Dina Colada

The New Year is here, so if you want love, give it up

Want love

Love is in the air especially during the holidays. But for some of us who are single, well… let’s just say some of us have “Given Up” on love, or even just a one night stand. You may even say to yourself, “It’s just not worth it.”   But then you see that happy couple holding […]

Breakup Recovery Tips: 5 Ways to Get Over It

Breakup Recovery Tips:

Recover From a Breakup- Five Tips Going through a breakup is something painful that everyone experiences in their life at some point. As you probably know, it takes a toll on you physically and emotionally. Believe it or not there are healthy ways to get through it. It is hard, but possible as long as […]

How To Respond To A Guy Whenever He Asks For Your Number

when a guy asks for your number

Let’s set the scene. You’re glistening in fresh sweat after a run. Out of nowhere, you get hit on by a guy across the street. Sometimes when a guy asks for your number you don’t know what to do.  Or imagine, You’re in the produce aisle. You and an attractive guy both reach for that […]

Men’s Perspective: Having Sex vs. Making Love

Having Sex vs. Making Love

Introduction  Hello esteemed readers and welcome to LifeDatingLove, your one-stop shop for all things romantic and/or satisfying. Today, we’ll be discussing the difference between just having sex and the act of making love.  Before we get into the nitty-gritty, I’d like to establish full transparency between us by sharing something personal. Up until just recently, […]

You Should Stop These 4 Bad Dating Habits Now (Or He May Pull Back)

Dating Habits

Is the feeling of jamming your thumb in the car door a similar pain to the trials of your dating life? Maybe the frustration of locking keys inside your car is comparable to bad dating habits or an exhausting fight with your significant other.  I bet you know deep down inside that you deserve better […]

When Is The Best Time To Start A Family?

Family posing in front of white brick wall

When deciding on important life decisions, sometimes getting started is the most difficult part. To ease that first crucial step in family planning, here is a look at a few essential factors to consider. 1. Your relationship: Before adding a baby into the family mix, it’s worth evaluating how your relationship with your partner is. […]

Tips for Buying a House as an Unmarried Couple: 5 dumb moves

Buying a House

When my boyfriend, David, and I bought a house, we had only been dating for five blissful and wanting months. Most of our time was spent long-distance, and I only knew him for five weeks before I left to work in another state and we decided to start dating. When we decided that we were […]

Single and Happy: 3 Simple Steps

Single and Happy

You love having flexibility in all areas of your life, and it sounds like a perfect fit, since you have a crazy schedule. So you set up an appointment to take a tour to see what machines and other fitness classes they have to offer. You think to yourself, “I might as well check out […]

Make Him A Monkey – A Way To Never Lose Yourself In A Relationship

Never Lose Yourself In A Relationship

Love is so sweet, especially in the beginning and can make you wonder how not to lose yourself in a relationship. One of my readers asked me about this on Facebook. Shelly started seeing a new guy and she wanted to know how to keep her head on straight, because she really liked him and […]

Pride, Why You Should Maintain It & The Best Way To Do It

early relationships

If there is one thing that I tell my girlfriends more than anything these days it’s this- above all else, self-preservation is key. It might sound a little pessimistic, but as a tried and true romantic who has been heartbroken over an unworthy guy more times than I’d like to admit. I can promise any […]