Getting Started AgainWritten by Jennifer Lester
Dear Jen, I am a 31 year old woman and haven’t dated in 3 years. I went through a bad break-up and haven’t been same since. How would you suggest I get started?Signed, Broken but Mending Dear Broken and Mending, Let me start by saying I am sorry to hear about pain you have had. As they say, "time heals all wounds". I would normally advise anyone to take their time to work on themselves first. Before you dive into dating pool again, you need to be certain that you are feeling good about yourself and are really ready to share yourself with another person. If you feel you are ready now, then an online dating service is a great way to start. An online dating service will give you a chance to set your own pace. Start by looking over
| | Lies about AlcoholWritten by Jennifer Lester
Dear Jen,I have been dating a man I met online for just over a month now. When we first met, he told me that he doesn’t drink alcohol, and that is one of things I liked about him after having been raised by an alcoholic father. The other night, when he came to pick me up for our date, I was sure I smelled alcohol on his breath. What should I do? Signed, Swimming in Gin Dear Swimming in Gin, I have to say first of all, that you need to be up front with him about this. Tell him about your concerns with alcohol and how it has effected you in past. Remembering that you can’t
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