tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66889099737846147922024-03-12T23:27:09.202-07:00Lisa Conrad Cohen the Dating DesignerLisa Conrad Cohen takes her years of experience finding love and marriage for her clients (and herself) and mixes it with your dreams...Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-80891296191851161882013-04-28T10:36:00.001-07:002013-04-28T10:36:17.681-07:00WHAT IS A TRUE FRIEND?<h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">Good
friends are hard to come by. If you can count the amount of true
friends you have on one hand, boy are you lucky. A true friend is
someone who loves you unconditionally, that when you screw up they'll
give you another chance. A true friend is someone you can call at 3:00
in the morning if you are in a crisis. And most of all a true friend is
someone you can trust, tell anything to, and you never have to worry
about them telling someone else. Thank you to my 5 true friends who have
been so supportive, were there for me during not only the ups but the
downs too, and love me unconditionally no matter how neurotic I get!<br /> Give something back to your true friends to show them how grateful you are to have them in your life!</span></span></span></span></h5>
Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-70526385740483187722013-04-23T22:59:00.001-07:002013-04-23T23:00:43.212-07:00HOW DO I HOLD HIS...ATTENTION?Everyman loves a strong, confident, sexy woman right? Then ladies it's time to get your sexy back, turn it on, love yourself, and don't be anything but yourself. Even if you're not one hundred percent thrilled with your appearance go out and do something to change it. Get that new hair style, push up bra, sexy lingerie, work it mama! So many woman are waiting for Prince Charming to come knocking at their door to be rescued like Richard Gere did with Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, which happens to be one of my favorite movies. Even though she came off a bit unsophisticated, and uneducated she was still strong in what she believed in and you bet your ass<br />
she was sexy and confident in her own way. Many men are attracted to what they can't have, which makes it more exciting and intriguing to them. If a women comes off needy, desperate and too available he will get turned off. So to the ladies who want to keep the romance alive, and keep your man interested here are some tips for you:<br />
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*When he comes home from a long stressful day whip out the hot oil and give him a sensual massage<br />
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* Don't be so anxious...let him initiate and be the man!<br />
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*Cook him a meal that will knock his socks off.<br />
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*Buy tickets to his favorite sporting event<br />
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*Wear something provocative when he walks in the door.<br />
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*Do something out of the ordinary that will open his eyes...something spontaneous which will hold his interest.<br />
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If you want to keep the relationship alive, exciting, sexy and romantic you gotta do the work...it will definitely pay off. Then go buy that Louis purse you've had your eye on because you deserve it!<br />
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<br />Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-80135471707425842022013-04-22T08:16:00.000-07:002013-04-22T08:16:20.350-07:00HOW CAN I KEEP HIM INTERESTED?As a Matchmaker/Relationship Expert I've dealt with all kinds of people. There are the ones who are admittedly superficial who are only attracted to people with outer beauty and there are the ones who have a certain look or type that they're drawn to. Is this a bad thing? It is if you're still single and in the same boat as you were in five years ago. Maybe you need to try something new. Maybe you should look deeper into the soul and heart of the person. You will be surprised at what you might find.<br />
Why are people so hung up on looks? Is it because their parents were critical of them, or maybe they're so critical of themselves and insecure that they need to have a trophy to validate themselves.<br />
We all want to be attracted to our partner but isn't it true that after years of being together the looks fade but the person on the inside is who we fell in love with? Or maybe not. Maybe we fell in love for the wrong reasons. Why do men cheat on their wives after being married for ten, fifteeen or twenty years. Is it because she let herself go and doesn't care about how she looks? Is it because he brings home the bread and butter and expects the sexy siren to open the door when he comes home? Does he want his cake and eat it too? Is he someone who needs attention twenty-four seven? All of these are true depending on the particular man.<br />
Maybe if she went to the gym, got her sexy back on and was a slut in the bedroom he wouldn't have that affair. There's no right answer but there is a solution to the problem. In my upcoming blog you'll hear the tips on how to keep him interested, romantic and available.<br />
<br />Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-17027884581989584452013-02-28T22:53:00.001-08:002013-02-28T22:53:24.087-08:00DO's and DON'Ts of DATING<span class="userContent">Here are some of my Do's and Don'ts of Dating </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">DO go on a first date with a positive
attitude. Remember a first date is about seeing if you want to go on a
second date You're interviewing this person to see if he <span class="text_exposed_show">will be your long-term partner.<br /> <br /> DO watch how a man treats his mother. If he treats her with respect and love he will most likely be a good partner.<br /> <br />
DO understand that a classy decent woman will always offer to pay her
