How to Talk to a Potential Date
Written by Tonja Monday, 26 July 2010 00:00
Some singles say they would rather get a root canal than go to a party where they don’t know everyone. Social phobias rank right up there with fear of public speaking. There are lots of people who are terrified of group settings, talking to strangers, and trying to make interesting comments around any subject at all—especially with potential dates. Are you one of those people?
If you worry about what to say, how to say it, and the skill of carrying on a fluid conversation when you are trying to socialize, here is a guideline to remember when meeting someone new. Don’t let yourself become one of these conversational styles:
Someone to Come Home to
Written by Tonja Monday, 19 July 2010 00:00
“Home is not where you’re from, but where you’re wanted.”
Dr. Abraham Verghese, Author
Most people, when they tell the truth, will admit that they are looking for the love of their life. They want someone to wrap their arms around who will return their love, and with whom they can grow old. Everyone wants…someone to come home to.
Answers for Singles... Off-the-Cuff
Written by Tonja Monday, 12 July 2010 00:00
When I’m out on the road doing live interviews, talking about dating, divorce, and relationships, in all of these situations—I never know what’s coming. Sometimes, my book strikes a chord with an interviewer’s life. Then…the questions get interesting. What I’ve learned is that the topics of breaking up, dating, heartbreak, and finding love are never far from anyone’s mind. It’s either happening to them…or, someone they know.
Writing this while out promoting my book, Thriving After Divorce, here are some of the questions that gave me momentary pause. I appreciated them because they came from a deeper, unscripted place in the interviewer, which challenges me to find… and trust… an unfiltered response.
Notes from the Road
Written by Tonja Tuesday, 06 July 2010 00:00
Traveling this week—talking about my book, Thriving After Divorce. I suppose going on a promo/road trip is like anything else you’re trying to accomplish in life: You have to stay focused…(sooo many distractions)… take care of your health…(sooo much junk food to choose from …so little time to eat it between flights)… stay focused… (oh yeah… already said that)… stay open to what you can learn – (especially if you haven’t been there before)… and expect the unexpected.
Should You Call Your Date
Written by Tonja Monday, 28 June 2010 00:00
Did you just meet someone …and you think there’s a real spark? Are you puzzled, intrigued, excited, or scared? Do you want to spend more time together—soon—so you can figure out where this is going? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be tempted to call—but not know if and when it’s the right thing to do. After all—if it’s a spark, you don’t want to throw any water on it.More Articles...
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