You’re at a friend’s party, and across the room, you spot him: The hottest guy you’ve ever seen. What’s your first thought? Let me guess: “He’s out of my league. I could never talk to him.” If I’m right, then I want you to listen to today’s episode of LOVE Life. I’m going to reveal a shocking fact about 99% of the “beautiful people” out there, and give you a piece of surprising advice that will have you approaching Mr. Perfect in no time flat. 

How soon is too soon to take the plunge and move in with your boyfriend? Should you wait until marriage is on the table? That’s what our caller Amber wants to know in today’s episode of LOVE Life. I give her – and you – my (somewhat controversial) opinion about the significance of this “milestone” as well as some concrete advice on the risk-free way to move your relationship forward without freaking him out. 

Imagine it’s your first date with a guy you’re really into. You’re sitting across the table from him in a romantic, candlelit restaurant. You make some small talk, share a nervous laugh, and then, suddenly…you can’t think of anything to say. It’s the dreaded Awkward Silence, where one minute feels like 10, and you don’t know how you’ll recover. WAIT… before you get yourself in this situation in the first place, I have 3 simple secrets that will make your date fun, effortless, and full of the sparks that build a connection. (Don’t miss this episode, if for no other reason than I guarantee Secret #2 is something you’ve never thought of before!)

You: “How are you?” Him: “I’m good… How are you?” You: “Good.” Have you ever gotten stuck in a boring conversation like this? We all have. But guess what? You are just as much to blame for this dead-end dialogue as the other person is. But I’m going to help you fix it. In today’s episode, I’m going to teach you the difference between “conversational tennis” and “conversational basketball,” and three quick tricks that will make you a confident, fascinating, and charismatic conversationalist in 30 seconds or less. 

When we get into a new relationship, we all have that one issue or experience from our past that’s difficult to share.  In this week’s LOVELife… I take a call from a brave woman named Rhonda who is getting back into the dating game after an 18-year hiatus from sex.  How should she bring up this tricky subject to the new men she’s meeting?  You may be surprised at my answer…

Sometimes in life, when you do something too much – even something you love – you can forget why you do it.  I had a small, but nonetheless life-changing encounter with one of my personal idols recently that helped me recapture my sense of childhood wonder and passion for my calling. I’m sharing the story with you in today’s episode in hopes it will encourage you to look to one of your heroes for inspiration in your own life.