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  • What Your Sleeping Positions Reveal About Your Relationship

    Dr. Mark Goulston
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:54 pm
     from Divorce360Do you like to snuggle up to your honey under the covers, or are you the type who needs your space? Your behavior in bed may be trying to tell you something important about the health of your relationship. "The way partners share a bed says a huge amount how much they really like each other, trust and feel safe with each other," says Dr. Mark Goulston of the University of California. "Analyzing sleep positions can highlight trouble spots they may not even be aware of." Recognizing what these unconscious signs indicate can help couples iron out problems before they reach a…

  • Movement to Action: A Nonverbal

    Joe Navarro, M.A.
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:44 pm
    We often think about nonverbal communications as only encompassing body language, but that is a very narrow view. In fact, anything that communicates, which sends a message that is not a word, however slight or nuanced, is a “nonverbal” message. We are bombarded by images (subtle and not so subtle) all day long and they influence how we behave and our perceptions. A politician taking off his jacket and rolling up his sleeves sends a message: “I am like you and I will work for you.” That’s why we see those images every election year. Similarly a Mont Blanc pen or Patek Philippe watch…

  • Seeking a happy relationship? Seek this important trait!

    Karen Salmansohn
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:42 pm
    Seeking a happy relationship? If so - what traits are you prioritzing finding in a partner? Most of the people I coach say they focus mainly on finding a partner who is sexy, smart, funny, successful, charismatic. Although these qualities are important, in my bookPRINCE HARMING SYNDROME I explain how there are 5 essential traits which must come far before these traits. For the purposes of this article, I will only be honing in on 1 of these 5 traits - the trait of "happy."  Basically, if you want to live happily ever after, your partner has to be healthfully…

  • The Supportive Spouse: How to Get the Right Kind of Emotional Support

    Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D.
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm
    “I wish he’d be more supportive.”  Here’s what I’ve heard (almost as often) in response.  “I try to be supportive, but she doesn’t appreciate it.”  And the first-runner-up response?  “I don’t know what to do when she gets upset.  It’s like she wants me to read her mind.” So what’s the disconnect?  A recent series of University of Iowa studies suggests that “supportive” has almost as many interpretations as ”commitment” or “love.”  For instance, a five year study of 103 newly married husbands and wives identified four…

  • A breakdown of trust: When long-time friends fight over a guy

    Irene S. Levine, Ph.D.
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:40 am
    QUESTIONDear Dr. Levine,For the past six to eight months I've had two friendships deteriorate. Jillian had been my friend for about 15 years. We never partied or saw much of each other due to distance and her ten-year relationship with a guy yet we always kept in touch. When her relationship was over, we began to spend lots of time together.Our relationship went into a tailspin when she questioned my character. She asked me to give her ex-boyfriend (whom she hadn't seen in 15 years) a ride home because she was leaving with her new love interest. After the ride, he invited me in for a drink.
 
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  • Long Distance Relationships?

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:23 pm
    Do long distance relationships work? I met a girl on my Europe trip and she lives in Minnesota and I live in Texas. We talk all the time and we are really into each other. Is there any advice anyone can give on this topic?

  • How to be confident without being obnoxious?

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:23 pm
    I’ve been told by several of my guy friends that my problem is “confidence.” That I’m too insecure and don’t take compliments (usually about my looks and what guys might see in me.) But it seems when I’m genuinely confident about something (I’m very intelligent and articulate and do well in the classroom), my guy friends say I’m intimidating! So how can you be confident without being intimidating or obnoxious? PS: I’m also insecure cause pretty much all of my romantic past is guys never flirting with me or having crushes on me, and only dating me cause I’m the best they…

  • In "Guy Speak" What Do I Think Of This?

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:20 pm
    This guy and I have been friends for 10 years+, We've always made sexually charged jokes to one another, but nothing more. He texts me whenever he has a free moment. Recently We've been talking more and he revealed to me that he has "had a thing" for me since we met. Is this purely sexual or is it something more? Should I pursue this?

  • How do I get him to like me again?

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:11 pm
    There's this outgoing guy that used to flirt with me a lot and I ignored him kinda because I didn't think I would like him. I was kinda shy towards him and he would always initiate the flirting. then about a week ago he stopped flirting and was into this other girl. I brushed it off but realized I really did like him. they are all over each other and I feel like I have no chance whatsoever. how do I get him back to liking me if he's all over her?

  • Valentine's Day gift?

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:04 pm
    this guy iv been talking to says he likes me but we have only hung out a few wonderful times (in about a week) lol but is it too early to get him a valentines day gift?
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  • Should I Give Him A Second Chance? Or a 3rd, 4th, 20th…

    Ah, Valentine’s Day is approaching and much like Christmas, exes will be potentially creeping out of the woodworks. Maybe you’ve been broken up for a while, watched him waltz off with someone else and have been wondering, ‘Why her and not me?‘ Or maybe he’s not with someone else (or at least not that you [...]

  • So…What is he thinking when he keeps making contact or tries to get back together?

    In another excerpt from my ebook The No Contact Rule, I highlight the age old activity of wondering what he’s thinking. Between adding more meaning to his behaviour and judging things based on your own actions or on those of ‘normal’ people, it’s easy to expend a lot of mental energy and particularly when you’re [...]

  • Forget ‘Mr. Good Enough’, Mr Perfect & The Fairy Tale: Get Real So You Can Get Happy

    Over the past week or so, I can’t seem to escape the title of this new book, Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough written by Lori Gottlieb, a New York based author who is basically saying that women who continue the pursuit of ‘Mr Right’ are setting themselves up [...]

  • The (Polar) Opposites Game in Dating & Relationships Part Two

    A few days ago, I gave you all an insight into how I bounced from relationship to relationship unwittingly playing ‘the opposites game’ – where you subconsciously (and sometimes consciously) home in on a trait(s) of your last partner that you believe to be part of the reason why the relationship didn’t work and then [...]

  • The (Polar) Opposites Game in Dating & Relationships (Part One)

    Many moons ago, I went out with a guy who was about 9 years older than me. He chased me hard, I wasn’t interested, but after being burnt by another Mr Unavailable who had the looks, charm, flash car, and excitement (I was only 21…), suddenly, even though he didn’t ‘look’ like my ‘type’, it [...]
 
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  • The Orgasmic French Kiss

    Leave a lasting, eroticized impression with these tips for giving an orgasmic French kiss!

  • 11 Relationship Resolutions for 2009

    Did you make mistakes in your relationships in 2008 that you want to avoid in 2009? What did you do right that you want to keep doing? We asked the iVillage community for their relationship resolutions, and we hope they'll inspire a few of your own.

  • Conversation Topics That Mean He Wants Sex

    Is he trying to sleep with you? You may be able to tell just based on the conversations he starts!

  • 5 Tips for Staying at His Place

    Sleeping at your place: Most men believe they can control the situation when in familiar surroundings, but that confidence can be both a blessing and a curse.

  • Quiz: Are You A Great Date?

    Do you make a good impression on dates? Take this quiz and find out if you have found the right balance between being too easy and too hard to please.
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  • Ideas For Expressing Yourself This V-Day

    Kelli DesRochers
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    I just read an article called “8 Tips For Renewing Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day” by couples therapist and educator Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD.  Babits wrote a relationship advice book “The Power of The Middle Ground:  A Couple’s Guide to Renewing Your Relationship” that is actually top on my list of relationship books to read right now.  Ideas about balance and adaptation are the underlying themes throughout all of my articles about relationships, so I’m looking forward to finding out what this professional has to say about couples finding a…

  • Valentine’s Day Couples Date Ideas

    Cherie Burbach
    6 Feb 2010 | 11:08 am
    Who says Valentine’s Day is only for two people? It can be a day to celebrate the love of your honey, your friends, or some combination of the two. Sometimes couples who are good friends with another couple can have just as great a time. Here are a few ideas if you’re celebrating February 14th with another couples. Game Nights Game nights are great fun, and in this economy, it’s a night of cheap entertainment. Games like Cranium, Settlers, and Apples to Apples are perfect for couples to play. Movie Night Romantic comedies work best in this setting, but hey, it’s your…

  • Online Dating Meets Love At First Sight

    Kelli DesRochers
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    A new mobile app called Urban Signals cleverly combines the technology of GPS-enabled phones with online dating profiles to connect people instantaneously.  Urban Signals allows you to use a map on your phone to spot other singles around you and instantly send or receive messages.  It sounds like a pretty fun idea to me! Image: Urban Signals Aubree Nichols, the founder and CEO of Urban Signals, designed the program after living in New York and developing a fascination with urban behavior and “missed connections.”  It is definitely true that sometimes you are walking down the…

  • Jack Cards Winner

    Cherie Burbach
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:25 pm
    Did you enter the fabulous giveaway we held for Jack Cards? If so, today is the day we announce the winner! As always, our winner was chosen randomly using random.org. Our winner was the fifth commenter, tanyetta. Congrats to her! Remember that if you didn’t win, Jack Cards are a wonderful and affordable product (and service, if you have them mailed out) so be sure to visit their website. As part of the giveaway, I also asked you all for the sweetest thing you’ve ever given or received for Valentine’s Day. Here are some of your responses: JodyLynn: The sweetest Valentine’s gift…

  • Is This a Good Date Activity?

