Deborrah Cooper has authored dozens of dating articles and writes the "Dear Ms. HeartBeat" relationship advice column." Her work appears on Ask HeartBeat!, which focuses on modern relationships of both teens and adults. Deb's dating guide Sucka Free Love - How to Avoid Dating The Dumb, The Deceitful, The Dastardly, The Dysfunctional & The Deranged! provides street-smart and hilarious insight into the toughest issues facing singles today.

• That Dreaded "C" Word - Men and Commitment
  07/05/2008 | Dating
  Are there really specific things a woman should be looking for or examining early on in a relationship so that she can wisely determine if a guy is a committer or a non-committer? My answer to you ladies is "YES, there are!" You gotta know what the signs are and what it means if your honey is stalling on taking that next step to a commitment. Let's discuss them. Read
  
• Infidelity and Cheating: How You Can Tell If Your Man is Cheating on You!
  06/05/2008 | Marriage
  I often receive letters from heartbroken women, sick with worry that their boyfriends or husbands are cheating on them. The cheating itself seems to hurt them deeply, as it indicates a violation of the marital vows the wife holds dear, but I think its the lying which accompanies the cheating that is the most destructive element in the whole horrible situation. Read
  
• Unconditional Love - A Realistic Relationship Goal or a Romantic Fantasy?
  06/05/2008 | Advice
  Unconditional love... does it exist in adult romantic relationships or not? Does it make sense to expect to be given unconditional love in the context of a dating relationship or marriage? The author shares her perspective on the concept of unconditional love and whether seeking it is unrealistic folly or a love we should all strive to give. Read
  
• Are You Wasting Your Time Loving "Suckas?"
  25/04/2008 | Dating
  Sadly, many singles confuse the lies and manipulative games of a sucka with a real, solid loving relationship. Blinded by romance, passion and dreams of happily ever after, many men and women open their hearts, minds, homes and wallets to suckas. Advice columnist Deborrah Cooper provides tips to help you recognize a sucka before you get hurt! Read
  
• The Phenomenon of Internet Dating
  15/04/2008 | Dating
  The door on Internet dating is wide open for deception and emotional distance. How easy it is to deceive someone about ourselves when we are safely tucked away hundreds or even thousands of miles away. It's easy to hide our true selves behind the computer terminal and project ourselves to be whatever others want us to be. Read
  
• Why Dating is a Sport - Just Like Fishing!
  10/04/2008 | Dating
  Have any of you ladies ever gone hunting or fishing? You should try it sometimes. It is a study in patience, planning and understanding the male mind. See, we can go to the grocery store and buy perfectly acceptable fish for $6.95 per pound that is already cleaned, boned and ready to eat. But men want excitement, to experience the thrill of winning and the memories and stories of the battle! Read
  
• Circuit Training: The Fastest Way To Fitness!
  09/04/2008 | Muscle Building
  Circuit training is the fastest way to fitness! Get maximum results in minimum time. Fat loss, aerobic conditioning and strength gains in ONE WORKOUT and in as little as 30 minutes! Read
  
• Breaking Up On the Down Low - How and Why Men Sneak Out of Relationships
  04/04/2008 | Advice
  This is how a man eases out of a relationship without actually telling you that he's going. He wants you to get a clue, stand up for and respect yourself and for YOU to break it off. He doesn't want to be the bad guy and experience a direct confrontation. It seems he's hoping you won't notice that he is on his way out - and many women don't! Read
  
• Breaking Up and Divorce - Sometimes Love Hurts
  28/03/2008 | Dating
  What do you do when you lose someone you really loved? How do you handle the feeling of emptiness and sooth your aching heart? Love is a wonderful feeling, but why is it that when love leaves, it hurts so much that you can't even cry? Read
  
• Why Women Ruin Relationships By Talking Too Much
  27/03/2008 | Advice
  Women can't stand empty silences and will often fill the quiet with tidbits of information about their past, laying them out like an offering to the Gods. Why clog a man's brain with information that will do nothing but make him jealous, cause him to question your past, or make him feel insecure about a future with you? Really, it would be best if women learned to shut up sometimes! Read