share, but she would really prefer to be treated on the first date. <br /> <br /> DON’T sound needy or anxious on your first date. It's a real turnoff.<br /> .<br /> DON'T expect to sleep together on the first date. We all love a challenge and something to look forward to.<br /> <br /> DON'T become a texting addict... it's not sexy. Just ask her out and make it happen!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">If you use these dating tips I guarantee you will be on your way to successful dating. Many people ask me why they're single. I try to help them make smart choices when it comes to choosing the person that's best suited for them. It's like a puzzle and the pieces have to fit. One of my gifts to many of my clients is teaching them how to communicate without sounding needy or anxious. Many women who have been in a long term relationship and are starting over do this again and again. It's self sabotage and a real turn off. Men seek women who are confident, not overly available, and a bit mysterious. It's the challenge that's exciting that makes you want to wake up in the morning. I'm not saying once they conquer it's over. Keep it exciting, a bit unpredictable, and fun. I hear over and over again "I'm bored with my partner" or "I need more excitement". We all want to live an exciting life with the person we love. We want the sex to be great, go on vacations, have enough money to buy that purse you've had your eye on, get a massage now and again, be the best parents we can be to our kids. We can have all that but we have to put the work into it. It doesn't just come out of the sky. </span></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">I'm here to help each and every one of you bring the excitement back into your current relationship or into your brand new one. We all want to have a reason to wake up in the morning so let's begin now!</span></span><br />
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Valentines Day is coming and we all want to feel good about ourselves, especially when we're about to go out on that date.</div>
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My friend told me she and her four year old daughter were at the book store looking at the magazines when her daughter suddenly grabbed a magazine with Cindy Crawford on the cover and said with excitement
“IT’S ELLA’s MOM." When she told me the story I asked her if her daughter had been to the doctor lately to have her eyes checked. I honestly have to say it made my day even if it did come from a four year old. I think I'll wait awhile longer to call the plastic surgeon.</div>
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It was 8:00pm and I was sitting at Starbucks answering
emails when suddenly I noticed a bottle of wine on the table. Starbucks is really selling wine to their customers? When the waiter approached me I said “A glass
of Chardonay please” He responded<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Can
I see your ID." Is he serious? I looked at him and said ”You must be on drugs." I thought to myself should I pass on the glass of wine, not give him my drivers license and have him think I'm younger than I am. I did want that glass of wine so I hesitantly handed him my drivers license and he said “WOW you look great."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I enjoyed that glass of wine even though he was young enough to be my son.</div>
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Try and focus on your positive attributes and make them work for you. Remember no one wants to be with Debbie downer! We need to love ourselves before we can accept and give love to someone else.</div>
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This is the start of the New Year and a new beginning for
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Wake up and throw ice cold water on your face… it will
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Wear something you love yourself in even if it’s a warm up
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One of the most important pieces of advice to everyone is to smile even if you’re not in the best mood. No one wants to talk to you if
you have a scowl on your face. People want to be around positive, happy people,
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miserable than yourself to make yourself seem happier but that doesn’t usually
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Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-46584451296967596232012-12-15T09:32:00.002-08:002012-12-15T09:32:41.964-08:00AN UNNECESSARY CRIMEThe tragedy in Connecticut is a wake up call to all parents to love and adore your children and tell them you love them everyday. Help your children with their self esteem, and give them the confidence and encouragement to reach their goals. Tell your children to talk to YOU with any issues they might have, and no matter how bad it may be, you won’t love them any less. Tell them you’ll be there for them to help them through it. We are their teachers to give them the tools to help them grow into good human beings. Children with mental illnesss need special attention and can not be ignored. Give them the life they deserve so they’ll feel safe in the world and not alone and angry. As parents we need to invest time into our children. We don’t know why this horrifying event happened and may never will. My love and prayers go out to all the families who lost their beautiful innocent children, and those who lost a parent, wife, husband and friend. Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-38135490075976574802012-12-02T16:26:00.001-08:002012-12-02T16:26:57.212-08:00DO IT NOW!At my women's networking meeting social media expert Randi Sherman spoke about how important it is to relay a certain message to people when posting on Facebook. So here goes:
I want to reiterate what I wrote in my blog the other day.
I'm not telling overweight women to give up hope I'm just saying don't expect to meet a man who's physically fit, tall dark, handsome...and successful. Your chances of meeting someone are much higher if you're open to meeting someone who is in a similar weight and nutritional situation as yourself. I'm all about self improvement. I'm one of the vainest women I know, but that doesn't make me a bad person. I like looking good for my man, but first and foremost for myself. I want to love what I see when I look in the mirror. I want to feel young and sexy, because when you feel it you exude it and it's exciting and exhilarating to not only you but those you want to attract. Do it NOW!! Don't wait for
your husband of 25 years to walk through the door and say "I don't want to be married anymore". Ladies you better be ready for that! My dear friend Gene Bua would say "Anything Can Happen" ...aint that the truth!
