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About Leslie Meredith
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Expertise
Navigate the dating scene with expert help and encouragement. Dating etiquette that works. How to make the most of online dating from the right photos to an irresistible profile. Who is right for you? When to respond and what to say. How to go from online to in-person. How to guarantee a second date ... if that's what you want! A spare and a pair: successfully dating more than one person at a time. Getting the exclusive when it's right for you. Write me with your questions: it's like having a best friend who only wants the best for you.

Experience
A dating coach, specializing in "second time around" dating for men and women re-entering the dating scene after divorce. Also an online dating profile writer for e-cyrano.com for two years working with men and women across the country and around the world with excellent results. "The profile Leslie wrote for me was wonderful, and I really enjoyed speaking with her on the phone. I'm looking forward now to lots more fun in the future with all the dates I get!" -- Robyn, Sydney, Australia.

Publications
Match.com jdate.com lavalife.com rsvp.com/australia

Education/Credentials
BA Psychology, UCLA

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Leslie Meredith 
In Category  Dating at Midlife

SubjectDate Asked

teasing7/17/2008
  Q: I am 26 years old woman. I live with two roomates, they are both 24. I'm a very beautiful woman and ...
  A: Ana, Speak up for yourself. Their comments are unacceptable. Then take a look at W or Vogue for a ...
lots of recent loss and now suddenly single at 35 and my 'rebound' doesn't know if he wants kids!7/12/2008
  Q: i have been dating the same guy for the past 2 years. we were friends for a few years before and got ...
  A: You have had to deal with so much in a very short amount of time. Be patient with yourself. It's ...
dating6/26/2008
  Q: 1. Why is it that really beautiful women with nice personalities and successful careers ... seem to ...
  A: Mike, In a word: jealous. No one is supposed to be smart, beautiful, slender and ... NICE. To many, ...
cheating6/12/2008
  Q: I notice that some really ugly, fat, hideous women with horrible personalities end up getting all ...
  A: Simi, It's not all about appearance, but I would anticipate most overweight and unattractive women ...
mroe than friends6/8/2008
  Q: i used to be realy good friends with this guy joel. him and i started being friends back in january ...
  A: Alana, You're just going to have to tell him you appreciate his friendship but that's it. I'd also ...
roommates6/6/2008
  Q: I'm 27 years old and I have 2 roommates, one is 22 and the other 24. Back in February they both ...
  A: Laurie, Eleven weeks under those circumstances sound like an eternity to me, at least the end is in ...
dating in 20086/1/2008
  Q: I have noticed lately that when I meet a man, I have to do all the work. Such as asking him for his ...
  A: Carrie, Sounds like you prefer a guy who knows what he wants and how to get it. And you're right, ...
dating5/25/2008
  Q: Why is it that when a man puts his arms around a woman, it is the BEST feeling in the world? This ...
  A: Jaci, Yes, being held by a man, particularly by one you like and trust, is comforting. An instant ...
Dating5/20/2008
  Q: I have been on Eharmony since early Dec and have not had much luck until recently. I have ...
  A: Bob, Looks like you said too much and too soon. There is no need to reveal personal information ...
Dating5/3/2008
  Q: I have been on Eharmony since early Dec and have not had much luck until recently. I have ...
  A: Robert, She is interested. She said yes to a second date. I like the fact you went to the zoo ... ...
profile4/29/2008
  Q: Hey. There's this real gorgeous guy I know, every woman wants him. His Facebook and MySpace ...
  A: Steph, I think he's promoting his girlfriend as a way to keep women from thinking he's available ...
disinterested or shy?4/29/2008
  Q: There is an exceedingly handsome gentleman that I am interested in. He has a very nice personality ...
  A: Ana, You want a confident man who can ask a girl out. The downcast eyes and mumbling are certainly ...
sex4/28/2008
  Q: Sex is a primary, basic human instinct. Both men and women were designed with sexual desire at the ...