    Cherie Burbach
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:10 pm
    I get asked a lot what is a good (or bad) date activity. Typical questions are something like: “Is going to a movie a good first date?” “I love football, but will my girl want to watch the game on a date?” “Can we head to the gym as part of a date?” The answer to all of these questions is, sure! With a caveat: your date has to be into the same activity or interest as you. For example, on the football date question, of course you both can watch the game and have it be a great time. But if your gal isn’t into football, it won’t be much fun for…
 
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  • Valentine’s Week Blog-a-Thon

    Dating Goddess
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:14 pm
    My pal and fellow blogger Ronnie Ann Ryan of “It’s Never Too Late for Love” is hosting a blog-a-thon featuring guest bloggers this week. She’s featured my posting, “Ideas for Women Who Are Sweetie-less for Valentine’s Day,” as the first for this Valentine’s week. Here’s the link. Check back every day to see what her other guests have written.

  • Special Valentine’s contest

    Dating Goddess
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:04 pm
    Again several suppliers approached me with some fabulous prizes. I only have to mention their offer and they’ll provide great prizes to give one of you — but you have to enter to win! The contest is for your best example of “This Valentine’s Day: Do This, Not That.” For example, “Do feed her fancy. Don’t decide on delivery.” My example would be “Do take her to watch her favorite team play. Don’t give her just a cardboard cutout of one of the players.” Or “Do give her special white wine glasses as that’s all she drinks.

  • My Valentine’s gift to you: 50% off my books

    Dating Goddess
    4 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm
    Valentine’s Day can be emotionally brutal for some people. A friend shared that the holiday celebrating love fell that right after her divorce was final. She was feeling lonely and unloved and was unprepared for her emotional response to watching coworker after coworker get flowers, balloons and gifts delivered to work. It hit her hard. So to help you get through any negative emotions Valentine’s Day conjures up for you, I decided to provide you with a date — with me! Or at least with my books. To encourage you to curl up with someone/thing warm, fun, witty, insightful (humility…

  • Dating profiles for the writing inept

    Dating Goddess
    31 Jan 2010 | 11:00 pm
    If you’ve scanned any online profiles, you’ve probably been shocked at how poorly written 98% of them are. It seems few people can 1) write a coherent, typo-less sentence, and 2) describe themselves accurately and compellingly. Enter a new service: ProfileWiz. Their press release describes it as: “… a new service that produces a 500-word personalized dating profile in less than five minutes. The site poses 22 questions and presents possible answers in the forms of photos. Simply select the photo that answers such queries as “What sparks a conversation with…

  • Are you easily offended when dating?

    Dating Goddess
    30 Jan 2010 | 3:03 pm
    A friend invited me to lunch with her and her 62-year-old sister. “Sis” is dating, although she admitted to only having one date a year, so I use the term “dating” loosely. Sis shared about her one 2009 date. She’d met the guy online, talked a few times by email and phone, and felt they had enough in common to meet for lunch. Their conversation began pleasantly, until about 20 minutes passed when he said, “I hope you don’t mind, but I don’t sleep with women on the first date.” She was incensed, threw $20 on the table to cover her lunch and…
 
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  • Fierce

    mssinglemama
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:09 pm
    Just look at this kid and try to tell me he isn’t going to be a fearless athlete. Here he is yesterday, on our second trip out trouncing and sledding around the neighborhood. Clearly ready to beat the snot out of any snow man that tries to ruin his day. Give Benjamin an accessory – like a sled – and he gets into position, as if he’s been doing it for years Breaking his concentration only to shout at his Mommy slave, “run faster Mommy! FASTER!” After a few hours of sled-walking-pulling (too scared to take him on a big hill because we are in a two-week health…

  • Self-portrait

    mssinglemama
    2 Feb 2010 | 5:41 pm
    I took this picture of myself in my office the other day. It felt weird. To take my own picture, but I had to for our Sway website (currently in the works). So I set the camera on top of three books and an end table then hit the auto-timer. Somewhere in the span of 10 seconds it caught this picture. I like it. Not only because it’s a cute shot (it is pretty cute – it’s okay that I think that, right?) but because it captures exactly how I feel right now. When I am an old lady (hopefully I get there) lying in my bed, daydreaming about some of the best days and times in my life…

  • Escape Plan

    mssinglemama
    29 Jan 2010 | 7:15 am
    Somewhere in the midst of this past week, filled with exciting client meetings, pitches, crash-course accounting, and just about no sleep I saw this picture and gasped out loud. “What?” Brad asked. “Oh, nothing – just a picture of Benjamin. I miss him.” It’s not like I haven’t seen him. Our routine is the same but there is an excitement he can sense and things have been a hair on the wild side over the past seven days. So then I took a moment and scrolled through the rest of the pictures of my defiantly, spirited son – who never fails to impress…

  • In Business

    mssinglemama
    26 Jan 2010 | 6:07 pm
    The before… Slightly frazzled but exhilarated adults, fueled by caffeine, adrenaline and the dream of finally realizing a dream Children ready for bed and enthralled by a secret or two The furniture – a mish-mash of vintage Craigslist chairs and Ikea treasures, ready and waiting to be cleaned scrubbed and tightened. And then the after… When, thanks to my Mother’s brilliance, everything came together and stood the test of the morning light more than enough to have the perfect meeting with my new and first client. So we could relax after and unwind, but only for a moment…

  • We’re gonna do this.

    mssinglemama
    24 Jan 2010 | 5:05 pm
    I am not engaged. John is not moving in with us. And, I am not pregnant. I hope that’s not incredibly disappointing. The last time I had big news, a few of you thought it was – so, so – not really worthy of such “teasing.” So here’s a snippet regarding the above — be patient because John Bear and I are definitely, absolutely and positively moving in that direction. We’re just taking our sweet time for a few reasons – the biggest being that there is no need to rush something that is meant to last a lifetime. Anti-climatic, I know. (But see…
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  • Ghosts of HoShit Past

    [fung'ke] [blak] [chik]
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:14 am
    *Disclaimer: hoshit is a slang term that can used in jest, doesn’t necessarily mean “ho”, well maybe for some of yall *shots fired* (lol) Imagine this scenario: You’re standing across the room in a crowded lounge in DC, Sade’s music is playing in the background, everyone is drinking and having a good time. You then catch the feeling that someone is staring at you, you turn around and your eyes meet, but the guy doesn’t say one word to you. For the rest of the night, the “he’s looking at me feeling” is looming around. You think to yourself,…

  • Would You Really Trust A Man To Take Birth Control Pills?

    [fung'ke] [blak] [chik]
    28 Jan 2010 | 6:42 am
    So what he's 60, he needs birth control too! This morning on the news, I heard a snippet of a story saying that scientists are one step closer to creating a birth control pill for men, after finding a new human sex hormone that could be used to suppress male fertility. At first, I thought sure, that would be an excellent idea. Let men take responsibility from preventing their progeny from popping up all over the world. Why not have another alternative, besides a condom, for men to use, because we all know men use condoms ALL the time (rightttttttttttttttttttttttt). Right there in that…

  • Well Damn, It’s Monday…Again

    [fung'ke] [blak] [chik]
    25 Jan 2010 | 12:39 pm
    I can’t stand Mondays. They seem to be the bane of my existence, especially if I actually have to plan a Monday in the office. Getting up on Mondays seem to be a constant struggle, week after week. Take for example this morning. Last night I made it a point to head to bed early. I was pretty much exhausted after a weekend where I managed to go out Friday and Saturday night (more on that in a few), so getting a good sleep was mandatory. I think I went to bed around 9something, I don’t have a clock in my bedroom, so I can’t be exactly sure, I was pretty much in a deep sleep,…

  • So What I Have Big Feet

    [fung'ke] [blak] [chik]
    12 Jan 2010 | 11:40 am
    Here’s a run down of some of my physical characteristics: 5′10 Size 10 in clothes Size 11 shoe About a 34′/36′ inseam in pants Being tall and curvy is definitely something that isn’t catered to when it comes to the world of fashion and clothing, but that doesn’t mean I walk around naked either, because I can find the right clothes, so that really isn’t an issue. Now having a size 11 shoe, definitely causes a problem at times. Yes, I have big feet. Not big/ ugly feet, but just big feet. No hammer-time or corny toes here. Just a little larger than the…

  • I’se Negro

    [fung'ke] [blak] [chik]
    6 Jan 2010 | 12:23 pm
    Black. Afro-American. African-American. Negro? I repeat. Negro? According to the 2010 census, you too can be transported back to the days of slavery and now feel free to refer to yourself as “negro”.  I’d like to know how many black people refer to themselves as negro nowadays.  Sure, I’ve used the word negro before. For example: “Hey can I borrow $500?”, he asked. “Negro, please, get the fuck out of here with that bullshit”, I replied. So yeah, I’m sure negro is being used in some sort of context nowadays, but do  people classify…
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  • Happy Birthday Depot Dad!

    singlemomseeking
    6 Feb 2010 | 1:06 am
    For starters, today’s post is a big secret surprise, okay? Shhhhh. Today is Jim’s birthday and I have a plan, but I need your help. First of all, if you don’t know Jim — aka Depot Dad (pictured above) — let me start with this: I first met Jim, the single dad of two kids, when he showed up at a local book reading for the poignant single mom author Mary Pols. He knew I’d be there because I’d blogged about it. (But if it hadn’t been Jim, I might have been creeped out.) Our friendship began, and then, boom: a year and a half ago, Jim was diagnosed…

  • The best mattress to have sex on?