Don't you think Holly Petraeus could have saved herself from the humiliation of her husband's affair with not one but two women, if she had done a complete makeover. Look at a photo of the Petraeus' back when they met. She was a pretty woman who let herself go, became the best mother and wife she can be...supported him throughout his career. There was just one problem ...she neglected herself, so of course shes going to stay with him... this woman's self esteem is already destroyed. David Petraeus is no Don Juan but he's powerful,looks his age and is physically fit. Ladies there are so many opportunities presented to us that we can benefit from if we just do it! It could be life changing. In my upcoming blog I will share with you some of my tips on how to self improve physically and emotionally so you'll be ready to meet HIM!
Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-83013040540858891342012-11-27T23:29:00.001-08:002012-11-27T23:29:08.123-08:00Goodbye Vanilla LatteIn the last two days at least six women approached me asking "Can you find me the man of my dreams?' I would have said yes but there was one problem...they were all at least 25 pounds overweight and looked 20 yrs older than their age. How the hell am I supposed to find a guy for them if they don't take pride in the way they look. Men are visual creatures. Are they shallow...hell yea they're shal
low but that's just the way it is. So ladies, get off your behinds, stop feeling sorry for yourself and get to the gym or hire a personal trainer and start eating healthy. You attract what you put out there. If you want a man who's physically fit, smart and successful than you have to earn it. I just started working out today with my former trainer Sam Bell who taught me eight years ago how to eat right. He changed my life and now eight years later is changing it again. He told me to give up my addiction of my morning fix at Starbucks...a grande vanilla latte and switch to green tea. He promised me that in six weeks time with a healthy diet and excercise and lots of hydration I will lose the excess whatever you call it between my belly button and my pubic bone. You know the extra stuff that all of us women want to get rid of after having babies. Just think if you follow Sam's instructions you won't have to go get a tummy tuck! So ladies, start now and you will love yourself for it...and I can guarantee HE will too!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-43267827284024917962012-11-07T11:21:00.001-08:002012-11-07T11:21:24.625-08:00A MITZVAH CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFEIn the past week I’ve done 5 Mitvah’s. For those of you who don’t know what a Mitzvah is, it’s a good deed.
Here are my Mitzvahs.
1. Did the 5K for Brain Cancer with my friend Rhonda Finkel and her team Think Positive.
2. Made another successful match with two people who were about to give up hope. Yippee!!
3. Gave clothes to someone who needs them
4. Made grocery sacks out of felt on Mitzvah Day at Kol Tikvah
5. Sent a donation to my favorite charity
Now I’m not patting myself on the back, but it’s a damn good feeling.
If you do one or two Mitzvahs a week something good will come to you.
Remember a Mitzvah can be something so small as paying a compliment to someone who might not feel good about themselves. It could be life changing. I know this woman who would walk around with a chip on her shoulder. At first I thought she was a snob, or just an unfriendly person. I found out through a source that she had a horrible childhood and is very guarded, shy and insecure.
The next time I saw her she was wearing this cool sweater so I reached out by saying "I love your sweater, it's so flattering on you...where did you get it"? She stopped dead in her tracks and didn't know what to say. At first she thought I was talking to the person she was with. She said "Thanks" and said she bought it at H&M. I told her she should buy one in every color and then I got into my car. The next time I ran into her she approached me first and said Hello and
told me she went back to H&M and bought two more sweaters in different colors. She then asked me for my card because someone told her I was a matchmaker. She's currently in a healthy relationship with someone I introduced her to a year ago.
Funny what a Mitzvah can do! Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-8629302148561673052012-10-05T23:13:00.000-07:002012-10-05T23:13:04.822-07:00SEXUAL CHEMISTRY What makes two people crave each other?
You can meet someone for the first time and know in five minutes if you’re attracted to that person. You either want to jump their bones or can’t wait to go home to feed your cat…even if you don’t have one. There’s nothing better than feeling that tingling sensation on a first date without any physical contact. But what happens if the other person doesn’t feel the same way. It sucks!! In a perfect world both parties feel it and BINGO it’s like magic. But what makes two people crave each other?
Some women like men who are oozing testosterone while others would rather be the dominatrix. I think if you took a poll most women would rather have the man initiate…like Mr. Big in Sex In The City…remember the elevator scene…it doesn’t get much hotter than that!
Men get turned on by feminine women who smell good, and take care of themselves and are somewhat mysterious and don’t talk too much. There’s nothing worse than a woman who has diarrhea of the mouth. It’s a huge turnoff. You want to leave them wanting more.