  A: Ana, These restrictions have been around far longer than our modern society, and are tied to ...
profile4/28/2008
  Q: Hey. There's this real gorgeous guy I know, every woman wants him. His Facebook and MySpace ...
  A: Steph, I'm wondering how much of a girlfriend this woman actually is to him. Okay, either you are a ...
disinterested or shy?4/28/2008
  Q: There is an exceedingly handsome gentleman that I am interested in. He has a very nice personality ...
  A: Ana, Yes, I'd agree he's sending mixed signals. However, I say forget it. A normal guy will ask you ...
Hot Men with Ugly Women4/22/2008
  Q: I've noticed something. I've seen that very very sexy men, such as those guys that are typically ...
  A: Ana, Why would a smart,hot,fun girl commit herself to this type of guy? There will always be ...
virginity4/16/2008
  Q: Do you think it is best to wait until marriage to have sex? I am already 32 years old with a high ...
  A: Jessica, The most important consideration is your own beliefs about premarital sex. Hopefully, you ...
laughing4/16/2008
  Q: I'm a relatively shy, quiet girl who is very reserved and keeps to myself. So yesterday all these ...
  A: Anna, Lesson learned is keep your porn out of sight. Your sexual tastes are private. Hope you ...
passionate4/10/2008
  Q: I'm interested in this man. But he has had like a million girls because he used to be a pro athlete ...
  A: The bad news: he just wants to have sex with you. The good news: Most guys thinks of sex first, so ...
birthday very early in relationship4/1/2008
  Q: my name is Charles and I recently had a first date with a girl, and I'm interested in continuing to ...
  A: Charles, Have you or will you see one another in the two intervening weeks? If so, bring flowers on ...
ex3/12/2008
  Q: its alan again. sorry to keep bothering you. i have one more question. in last month of the ...
  A: Alan, I want you to focus on what you wanted and use that knowledge to find a better relationship ...
ex3/10/2008
  Q: its alan again. sorry to keep bothering you. i have one more question. in last month of the ...
  A: Sorry, Alan. If she was really into you, she would wait forever to hear I love you. In my ...
ex3/10/2008
  Q: its alan again. sorry to keep bothering you. i have one more question. in last month of the ...
  A: Alan, You are not bothering me. This makes it sound much more contradictory. I understand how ...
ex3/9/2008
  Q: Im not quite in my mid-life yet, but you looked like the most qualified expert, so I decided to send ...
  A: Alan, Six weeks is a long time. Regardless, many women won't end a relationship until they have the ...
ex3/9/2008
  Q: Im not quite in my mid-life yet, but you looked like the most qualified expert, so I decided to send ...
  A: It's not the clock. It's not the shirts. The flowers were lovely and very appropriate. You were ...
ex3/9/2008
  Q: Im not quite in my mid-life yet, but you looked like the most qualified expert, so I decided to send ...
  A: Alan, You went ahead with your plans to visit your family. You did not indicate that you invited her ...
ex3/8/2008
  Q: Im not quite in my mid-life yet, but you looked like the most qualified expert, so I decided to send ...
  A: You did enough. As a matter of fact, you did too much. I am sure you are amazing, but you have to ...
Need input please2/4/2008
  Q: I probably already know what kind of answer I am going to get but I thought I would ask anyway. ...
  A: Linda, I am sorry this happened to you. As you anticipated, I am going to advise you to end this ...
stop the situation from escalating?1/21/2008
  Q: There is this guy at my grad school named Mo that I've met once or twice and just thought he was a ...
  A: Ann, Follow your instincts ... this is a potentially dangerous situation. Call the police, make a ...
marriage11/28/2007
  Q: I am a 29 year old woman currently in my last year of medical school, will be getting my M.D. this ...
  A: Robyn, Congratulations on your progress. We can't schedule love but I'd give it the green light. ...
Midlife Relationship11/26/2007
  Q: I am a 49 year old woman married and divorced twice. I have met a 55 year old man divorced who is ...
  A: Cathy, Eccentric art teacher? Absolutely. Strait-laced salesman ... usually they're pretty outgoing! ...
younger men11/13/2007
  Q: I'm a 25 year old woman and I live in Chicago, Illinois. I think in Illinois you have to be 18 to ...
