Relationship expert and Bravo reality TV star, Amy Laurent knows the three big reasons why single women aren't seeing engagement rings.
Women who pressure their men to propose with non-stop talk about babies and wedding colors are sure to push them away and make them more hesitant to propose, Laurent said.
Laurent cautions women from moving in with their boyfriends too soon. She recommends moving in together after becoming engaged, saying that there is no real reason to do so beforehand. Women in their 30s especially should wait to move in because they do not have time to sit around and wait if what they really want is to get married.
"Why buy the cow when you get the milk for free, right?" Laurent said Friday morning on "Good Day."
Women should also watch their maintenance-levels, Laurent warned, because men are looking to marry true partners.
"Marriage is a partnership and that's give-and-take," she said, "not take, take, take."
Laurent outlines even more relationship advice in her new book, "8 Weeks to Everlasting: A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting (and Keeping!) the Guy You Want."
She will be signing copies of the book Friday night at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton. She will also appear at the Mile of Meet event next week in Manayunk.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:09:40 GMT
Tuesday was National Waitstaff day across the United States. FOX29's own Jenn Frederick stopped into Bob's in Roxborough Tuesday morning to help serve those who normally serving others.
National Waitstaff Day is celebrated locally at Bob's in Roxborough.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:33:17 GMT
Brides are eager to take the last name of their husband after they tie the knot. Recent studies show that only 18% of women are interested in keeping their maiden names- which is down from a record high
More women are going retro when it comes to their last names after they marry, and taking their husband's surname.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:59:32 GMT
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coast of New Jersey last October.The beloved shore towns of so many millions were battered.Businesses were destroyed. Homes were demolished. Many tears were shed.But,
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coast of New Jersey last October.The beloved shore towns of so many millions were battered.Businesses were destroyed. Homes were demolished. Many tears were shed.But,
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:45:47 GMT
One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:58:24 GMT
It was early in the morning when Kacie and Jenn set out for the Jersey shore - Matoloking to be exact. The mission was to catch Prince Harry's eye - maybe meet and chat with the Prince. Kacie diligently
It was early in the morning when Kacie and Jenn set out for the Jersey shore - Matoloking to be exact. The mission was to catch Prince Harry's eye - maybe meet and chat with the Prince. Kacie diligently
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:49:33 GMT
You'll never believe who is dancing circles around these people. Meet the Allentown-area lady with the fancy footwork that leaves her disciples breathless!
You'll never believe who is dancing circles around these people. Meet the Allentown-area lady with the fancy footwork that leaves her disciples breathless!
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:13:58 GMT
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots and claimed 24 lives.
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots and claimed 24 lives.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:04:07 GMT
Bucks County EMT Bryan Elwell is heading out to Oklahoma to help assist overwhelmed emergency responders dealing with the deadly tornado aftermath in Moore, just outside Oklahoma City. He's prepared
Two local EMTs are headed to Oklahoma to help victims and crews dealing with the aftermath of a deadly tornado.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:08:36 GMT
Police in Lancaster say they've detained two men in an investigation prompted by a woman's call to 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.
Police in Lancaster say they've detained two men in an investigation prompted by a woman's call to 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:59:26 GMT
A man was critically injured Tuesday in New Castle by an explosion that happened while he opened an antique army ammunition box he picked up from his neighbors trash.
A man was critically injured Tuesday in New Castle by an explosion that happened while he opened an antique army ammunition box he picked up from his neighbors trash.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:01:25 GMT
Police sources say the two incidents now under investigation took place at Houston Hall, a student center and lecture hall, on Spruce Street in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Police sources say the two incidents now under investigation took place at Houston Hall, a student center and lecture hall, on Spruce Street in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus.
