Bad Boys vs. Nice Guys — Are They Really Different?
You know how it is when dating. You meet all kinds: Some men date a string of women, only looking for fun, and other men claim they just never get the girl. But — are those men really all that different from each other? Read my response to Liz, who has a question about the […]
He’s in a Relationship. Can You Be His Friend?
We’ve all been approached by the married man, or the guy with a girlfriend who just doesn’t understand him or is no longer making him happy. At first, the tone is innocent. The word “friendship” is tossed around. But have you ever wondered if a man wanting to be your friend is actually flirting with […]
What Men See When They Look At You
We are all so critical of ourselves, aren’t we? We look at our bodies in the mirror and see the tiniest of flaws. We fret, go through a million different outfits, and swear we’ll never leave the house again if nothing in our closet fits. We look at our laugh lines and frown lines and […]
Three Ways to Help a Man Relax In Your Presence
If you’ve ever been nervous on or before a date, you know the terrifying, aching feeling you have in the pit of your stomach. Will he like me? Am I pretty enough? Will he like my dress? My sense of humor? What if I’m too tall, too short, too thin or too heavy? Just some […]
Come Join Me In Oregon!
What a gorgeous day! I’m excited to share some news with you: I will be appearing next month at the Oregon Women’s Conference and I’d love to have you join me! My dear friend Keri Murphy is hosting and producing the conference. She is an amazing connector, and a wonderful person. When she told me […]
Are His Sweet Nothings Sincere? Here’s How to Know If He’s a Player
He’s falling all over you, giving you tons of attention, flattering you, and telling you how special you are. Is he for real? That’s what Mazal wants to know: Hi April, your advice is absolutely eye-opening and very inspiring! I’ve been having an issue. I’ve been out in the dating world for a bit now […]
How Important Is Chemistry?
What are the ingredients for love? Is it possible for a relationship to bloom if the chemistry isn’t there? That’s Shannon’s question: April, I have a very quick question. I met someone who is great. I love everything about him — except his appearance. I don’t feel physically attracted to him, and he’s short. I […]
Do Men Like It When Women Make the Moves?
That moment when you find yourself interested in a guy and you’re contemplating how to get his attention… Your instincts tell you to make a move, but then a little voice in your head warns that strategy could backfire. A bunch of conflicting dating advice starts circling through your mind. Does it have to be […]
How to Handle a Surprise Dealbreaker
We’ve all had those moments when we realize we’re dating someone who just isn’t right for us. But what about a situation where everything seems perfect — great conversation, shared interests, amazing chemistry — and then you come up against an unexpected deal breaker? The one thing you just can’t accept in a partner. How […]
How Trying to Be a Bitch Backfires in Love
There’s plenty of dating advice out there encouraging women to employ what we might call “underhanded” tactics to attract and maintain a relationship. And there’s no doubt this concept sells books. But does it work? That’s what Jenn wants to know: April, I have read three dating advice books: The Manual, Why Men Love Bitches, […]