  A: Ana, Seventeen is the legal age of consent in Illinois according to a variety of sources. Bottom ...
single at 4611/7/2007
  Q: my name is John. I am 46, single, never married, no kids. The last time I had a steady girlfriend I ...
  A: John, Today you are lonely and bitter, but you can be optimistic tomorrow, and in a positive ...
question11/3/2007
  Q: My parents are immigrants in the US but I grew up in america so I'm pretty much americanized. I know ...
  A: Yvonne, It is always difficult to understand the reason for someone's behavior that seems out of ...
relaoitnships with men10/30/2007
  Q: What are some things women can do to make a man happy? (Assuming this is a man that genuinely loves ...
  A: Leanne, Let's work backwards ... Yes, there is someone for everyone. As a matter of fact, there is ...
Proper introductions10/19/2007
  Q: How to introduce your "Girlfriend" when you are both over 50?
  A: Mike, There are no socially acceptable alternatives. In the past, only friend, fiance and wife were ...
Did I expect too much?10/8/2007
  Q: I'm a 44 yr old female and a few months ago reconnected with 36 male that I was friends with around ...
  A: S, Let's focus on the result, not the method. 'Is there something I do that makes them disappear ...
stood up10/7/2007
  Q: I met a very nice gentleman I was interested in and he asked for my number and gave me his. He was ...
  A: Elaina, I wish I was clairvoyant, but I'll give you the most likely scenario: You met, and were ...
Did I expect too much?10/6/2007
  Q: I'm a 44 yr old female and a few months ago reconnected with 36 male that I was friends with around ...
  A: S, Stop ... immediately! You do NOT owe him an apology, nor should you go out of your way to return ...
Did I expect too much?10/6/2007
  Q: I'm a 44 yr old female and a few months ago reconnected with 36 male that I was friends with around ...
  A: S, Let's start at the end of your questions. No, it was not "okay" for him to fall off the face of ...
friendship10/4/2007
  Q: I am in love with a women who is a friend( for 2 years ), but she has a bf she is going to ...
  A: Jim, RE: Friendship Between a Man and a Woman Doesn't exist. When a man and a woman are "friends," ...
dating10/4/2007
  Q: How do I find my soulmate ?
  A: Jim, It's a numbers game. Typically, you will have to date a lot to find that special someone that ...
friend or more10/1/2007
  Q: I went to the grocery store and ended up meeting this amazing guy in the sugar/pancake aisle. Tall, ...
  A: Ana, Move on ... sorry. Next time you meet an attractive guy—and I know there will be a next ...
call back9/29/2007
  Q: Let's say a guy gives you his phone number and you give him his, and he says he'll call you. Let's ...
  A: Natasha, Sometimes, 'I'll call you' means just that, and sometimes it's just a semi-polite way to ...
friend or more9/29/2007
  Q: I went to the grocery store and ended up meeting this amazing guy in the sugar/pancake aisle. Tall, ...
  A: If he hasn't called by now, I would be surprised! He is interested ... he asked for your number. He ...
dating at 508/26/2007
  Q: I'm a reasonably attractive, highly intelligent woman w/ a good sense of humor and sense of fun, ...
  A: Congratulations on closing the door on your destructive ex-husband. Let's keep that door locked and ...
sad story8/26/2007
  Q: I was dating a man I was very much in love with. Him and I had a lot in common, same music, movies, ...
  A: Ana, Yes. I don't know how old he is today, but I promise you he will regret losing the opportunity ...
sad story8/25/2007
  Q: I was dating a man I was very much in love with. Him and I had a lot in common, same music, movies, ...
  A: Ana, Yes, pining over him is pointless because you are a genuine, caring woman and he is a jerk. ...
On line corresponding8/15/2007
  Q: A man that I would be interested in getting to know better asked to exchange phone numbers after we ...
  A: Helene, Thank you for your question. Sounds like you're doing everything right! It is reasonable ...
How do I become more desireable to the right people?8/13/2007
  Q: Leslie, I am a 23yr old gay male located in southern California. Since I was 18 and have come out ...
  A: Jeffrey, It's not crazy and it's not confusing, but it's definitely frustrating and disappointing. ...

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