Women love men who smell good, make them laugh, have a job, open the car door, and aren’t cheap. Men deep down want a woman who has self respect, and someone they can take home to meet their mother. If Mom’s happy everyone’s happy!
Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-37743588686427852592012-10-05T22:58:00.002-07:002012-10-05T22:58:33.819-07:00SEXUAL CHEMISTRY What makes two people crave each other?You can meet someone for the first time and know in five minutes if you’re attracted to that person. You either want to jump their bones or can’t wait to go home to feed your cat…even if you don’t have one. There’s nothing better than feeling that tingling sensation on a first date without any physical contact. But what happens if the other person doesn’t feel the same way. It sucks!! In a perfect world both parties feel it and BINGO it’s like magic. But what makes two people crave each other?
Some women like men who are oozing testosterone and make the first move while others would rather be the dominatrix. I think if you took a poll most women would rather have the man initiate…like Mr. Big in Sex In The City…remember the elevator scene…it doesn’t get much hotter than that!
Men get turned on by feminine women who smell good, and take care of themselves and are somewhat mysterious and don’t talk too much. There’s nothing worse than a woman who has diarrhea of the mouth. It’s a huge turnoff. You want to leave them wanting more.
Women love men who smell good, make them laugh, have a job, open the car door, and aren’t cheap. Men deep down want a woman who has self respect, and someone they can take home to meet their mother. If Mom’s happy everyone’s happy!
Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-11378976802958183472012-08-29T16:29:00.001-07:002012-08-29T16:29:21.821-07:00Stop the Jiggle In Your Wiggle
I've been back from Europe for over two weeks and I finally took my J Lo butt to the gym today. Between the pasta, gelato and red wine i consumed in Italy, I gained a whopping 7 pounds! I came to this realization when i kept unbuttoning my jeans which were suffocating me beyond belief!! Today I did 2 miles on the treadmill, 25 min on the elliptical and 25 min of steps not to mention the 250 situps
. I ate a sashimi salad for dinner and drank 5 bottles of water and feel like a million bucks!! I realized that it's not just about looking good but what's most important is to feel good. Of course looking good is important too especially when you're as vain as I am...but this doesn't make me a bad person...hey I'm the only woman in Calabasas who hasn't had a shot of botox. I'd rather own a Picasso. painting than look like one! Then again Picasso is one of the most brilliant artists of our time. I need to seriously think about this.Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-80624848769193847172012-08-26T15:24:00.001-07:002012-08-26T15:24:06.820-07:00AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
I now know the secret to older men who look younger, more boyish and can still do it! Saw Neil Diamond last night at the Greek Theater and at 71 yrs young is still as sexier than ever...must be his new 42 yr old wife who keeps him young. My advice to all of the ladies out there...age is just a number...think young, act young, live young, play young and your man will feel young. Who said we have to act our age? We all want to feel young again no matter what age we are! Afterall 50 is the new 35 right ladies? So don't feel sorry for yourselves by raiding the refrigerator, and sitting on your asses doing nothing. Get to the gym, buy a sexy new dress, add highlights to give yourself a softer, younger look, show alittle cleavage, wear a pump to enhance your legs, and lighten up on the nagging. Good things will happen and you'll feel better about yourself...I guarantee it!!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-6065545952141374022012-02-28T10:30:00.000-08:002012-02-28T10:30:01.368-08:00Brrrr!This weather change is like a breath of fresh air. I'll tell you what cold is...which brings me back to my days in New York. Getting ready for work in the morning wearing a warm wool sweater, wool ribbed tights, boots, fur lined gloves, a fashionable hat which made a statement and the full length mink coat my beautiful Mother passed down to me. Waiting for a taxi cab on 57th and 5th with the wind ...hitting me in the face, my nose running uncontrollably, my toes starting to feel numb and not being able to hail a cab because I can't feel my fingers so I give up and hop on the next bus that comes along and save ten bucks. The good news is right there as I get off the bus is my favorite pretzel stand. Grab a pretzel with a dab of mustard and eat it on the way back to my apartment. I walk in the door, turn up the heat and take a nice warm bubble bath. I heat up the Chinese food from the day before, turn on the TV to see whats happening in the world and anxiously await a new episode of Knots Landing. Go to bed with Johnny Carson and seven hours later wake up to a snow storm..can't get to work. I spend the day at home catching up on my favorite soaps, drink hot chocolate and whipped cream ( I know I'll work it off at the gym) and snuggle on the couch with my cats Mushi and Tushy. I'm getting antsy so I walk to the newstand when I suddenly get splashed with cold wet slush by a car turning the corner. I rush back to my warm cozy apartment, throw off my clothes, put on my flannels, crawl into bed hoping that I'll open my eyes to a beautiful sunny sky.<br />
