The BetsyG-Spot

When Mike broke up with me to go back to his ex-wife, I vowed never to go out with someone so fresh out of his marriage. That isn’t the only lesson I needed to learn from that though, as I found out in the next relationship.

Who pays for a date can be awkward for both the man and woman. Here are my thoughts on the subject, with a few helpful tips for the guy.

Dating advice columnist Mark Evan Katz tells women “Don’t do anything” when it comes to dating. Women really get that one wrong. I sure do, and so do my friends. I’ve learned my lesson.

There are rejected passes and then there are horrendously bad passes. Here are some examples of bad ones. Would you care to tell me yours?

The world of dating is an obstacle course to maneuver. Sometimes mixups happen, as documented here.

I write about my past relationships with men. How can I do that without worrying about hurting them? And what kind of silly man would date me, a writer?

Bob suggested I was high maintenance. Wrong. Here’s a definition of high maintenance and a defense of why I believe I am not.

I dread having a boyfriend who skis. It’s not that I don’t ski…it’s that I can’t stand the humiliation that comes with skiing with someone else.

What can a dog tell you about prospective boyfriends? Maybe nothing, maybe everything.

My parents got engaged after six weeks, and they’ve been married for over 50 years. Is six weeks—or less—a long enough courtship to lead into a successful marriage? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Hear BetsyG’s thoughts on the subject.