Deborrah Cooper
Deborrah has authored dozens of relationship articles and writes a weekly advice column using the pen name "Ms. HeartBeat." Her work appears on the website Ask HeartBeat!, which focuses on modern relationships of both teens and adults. Her dating guide Sucka Free Love! provides witty, street-smart and hilarious insight into the toughest issues facing singles today. Order your copy today!
Articles by this Author
What Do Men Say is Sexy?
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 10/6/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
At issue here is very often women's attire. To quote an old Cole Porter song: "In olden days a glimpse of stocking was looked at as if something shocking. Now heaven knows... ANYTHING GOES!"
The Importance of Female Self-Esteem in Healthy Relationships
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 10/1/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
Respect and a high opinion of yourself is a mandatory ingredient in the foundation of a man's love for you.
Of all the judgments we pass, none is as important as the judgment we pass on ourselves.
She's Hot, You're Not...How To Make a Woman Like You Anyway
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 08/31/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
From the teens into their 40s, men are confused about what women seek in a man. Feeling that somehow they don't measure up, men often talk themselves out of going after the woman they want before any words are exchanged! Surprisingly guys, the "hotter" a woman is, the more likely she is to be without love. Here are a few tips to help get you closer to having the girl of your dreams like you back.
If Your Goal is Marriage, Don't Move In Until You Say I DO!
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 08/30/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
As a youngster, I was often reminded by my grandfather that men "won't buy the cow if the milk is free." But 25 years later premarital sex, children born out of wedlock, and cohabitation have permanently changed the dating landscape. Should women ever live with a man they are not married to?
Love and Dating: The Difference Between Loving and Being In Love
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 08/25/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
I was asked recently if there was a difference between loving someone and being in love with them? After thinking about it for a moment, I decided the answer is without a doubt "yes". Let me explain why.
Mom's Best Relationship Advice and Tips for Finding Love!
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 08/19/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
A mother's influence is very important in forming not only who and what we are, but who and what we ultimately become, how we view the world and how we relate to others. This article explores how parental influence shapes our expectation about love.
Modern Dating Tips: A Date is NOT You Coming Over Making Butt-Prints on My Sofa!
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 08/7/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
The first thing some men do after first meeting and talking on the phone a time or two is press for an invitation to a woman's home? A "no, I don't know you well enough yet" response may cause such a man to press even harder and become downright irritated at your refusal to give him what he wants. What is behind this very common behavior pattern, and what should a woman do to counter it?
Why Won't He Commit? Avoid Wasting Dating Time and Love on a Non-Committal Relationship
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 08/1/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
I posed questions about relationships and commitment to a group of singles. Each is seeking a mate for long-term commitment or marriage. I wanted to know whether they thought it worthwhile to hang on, hoping that the commitment they seek is on its way. What should a single look for to know if a dating partner is headed towards commitment, or if such hopes are a waste of time?
Gross and Disgusting Dating Behaviors - Volume 1
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 07/31/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
Have you ever dated someone who had an annoyingly irritating habit that kept you from pursuing a relationship? Something so seemingly silly, small and insignificant, yet it so just totally turned you off that you knew instantly that you'd never be able to look at him the same way ever again? Here is a hilarious collection of such dating faux pas that led to the instant demise of budding love.
Shyness and Dating: Why Shy Men Need to Suck it Up, Man Up, and Go for the Gold!
- By Deborrah Cooper
- Published 07/12/2008
- Dating
- Unrated
A male buddy and I were discussing the issue of men approaching women at parties and nightclubs. I couldn't understand why they stand around gawking, but not speaking to the ladies. Insecurity has no place in romance! If you want to win the gold medal, you gotta get in the game. Shy guys need to man up and speak up!
