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ARTArticleThe 5 Best Places to Meet MenTurns out that if you feel like you’re running out of places to meet men (read: you’ve had enough of friends trying to set you up with “this amazing guy”), fear not dignity dater! We’ve compiled a list of the five best places to meet the “good men” for your consideration. However, before we dig into the “where” and “how” of meeting good men, know that it’s time to take this dating challenge to a deeper level. You see, among the biggest obstacles in dating are having beliefs that feel like absolute truths. And, of course, these beliefs are based on your experiences.r ARTArticleThe Art of Conscious Flirting: Playful Interactions in the Dance of LifeIn our natural, loving state, we are turned on by select individuals and by life in general. As we encounter others, we recognize that each person has a unique quality that enlivens us. Learning a safe, elegant way to play with this enlivening attraction is part of putting conscious flirting into action. Let’s face it; it’s fun to flirt, especially when it serves to enhance both others and us! When we are not in a primary relationship, we can follow our own intuition in how we express the juiciness we feel with another. However, what are our options if we are in a primary relationship?ARTArticleThe Art of PlayDo you remember what it was like to play as a child? A time when you had no worries and completely enjoyed the now? Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and for a moment remember one of your best childhood experiences and try to relive it. Remember what you were doing, the sounds, the people (if any), and the smells. For many, those memories bring about feelings of joy and nostalgia.ARTArticleThe Capability of Blushing!This is a true story that every couple should ponder for today... A man went on break at work and as he sat down to to drink a cup of coffee, he scrolled through some of the pictures he'd secretly saved on his cell phone. After scrolling through about 12, he decides to text his wife... "I'm gonna send u a pic of this woman, I think she's beautiful!!! Tell me what u think & don't get mad we've been together for a long time, sor I should be able to tell u this!!!"ARTArticleThe DWD Guide to the Friend Zone!Attention all Dating with Dignity daters: The Friend Zone is not always a bad thing! We’ve all had a crush on a male friend at some point or another; maybe you even ended up in a relationship with one of these guys. However, like it or not, male friends are not always going to like you back in the same way you’re interested in them. But wait! This can be a GREAT thing. “How can this possibly be a good thing?” you ask. Let us tell you four ways. 1. Bounce your current dating situation off an actual male, and you may actually get SOLID advice.r ARTArticleThe Faith to ChangeWe were not born knowing how to walk, tie our shoes, use words to communicate with others, or ride a bike, yet we probably are good at doing these things today. As a child, we had to learn and change in order to acquire these skills, yet somehow as adults we tend to resist learning new things or changing. So what is the difference between embracing those major changes in our early lives and opening to change today?ARTArticleThe Real Reasons Why Men CheatMen cheat. Women cheat. People cheat. It’s true. The question many of us have at Dating with Dignity is, why? We’ve compiled a list of the REAL reasons why men cheat. So what is the MAIN reason men cheat?r ARTArticleThe Spirit of Christmas“And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” --Matthew 1:23 (KJV) The Christmas story is one of light, love and joy—the light of the star, the love inspired by a precious child, and the joy of hope ete al. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, we light Advent candles representing hope, peace, love and joy. We move from a season of gratitude into a celebration that the Christ is born within us and God is with us. We celebrate the spirit of Christmas.ARTArticleThe Top Ten Best Tools for Improving Relationships at Home AND WorkI am a Licensed Social Worker, Certified Family Life Educator who has been training parents for over 25 years. As a second-generation parent educator, however, I’ve been involved with parenting classes for almost 40 years, because my parents taught classes while I was growing up. (Read my bio. for more info.) Because I had such a head start, I spent the first 10 years of my career collecting and compiling the parenting skills that research has proven to be effective long-term. In the process, I discovered, developed and tested a system for responding effectively to any parenting challenge.ARTArticleThe Who, What, Where, and When of CounselingThis brief article will answer a few important questions about counseling. I will use the terms counseling, psychotherapy, and therapy inter-changeably since they mean the same thing. Why does a person decide to go to counseling? How do you choose the right place and the best counselor for you? How long does therapy last? Is it time to go to counseling? Ask yourself a few questions. Are you happy or constantly suffering? I believe that happiness is an inside job. Do you blame your parents or spouse for everything wrong in your life?ARTArticleTop 10 Qualities Most People Want in Their Partners?I heard the most evil thing the other day. My definition of evil is often flexible, lying somewhere in between totally heinous and completely ridiculous. This story falls in there--you decide for yourself. My gal pal told me she read a book this guy wrote ( If I had one less scruple, I might tell you his name--for now, we'll call him something friendly, like Penile Supremacist...PS for short. Fine--forget that, let's just call him Jack. There! Who can argue with that?) So JACK made quite an impression on my not-so-easily-impressionable gal pal recently.ARTArticleTop 4 Tips To Date Chinese Women For China LoveDating Chinese girl is serious. You can have romantic China love and happy marriage. You may also end up in failure and cannot find your true love. It all depends upon you including your attitude and actions. In order to find your life partner and soul mate among thousands of Chinese women just take every step of online dating seriously. Good profile, good description, good photos are all important. The following process of understanding on Chinese dating site is also key factor in determining your date.ARTArticleTruth or DareSo, my dog ate a ten dollar bill in the prosperity corner of my house today. And I will get to the relevance of this canine maneuver in a minute. Let me first pose our ASK MARYANNE question which is, “When I ask someone I just met an important question, like ‘Are you married?’ or ‘Do you have ...ARTArticleUnlock the Power of Meditation — To Feel Happier and More at EaseMeditation is a great tool to combat stress and help you feel happier and more at ease. But many people don’t know how to start to incorporate meditation into their busy lives. Meditation can make coping with daily stressors easier and give you the often much needed power to “let go” of troubling thoughts or emotions. It’s easy to get started if you’re willing to try it for just a few minutes a day!ARTArticleUse Fall Sports to Teach Healthy Competition‘Tis the season for Fall sports — when parents spend more time at playing fields or driving to games than they spend at home. At the game, parents enthusiastically cheer their child’s team and discuss the game on the car ride home. While most parents have good intentions, they can inadvertently discourage a child and promote unhealthy competition if they don’t choose their words carefully. First, let’s define the difference betwee "healthy" and "unhealthy" competition: Healthy competition focuses on doing one’s best, having fun, and learning skills.ARTArticleWalking to School A Fun Way to Get FitMany adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids walking. Each private car that is used to drive a child to school uses approximately 180 additional gallons of fuel per year, averaging $663.ARTArticleWhat Are You Waiting For? Make Changes in Your Life TodayIf only you were less stressed, had more free time, felt better in general or with respect to a certain life area—what changes would now you make in your life? In my practice as a psychologist, I frequently hear people talking about waiting until they feel better, for example, to do something they’ve been wanting to; such as beginning the process of a career change or dealing with a glaring relationship issue. What do you tell yourself you’d do or change if only some ongoing state in your life were different?ARTArticleWhat Can We Learn About Intimacy from Horses?A horse, you may ask? Well, we will get to that later… Many people will make resolutions for their relationships this time of year, such as improving intimacy. If you want to improve your intimacy—or make any other changes—you must first have a clear idea of what needs improvement and how it can be accomplished, and then make a list of action steps to take toward the desired goal. The next step? Take action.ARTArticleWhat to Talk about with a Guy You LikeSo you’re at a friend’s birthday party, sidled up to that friend of a friend who you know is great match for you. (And you definitely have a crush on him.) But sometimes you need to know what to talk about when you find yourself face to face with a man you like OR you’re just about to meet up with that great guy you met online for a second date and can’t wait. BUT, you’re worried that you might run out of things to say! No sweat! We at Dating with Dignity have got you covered.ARTArticleWhat You Say Has PowerMother Teresa said “I was once asked why I don’t participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I’ll be there”. September 21 was Peace One Day, a day to bring people together with activities and events that focus on creating peace in the world. We need Peace One Day every day. Whatever we put our thoughts and efforts towards will grow. So what are you placing your thoughts and efforts towards?ARTArticleWhat's Wrong with Just Wanting Our Kids to Be Happy?ARTArticleWhen Dating, Keep Your Eye on the PrizeIf you are dating or new to the singles scene and thinking about dating, let me ask you this: What are your goals? Are you looking for a life partner? Companionship? A fun sexual relationship? Close your eyes and take a moment to focus on this. When an answer comes to you, read on.ARTArticleWhy New Year's Resolutions are a Really Bad IdeaIt is likely that every human being who uses a calendar has at one time or another made a New Year’s Resolution. Most of us make one or more every year as January 1st comes near. What most don't realize is that New Year’s Resolutions are very often huge and costly mistakes.ARTArticleWithout Consent or ForceOne of my jobs as a deputy prosecuting atto ey was to review cases of sexual assault, determine what crime (if any) had been committed, and assess the likelihood that we would be able to prove every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. While the specific laws are different in each state, every sex crime requires either a lack of consent on the part of the victim or the use of force on the part of the perpetrator. Too often people think that “without consent” is the same as “by force,” but that is not true in a legal sense.ARTArticleYelling at Kids in Anger ARTArticleYoni Massage Techniques: How to Appreciate the Divine in the Sacred SpaceYoni is the conventional Indian word for vagina. Sanskrit in origin, the broad interpretation is holy space. It is a term of reverence and respect and is the belief that forms the root of Yoni massage. It is often used to free women from sexual inhibitions that may have been brought on by negative sexual or life experiences. It is used to free the woman's sexual energy and offer release of pent up energy. It can be very healing and can offer a girl the trail to wholeness. Too often the ordinary sexual experience produces the reverse effect.ARTArticleYou Can’t Handle the Truth…Many years ago, having been married a brief time, I came home after having had a strong, yet curious, experience. One I was both eager and frightened to tell my husband about, knowing what I had to say was considered a taboo subject. Eager, because I was the taboo-slaying Joan of Arc; frightened, because I had never seen a relationship work when two people dared utter—never mind explore—the truth together. True to my higher quest, I could not help but venture towards the rabbit hole, alone or not.ARTArticleYour Relationship with Your MindHave you ever finished an argument or conversation, only to realize five or 25 minutes later that you are still having the conversation in your head? Have you ever experienced someone saying something to you that triggers an emotion and you were left wondering where your reaction originated? Why does this happen? Many people seek the answer outside themselves, through reading books or learning how to understand others.ARTArticle"Stop Crying!" and Other Commands That Don't WorkMoments of frustration can lead parents to issuing commands that really don't work. Any time we are ordering children to change their behavior we're not likely to succeed. Instead of producing the desired behavioral change, commands often lead to some type of resistance. For example, when ...ARTArticle*** Cinderella Was Not Saved - She Was a Happy Person All Along!Would the prince have chose Cinderella to marry if she was a miserable young woman? If her stepsisters were beautiful but miserable, would he have chosen either of them? Are you living under the delusion that when you meet your soul mate you will finally be happy - that your misery is because ...

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