Sparks! with April Beyer

What happens when you meet a man who has everything you’re looking for — but just one thing is missing: he’s not in your income bracket? Maybe he’s a cute teacher and you’re on a partner track. Or maybe he’s an emerging entrepreneur who’s still getting established, while you’ve already become a homeowner.

How do you navigate the situation without creating awkwardness or hard feelings? That’s what Kim is struggling with.

Hi April, I’m 32 years old and do very …

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Today’s letter comes from Wendy, who has been grappling with a question that’s been driving women crazy since the dawn of time. Wendy writes:

Why are men so fickle? I recently met a great guy who seemed really into me. We went out a few times, and I thought something great could be developing. But as soon as I began making myself more available (which is what I thought he wanted), he lost interest and stopped calling or texting. This

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What happens when you have great chemistry with a man who neglects to mention he’s married? Do you still want him? Why? That’s what Kim wants to know.

April, I need your advice: what happens when a man contacts me after seven years and wants to get close. We used to work at the same company, and have always been attracted to each other. I would love nothing more than to be with him. There’s a problem though – he’s

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After the passion and excitement at the start of a relationship begin to level off, should you worry about whether the relationship has run its course? We all love the thrill of those first months in a new romance. Kacey wants to know how to ignite that again in her own relationship.

How can I get the honeymoon stage back into a relationship? Seems like the relationship feels like fifty years instead of only almost two years. Thank you!

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One of the most common questions I get from women is why so many men seem to be allowing women to do the courting. If you’re in your 20s and 30s, you might even be accustomed to taking the lead. It’s just the way things are right now.

But let’s take a look at how this “modern approach” is working for you, because it might be hurting your self-esteem and keeping you from a really great guy. Deana’s question is …

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Throughout history there have been so many rules forced upon women about this. Myths abound about “how soon is too soon.” Luckily, we live in a time when we can decide for ourselves how to react when we find someone who ignites passion in us!

But does it make a difference to the long-term potential of the relationship if we act on that excitement too soon? That’s Colleen’s question:

Well, a fantastic man has appeared in my life. We met

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It’s the time of the year when finances are on everyone’s mind. Luckily, my husband is a financial wizard, so I can check in with him when I need input or expertise. Even so, tax time? Definitely not my favorite time of year!

Love and money aren’t always easy to talk about in the same conversation. How soon should you start discussing finances when a new man enters your life? That’s what Natalie wants to know:

I’ve been dating a

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We all work hard. We have jobs, careers and lives that are challenging. Your relationship should be a warm, cozy sweater that wraps around you with care and comfort. But is it okay if you feel completely comfortable from the very beginning? And what if the man you’re dating feels immediately comfortable?

Melissa wants to know if that’s a bad sign.

I have had 2 dates with a guy. Both went very well. He has texted me since and we

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Matchmaking is a nerve-wracking job! I never tell anyone this, because we all want our public image to be seamless, and the world to think we’ve got everything under control, right? Here’s the problem with not sharing our truth or “real” selves: when no one knows what your needs are, no one shows up to help you! That’s true in life, work and love.

Today, instead of my usual One-to-One approach, I want to show up to help you on …

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I love this time in history. Women are so empowered and really leading incredible lives. Every day I sit down with women for our intimate conversations and I’m often blown away by how much they have going for them. Most of the time I finish a meeting thinking, “Wow. I’m super busy and I’m not even doing half of the fascinating things she’s doing! How does she do it and handle it all with such ease?”

I received an email …

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