doesn’t matter who you are, when we are upset we don’t think clearly. No matter what awaits you, try and do a dress rehearsal so you can be prepared for anything. Write it down and carry it with you so you don’t get blindsided. And practice all the way there, and maybe even the day before if you have to. “No, Uncle Bart, I am not drinking right now. Thank you.” or “That’s lovely; I wish you both every happiness!” or “Congratulations on your new part in the upcoming porn film, I am sure you’ll be a great success.”

Avoid a mystical hangover this holiday season – watch Maryanne’s advice from author Roger Housden.

Dating, mating, and even the holidays don’t have to be so hard!

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