The internet allows people to find out all kinds of information about other people, even when the searcher has very little search criteria. Recently, a friend of mine met a nice guy on a dating site. After a phone conversation, they set up a coffee date. The day before the coffee date, the lady received a message on her phone that contained information that the man had google and found online about her. The information was complimentary and there was nothing negative about it, but my friend was freaked out. As a single woman who lives alone, the first thoughts thru her mind were: 1. Did he also google my address? 2: Did he find out that I often leave work at 9 at night? 3: What else does he know about me? As a result of the message, she decide this was a red flag, and choose not to go through with meeting the guy. Googling a person is quite normal these days. But wait until you meet them in person to let them know that you googled them, even if what you find out online is positive. ( I assume that if what you found out is negative, you would not continue with the plan to meet in person). Just because you hit it off in a phone conversation, does not take the place of meeting formally. Remember that you are still strangers and appropriate boundaries are important. ...read more

When we speak with our spouse or partner, its a different tone than the one we have with someone at work or in our social circle. When you have a complaint or suggestions remember to stay with "I". "I feel sad that you couldn't come to the party." in place of "You always make me go to parties alone". or "Would you please empty the dishwasher?" in place of "You never empty the dishwasher". Look at your partner when you speak and let them know that you can temporarily be upset with them and still love them. ...read more

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