    singlemomseeking
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:29 pm
    So, I was chatting with the folks at Natura about the correlation between having both a great mattress and a great sex life. Is there any? Maybe what they really want to know is, “So, has your new mattress improved your lovemaking in the sack?” First, I had this wild idea that I’d make a video to respond to their query, but you know how private the boyfriend is. I would really love to gush about all the details of our sex life, but he won’t have it. So, I can tell you that my new mattress: Has great traction. (A joke!) Doesn’t make any bouncing sounds. And…

  • How to write the perfect love letter

    singlemomseeking
    29 Jan 2010 | 10:47 am
    Here’s the truth: back in the day, I used to be a letter writer. You, too? I wrote letters to my girlfriends in the summer, telling them how much I missed them if one of us was away. If I had a crush on a boy, I wrote a sweet mushy note — in my handwriting! — and sealed it an envelope. Nowadays, when I send a sweet message, it’s by text. Do you relate? So, last night, the Love Letter Squad (Janet Gallin and Tresa Eyres) invited me to their workshop in San Francisco: “Write a letter…. change a life.” (Note: The number of men who attended this workshop…

  • Is there room to dance?

    singlemomseeking
    26 Jan 2010 | 1:41 am
    When I first started to date again as a single mom, I first flirted with men who were “behind the counter.” Yes, literally.  For starters, there was that guy who sold me chicken at the grocery store. He was on one side of the counter, and I was on the other. Go ahead and laugh, but his distance felt safe. Something about that counter created a wall, and there was room to step away. Do you know what I’m talking about? There comes a point when you wonder what it means: to meet someone when there’s NO counter between you two? Trust me, I know how scary this is. But only…

  • If you’d like to become more media savvy

    singlemomseeking
    24 Jan 2010 | 3:41 pm
    Thank you for interrupting this blog with a brief commercial announcement. Seriously: some of you might be familiar with BlogHer, that conference that brings 100s of bloggers (actually more than 2,000 most recently) together for hands-on learning and lots of conversations. So, I attended BlogHer two years ago, when it was practically in my backyard (no hotel reservations needed!). You might remember that I was thrilled to share everything I learned there with YOU, such as: The workshop on “Is it safe to post your kids’ photos online?” And some of the amazing single mom…
 
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  • In Pictures: Social Media Week Photos by Diana Levine

    Twanna A. Hines | FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:19 am
    In the mood for images instead of words today? Photos above by fabulous New York City photographer Diana Levine. Snapped during Social Media Week. See more party pics. For personal snapshots and other stuff, you can check out my TwitPic, Flickr or the “In Pictures” series on Funky Brown Chick. If you see this note, you're reading my site via its RSS feed. If links, video clips, photos or other media don't work here, visit FUNKY BROWN CHICK via the link below:In Pictures: Social Media Week Photos by Diana Levine

  • Manly Monday: The Man Who Went To Paris, With Love

    Twanna A. Hines | FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am
    How could I NOT make the dude from Google’s Parisian Love Super Bowl commercial today’s Manly Monday?!?! Wait. Okay. Back up. Maybe I should start by explaining, yes, I watched “the football.” As many of you know, I’m not a sports fan … unless we’re talking about soccer. Nevertheless, I agreed to party with Gene and Peter. Game, schmame. I wanted to watch the commercials & kick back a few beers with my two guy friends. I was happy the Saints won. Sad there were so many ad guys angry about vagina out there. And delighted the Google commercial was…

  • Free Giveaway: Valentine’s Day Love Kit (Deadline: 2/10)

    Twanna A. Hines | FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:26 am
    Who doesn’t love free stuff? Thanks to Match.com, I’m able to hook up a Funky Brown Chick reader with “The Love Kit.” The package will likely include lip balm to make your mouth even more kissable, a copy of Whitney Casey’s 256-page guide The Man Plan, yummy dark chocolates, a Match.com membership discount coupon, a free 1-month online movie rental subscription and other undisclosed goodies. Also, if the reader is female, you’ll get a manicure set. If the winner is a guy, you’ll receive a shaving kit — but only if you promise you won’t use…

  • “Why Aren’t I F*cking A Robot?”

    Twanna A. Hines | FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com
    2 Feb 2010 | 2:30 pm

  • Manly Monday Poll: Should Men Wax Their Chest Hair?

    Twanna A. Hines | FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:02 am
    If you’ve been to Funky Brown Chick before, you know we kick the week off with Manly Monday — joyful celebrations of a particular man and/or a testosterone-filled idea. In recent weeks, we’ve talked about Tiger Woods, penis size and men who fake orgasms. Inspired by a Chicago friend (Nestor Brûlée), today’s manly topic is: chest hair removal. I don’t know if Nestor’s torso sprouts fur because, unfortunately, I’ve never seen him naked. We only discussed chest hair after I shared a 90s Marky Mark Calvin Klein commercial featuring Mark Walhberg’s…
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  • Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

    Love Guru
    13 Jan 2010 | 3:45 pm
    I love when you see a friends FB update and it says “Relationship Status: It’s Complicated” then a bunch of people tell them that they are sorry and offer emotional support. Then you also get a few guys hovering above getting ready to come down on the kill that will say “Let me know if [...]

  • Finding Love on Facebook

    Love Guru
    2 Dec 2009 | 5:28 pm
    I just saw on TV last night that Facebook is up to 350+ million users which is nuts. It used to be this tiny private university network for students then it came and took over Myspace as a social network in which seemed to be a month. I remember when Myspace did that to Friendster [...]

  • Hitwise Top 10 Dating Site Rankings September 2009

    Love Guru
    12 Oct 2009 | 3:05 pm
    The Hitwise top rankings are in for September, 2009. 1. PlentyofFish (free dating site) 2. Match.com 3. Singlesnet 4. Yahoo! Personals 5. DateHookup.com (free dating site) 6. eHarmony (up one spot even with all of that TV advertising) 7. Adam4Adam (down one spot) 8. True.com (not sure how they are still top 10) 9. SeniorPeopleMeet.com 10. BlackPeopleMeet.com (both #9 and #10 are now Match.com [...]

  • Gay.com Promo Code

    Love Guru
    2 Sep 2009 | 1:46 pm
    Save up to 42% on Gay.com Premium membership using the promo code: 51015aff when you go to upgrade your membership from free to premium status. Gay.com Promo Code. Premium membership allows you to chat, IM and email hot, local guys. View millions of private photos too and pick from over 800 chat rooms. Gay.com is the [...]

  • Internet Dating Rankings – June/July 09

    Love Guru
    16 Aug 2009 | 3:03 pm
    Hitwise ~ 7/09 1. PlentyofFish.com (free dating) 2. Singlesnet.com 3. Match.com 4. Yahoo Personals 5. DateHookup.com (free dating) 6. Adam4Adam (gay personals) 7. eHarmony.com 8. TRUE 9. Blackpeoplemeet (owned by Match) 10. Manhunt.net (gay personals) 11. Seniorpeoplemeet.com (owned by Match) 12. OnlineBootyCall.com 13. OkCupid (free dating) 14. Christian Mingle 15. Chemistry.com (Match.com premium dating) 16. Mingle2.com (free dating) 17. Mate1.com 18. Dream-Marriage.com 19. Black Singles 20. OutPersonals.com (gay personals) 21. SingleParentMeet.com (owned by Match) 22. Woome.com (live [...]
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  • Valentine's Day Cards

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm
    I remember as a child eagerly looking forward to the handmade Valentine's Day cards my classmates would craft and share with one another, and as a teen/young adult I would get a handful from the kids I coached or babysat. I've still kept a handful of them in a memento box, because the thought and care put into them were truly touching. I still enjoy receiving handmade Valentine's Day gifts, but there's nothing like a Valentine's Day card, even from a dear friend or loved one. For those who are in need of cheap Valentine's Day ideas, why not make a card your partner will want to keep forever?

  • Valentine's Day Entertainment

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:04 pm
    If you're anything like me, you'll be spending Sunday night curled up with a good movie, book, and/or soundtrack and making something delectable to eat. I'll talk about what sort of romantic foods to delve into another day, but today - let's talk about what to read, watch and listen to. Romantic Films Dinner and a Movie Date Ideas Best Date Movies of All Time Top Romantic Movies - from our Guide to Home Video AFI's Top Love Stories - from our Guide to Movies Classic Romantic Movies - from our Guide to Classic Film Top Indie Romantic Films - from our Guide to World Film Romantic Books &…

  • Single On Valentines Day?

    6 Feb 2010 | 6:53 pm
    How important is Valentine's Day to you? The answer to that might determine if you're morose about being alone or happy about celebrating Valentine's Day single. But what if instead, those who are still single/single again amongst us, decided to claim Valentine's Day as our own? As a day to celebrate love in all of its forms, including most importantly the ability to love oneself - no matter how we feel about February 14th? So say instead of looking at the cheap Valentine's Day ideas that I've written from the perspective as a person part of a couple, you look at the suggestions instead as a…

  • Do You Have A Hook Up List?

    4 Feb 2010 | 3:54 am
    When I was in the later stages of school, there was a painful list that circulated amongst my peers: the hottest girl list. I sadly never made the list, and although most of the folks who both created it and were on it are now on my Facebook page, I couldn't imagine ever posting it on Facebook - even many years later. Fast forward a decade (or two) and the hottest kid in class list has morphed to a hook up list: a list of people that you want to get with (depending on your definition of a hook up) with a timeline as to when and where, as well as dates/places as to where the deed(s) occured.