So now here i am twenty years later living in the most beautiful state In the USA and in the last 24 hours we've experience a cold spell and it's not so bad. In fact it's refreshing and rejuvenating! My advice to all of you native Californians who are hemming and hawing about the cold is lighten up, enjoy it while you can,nturn up the heat, throw on a scarf and some leggings, take your dog out for a fun, drink hot chocolate with your kids, feel the cold against your face and breathe. It's great for the soul!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-18474924821588756862012-02-15T17:17:00.000-08:002012-02-15T17:17:28.676-08:00Lisa Cohen the Dating Designer: Valentine's Day Advice<a href="http://datingdesigner.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-advice.html?spref=bl">Lisa Cohen the Dating Designer: Valentine's Day Advice</a>: I'm Alone On Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is here and you're freaking out because you have no one to spend it with? It's not the end o...Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-40304534387203088582012-02-13T23:43:00.000-08:002012-02-13T23:43:07.277-08:00Valentine's Day AdviceI'm Alone On Valentine's Day<br />
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Valentine's Day is here and you're freaking out because you have no one to spend it with? It's not the end of the world if you don't have a date for Valentine's Day do something nice for yourself. Go to the market and buy yourself chocolate covered strawberries or treat yourself to a massage. This is your day to be good to yourself. Strike up a conversation with the person who strikes your fancy at your favorite coffee shop. Tell them that you like their smile. There's nothing like making someone feel good about themself. You might spend the following weekend with this person. <br />
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Valentine's Day is very overrated. Restaurants charge triple, and the pressure to please your partner could either kill you or make you broke. Not everyone can afford to by the Tiffany bracelet. Be spontaneous, and unpredictable by doing something your partner least expects. If you have kids have them build a fort in your family room (You know it was made with love) order a pizza, open a bottle of wine and watch a romantic movie with your honey. Yes, alot of women love flowers and candy but we're all running to the gym to stay in shape...are we really going to eat the candy? <br />
Roses are nice but very predictable. Be creative and mysterious which can be very sexy. If you keep the spice in the relationship you'll never be bored. <br />
Happy Valentine's Day!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-78132137467541063732012-02-04T18:54:00.000-08:002012-02-05T09:12:23.608-08:00ANOTHER BIRTHDAY COME AND GONE By Lisa Conrad CohenIt’s been exactly thirteen days and nine hours since I turned another year older and as I sit and reflect on the events of my life I have to say it’s been quite a journey. I have only a few regrets, some of which are not sleeping with a handful of men who might have been really great in bed! Another regret is not traveling to Europe when I had the chance to go in my twenties. I went to Rome and Florence in my forties pregnant with my second child and walked up the Spanish Steps every night. I missed out on the wonderful Italian wines but made up for it by eating three gelatos a day. And the only other regret I have is not grabbing opportunities as they were presented to me. The things I could have achieved were endless. Grab those opportunities as they come to you. So now here I am doing things I never expected to be doing. I have a wonderful man, two amazing daughters, six handsome and very smart stepsons, a lovely home, two adorable dogs, an amazing group of friends, I can still fit into my size 6 jeans, no hot flashes yet, enjoy sex more than ever, appeared on a TV show, wrote articles that have been published, have a growing business, have done numerous radio shows, haven’t done botox…yet, having a ball every Friday at AFL with the most talented actors, writing my book... OY VEY…I’m exhausted and it’s GREAT!!! I love my life and I wouldn’t change a thing. So on that note believe in yourself, keep a positive attitude, love yourself, follow your dreams, if you try and fail, at least you know you tried. It will make you stronger and wiser. Wisdom goes a long way. Here’s to Life!!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-4718370391578298062011-12-21T00:17:00.000-08:002011-12-21T00:17:35.909-08:00New Years Blues No MoreNow that it's getting closer to New Years Eve, don't freak out if you have nothing to do. New Years can be very overrated. Spending New Year's Eve with someone you care about is the best way to go. It could be with a good friend, your kids, even your mother. There's no rule you have to be with a boyfriend, or at a party with wall to wall people who you couldn't care less about. There are several ways to enjoy New Years. Here's a few of my favorites:<br />
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* Have a small dinner party at your home with close friends, play games and watch the ball drop at midnight.<br />
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* Watch one of my favorites "When Harry Met Sally" with your honey, throw some lobsters in the pot and drink champagne. <br />
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* Light a fire, and have sex all night until the ball drops...the one in Times Square!!<br />
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* Take a trip to Paris (wouldn't it be nice)<br />
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* Go to the Party store and pick up noisemakers, and confetti, and enjoy bringing in the New Year with your kids. You might want to watch the early feed of the ball dropping with them so they don't have to stay up too late.<br />
