31 entries

Articles by Jasbina Ahluwalia

Newly-Wed Blues

Q I was married a few months ago, and while I care for my husband a great deal, we seem to be arguing more than I would have thought. Is this common for newlyweds? I was the first of my close girlfriends to marry, and don’t feel that they ...

Shooting Out of Her League

I was recently asked to present at an international conference for industry professionals from around the world, and field questions from other matchmakers and dating coaches in attendance, pertaining to my presentation topic of “Creating and Maintaining a Sterling Reputation through Stellar Client Service.” From the numerous questions posed at ...

Primed for Attachment

Q I have been dating a guy for almost a year. When I suggest spending more time together (we rarely spend more than one day of the weekend and one evening during the work week together despite the fact that we live less than 20 minutes apart), he accuses me ...

Suffocated by Closeness

Q I have been dating a guy for almost a year.  When I suggest spending more time together (we rarely spend more than one day of the weekend and one evening during the work week together despite the fact we live less than 20 minutes apart), he accuses me of ...

A Compatible Travel Partner

Q : My boyfriend and I recently took our first trip together and now I find myself wondering whether we have a future, or are just too different to make it for the long-term. While I’ve known for a while that I’m more adventurous than he is, I really ...

Finding the Connection

Q  I’ve been dating my boyfriend for about two and a half years, and it seems like for the last four or five months our connection has become less and less. We both seem to want similar things in life, so I’m hopeful things will turn around, but ...

Giving the Green Light

Q When I’m out socially, guys don’t tend to approach me. Is it a good idea for me to approach guys myself? To take it even further, what about actually asking a guy, who seems interesting, out? Does doing these things seem confident or desperate to guys? A ...

Breaking Up and Not Breaking Down

Q : I was in a long-term relationship with someone who I thought would be “the One.” We broke up a week ago, and I’m still having a hard time getting over my ex. Any suggestions?A: I’m sorry you’re having a hard time. Keep in mind you ...

Dating Deal-Breakers

Q I've been told to think through my “deal-breakers” given that I'm interested in dating to find a partner as opposed to just casually dating for the sake of dating. My question is, now that I think I've figured out what my deal-breakers are, how tightly would ...

First and Final Encounters

Q I seem to be spending a lot of time on first dates, many of which don't go anywhere. I’m frustrated because it seems as though either the kind of guys I keep meeting are really just not worth my time, or in those cases where I see ...
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