  • Getting Crafty For Valentine's Day

    27 Jan 2010 | 5:02 pm
    I'm not a huge Valentine's Day person, I'll admit. But the year that the person I was dating at the time made me both a gift (a photo book) and dinner (a luxurious all-out affair) is one that I'll never, ever forget. So if you're the crafty type who wants to make something special for your sweetie - or hey, even for yourself if you're single - then some of my fellow Guides here at About.com have the digs: Valentine's Day Knitting Projects My favorite? The XOXO scarf, which I've knit a few times myself. Beaded Safety Pin Patterns Maybe for the younger set, but still fun nonetheless.
 
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  • Understanding Emotions Before Abortions, Post Abortion Feelings

    Guide
    26 Jan 2010 | 6:45 pm
    There is an emotional aftermath that takes place for any woman who has had an abortion that they will carry in some manner the rest of their lives. It is one thing to think about abortion and talk about it, but it's another thing to do it and live with the encompassed emotions. Once an abortion [...]

  • Deep Feelings, Thoughts And Feelings In Relationships

    Guide
    17 Jan 2010 | 10:33 am
    Have you ever heard someone equate your feelings to an ocean of emotions? That is because you have deep feelings that you may or may not be aware of. These deep feelings hinge on a thermocline layer that are about 10 percent away from the bottom. Your deep feelings straddle the area between your consciousness and your sub consciousness. [...]

  • Thinking For Change, Change Your Thinking Patterns

    Guide
    12 Jan 2010 | 8:23 pm
    If you were to begin thinking about it, how much of your life do you think has been effected by what you have been taught to believe? Do you think it is possible that your thinking is influenced by culture, society, and media? If you thought about it, would you find that some of your thinking patterns have been [...]

  • Comparing Comparisons Between Yourself & Others, Why Compare?

    Guide
    4 Jan 2010 | 7:16 pm
    Each of us are unique in our own ways, we all have different personalities, talents, gifts, abilities, capabilities, and looks, even down to our fingerprints. We were created to be ourselves, and by being ourselves, to be a blessing to others. However there are times when we may get stuck in comparing ourselves and or [...]

  • Have A Happy New Year, Get New Outlooks & New Perspectives

    Guide
    22 Dec 2009 | 8:02 pm
    Often times the newness that we seek in our lives can only be obtained by opening ourselves up to refreshing. Much like the creation of a fresh loaf of bread, there is preparation involved in order to bring it to completion. There is the mixing of specific ingredients in proper porportion, the kneading of dough, [...]
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    Just For Women: Dating, Relationships and Sex with Alissa Kriteman

  • JFW 095: Pema Chodron: When Things Fall Apart

    27 Jan 2010 | 6:30 am
    Welcome to the first Just for Women recording of 2010!! I am so excited to start off the new year and new decade with things most people do not want to face: Pain, Fear, and Falling Apart!In this episode I read from Pema Chodron's book "When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times", a must read for anyone going through a challenging time.  (Go to www.justforwomenshow.com BLOG to get the book immediately.)We delve into some uncomfortable topics so we can learn how to become friends with our fear. We learn how to do something different than repeat the unconscious, automatic…

  • JFW 093: Tripp Lanier: The Man's Perspective on Being Pregnant

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    In this episode I welcome back Tripp Lanier, host of The New Man, another popular show on the Personal Life Media Network. A lot has changed since we last spoke with Tripp and now he is preparing to be a Daddy!  In true form, Tripp's quick wit keeps me on my toes as he shares with us how he deals with going into "Hunter Mode", his Video Diary (how cute!) and the importance of considering mens feelings.Tripp shares with us with some great points to consider about men during this very tender time for both parents-to-be:1) Men need "Man Time" to blow off steam with other men.2) Have…

  • JFW 091: Alissa Kriteman on Venting and Getting Real

    22 Oct 2009 | 4:01 am
    In PART ONE of this TWO PART series - I am VENTING! We all need a good vent every once and awhile - so I took the opportunity to vent as well as talk about some useful communication tools you can use when you really would rather someone fall off the face of the earth than have to deal with them. heehee.Did you know that 7% of what we people hear is content and 93% is how it is delivered? Think about that for a minute....Learn how you can use the "With hold Process" on your own instead of having a neutral friend help you. Sometimes it helps just to vent it out all on our own! In this interview…

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  • The No More Drama Hour of Power...Topic..."Strong, Fabulous and Alone" - Feb 09,2010

    Cassandra Mack
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 pm
    Topic....."Strong, Fabulous and Alone: Why Can't I find A Good Man?" They say that a good man is hard to find. For professional women over thirty it's like finding a needle in a haystack. You've heard the statistics. You've seen the news highlights, but you are still hopefull that one day you will find your Mr. Right. However, in your private moments when nobody else is around you often find yourself wondering if you are too strong for your own good? In this segment, we tackle this issue and morCassandra Mack | dating | relationships | love | single life

  • From Lonely Heart To Super Dater - Feb 08,2010

    Inspirasoul
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Vanae is the ultimate dating coach for the digital age. As the #1 Dating Guru on YouTube and reaching 5 million views with her webshow, she has changed love lives across the globe. Her approach is no non-sense, real, personable advice on self empowerment and self-awareness, and reach for happiness within oneself in order to have an enrich dating life. Vanae | Dating | Relationships | Love | Self-empowerment

  • It's a Ravie Rave Thang!!! - Feb 07,2010

    RavieRave
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Real-lationship TalkDating | Relationship | Romance | Healing | Empowerment

  • SEX...Dating Someone Who Can't Screw..... - Feb 06,2010

    TabooTalk
    6 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Uninhibited conversation on dating, relationships and SEX from no holds barred perspectives.love | sex | lgbt | urban life | contemporary

  • How to Find a Woman...Or Not. - Feb 04,2010

    MediaBlvd
    4 Feb 2010 | 3:30 pm
    Gary Morgenstein's novels include "Loving Rabbi Thalia Kleinman," about a divorced man who falls in love with a beautiful woman rabbi; "Jesse's Girl," a powerful story about a father's search for his adopted teenage son, and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," a political baseball thriller, as well as the baseball Rocky "The Man Who Wanted to Play Center Field for the New York Yankees." His prophetic play "Ponzi Man" played to sell-out crowds at the New York Fringe Festival. He lives in Brooklyn, NewMorgenstein | SyFy | dating | relationships | celebrity
 
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  • The Online Dating Game

    mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com (Mark Brooks)
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:01 pm
    SMART MONEY - Feb 8 - The online dating market is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2013, up from $957M in 2008, according to Forrester Research. With online services reporting an increase in subscriptions, sites could raise their prices without losing customers, says Mark Brooks, principal consultant for Courtland Brooks. PlentyofFish.com and OKCupid.com let you troll for dates free of charge. Ignore dating-site boasts about their number of profiles. "The real measure is the number of people who have logged in," Brooks says. "A paid subscription isn't worth it unless monthly traffic is at…

  • World Singles Helps Haiti

    mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com (Mark Brooks)
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:46 pm
    PR WEB - Feb 8 - World Singles, a provider of online personals sites for niche communities in the US and abroad, will donate 50% of its profits from membership subscriptions sold over the next 3 months on HaitiDating.com to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund to aid in the Haiti relief effort. HaitiDating.com, a World Singles subsidiary, enables single Haitian men and women to connect for friendship, dating, romance and love. FULL ARTICLE @ PR WEBSee all posts on WorldSingles

  • WAYN To Launch Dating Product

    mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com (Mark Brooks)
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:05 pm
    TNOOZ - Feb 8 - WAYN, the travel social network, is planning to unveil a dating service on St Valentine’s Day. A new site – WAYNDating.com – is live but has limited functionality, pointing visitors to the launch via a countdown clock. The launch will be revealed at a glitzy party in London on Friday night ahead of the service being switched on this weekend. FULL ARTICLE @ TNOOZ This post also appears on SocialNetworkingwatch.

  • Dating Site For Those Who Are Set For Marriage

    mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com (Mark Brooks)
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm
    FOX CAROLINA - Feb 8 - SetForMarriage.com is a dating site designed specifically for people who are ready to settle down. The bar scene is a popular and socially accepted way for couples to connect but the founder of SetForMarriage.com Brad Boynd says in today's economy spending your nights out is not always feasible. Brad got the idea for his marriage minded matchmaking site because his freinds were constantly going out on dates set up through the Internet that never became relationship. WATCH THE INTERVIEW WITH  BRAD BOYND

  • Online Dating: Despite Flaws, A Fruitful Tool

    mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com (Mark Brooks)
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:53 am
    DISCOVERY NEWS - Feb 7 - Online dating can be misleading from the get-go, starting with people's dating profiles, research shows. Nicole Ellison and her colleagues measured the difference between dating profile "facts" and reality by comparing posted information with what was on the test subject's drivers' license. ~52.6% of men lied about their height, as did 39% of women. 64.1% of women lied about their weight. Age in profiles is also suspect, since 24.3% of men and 13.1% of women were untruthful about their age. "Never before has the dating world been so handy for married men and women…
 
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  • 5 Must-Know Tips For Boomer Women Dating Online

    5 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am
    Dating sites report that their fastest growing segment are people over 50. My clients, women ranging from 35 - 65, are having great success with it. Face it: online dating is the new hot spot for people who wouldn't dream of meeting someone in a bar.