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* Take a trip to New York and stay at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, but make sure you get a room facing the ball...invite a few friends over, order room service and watch the ball drop right in front of you! Pretty cool<br />
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* And my favorite is, call everyone you love and wish them a Happy New Year...and then go to bed. That's the easiest, with the least amount of stress.<br />
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What ever you decide to do Have a Happy and Healthy 2012!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Lisa Conrad CohenMatchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-19795979123206353082011-11-28T19:21:00.000-08:002011-11-28T19:21:48.028-08:00IT'S TIME TO FESS UPThe Muppets is not just for anyone with kids… it’s for everyone. It’s about life, hope love and teaches us how to express our true feelings, and how important it is to say what we feel before it’s too late. Once that chance comes it may never come again. <br />
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In the film THE MUPPETS, Mary feels pushed aside because of her boyfriend Gary’s relationship with Walter, Gary’s brother. All Mary wants is to feel like number one to Gary. <br />
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Men need to realize that women need to feel wanted, needed, appreciated and feel like #1! Without it women feel an emptiness, and an incompleteness. So a message to all guys out there… get with the program and be the knight in shining armor, and tell the woman in your life that you love her, and show it for god sakes. Remember action speaks louder than words! Not expressing your inner feelings can sabotage the relationship. It's time to fess up!<br />
If Ashton told Demi his thoughts, before he ended up in the Jacuzzi with a twenty something year old he might have saved their marriage. He was too much of a coward to say “I’m feeling like I want to have an affair because something is missing in our marriage”. Maybe they could’ve worked it out before it was too late. Ashton could have saved Demi a lot of humiliation and embarrassment. <br />
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If Arnold had a mother fetish and told Maria “Hey I want to screw the maid because she reminds me of my mother”, at least it would have given Maria an out of the marriage and could have avoided much humiliation to the family and mostly to Maria. <br />
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Isn’t it time for men to be men and show some integrity and decency to the women in their lives. <br />
To those men who are loyal, honest husbands and boyfriends keep it that way because believe me the grass isn’t greener. <br />
Just ask Kermit!<br />
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The Muppets is not just for anyone with kids… it’s for everyone. It’s about life, hope love and teaches us how to express our true feelings, and how important it is to say what we feel before it’s too late. Once that chance comes it may never come again. <br />
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In the film THE MUPPETS, Mary feels pushed aside because of her boyfriend Gary’s relationship with Walter, Gary’s brother. All Mary wants is to feel like number one to Gary. <br />
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Men need to realize that women need to feel wanted, needed, appreciated and feel like #1! Without it women feel an emptiness, and an incompleteness. So a message to all guys out there… get with the program and be the knight in shining armor, and tell the woman in your life that you love her, and show it for god sakes. Remember action speaks louder than words! Not expressing your inner feelings can sabotage the relationship. <br />
If Ashton told Demi his thoughts, before he ended up in the Jacuzzi with a twenty something year old he might have saved their marriage. He was too much of a coward to say “I’m feeling like I want to have an affair because something is missing in our marriage”. Maybe they could’ve worked it out before it was too late. Ashton could have saved Demi a lot of humiliation and embarrassment. <br />
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If Arnold had a mother fetish and told Maria “Hey I want to screw the maid because she reminds me of my mother”, at least it would have given Maria an out of the marriage and could have avoided much humiliation to the family and mostly to Maria. <br />
Isn’t it time for men to be men and show some integrity and decency to the women in their lives. <br />
To those men who are loyal, honest husbands and boyfriends keep it that way because believe me the grass isn’t greener. <br />
Just ask Kermit!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-41972490312589400752011-11-24T11:56:00.001-08:002011-11-24T11:56:59.663-08:00Give Thanks To Those Who Matter By Lisa Conrad CohenThanksgiving is a day not only to chow down on turkey,<br />
stuffing, cranberries and my favorite dish…sweet potatoes with melted marshmallows (which is my specialty).<br />
It’s a day to give thanks to those who matter to us. This is not only your spouse, or children but to anyone who matters in your life. So take the time to send an email or <br />
make that quick phone call to say “Thank you for being you”. It’s only a few words that go a long way. We all need to feel recognized and appreciated by the people in our lives. Your mailman, the gardener, your kids, your mother-n-law…well maybe not your mother-n-law. It doesn’t have to be about giving something materialistically. It’s giving from your heart which matters the most. It’s showing the person how you feel and showing them how important their feelings are to you. You may be the shyest, most introverted person who can’t express these feelings. Take the chance and watch what happens. There are those who we all know who might not know how to embrace it because of never being told “I Love You” or are insecure and unhappy with themselves. This is more the reason to reach out to those who matter and just do it. <br />
