There he is, standing at the other end of the bar. He’s tall. He’s handsome. He’s the first man in a month that has made you remember you actually have an interest in the male dating pool. He’s looked over at you twice since you first arrived. The question is, how are you going to get him to make the first move? As a relationship expert, I have some dating advice. Let’s take a look at a few ways to make this happen with the use of the following dating tips.
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Dating Advice: How to Make A Man Initiate The First Move?


Date Idea: Take a Holiday from the Holidays

The holiday season may be exciting, but sometimes, it can be a bit much. This weekend, take a break from all of the holiday madness and settle down for some alone time with your partner with this date idea. Reflect on how thankful you are to have your relationship and love in your life instead of focusing on the Christmas chaos.
Recharge during the holidays with this date idea:

Dating Advice: 10 Things You’re Over-Analyzing In Your Relationship

By Josh Ringler
There are a lot of good, bad, weird, and typical things going on in your relationship at any given time. There are some components of a relationship that can be analyzed with no harm, and then others that if over-analyzed can have devastating impacts on the relationship, leading to severe problems. Celebrity couples have often times failed because of over-analyzing the wrong things, and we don’t want that to happen to you. Follow these pieces of dating advice to stop over-analyzing the things that you shouldn’t!
These pieces of dating advice dive into the over-analyzed aspects of your relationship to prevent relationship problems!
…Think you are over-analyzing the wrong things? Click here to find out!

Date Ideas: Have a Snow Day With Your Man

Don’t let a snow storm keep your dating life on lock down during the frigid winter months. Bundle up this December and take on a blizzard with one of our winter date ideas! Grab your winter jacket, warmest gloves and scarf. Don’t huddle together indoors – you lovebirds have a snow man to build!
Have fun in the snow with our winter date ideas!
…Need an idea to unfreeze your love life? Click here for a few!

Date Idea: Shop Until You Drop

Updated by Josh Ringler
Need some holiday plans for after you’ve carved the turkey this weekend? After you’ve put the stuffing and cranberry sauce in the refrigerator for leftovers, what’s a couple to do? Take advantage of those holiday sales of course. Wallets be aware: this date idea may cost you some cash! Wouldn’t it be nice to have the latest style from your favorite celebrity couple? Holiday sales, like Black Friday, are a great way to get that style without burning through all your hard-earned cash!
Be shopaholics together with this date idea!

Date Ideas: Become a Football Fanatic

Updated by Josh Ringler
The summer is winding down, and you all know what the means: it’s almost football season! This sport is a national pastime enjoyed by both sexes; why not take part in some of the action yourself? Playing football, or even just watching a game, is a great way to get a group of your friends together and have some fun, or just invite over that special someone! Football offers a full stadium of date ideas, and we found some of them for you below!
This is one of the many date ideas the sports world has to offer!
…Think you got what it takes to be Football Fanatic? Click here to find out!

Date Ideas: “Fall” in Love

By Shannon Seibert. Updated by Josh Ringler
Before the weather gets too cold, take time out to embrace summer’s last bit of warmth. This weekend, take part in some fall date ideas like going for an early fall hike and appreciating the nature changing around you. Or, you can just drive around with the windows down and breathe in that fresh autumn air. Check out this dating advice on how to make the most of your fall weekends!
Enjoy awesome date ideas for the fall!

Date Ideas: Make a Spooktacular Spectacle as a Couple

By Emma L. Wells. Updated by Josh Ringler
Make this Halloween extra special for you, your partner, and all of your neighbors by going all out with your decorations this year. For this date idea, one of the many you’ll find from Cupid, you and your partner can get busy hanging fake spider webs and spooky ghosts around the house in preparation for the trick-or-treaters.
Get ready for a great Halloween with this date idea.

Date Idea: Embrace Each Other with a Scary Movie Marathon

Halloween offers the perfect time for some spooky weekend date ideas!
…Think you could handle the marathon? Click here to read on!

Date Idea: Pumpkin Picking With Your Partner

By Steven Zangrillo. Updated by Stephanie Sacco
What better way to spend a fall weekend than by picking pumpkins with your partner (say that five times fast)? Pumpkin picking is a lighthearted way to enjoy a beautiful fall day. This seasonal activity is only available to you for a small amount of time, so take the opportunity this weekend to go with your partner.
Here’s a date idea to get you into the spirit of Halloween!

A “Novel” Date Idea: Browsing for Books

Updated by Stephanie Sacco
If you’re looking for a perfect way to settle down and relax this weekend, grab your partner and head to a bookstore for this weekend date idea. It’s a fun way to educate yourself about the new titles that are out there today. You’ll enjoy choosing books together and holding in laughter behind the shelves.
Here are some book-related date ideas to consider.

Dating Advice: 5 Good Reasons to Date Your Best Friend

By Josh Ringler
There is a common thought prevalent in society stating that you should always marry your best friend. Well, the fact of the matter is, you can’t marry your best friend until you date them! While celebrity couples have highlighted the best and worst of these best-friends-turned-lovers situations, it is entirely possible that you make the most of your situation if you decide to date your best friend. If you aren’t sure if you want to give it a try, check out Cupid’s dating advice below!
These pieces of dating advice highlight some reasons dating your best friend might be a great idea!