  • How to Get the Most From Online Senior Dating

    4 Feb 2010 | 7:04 am
    Getting back into the dating game can be hard at any age. Seniors typically have been somewhat overlooked when it comes to the dating scene, but now this has all changed. This is thanks to online senior dating which is fast becoming really popular with older people who are looking to meet and date new people. Here for any seniors interested in online dating are some hints and tips on how to get the most from it.

  • Is it Safe to Engage in Senior Dating Online?

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    There are a lot of senior citizens that are beginning to take advantage of senior dating online. Gone are the days of meeting a companion or a chum to hang out with at the local Bingo halls or different senior citizen communities. These sites are dedicated specifically for seniors to either find someone for a relationship or just find a really close friend.

  • Some Quick and Easy Tips to Make Senior Dating Successful

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:13 am
    The challenges that people face when they begin senior dating are very different from younger people. When you are entering the dating scene after you have established habits and expectations, it can be very daunting. Meeting the right type of person, even for dating, may seem almost impossible. There are a few tips that will help when you are beginning to date as an older person that will make your experience much more enjoyable and fun.

  • Why Online Senior Dating is Becoming More Popular

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am
    If you have ever thought that online dating is something for the younger generation then you are very much mistaken. It is no myth that there is someone out there for everyone and online senior dating is a way that you can have your second, even third chance at finding love or companionship.
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  • Marriage: More than just a piece of paper?

    Mary
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:38 am
    After yesterday’s post about single life vs. married life, a friend sent me a message with a very valid point.  I thought it was worth discussing here: If me and Jake, or any two people, are planning on getting married eventually anyway then what will the difference really be between now and then other than a piece of paper and a party? Well, I believe that marriage is a sacrament. A good way to think of a sacrament is to think of it as an outward sign of an inner reality. For example, baptism is a sacrament. The outward sign is the water, but the inner reality (the thing that is…

  • So this one's a little out there.. but go with me

    shesavestheworld
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:49 am
    Well I finally have new batteries for my digital camera and, with my newfound free time (boyfriend-less again, but let’s not go too deep into it this time), I would say it is time to start blogging again. Breakups are always somewhat funny… not at the time, of course, but retrospectively. A person breaks up with his or her significant other, goes through a period of mourning, during which time that person is incapable of doing much but be miserable and then, miraculously, they realize that the person with whom (she) was with was probably not the best match anyways. I always miss…

  • Single or Married?

    Mary
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:08 pm
    In the world of social networking (i.e. Facebook), when it comes to your relationship status, you have several options: Single, In a Relationship, Engaged, In an “Open Relationship”, Married, Divorced, “It’s Complicated” etc… We’ve all just sort of grown accustomed to defining relationships according to these terms. However, in reading Saint Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, we see Paul talk of only two different types of relationships: Single & Married. As someone who has had the same boyfriend for almost 2 years, this is something…

  • Best of NewYorkinParis (so far)

    newyorkinparis
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm
    Like those precocious poptarts who put out a “Greatest Hits” album after a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it career (I’m anxiously awaiting yours, Ke$ha!), I’ve decided to make a list of NYiP’s best posts over the past two years. Because a lot of readers got sent here thanks to WordPress’ recommend—thank you, WP and readers!—I figure making a “Best Of” list of the 145 (!) posts I’ve written so far would save a lot of people a lot of slogging through the many less-than-interesting, navel-gazing entries. As for how I define…

  • Amanda's Wedding

    parisgirl
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:53 am
    Amanda’s Wedding ♥ ♥ ♥ Read by Tanya Eby Melanie and Fran are two charmingly wisecracking young Londoners who simply can’t believe it when their old schoolfriend Amanda, Satan’s own PR agent, manages to get herself hitched to Scottish lord, Fraser McConnel.   All Amanda,  the social -climbing queen of preen, cares about is the title she’ll soon have. She’s got Fraser by the nuptials, and she has no intention of letting go. Gentle, decent Fraser is completely innocent Amanda’s wiles, so Mel and Fran join forces with Fraser’s adorable younger…
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  • Feb 9, Now I Compare to Other Girls

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:58 pm
    My boyfriend I have been dating for 2 and a half years. He was my first kiss, first love, first everything. Up until last night, everything was going

  • Feb 5, Does He Want Me Back? Should I Go for it?

    5 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm
    We broke up. Does he want me back? Find out what you need to know.

  • Feb 5, Ten Years Wasted

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:48 pm
    So I met my man when I was 17. I had just dropped out of school, and began to experiment with drugs. We fell in love, he proposed to me, we moved in

  • Feb 1, Once a Cheat, Always a Cheat?

    1 Feb 2010 | 2:35 pm
    My husband and I were going into our 4th year of marriage and I noticed that he started becoming very distant from me. We have different work schedules

  • Jan 30, Seducing The ONE

    30 Jan 2010 | 11:11 am
    Well, like lots of women, I have had a dream guy in mind for years. Tall, blond, blue eyes, and adventurous, to name a few items on my list. I live in
 
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  • I Don’t Want to End My Office Relationship

    Joe
    5 Feb 2010 | 12:51 pm
    I don't want to end my office relationship but I have been in a stable relationship for almost 5 years now. We are happy and rarely fight. My problem is I have become really close to a male friend at work ever since I went threw a medical dilemma. He has become my best friend and we tell each other everything. I have started to develop strong feelings for him to the point that I think about him all the time and want to spend all my time with him. A few months ago, he attempted to kiss me and I freaked out. The next time I saw him, I let it happen. It was exciting. So much sexual tension…

  • My Ex Hooked Up with Someone Else

    Joe
    12 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pm
    My ex hooked up with someone else now wants to get back together. We had been dating for three years but recently (3 weeks ago) broke up because we were fighting a lot and things just didn't seem "right" anymore. During the break we have stayed in contact the whole time and often times talk about how much we miss each other and how we are still in love. Now my ex wants to get back together, only problem is he has admitted that he was "with" someone else for one night during our break. I don't know what to do I am so torn. Is this forgivable?

  • I Cheat On Everyone I Date

    Michael
    27 Oct 2009 | 8:32 pm
    I have cheated on every girl I have ever dated. I don't know why I cheat on my girlfriends! I feel like I can't help but cheat. I know I can not keep doing this. What can I do to stop cheating?

  • How Do I Talk To Girls?

    Michael
    7 Oct 2009 | 1:05 pm
    How do I talk to girls? I can never come up with things to talk about and my mind goes blank. I still try and approach girls but usually end up talking about the same things over and over. Please help me, I want to overcome this problem.

  • I Love Her But She Has a Boyfriend

    Joe
    16 Sep 2009 | 9:14 pm
    I love her but she already has a boyfriend! I am a 39 year old guy and I've fallen in love with my 31 year old female friend. The problem is that she has a boyfriend and I'm the kind of person who does not get involved with someone who has a boyfriend. I just can't seem to get her out of my head! I'm constantly thinking about her and dreading the day that she will be so busy with him that she will have little time for me. When we're together everything is wonderful, until she starts talking about her boyfriend. I really want to tell her how I feel but I'm afraid of what her reaction will be…
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  • 12 Uplifting Quotes About Moving On After A Break Up

    Eddie Corbano
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:21 am
    The reason why you are reading this article full of quotes about moving on after a break up is probably because you’ve experienced a painful break up and you feel the need to move on, but – as often in life – this is easier said than done. The hardest step in the arduous journey of break up recovery is this one painful decision to finally let go. It’s this single decision that means the difference between learning form this devastating experience or dwelling upon the negative for a long time, risking that this whole process might happen again in your future…

  • How I Found The Definition Of True Love

    Eddie Corbano
    18 Jan 2010 | 12:13 pm
    “What about love?” “Overrated. Biochemically no different than eating large quantities of chocolate.” —Al Pacino (The Devil’s Advocate) Have you ever dreamed of the perfect partner, the ultimate romantic love in the perfect relationship? A partner who is your missing part, the one that fulfills you and makes you complete? Who’s been waiting their whole life just to meet you, and by your bond, a door in heaven opens for you? Welcome to the club. You are not alone. Please read the following email from a dear reader: Throughout my break-up there’s a…

  • How To Survive The Holidays Alone

    Eddie Corbano
    21 Dec 2009 | 10:00 am
    “It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid”. We all know this line from the song. It sounds good, and of course there is no reason to be afraid of “the most wonderful time of the year” is there? Unless you are alone, suffering from a recent break-up or divorce, facing your first holidays alone. What used to be a feast of love spent together with your loved ones is now an experience of lingering sadness and depression. Like Hugh Grant’s character in About a Boy said: “I was going to spend this Christmas the way I usually did. Watching…

  • Success Story: How Closure Made Me Stronger

    Eddie Corbano
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:17 am
    The following email from our regular reader “Sachao” from Germany is a very inspiring success story about getting closure and your strength back after she had to face her Ex. What would YOU do, if you ran into your Ex continuously after returning to a small town after 6 months no-contact? Please read on. My ex-boyfriend and I were together for 7 months when I had to go abroad for a semester (6months) to study. I was very excited to go to France and my ex, who had traveled a lot himself, was always very supportive. Of course, it was a challenge: only together for 7 months and then…

  • What Is YOUR Purpose In Life?

