October Issue

• Latest Articles
• I Hate His Friends
• The (awful) Ex-Wife
• Sexy Glamparents
• Sister Stealing Ex
• About April Masini
• April In The News
• April's Readers Poll Results
• April's Guest Contributor: Danielle Seadia

New Articles

Here are the latest articles on AskApril.com:

I Hate His Friends:
Q: I just got engaged – and I’ve been spending more time with his friends now – and I hate them! What do I do?
Signed,
Friends For Life

A: Dear Friends:
Friends are important indicators of how you feel about yourself, who you go to for counsel and companionship and how you spend your time.

The (awful) Ex-Wife:
Q: My husband lets his ex-wife run the show. It's driving me crazy. It's stressing out my step-son. Whenever I tell my husband how damagin his ex-wife is, he changes the subject. Am I supposed to continue letting her make me nuts?
Signed,
Second Wife

A: Dear Second Wife:
Step away from the curb! That's my advice for any woman whose husband is allowing his ex wife to run the show.  When you marry, you marry his family -- whether it's wacky in-laws or strong ex-wives with children who are in your custody for part of the time.

Sexy Glamparents:
Q: Dear April: My grandmother is in a nursing home, and she has a boyfriend there, which I’ve always thought was cute, but now, I think she’s having sex with him. What do I do?
Signed,
Grandma ’s Hot To Trot

A: Dear Hot To Trot:
Age is not an obstacle to love or affection and everyone wants both and thrives with both. Even seniors. Sex drives do change as people age and certain medications can dull or kick up senior libidos, so there is no right or wrong amount of dating, sex or affection. In fact, many seniors may appear to be having sex, but they're just being affectionate.

Sister Stealing Ex:
Q: My sister asked me if I would mind if she went out on a date with my old boyfriend. I said it was fine, but now I don’t feel fine. What’s wrong with me?
Signed,
Sister Act

A: Nothing is wrong with you – except for the fact that you lied to yourself and your sister, and that’s why you feel like something is wrong. But don’t worry. We can fix that. Here’s the problem.

About April

Nicknamed "the new millennium’s Dear Abby" by the media, April Masini writes 'AskApril.com', the hot, provocative dating and relationship online magazine, the critically acclaimed 'Ask April’ advice column and is the author of the best-selling book, Date Out Of Your League. Interviewed for over 1,800 national and international articles and opinion pieces including those on CBS, FOX, ABC, CNN, MSN, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Maxim, Wired, AOL, and Yahoo! -- to name a few, "April writes what Dear Abby will never print, and what your shrink doesn't have the guts to tell you!"

April In The News

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MSN, Lifestyle Feature Story, Three Little Words, by Lisa Daily, October 2005

AskMen.com, Signs That A Man's Ready For Marriage...And 4 That He's Not, by iVillage Syndication, October 2005

Men's Health Magazine, Pass Her Tests: Women have cunning little tricks they use to measure your romantic potential. Get your cheat sheet, October 2005

Chicago Sun-Times, Sib City, by Paige Wiser, October 3, 2005

iVillage, Signs He'll Be Good in Bed (and More!), by Sherry Amatenstein, October 2005

New York Daily News, Hollywood's Stand-In Dads, by Kristen Kemp, Sunday, September 25, 2005

The Sun News, Attraction, by Kristi L. Gustafson, Sunday, September 25, 2005

KYX 98 FM, Alberta, Canada, April Inteviewed by Ross Jacobs, September 21, 2005

MSN, Dating and Personals, Feature Story, Post-breakup Dos and Don'ts, by Lisa Lombardi, September 2005

The New York Times, The Fairway Isn't the Only Way to Bond by Lisa Belkin, August 28, 2005

April's Readers Poll Results

When asked "During a national disaster like Hurricane Katrina, I...", respondents voted:

39% voted: Donate money.
7% voted: Donate services.
11% voted: Donate clothes and food.
18% voted: Do nothing -- it's not my problem.
24% voted: Want to do something but never do.

April's Guest Contributor: Danielle Seadia

About Danielle Seadia

Danielle Seadia is a National Voiceover Talent and Dating Expert having fixed up thousands on singles nationwide on the "Hotline" radio dating show. Her voice is heard on radio and television commercials nationwide with clients like PerfectMatch.com, QVC, Cellular One, RaceTrac, and Shadow Tans to name just a few. She maintains a private coaching practice and leads a singles group weekly. In 2005 Danielle was nominated as one most eligible bachelorette's on the East Coast. Single by choice but open to meeting eligible bachelors, Danielle uses her real life dating experiences and the insights along the way to impart savy dating advice. Her website is www.danielleseadia.com.

10 TIPS TO BECOMING A DATING SUPERSTAR
Go from dateless to diva by using these 10 dating tips. With online dating being all the rage today we need all the help we can get to stand out in the crowd. These 10 tips will give you the dating edge you need to work what your momma gave you.
TIP #1. BOOK A PHOTOSHOOT: Yes unfortunately looks do matter so work what you've got. Book a professional photo and make the camera work for you. On a budget? Hit a Target or Walmart portrait studio and get some great pics on a budget. Take it one step up and get pampered with some hair and makeup at a local Glamour Shots. It's you only better.
TIP #2. RESEARCH YOUR MARKET: Know what you want and cater to that. Looking to meet a professional then find out what a professional would be looking for and make sure you possess those qualities.
TIP #3. CHECK OUT THE COMPETITION: Size up your competitors and see what's in their dating arsenal. Make sure you can compete with the big boys or big girls.
TIP #4. PUT ON A HAPPY FACE: Smile and the world will smile back. Always better to err on the side of pleasant and happy then depressed and discouraged.
TIP# 5. MAKE NEW FRIENDS: Personal fix ups are always a great way to meet like minded people. Make some new friends and let them fix you up. There's always room for a new friend or two...or three...
TIP #6. GET SOME NEW GIRLFRIENDS or GUYFRIENDS: Whatever your gender get some friends that you can bond with...girls grab some girlfriends and guys some guyfriends. Always great to share dating experiences with people who can relate and can go thru it with you.
TIP #7. GET A FRIEND OF THE OPPOSITE SEX: Here's where you can dish the dirt and get the real deal. Ask your friend of the opposite sex what happened on your night out and get honest feedback.
TIP #8. USE IT OR LOSE IT: You've got to either play up or play down what makes you unique. Focus on your features that you like and downplay the ones that bug you.
TIP #9. BE REAL: No one can keep up a charade for eternity so work on being natural. Relax into yourself and realize the more you accept yourself the more people will accept you.
TIP #10. JUST DO IT: Get yourself out there. You need to get maximum exposure and the only way you're going to do that is by letting the world know you are single. So get out and go on dates, be active and accept invitations. To have an active social life you need to be active.

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