The Internet dating industry continues to grow at a rate of $100 million every year, according to a study by Jupiter Research. One reason for this growth is a fact that's been true since long before anybody knew what an "Internet" was: It can be hard to find somebody you want to date who wants to date you back. Finding a boyfriend is a challenge, but like most challenges, it's not insurmountable if you're willing to work toward solutions.
... dates. Before jumping into a romantic relationship, get to know a new guy on a friend level. Observing his behavior toward you and other people can help you determine whether or not he'd make a nice boyfriend.
Crossing the threshold from friends to lovers can either be highly rewarding or ruinous. Logically, you already have a number of important relationship elements taken care of, such as compatibility, trust and the ability to hav...
If your boyfriend is currently in a bind, your first instinct is probably to help him. But before you try to smooth everything out for him, it's helpful to understand his point of view better by listening to what he needs. Acco...
Your friend is likely to need you following a break-up with her boyfriend. She may be feeling lonely or sad and need a shoulder to cry on. Your friend is not only grieving the loss of the man in her life, but also the loss of s...
...great "guys-only" times they've had hanging out together. Whether your new relationship is just for companionship or could lead to matrimony, it takes very little effort on your part to show your boyfriend's buddies that...
Being the "dumper" isn't much more fun than being the "dumped." Rather than stepping up and ending the relationship, some find it easier to pass the buck to the unwitting partner rather than having to be the bad guy. If the rel...
...within a person. Many women spend years in mediocre relationships that devalue them and offer no stimulation for them to actively pursue better things for themselves. The path to discovering a better boyfriend can start toda...
Reluctant bridegrooms have been around long before Jane Austen novels made male ambivalence adorable. The reality is, men can dawdle taking that walk down the aisle. Men may delay because of worries their lives will change when...
Getting into an argument with your boyfriend can lead to the two of you coming to an impasse about the situation at hand. Once this occurs, you have to decide if you want to win the argument at all costs, including losing him, ...
While you may have enjoyed your boyfriend's "strong but silent" approach when you first started dating, that silence can sometimes cause you to feel a disconnect with your partner. Whether your boyfriend is uncommunicative or s...
A new relationship is an exciting time in any woman's life. According to the Census Bureau, the United States population was was 51 percent female in 2002. Whether you're looking for Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now, finding the righ...
... her dream man. The bubble of the fairytale wedding has burst for some women today who have found themselves stuck in the reality of the dating pool. Women are finding it difficult to even get a good boyfriend, let alone wal...
Having a boyfriend is a normal part of growing up for most teens, says Kate Fogarty, an assistant professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences at the University of Florida, writing for the University of F...
Perhaps your boyfriend has always had difficulty with expressing physical affection, or perhaps you have noticed that he has shown less and less physical affection over the past few weeks or months. A lack of affectionate touch...
Finding a new boyfriend may seem almost an impossible task, particularly if you live in a small community or lead a busy life. You may not know how to set aside time to meet available guys, much less find one with whom you woul...
When a romantic relationship grows hum-drum, sometimes a new man catches a woman's eye. "If you're a female, like most other females, prior to cheating on your partner you always proclaimed yourself to be 'not the type' who wou...
Outwardly your new boyfriend is perfect. He's handsome, intelligent, charming and talented. At first you were thrilled to hear about his many career accolades. Now, weeks later, the one-sided dialogue is getting tiresome. Prin...
Even if you have a full and happy life with friends and family, you could still be lacking the final piece of the puzzle; a boyfriend. Introducing a romantic relationship into your life can make you feel needed and desirable wh...
...f others, require admiration and have a sense of importance over others. Deep down, the individual struggles with self-esteem issues and sensitivity to any criticism. Identifying true narcissism in a boyfriend should be left...