Dating Advice: Do I Need to Be Happy Before I Can Be With a Man?
On this week’s episode of Single in Stilettos, founder and matchmaker Suzanne Oshima talks to relationship expert Tinzley Bradford to offer her dating advice for those questioning whether they should be happy with themselves before meeting a man. Follow these dating tips to help find a happiness that isn’t dependent on a man.
Dating Advice On Being Happy Before Settling Down

Dating Advice: 7 Reasons to Get in Good with Your Partner’s Family

By Josh Ringler
Parents should be important to everyone. Yes, Hollywood may show that celebrity couples have their in-law problems, on-screen and off, but your future in-laws or just your partner’s parents are a huge factor in determining the overall success of your relationship. If you think that their opinion doesn’t matter, keep reading for dating advice reasons as to why their opinion is beyond critical to your love life’s success. Think of all the celebrity exes that became single because of parents’ disapproval!
These pieces of dating advice will explain why parental approval is a must in a relationship.
…Want to know more about parental importance in a relationship? Click here for more!

Dating Advice: 3 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Yourself After Getting Dumped

By Josh Ringler
Getting dumped is no fun at all. Feeling as though you may have lost your chance at love, maybe for the second or third time, can make you feel really down. But, it is important to stay proud of who you are, because there is a reason to love yourself. An important piece of love advice is to love yourself first, and after your heart gets broken, take the time to reevaluate and continue to love yourself regardless. If you need a few ways to fall back in love with yourself, check out these pieces of dating advice!
These pieces of dating advice will give you some ways to overcome that heart break and stay in love with yourself.
…Need some help after a hard break up? Click here to love yourself again!

Dating Advice Q&A: How Can You Know If Someone is Being Honest Online?

Question from Chelsea R.: I met a guy online who seems really great, but because I’ve been burned in the past (one too many times!), I’m hesitant to totally trust him. How can I know if he’s being honest online? I don’t want to move our relationship to the real world until I’m sure that he’s trustworthy.
Online dating isn’t always easy, especially with “catfishing” becoming extremely common. Leave it up to the relationship experts who have dating advice that may provide some comfort while you date online.
Dating Advice: How To Tell If They’re Being Honest Online?
… Want to know if your online beau is trust worthy? Continue reading!

Weekend Date Idea: Venture Out on Labor Day

By Toni Vadala. Updated by Stephanie Sacco
With summer coming to an end, there’s nothing like a three-day weekend to experience one last romantic adventure. This Labor Day weekend, take a load off and wait for summer to end in style. Even if you’re not in our nation’s capital, Labor Day is typically a weekend of barbecues, festivals, and fun times with friends. Celebrity couples are no exception!
Here are some Labor Day inspired date ideas to get you in the mood.

Weekend Date Idea: Take Time to Relax

By Brittany Stubbs. Updated by Stephanie Sacco
Once the work week ends, all you want to do is relax. There’s no time during the day to hang with your partner, and by nightfall you are so tired that you just want to sleep until Friday. You and your partner both work non-stop, so take this weekend off and plan something relaxing with these date ideas.
It’s time to unwind and take time for yourself this weekend.

Weekend Date Idea: High School Sweethearts

By Shannon Seibert. Updated by Stephanie Sacco.
The purest form of love is often times teenage love. The anticipation of first kisses, stolen glances, and broken curfews are some of the most magical memories we have of our high school romances. So, why not relive it? Even if you and your partner just met, there’s nothing more romantic than recreating past moments that you can cherish while making new memories.
Plan a high school-inspired weekend date idea while adding a modern twist.

Weekend Date Idea: Game On

By Jessica Conigliaro. Updated by Stephanie Sacco.
Get ready for some friendly competition with your man. Show off your gamer side, and challenge your partner to a tournament. Face off against each other in your favorite games, both video and board with these date ideas.
Here are some fun weekend date ideas involving games.

Dating Advice: 3 Tips to Turn Around Your Dating Life
On this week’s episode of Single in Stilettos, founder and matchmaker Suzanne Oshima talks to relationship expert Iris Benrubi to offer her dating advice to those that want to turn their dating life around.
Dating Advice To Improve Your Future Dates

Relationship Advice: The Power of Touch

By Amy Osmond Cook for Divorce Support Center
A dim room, calming oils, quiet music, two masseuses, you, your significant other, and a few hours away from the world: A couples massage sounds hard to beat. While couples massages are known for being a relaxing and romantic date idea, have you ever considered the real health advantages of them? It turns out the power of touch plays a very important role in massage therapy and health. Follow my relationship advice and learn how a couples massage can provide you and your love with real health benefits that can ultimately strengthen your relationship.
Relationship Advice: Strengthen Your Relationship Through A Couple’s Massage

Weekend Date Idea: Head Back In Time & Enjoy A Drive-In Movie

By Sarah Batcheller. Updated by Mary DeMaio
We all want a relationship and love like we see in old films like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Casablanca — you get the picture. Why not plan a date night that reminds you of these movies? Catch a film at a drive-in movie theater with your beau. Drive-in movies are the perfect balance of the big screen and the great outdoors. The two of you will have your seats all to yourselves, so you can snuggle as you please. Best of all, you’ll have a classic, romantic date night that you’ll never forget.
Date Idea: Head to the Drive-In Movie Theater

Independence Day Date Ideas: Fire Up Your Love!

By Maria Darbenzio. Updated by Stephanie Sacco.
It’s the perfect time to get a little adventurous this weekend in the spirit of Independence Day. Fireworks (outside and in your heart) will appear as you celebrate this holiday weekend. With these 4th of July date ideas, you’ll be sure to have an awesome time with your partner by your side.