    Eddie Corbano
    8 Oct 2009 | 1:20 am
    I wrote earlier about the necessity of pursuing a purpose in life and its significance for achieving happiness and a strong sense of self. Especially after a break up or divorce a new direction is important for gaining a new perspective in life. The following short inspirational story reminds us what joy following your life purpose can bring into your life. Author Joseph Campbell often talked about "following your bliss." I heard of a bus driver in Chicago who does just that. He sings while he drives. That’s right… SINGS! And I don’t mean he sings softly to…
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  • Matt Titus Talks “Crazy Exes” In This Month’s COSMO Magazine

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:45 am
    Relationship Guru Matt Titus is featured in the current issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine giving his insight into the sometimes "scary" world of The “Crazy Ex.” Read an excerpt of the article below: When guys talk about past relationships they will surely have a story or two about a “crazy” ex. Most men, including myself, use “crazy” to describe an ex in order to disguise themselves as the victim rather than the villain in their past relationships. In fact, we would rather have you believe there is a whole society of crazy exes out there we have so gallantly…

  • Sexy Slang’s Big N’ Hot Question of the Week - “Well Hung”

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:06 am
    Get ready for a sex-filled dose of lust and laughter with AskMattAndTamsen.com's newest feature, Sexy Slang's Big N' Hot Question of the Week! Once a week you'll be treated to a brand new question from the naughty gang over at Sexy Slang. This week we feature a BIG question about a VERY BIG subject... penis SIZE. His biceps are not the only thing bulging... this man is Well Hung! But is that really a good thing? Does SIZE matter when it comes to a lover? Does A Well-Endowed Man Make A Better Lover? Jessica, 27, NJ - "I didn't ever think so until I met my current boyfriend. He's really big and…

  • VALENTINE’S DAY 2010: Ten Great Opening Lines

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Excuse me, can you tell me the easiest way to get to [fill in the name of the street or location]? (Men love to act as if they know directions even when they don't.) What's a good place to get a quick bite to eat around here? (This is a great one to use following a lecture, movie or other event - and you must act as if you are going alone.) Sorry to bother you, I can't find anyone who works here, do you know where I can find the [fill in the item]? (Excellent for Home Depot, Lowe's or the grocery store.) Do you have the time? (A truly timeless approach!) Sorry, did you need help…

  • Ten Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas In A Recession

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:43 am
    Ten creative and heartfelt ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in style! And these are not gender-specific.  10. A Letter from Future You – Tell your partner "I’m happy with where we are" by writing a letter sent back from yourself in the future: the things you've enjoyed, what life is like (have fun with this one) and how you still feel. It’s personal, inexpensive and not without sentiment. 9. A Mini MP3 Player – Load it up with your partner's favorite songs. Yep, a hi-tech mix tape but still sentimental. It’s re-usable so it’s green! 8. Dinner Chez…

  • “The eBook of Love” - Win Sony’s Reader Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Bundle!

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    5 Feb 2010 | 1:43 pm
    Get ready to download the "eBook of Love" with Reader Valentine’s Special Bundle. This love bundle includes a red leather cover with light, a free eBook download, and the ebook “The Heart Speaks by Mimi Guarneri”. This special bundle is retailing for $329.99 but you can win one right here at AskMattandTamsen.com! All you need to do to enter is register for our newsletter. By joining you'll be the first to know about all the exciting events taking place in the world of love and relationships! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! The Reader Touch Edition™ features a 6” display…
 
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  • My Worst Valentine’s Day: Savvy Readers Share Their Stories

    7 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Here at Savvy Miss we like to believe in the mantra, “Hey, it could be worse.” So if you’re feeling glum because this Valentine’s Day isn’t going to turn out exactly as planned, these readers’ stories might just make you feel better about your situation (and show that maybe that this holiday isn’t...

  • The Relationship Middle Ground: Where Is This Going?

    5 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Between dating and a full-blown relationship, there’s always an awkward period where you’re not sure how to act. Should you answer his phone, buy him a gift? We help you decide.

  • Relocating for Love...Everything You Need to Know

    30 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am
    Could you move to a new city to be with the one you love? While the move means you will finally live close to one another, it may not be the fairytale you expected. Here's what you need to know before you relocate for love.

  • Top 20 Cheesiest Pick-up Lines

    26 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am
    Watching men use pick-up lines is kind of like watching them “adjust themselves” in public. You just can’t help but think to yourself: Why? I mean, how many women actually go home with a man who approaches her with “your daddy must have been a baker, because you’ve got a nice set of buns?” Futile...

  • Six Things to Consider Before You Move in with Him

    17 Jan 2010 | 12:02 am
    Living together can be great-you'll split the rent and he'll always be there to snuggle with. But before you sign the lease, here are some things to consider.
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  • Why Won’t He Marry Me?

    AdviceMaven
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:36 pm
    One of the most frequent questions that women ask on LuvemOrLeavem is “why won’t he marry me?”  I actually created LuvemOrLeavem with these women in mind because I have known so many of them over the years.  The thing that puzzles me most is that these women who have been hinting to their boyfriends for years that they want to get married are women that wouldn’t put up with being given the runaround in any other situation.   These women make smart decisions in every other aspect of their lives, yet they stay in a situation where they seem to be the only ones that…

  • Why Try Speed Dating?

    AdviceMaven
    25 Jan 2010 | 2:27 pm
    When we first launched LuvemOrLeavem we still had a few people that needed to be convinced that online dating was a viable way for them to meet that special someone.   These days, most of our regulars seem to have embraced online dating, and the big debate of “Should I try it or not?” has shifted to speed dating.  Since we do have so many discussions that have popped up regarding speed dating, I thought it was time to revisit the topic and let all of you know about the basics of speed dating, what changes have taken place in the speed dating world and why people are choosing…

  • Are “The Rules” Empowering Women or Demeaning Them?

    AdviceMaven
    19 Jan 2010 | 1:18 pm
    When it comes to women and dating, there’s been a phenomenon called “The Rules” which emerged from the book: The Rules: Time-tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right.  The original Rules book has been published in 27 languages and has spun off editions covering online dating and marriage, but what really keeps its authors in the spotlight is the controversy that The Rules have created among women.  Women who are proponents of The Rules believe that they give women control over their dating lives, while opponents believe that they encourage women to be deceitful…

  • The Biggest Dating Mistake Women Make

    AdviceMaven
    12 Jan 2010 | 1:19 pm
    Although there are many types of dating mistakes that women share with us, the mistake of dating a man exclusively too soon into a relationship is the one that is most often the real culprit that keeps women from finding that special guy.  It may sound dramatic to call this the “biggest” dating mistake, but what elevates it to this level is that women often don’t recognize that dating exclusively so quickly is a mistake.  This is a problem for both inexperienced and experienced daters, who not only make this mistake, but continue to make it over and over again.  Here are…

  • Can Technology Enhance Your Relationships?

    AdviceMaven
    5 Jan 2010 | 5:06 pm
    I’ve written extensively about technology harming our relationships, and my ideas have been met with an equal number of readers that agree and disagree with me.  My main concern is what happens to our relationships with the people that are most important to us when we send a text instead of seeing them in person, or when we are texting someone else when we should be giving our undivided attention to the person that is right next to us.  I have to admit that I never thought much about the benefits that technology can provide during the early stages of a relationship when we are still…
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  • The Sex Checklist

    Emma
    24 Jan 2010 | 8:51 am
    by Emma Frisoni The rain hitting the windows softly glowed as he lit each candle and placed it in its sconce. The mustardy gold walls gave off an amber hue in the candlelight and his brown eyes were deep with desire. I sipped prosecco as I leaned against the pillows, seductively arranged in only my bra, garter and thigh highs; waiting as he turned on his iPod to a soft ambient playlist… Although the setting was near perfect, I was still nervous. It wasn’t like it was my first time, but it was with him and I didn’t want to mess it up. I had known him for a few months and the…

  • Too Late For Love – Part 1

    Simon Cole
    22 Dec 2009 | 6:15 pm
    by Simon Cole The woman I love is marrying another man this weekend. I met Mariska at the start of our final semester in college. I’d made a mistake on my schedule and showed up for the wrong class. I walked through the lecture room door, surprised to see about 20 chairs arranged in a circle. She sat there. It was just us. Her hiking boots shed melting snow into a slowly growing puddle at her heels. She didn’t care. She was jut there, present, waiting. There were 19 available seats. I can’t tell you what it was that made me long to know her but I did. I chose the seat…

  • What Is The Right Age To Start Having Sex?

