Successful Online Dating

It’s very common for “Holiday Hookups” to happen this time of year. There are company holiday parties, friends parties, and of course New Years Eve.

However, as soon as you start dating someone, you do face the gift giving dilemma.

• Do you get them a gift?
• How much do you spend?
• What if they don’t give you a gift back?
• Will they feel pressured?

It’s enough to make your head hurt.

So much depends on several factors, too many variables for me to cover in one blog article. However, here are some things to ask yourself and some rules of thumb you can use to help ensure you don’t become a Grinch.

You've been on two or three dates, and now the guy has great expectations of a night in bed with you, and he's making it obvious.

Does this mean he's interested in you and wants a relationship?

Women need to understand the clear answer to this is NO.

All it means is that he has has been somewhat patient and finds you attractive enough to have sex with you. Which isn't saying much, since my male friends all admit men are "dogs."

I can attest that Christian Carter's email newsletters are informative and helpful. I downloaded his eBook, Catch Him and Keep Him, about a year ago, and was impressed with the advice and insight on men and dating relationships I got from it.

This is the last in our series featuring "10 Mistakes Women Make With Men." Mandi and I hope you've enjoyed it and have gained from reading it.

MISTAKE #10: Not Getting Help

This is the biggest mistake of all.

This mistake keeps women from EVER having the kind of success and finding the kind of man and relationship that they truly want.

Men keep their cards close, and it can be hard to figure out what they want. From Christian Carter's book "10 Mistakes Women Make With Men."

MISTAKE #9: Not Knowing What To Do In Each Type Of Situation

A man has a clear idea of what he wants from a woman…

And I don't mean just sex.

I know, it might be hard to believe, but if you're out on a date with a man, he already has an idea of what he wants from you.

Our series on "10 Mistakes Women Make With Men" from Christian Carter, author of "Catch Him and Keep Him" has been very popular. We have probably all been guilty of #8 at one time or another…

MISTAKE #8: Trying To “Convince” Him To Like You Or Love You

What do most women do when they meet a man that they REALLY like… but he's just not that interested or isn't as serious?

Right! They try to "convince" the man to feel differently.

Well, I have news for you…

YOU WILL NEVER CHANGE HOW A MAN "FEELS" WHEN IT COMES TO ATTRACTION!

This is a big one! A lot of women have this expectation, and it usually spells death to a relationship. Our series from Christian Carter's "10 Mistakes Women Make…"

Expecting a Relationship To Make You Happy

A mistake I've seen women make is thinking a guy will change her life and make her happy and fulfilled.

And sure, there are situations and relationships where this happens.

But those are the exceptions, not the rule.

Nothing says "Run!" to a man faster than hearing or sensing that a woman immediately wants him to take care of her.