Ladies, you've dated them, and guys, you might recognize if you've been one - The Puppy Dog.  That guy that is "too nice" after or during a first date.  He tries too hard, pays too many compliments, gushes about how wonderful she is, and just seems downright forlorn when the date ends - thus the puppy dog eyes. Mystery Gentlemen, pay attention - - ladies like a little mystery, a little intrigue, a little hard to get, but (and this is a big BUT), they also like nice guys.  So if you are a nice guy, how do you balance…

One of my clients was talking to me about a conversation she recently had where the guy was asking her what she was looking for in a man.  She mentioned intelligence, humor, stable both financially and emotionally but told him she didn't really care what he looked like or how tall he was. In response, he said, "Geez, you're really settling aren't you?" Your List. Everyone has a list of must have's and/or deal breakers when they are looking to meet their match.  The list typically has the important things on it, but can't possibly have everything on it.  Once you make…

When you go on a first date are you making a good impression?  Are you putting your best foot forward?  There is a lot of advice out there making things confusing and a bit overwhelming and the advice seems to be constantly changing.  So how do you know how to behave? Starting Simple - The Dinner Date. We will start out easy, with the basic dinner date.  We all probably grew up with parents who tried to instill us with good table manners.  How many of us heard some of the following: Don't chew with your mouth full. Get your elbows off the table. Excuse…

Bill Husted, of the Denver Post, recently interviewed dating coach, author and Denverite Rachel Greenwald about her new book, "Why He Didn't Call You Back." During the interview he asked her this question - Should women send a thank you email after a date? Her answer, "Never. She's chasing him, and if a guy likes you, he wants to do the chasing." One of my matchmaking clients (a woman) recently asked me what I thought of her answer and did I agree.  I don't think it's as easy as saying never. Scenarios Let's look at a couple scenarios to…