    Amelia
    19 Dec 2009 | 2:20 pm
    by Amelia Holzapfel My 13 year-old cousin recently asked me what I thought to be the right age for her to start having sex. Cousin: What’s the right age to start having sex? Me: What’s the right age to start having babies? Cousin: Um, probably 20 years old. At least not until you have a job you like. Me: Then you probably shouldn’t start making babies until you’re the right age to have them. Cousin: What if I don’t let him (her 15 year-old boyfriend) put it in my, um, in me? Me: In your vagina? Cousin: Yeah. Me: Then you’ve still got a whole list of things…

  • How To Sleep Alone

    Contributor
    14 Dec 2009 | 9:46 pm
    Sleeping alone is nothing more than a necessary evil. There are few things more comforting in life than surrendering yourself to sleep in the arms of someone who loves you. If you’ve suddenly found yourself alone after being used to sharing your bed, the simple act of falling asleep can become a dreaded affair. Still, you gotta sleep. How To Sleep Alone – The Bed Have you ever walked through the bedding department of your favorite home store, looked left, looked right, ignored the hidden security cameras and fallen with arms spread-eagle, onto the luxuriously inviting coordinated…

  • 12 Signs You’ve Found A Real Man

    Amelia
    13 Dec 2009 | 4:31 pm
    by Amelia Holzapfel “There just aren’t any good men in this town.” Pouted my friend Ashley as we waited for our food to arrive. My response? The trick isn’t to find a “good man” but to find one who is real and figure out if you can learn to deal with his imperfections. Ashley needs a real man, I need a real man who only responds to my booty calls, and you? Here are 12 signs the man you’ve found is a real man. It’s up to you what you do with him after you find him. 1. He’s Observant – Not only will he see the man wearing a blue shirt…
 
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  • Matt Titus Talks “Crazy Exes” In This Month’s COSMO Magazine

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:45 am
    Relationship Guru Matt Titus is featured in the current issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine giving his insight into the sometimes "scary" world of The “Crazy Ex.” Read an excerpt of the article below: When guys talk about past relationships they will surely have a story or two about a “crazy” ex. Most men, including myself, use “crazy” to describe an ex in order to disguise themselves as the victim rather than the villain in their past relationships. In fact, we would rather have you believe there is a whole society of crazy exes out there we have so gallantly…

  • Sexy Slang’s Big N’ Hot Question of the Week - “Well Hung”

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:06 am
    Get ready for a sex-filled dose of lust and laughter with AskMattAndTamsen.com's newest feature, Sexy Slang's Big N' Hot Question of the Week! Once a week you'll be treated to a brand new question from the naughty gang over at Sexy Slang. This week we feature a BIG question about a VERY BIG subject... penis SIZE. His biceps are not the only thing bulging... this man is Well Hung! But is that really a good thing? Does SIZE matter when it comes to a lover? Does A Well-Endowed Man Make A Better Lover? Jessica, 27, NJ - "I didn't ever think so until I met my current boyfriend. He's really big and…

  • VALENTINE’S DAY 2010: Ten Great Opening Lines

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Excuse me, can you tell me the easiest way to get to [fill in the name of the street or location]? (Men love to act as if they know directions even when they don't.) What's a good place to get a quick bite to eat around here? (This is a great one to use following a lecture, movie or other event - and you must act as if you are going alone.) Sorry to bother you, I can't find anyone who works here, do you know where I can find the [fill in the item]? (Excellent for Home Depot, Lowe's or the grocery store.) Do you have the time? (A truly timeless approach!) Sorry, did you need help…

  • Ten Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas In A Recession

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:43 am
    Ten creative and heartfelt ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in style! And these are not gender-specific.  10. A Letter from Future You – Tell your partner "I’m happy with where we are" by writing a letter sent back from yourself in the future: the things you've enjoyed, what life is like (have fun with this one) and how you still feel. It’s personal, inexpensive and not without sentiment. 9. A Mini MP3 Player – Load it up with your partner's favorite songs. Yep, a hi-tech mix tape but still sentimental. It’s re-usable so it’s green! 8. Dinner Chez…

  • “The eBook of Love” - Win Sony’s Reader Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Bundle!

    sassybeaneditor@sassybean.com
    5 Feb 2010 | 1:43 pm
    Get ready to download the "eBook of Love" with Reader Valentine’s Special Bundle. This love bundle includes a red leather cover with light, a free eBook download, and the ebook “The Heart Speaks by Mimi Guarneri”. This special bundle is retailing for $329.99 but you can win one right here at AskMattandTamsen.com! All you need to do to enter is register for our newsletter. By joining you'll be the first to know about all the exciting events taking place in the world of love and relationships! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! The Reader Touch Edition™ features a 6” display…
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  • Would You Date A Man Who Is Shorter Than You?

    Denise Ngo
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Like everyone else, I watched Jeff Wong and Erin Martin's totally over-the-top save-the-date wedding video. Like many others, I noticed that the bride-to-be is taller than her groom-to-be. How much taller? Significantly. At least four inches, I think. Maybe six. As I've written about here before, I'm tall (6'1") and dating a tall woman has its own unique challenges. But the fact of the matter is that, for the most part, I go out with guys my height or taller. The shortest guy I ever went out with? 5'10". The tallest? 6'6". Lately, I've been wondering, does that make me a heightist?Keywords:…

  • Men Want Women To Order Steak, Not Salad

    Denise Ngo
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm
    In my experience? Going out with women who eat like small woodland creatures sort of takes the fun out of a meal. And I've heard the old "But I like salad!" refrain. I'm not saying you don't. What I am saying is, I think the only men who will be "impressed" with your order of leaves and roots are the Wrong Men. I mean, seriously—do you want to be with some dude who thinks that when you're out together, it's OK for him to take down the better part of a cow, but you've got to get your dressing on the side? Who is this a-hole you want to impress? Keywords: date, Dating, first date, food, love…

  • 5 Tips For Spending The Night With A New Guy

    Gwendolyn Bond-Upson
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:24 am
    So you've decided to take the plunge and have a sleepover with the person you're dating. Whether it's actually just sleeping or it's the first time you two do the deed, a first sleepover with someone new can be stressful.Follow these tips for an evening of more fun and less anxiety about the things that could go awry.Keywords: anxiety, boyfriend, Dating, first time, guy, men, relationship, tipBookmark/Share this post with: read more

  • Don't Fall For These Online Dating Profile Fibs!

    Denise Ngo
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    According to Scientific American magazine, more than 90 percent of people lie in their online dating profiles. Women in their 20s and 30s slyly deduct anywhere from five to 20 lbs. from their weight, while men tend to lie about income, education level and, yes, relationship status. Yikes. Here, we count the ways regular folks get creative while creating sexier versions of themselves online.Keywords: Dating, dating profile, internet dating, love buzz, online dating, single, Starting Over, white liesBookmark/Share this post with: read more

  • Notes From The World's Largest Speed Dating Event

    Carly Okyle
    6 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm
    What's it like to be at the world's largest speed-dating event? One woman explains her experience.Keywords: complicated, Dating, Engaged, love lesson, Married, single, single and looking, speed dating, Starting Over, takenBookmark/Share this post with:
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  • Having fun on my live v’ideo workshop

    I love producing videos for my webshow, Vanae.com Show, but what I thrive off of even more so is the direct interaction with people. That’s why I truly love doing workshops! What I noticed through the years is that people are held back by their fear of rejection and lack of confidence. This is so strong [...] Related posts:Workshop: How To Meet New People If you haven’t met the quality people you’re looking for...V’ideo Workshop I’m thrilled for this LIVE video workshop on Feb. 5th,...You decide the topic of my first LIVE VIDEO WORKSHOP! I recognize that there are…

  • Should women ask guys out on a date?

    For this week’s fun Game Dae Wednesdae, I want to hear your answer to: Should a lady ask a guy out for a date? Please post your answer as a comment below! Brand spanking new Vanae.com episode, which I give my thoughts on this question and as promised, I cover the song, ‘Use Somebody’ by Kings of [...] Related posts:Game Dae Wednesdae: Gobblin’ Growing up in a Vietnamese family, we rarely had turkey...V’ideo Workshop I’m thrilled for this LIVE video workshop on Feb. 5th,...Why do women love assholes? A question I hear so often…. I believe there...

  • Game Dae Wednesdae: Favorite book

    Hey v’stars, I know many of you are fans of reading. Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of books on somatic work, relationships and spirituality. Of all the books we consume, I’m curious…What is your favorite book? and Why? My favorite book is: Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. I love how the author uses story telling for [...] Related posts:Game Dae Wednesdae: Favorite movie? Yo V’stars, Since we’ve been in this love story mode,...Game Dae Wednesdae: Favorite Ishh Cream flavor? V’stars, I’ll be in LA next week so come...Game Dae Wednesdae: Page 56 (Thanks…

  • 7 Ways to Get Past Tough Situations Quickly

    A re-post from Seeing Good by Lori Deschene “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it.” -Charles Swindoll One day everything seems great in your world; maybe not perfect, but overall things are going to plan. And then something happens. You lose your job. Or someone you love. Or your home. Or [...] Related posts:9 ways to feel better about yourself ASK VANAE FRIDAE Q. Hi Vanae, I’ve been feeling really...10 ways to feel more complete With my birthday around the corner, I have been thinking...Highlight : forgiveness after a breakup, you wonder if you’ll…

  • Game Dae Wednesdae: Biggest Lesson

    As evolving humans, we are constantly learning and churning our awareness into growth. Even in the last year, I know I have gained a lot of lessons especially about myself (through my integral program). So I ask you for this week’s Game Dae Wednesdae: What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in the last year? Whether [...] Related posts:Game Dae Wednesdae: What’s your goal for 2010? With the new year creeping up around the corner,...meaning you (listening to ‘heroin unltd’ by spleen united) i attended a...Game Dae Wednesdae: Crush tag I currently have a crush.
 
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    Online Dating Insider

  • BoonEx Releases Dolphin 7 Community Software

    dave@digicraft.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:58 am
    BoonEx, a leader in the Community and Social Networking software market, has release Dolphin 7. Disclaimer: Boonex is an advertiser. Dolphin was developed on a modular system, and BoonEx claims it easy to install default modules, such as a 100% Ajax based forum, file sharing, instant and simple messengers, audio/video chat, mailbox, music and video players, video recorder, a user’s profile customizer and more, and further – to disable them or add other third party modules. One thing I’ve always said about dating site or community software is that you’re basically…

  • Online Dating Industry News 2-8-10

    dave@digicraft.com
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am
    Just crossed the 3,000 post mark here. I don’t know if it’s my new and improved profile and photos or the stacks of Benjamins I slipped to key Match, OKCupid and PlentyofFish executives while we were all in Miami, but my inboxes are filling up like crazy in the run-up to Valentines Day. I like to think it was the former. I kid, I kid. 2010 Internet Dating Conference Highlights. Better Loving Through Chemistry: The New York Times write about dating sites trying to be the Netflix of love, a topic I’ve written about several times. Much of the article is about Chemistry.com.