You’ll thank me that you did.<br />
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-22242612545261275782011-11-15T20:59:00.000-08:002011-11-15T21:03:29.779-08:00Ashton and DemiI talked about Ashton and Demi on KFI AM radio the other day with host Lisa Ann Walter.<br />
The problem with older women dating younger men is the mommy syndrome, and don't let anyone tell you differently. Ashton is probably in love with his mom, as he is with Demi. Once Demi gets busy doing other things such as her kids, movies, and other projects, Ashton feels that the attention is taken off of him so he goes elsewhere to get it. This is where he gets into trouble ending up in a jacuzzi with twenty something girl and can't take it back. It's too late and now he's really up sh_t's creek without a paddle or is he? Is Demi willing to take him back? The one thing about women is they will forgive where men won't. But they will never forget. If Demi did that to Ashton he would never take her back and that's the truth! I love Maria Shriver for sticking to her guns after Arnold blew it. More power to you Maria!! Once a woman takes a man back she will always hold that over him. And if you don't believe it ask any woman you know whose husband cheated on her. To all the men out there who are thinking of cheating on their fantastic, sexy, mother of their kids, DON'T DO IT!!! You'll never hear the end of it and that's no lie. If you're even on the verge of doing it tell her first so she can do whatever it takes to stop you. Give her the benefit of the doubt...she deserves nothing less!!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-9839174434561967572011-11-08T14:10:00.000-08:002011-11-08T14:10:14.651-08:00KIM'S FAIRYTALE WEDDING...OR WAS IT?When I found out the morning of Oct 31, Halloween Day that Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphreys I was a bit surprised because I gave it 9 months. Imagine the disappointment of the people who were dressing up as the Newlyweds for Halloween. After all, some people I know were dressing up as Kendra and Hank…and their cat was dressing up as Baby Hank…pretty cute!<br />
So it’s no surprise that people would dress up as the two most talked about people in the tabloids...the newly married couple.<br />
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The thing I don’t understand is if Kim knew in her heart that marrying him was the wrong thing to do, then why did she go ahead with the wedding? Was it for the show? Or was she so scared to change her mind not knowing what the outcome might bring. What will everyone think of her. Is she this terrible, heartless person who left this guy at the alter? Are these the right reasons to move forward with the wedding? The answer is NO!<br />
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One day I met with a smart, eloquent, and beautiful young woman. She saw me doing my matchmaking magic on the show “KENDRA” and decided to call me for a private consultation. She told me she had been engaged and called off her wedding 2 weeks before because she knew in her heart it wasn’t right. I gave her a big hug for being able to do something so difficult and yet so courageous. Imagine her friends and family who booked their airline tickets, bought their black tie garb, booked the hotel, and on top of it sent a gift? How must she have felt knowing it was not the right thing to do and yet cancelling the wedding would disappoint her friends and family. Or would it? Wouldn’t her friends and family want her to make the correct life changing decision for herself? Well BRAVO to her for calling it off and having the inner strength to do something that changed her life in a positive way. <br />
Now’s the time for her to date as much as she wants and choose the man who is supposed to be her future husband. The one who she knows in her heart is the right one.<br />
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Many of you know how difficult going through a divorce can be. How many of you who were about to walk down the isle have had second thoughts…is he really the one? What the hell am I doing? Is it too late to run for the hills? But I spent so much money on the wedding dress. Who cares about the dress…it’s just a dress for gods sakes! Ladies, please be sure this is what you want before the big day arrives.<br />
I must give credit to all of the woman who had the guts to call off the wedding before it was too late.<br />
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YOU know he’s the one!! Not your mother, your sister, your best friend, your priest…Not anyone but YOU!Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-4494459863992122142011-10-25T11:28:00.001-07:002011-10-25T11:28:35.890-07:00New York Bound By Lisa Conrad CohenI wake up at 4:00am to leave for the airport at 5:00am to catch<br />
A 7:00am flight to New York from Burbank airport. Being as vain as I am I make myself as presentable as I can. Afterall I’m now on the hit reality show “KENDRA”. What if somebody recognizes me and wants my autograph, or have a photo opp with me. I slab on some makeup not to scare anyone. I get to the airport in enough time to grab a Tullys vanilla latte and make a quick stop in the ladies room. As I walk to my gate I noticed a few people staring at me. Wow people actually recognize me as the Matchmaker/Friend on“KENDRA”. Better get the pen out to sign my first autograph.<br />
