Discusses, who should pay on a first date? Also talks about should you not consider a man a suitable date if he offers to go dutch? Find out in this episode how today's daters look at it.

Discusses what you should bring to a dating and relationship situation when you first meet someone, and the standards that go with it, as well as what you should expect from someone else. Check out the show notes here: mariorivers.com/episode54

In this episode we talk about why you're starting off dating and relationships all wrong! Instead of entertaining the guy you're with, you entertain Mr. Potential. Find out more in this episode!

We all get excited when we get those texts and calls at the beginning. don't you remember that feeling? What about 5 or 10 years down the line? Still have that feeling? I'll talk about how to get and keep that feeling long after you've gotten past the fresh love stage.

If your partner does certain "special" things for you, do you feel you have to return the favor? Should you be obligated to do the same things they do? Is it really fair to them if you don't? Let's talk about it in this episode.

This episode discusses ways you can talk about frustrations, and what NOT to do when trying to express yourself. We talk about nagging, arguments, and how to deal when they just get on your nerves. Also a special gift in this episode you'll want to listen to find out!

Talks about what you should use when dating, and also realistic expectations about the current dating pool. Also includes some current statistics about socio-economic status and dating outside your level.

Discusses the first of my 11 Core Concepts. One of the most important aspects of a relationship and I break it down. Talks about finishing the way you begin (core concept #1), and tips on how to accomplish that to keep the relationship strong.

Continued discussion about the correlation between social media and the role it plays in relationships, Especially since it's prevalent in almost everything we do. Should you delete your social profiles in to be with someone if they say its a must? Let's discuss it.

Part 2 of a 2 part series about the biggest reasons men cheat, and solutions to preventing it along with some myths, facts and opinions on it. Part 1 was about why women cheat and solutions.