Monthly Archives: August 2014

Five First Date Fears You Have to Get Over

Picture the scene. An attractive woman arrives at a restaurant ready to meet a blind date. Stepping into the candlelit room she is greeted with a smile and little quip that puts her at ease. It’s baking hot outside, but cool where they sit.  Her date feeds her morsels while smoothly ordering champagne. She laughs till her sides ache then they kiss. In the real world of first dates, there are sadly a few obstacles thrown in our paths to panic or disrupt the romantic tone. Do you tend to sweat profusely when nervous? Do you freeze up on the spot and find yourself grappling for chat? Do you worry they can see your flaws? Read more

The Perfect Healthy “Date Turned Sleepover” Breakfast

So… let’s say your date turns into a sleepover and you want to show off the fact that you’re a health-oriented dude/chick but you don’t want to shove a green juice in your date’s morning-breath-addled face. Here’s where the delectable yet totally healthy Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie comes in. Read more

What To Do If Your Partner Is Depressed

The news of Robin Williams’s suicide broke my heart into a million pieces. I have always been and will always be such a fan of his. Mork and Mindy is one of my all time favorite shows. His stand up always cracked me up, and I loved him as Genie in Aladdin. Losing him is tragic on so many fronts. One of the few silver linings of this tragedy is that it’s raising the profile of depression awareness. Celebrities, organizations and individuals are coming out with words of encouragement and personal stories. It’s really heartening to witness. Depression is a very serious disease that’s very common, which is important for us all to know. Equally as important to know--depression is treatable. It’s not a death sentence at all. With the right support and treatment, people living with depression can lead very rich and very happy lives. But, of course, support and treatment are key to making that happen. So, I thought I’d offer some advice to people who are in relationships with depressed partners. Read more

Is Dating A Single Mom For You?

Looking for an independent, super woman? A single mom might be just what you need, but think before you leap; Dating a single mom isn’t for everyone. Our lives are typically busier than our kid-free counterparts so we don’t have time to play games. Getting us on a first date is the easy part, but it takes serious effort to keep us interested.  Plus, we’ll only keep you around if the relationship is a good thing for our kid too. Read more

Are You Addicted To Your Vibrator?

Be prepared, because what I'm about to share with you is going to shock you, and may make you unplug your Hitachi Magic Wand for good. The other day, a woman sent me an angry email, saying something like this: "David, guys like you suck. I've had sex for 10 years and have had a hard time reaching orgasm. I've only been able to get there maybe a few times in my life, and that's about it. Some women are just built this way, and that's okay." Read more

Dish with Dr. Rodman – “Stuck on the Ex Who Doesn’t Want You”

Reader Susan who is a fan of my Patti Knows column writes: I wanted to ask you about a past "relationship" that I am still not over. He was the first guy I've experienced chemistry with. We dated for 2 months and he's the type that is always looking for "the one" or someone "better." Things ended because he didn't get that "feeling" he's seeking. He became involved with another girl, but I still always find myself trying to get back in touch with him, hoping they have broken up. Read more