I hope my hair looks okay for a photo. I’m at the gate and look down at my purse to grab my boarding pass and notice the longest, never ending strand of toilet paper stuck to my shoe which I’ve been dragging with me all the way through the airport. Mortified I tear it off my shoe realizing that I won’t be on TMZ. I board my plane, sit on the runway for almost 3 hours and play every game imaginable with my 3 year old, to try and keep her from running up and down the aisle of the plane. At this point I was quite frustrated, stressed, and anxious to get to New York. HELP I need a bloody mary!!<br />
The pilot announces that due to heavy winds we might have to stop in Denver to refuel, but first we’ll have to deplane for 20 minutes before we take off. Another bloody mary please!!<br />
Now I’m ready to jump out of my skin, but I’m trying to keep it together for my 3 year old daughter. In the terminal I walk calmly to the bathroom to throw cold water on my face and realize that the woman in the mirror can be me. Is that really me? Do I need botox? Should I get my eyes done like everyone else on TV? Do I really want to look like the Housewives of Beverly Hills….Hell no…I want people to recognize me from my high school year book photo. <br />
I get back on the plane and notice an email that just came in through Facebook which reads, “It’s your old friend from 20 years ago…I was looking through old boxes (KEY WORD “OLD”) and I came across a photo of you who 20+ years later looking more beautiful than before…Please let me know if you are the same Lisa Conrad in the photo. Yup it was me alright…with my 80’s Linda Hamilton hairdo.<br />
Now this guy is a good 10 years younger than me so at this moment I was on cloud nine!! A boy toy thinks I’m beautiful?<br />
At that very moment I felt like I was 25 again. To all you ladies out there in your forties, remember this…if you feel young, and you love yourself, and exude confidence, and take pride in your appearance you will conquer all. The answer to nab the guy of your dreams in NOT running to the plastic surgeon for an eye lift, or shots of botox. <br />
Get your ass to the gym, a yoga class, eat healthy, see a good therapist once a week (or twice if you need it), buy a new sexy dress, get a new updated hair style. If that’s what it takes to feel better about yourself, DO IT!! Be proud of who you are as a woman. Let me tell you if I wasn’t happy in my current relationship you bet your ass I would be with that boy toy in a quick minute…but I have what I want and I’m happy to say… <br />
he thinks I’m beautiful.Matchmaker. Dating Coach. Relationship Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724573488210181043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688909973784614792.post-40986029116131761622011-08-23T21:56:00.001-07:002011-08-23T21:56:36.876-07:00Alaska… A Dream Come TrueNow that our trip has come to an end I must share some of<br />
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Taking a helicopter to the top of a glacier. Dogsledding with the most beautiful dogs in the world in Juneau. Canoeing through the rainforest in Ketchikan. Watching the salmon swim upstream in Skagway and riding bikes through the rainforest with Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Seeing magnificent whales from our ship that you can almost touch. Standing in front of the largest glacier in the world…73 miles long, in Hubbard Bay. Drinking good wine, eating delicious food, and meeting interesting people from all over the world. Does life get better than this? I don’t think so. One of the things that blew me away during our tour of the galley was seeing how each appetizer and entrée comes out in such a timely manner. In the 8 days I was there I didn’t have to send anything back. Maybe that’s because I ordered three appetizers, three entrees and three desserts. But don’t tell anybody. Let’s put it this way…everyone in the kitchen knew me. Thank you Guido for the most magnificent food!<br />
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Other fun and interesting moments were singing karaoke with the cruise director, winning $132.00 playing bingo. We joined the game 5 minutes before it ended and covered the entire card. Well it was Rick’s card. The last time I played Bingo was with my mom, may she rest in peace at the Bingo hall on Nostrand Ave. in Brooklyn when I was 12 years old. <br />
Rick dared me to kiss a banana slug in Ketchikan so of course after our tour guide said it was good luck I did it. First Ashley kissed it and then I got up the nerve to do it. We won Bingo the following day. Sex on the ship…a bit rocky but great! Just thought I’d throw that in there. They should definitely invent a drink SEX ON A SHIP! I fell in love with my honey all over again. The greatest part about being on the ship was if we had an argument he couldn’t go anywhere. <br />
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I loved dining at one of the local eateries in Sitka, eating a 2 pound Alaskan King Crab all by myself and having an Alaskan Ale to go with it. This is something everyone must do while in Alaska. A lady approached me on the ship the next day and said you were the girl who was eating the Alaskan king crab like it was your last meal? Busted!<br />
Seeing local art galleries, charming shops, and jewelry stores at each port was a great way to spend time off the ship.<br />
Loved meeting the crew and entertainers who always had a smile. All in all this was a vacation of a lifetime. I hope my next cruise will be either the French or Italian Riviera.<br />
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Until the next time…Bon Voyage!<br />
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