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Amy Waterman

About Amy Waterman

Amy Waterman, M.A., is an old-timer in the field of dating and relationships. Her work has appeared in over a dozen online courses, including The Pleasure Principle, Save My Marriage Today, Connect & Commit, and How to Be Irresistible to Men. With two decades of international travel under her belt, she knows that the search for love is at the heart of the human experience.

Should You Let Your Daughter Wear Makeup?

“Why do you wear so much makeup?”

I stopped applying eye shadow, shocked.

My daughter was in the bathroom with me, brushing her teeth and getting ready for school. [Read more…] about Should You Let Your Daughter Wear Makeup?

3 Relationship Killers No One Talks About

We think we know what kills a relationship:

Poor communication, clinginess, insecurity, cheating, incompatibility, the inability to commit…

But research shows that there are 3 even bigger relationship killers that hardly anyone talks about. [Read more…] about 3 Relationship Killers No One Talks About

3 Steps to Stop Stress Fighting in a Relationship

It’s one of the dirty little secrets of relationships:

Just how hard it is to live together AND be nice to each other.

Home is the place you go to get rid of your stress. [Read more…] about 3 Steps to Stop Stress Fighting in a Relationship

When You Know You Should Be Happy … But You Just Can’t

Everyone tells you to be happy.

Perky dating experts tell you that men like happy women. Come on, girls, turn that frown upside down!

Your boss tells you that customers like service with a smile. See that yellow smiley face? That’s you, for the hours between 9am and 5pm. No exceptions. [Read more…] about When You Know You Should Be Happy … But You Just Can’t

“Mind Trick” to Get A Man to Like You Instantly

Wouldn’t it be great if you could make a man like you instantly?

Normally, when you meet someone new, both of you are on guard. You’re not sure what you think of each other, you’re not sure if you’re going to connect, and you proceed with caution. [Read more…] about “Mind Trick” to Get A Man to Like You Instantly

3 Ways to Bring the Spark Back in a Relationship

If you want to see something depressing, look at how desire changes in a marriage.

You couldn’t get enough of each other when you got together. It’s impossible to imagine you could ever stop wanting each other.

But study after study confirms the uncomfortable truth: [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Bring the Spark Back in a Relationship

The Trick to Being Vulnerable with a Man WITHOUT Getting Burned

There’s nothing worse than going on a date with someone who won’t let you in.

All they want to talk about are superficial things, like what do you do in your spare time or what’s the best movie of the summer or how many siblings you have. [Read more…] about The Trick to Being Vulnerable with a Man WITHOUT Getting Burned

Are You Going to Get Hurt by Someone You Met Online?

“But he seemed like such a great guy.”

Ever told yourself that?

You thought you’d met someone really special. You got that tingling feeling when you looked at his profile pic or shook his hand. [Read more…] about Are You Going to Get Hurt by Someone You Met Online?

3 Tips to Look Great on a VIRTUAL Date

Remember the days when you messaged a new guy online, maybe talked on the phone, then finally met up in person?

Those days might be gone.

Now, you can hop on Zoom or FaceTime and see if you get a good vibe before spending all that time and effort on meeting him. [Read more…] about 3 Tips to Look Great on a VIRTUAL Date