  • Dating Ad Network on Dating Industry Changes

    dave@digicraft.com
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am
    It was good to run into Andrey at Dating Ad Network in Miami. I worked with him a few years ago when they were launching DAN. Andrey has a few good blog posts about his thoughts on iDate, interview with vindicia, and a bit about the evolution of online dating. Dating Ad Network Blog. © 2010 - visit OnlineDatingPost.com to view original post.

  • When will Video Dating Go Mainstream?

    dave@digicraft.com
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:31 am
    There is no more effective way to get a sense of someones tastes, preferences and personality than a five minute video chat. Only companies really doing anything with video are SpeedDate, which is getting north of 1.5 million visitors a month and the young kids are using Woome. I haven’t used SpeedDate in a while, it’s $30/month and crashed on me in the middle of a date and froze my browser. It happens, especially on my Mac with Flash, but $30 is still too expensive, especially if I want to try it out for an hour or so. Today I checked out Chateoulette (Often NSFW). It’s a…

  • It’s Official, FriendFinder Networks Cancels IPO

    dave@digicraft.com
    5 Feb 2010 | 11:53 am
    After a long-awaited public offering, FriendFinder has cancelled their IPO. According to TechCrunch, flat sales and lackluster investor are to blame. The high-profile network of dating and adult sites planned to use the IPO to pay off the staggering debt, currently $471 million. This is a big setback for FriendFinder. What can they possibly do now? It’s easy to see them spinning off AdultFriendFinder, but that was big reason that Penthouse brought the network in the first place. I can only imagine the back-room drama thats going on right now. There is always much more to the story than…
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    Harassed Mom

  • The silver lining doesnt always come in silver

    LauraKim
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:45 am
    Today has been one of the most emotionally draining days I have had in a long time. Short version - my mother resigned and my brother and I had the biggest fight we have ever had. It was aweful Made me so very heart sore. We did work through it but it was still horrible. This means [...]

  • yes Yes YES!

    LauraKim
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:19 pm
    The 20h00 movie on MNET on Sunday night was Yes Man with Jim Carrey. If you haven’t seen it the just of the story is Jim Carrey attends a seminar that will change his life – all he has to do is say “Yes” to everthing. His life changes over night (as it would if you [...]

  • I am a finalist

    LauraKim
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:28 am
    I have made the Nerdies finals! Please go here and vote for me. I really REALLY want the photo shoot with Jeanette and the years hosting would really come in handy now! PLEASE PLEASE!

  • I am not ahead of the curve, I am the curve.

    LauraKim
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:16 pm
    Weekends come and weekends go – it is sad. We spent 5 days waiting for those two days at the end of the week that allow us to relax, spend time with friends and if we are lucky sleep in. It was my weekend with the kids. It had a very rocky start with Kiara fortunately by Sunday [...]

  • The whole truth and nothing but the truth

    LauraKim
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    I have been hiding behind bullet point posts, my awesome boyfriend and my troubled child. I am not hiding anymore. The truth is I went to see a shrink yesterday. The truth is the shrink thinks I am depressed. The truth is I have been crying alot the last few weeks. The truth is I am not [...]
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  • Bonerkiller: Nervous Nailbiters

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:16 pm
    Oh Lordy, what have you done. Your fingers look like salted slugs that got smacked in the face with sandpaper. Get your hands out of your mouth! Every time I look over, you're chewing away on your middle finger like you're snapping into a Slim-Jim.  The only acceptable times to bite your nails are: during a suspenseful scene in an action movie if you are at the Oscars wearing a tux, waiting to find out if you won the Academy Award for best director if you have a hangnail and aren't near an emery board That's it! Those are the only times! Dude, stop fiddling with your fingers. Put them…

  • Reader Submitted Tip Our Hat: Mr. Politics

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:22 pm
    Our lovely reader April sent this to us. Honestly, we've never dated a political dude, but we'll take her word for it that he's not terrible. Take it away, April: I had no idea politics was such a haven for hotties until I started my latest job, where I work with them all the time. Mr. Politics (see also: campaign managers, grassroots organizers, legislative aides, press secretaries or any form of professional political junkies) is slightly haggard from being overworked, but a total stud nonetheless. He's got the standard Mr. Politics haircut which is slightly shaggy and swept…

  • Surprisingly Not A Bonerkiller: Your Weird Sleeping Habits

    5 Feb 2010 | 2:58 pm
    It’s that important dating milestone. We’ve gone on a few dates and we’re totally hitting it off and things are progressively inching ever closer to that “Do you want to sleep over?” moment. Well, it's finally happening and I’m following you up the stairs to your bedroom. Everything is going perfectly, but it’s not until we’re about to fall asleep that things get weird. When you rolled over to mess with something on your nightstand, I assumed you were putting on some nice quiet falling-asleep music or setting your alarm for the morning. Suddenly, the sounds of LOUD CRICKETS…

  • Bonerkiller Snooze Button Enthusiasts

    5 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am
    It feels like I'm trapped in some slow, terrible version of Super Mario Brothers, except instead of hitting a brick with your head for a coin, you're tapping the snooze button every five minutes. Fucking stop. Please. This happens every single morning. I have to hear that buzzer go off like I just got a question wrong in "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader." I AM smarter than a fifth grader and I can wake up on time with very little fanfare. I don't need a mean button yelling at me over and over again to do it. The worst is that I see you groan, roll over and go right back to sleep. TEN…

  • Philly, Your Kiss Is On Our List

    4 Feb 2010 | 8:25 am
 
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  • Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Chic Geek

    Rachel Wilkerson
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am
    When it comes to Valentine’s Day, flowers and candy are the expected gifts. But come on — we live in a digital age! If you or your Valentine is a chic geek, why not give and receive sexy techie gifts? Treat yourself to these gifts or pass the list along to your boyf. To get in the spirit, create custom Necco Sweethearts with their iPhone app — and then share them with your loves via Twitter. For the Valentine whose iPod is always filled with the latest songs, we love these heart-shaped earbuds. Mix tapes may be a thing of the past, but you can give a cute USB drive loaded…

  • Online Snooping: Are You a Saint or a Sinner?

    Rachel Wilkerson
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:51 am
    Dating in the digital age brings a lot of benefits. How many of us would be single if it weren’t for text messaging? But is there is such a thing as too much information. There’s the TMI we share with others, and then there’s the TMI we actively seek out about those we are dating. Looking at a laptop or a cell phone, we feel like Eve in the Garden of Eden. Just one little bite can’t hurt … or can it? Some tech offenses are pretty saintly, while others are straight-up sin. SAINT: Googling your date. We’ve already investigated the pros and cons about Googling a date, but when it…

  • Enter the Match.com Valentine’s Day Giveaway

    Jeffrey Kishner
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:08 am
    Match.com is giving participating TechCoquette readers the chance to win a Match.com Love Kit, which will include various goodies to help you get ready for the big day (and dates to come…). The Love Kit will most likely include (subject to change): Lip Balm Manicure Kit/Shaving Kit (depending on winner’s gender) chocolates a coupon for a Match.com membership discount relationship expert Whitney Casey’s book “The Man Plan” (for the ladies) a free 1-month online movie rental subscription and more surprise goodies! To be eligible to win, you must answer following question: What is…

  • Beautiful(Shallow)People.com

    Rachel Wilkerson
    28 Jan 2010 | 7:07 am
    There is an online dating site for everyone: the pot-lovers, the cat-lovers, the God-lovers … and now there’s one for the self-lovers. Thank goodness! Now beautiful people who simply cannot be bothered with the disgusting, hideous trolls who use typical dating sites have their own niche site. BeautifulPeople.com is “an exclusively beautiful community,” described as “an elite online club, where every member works the door.” Here’s how it works: everyone is welcome to sign up to become a member, but once you have submitted your picture, the beautiful members of the site will vote…

  • How to Look Good on Web Cam

    Rachel Wilkerson
    11 Jan 2010 | 2:00 am
    Whether you have a long-distance boyfriend or you’re just into kinky tech stuff (we are!!), video chatting can put a fun spark in your relationship. It’s fun! It feels like The Jetsons! Who doesn’t want to try it!? So you do … and then see your pale face, dark-circled eyes, frizzy hair, and distorted voice and vow to never do it again. But have no fear. You just need to set the scene! First, the camera angle is everything. Put the camera in the wrong spot and you could create a double chin and a shadow moustache. Consider that you don’t need the camera super close to your face. If…
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  • Happy Valentonline!

    Pemo
    7 Feb 2010 | 5:44 am
    Happy Valentines Day! Everyone who signs up for AstraMatch updates http://eepurl.com/fuTb gets a free astrological relationship report.   Thanks to musetta for music Ophelia’s song http://www.myspace.com/musetta
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  • Finding Love is Like Finding a Job

    Slim Jackson
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Finding a fulfiling relationship isn't much easier. Finding love or a successful relationship is a lot like finding a job. If your single or unemployed, you know how tough it is right now. Like I’ve said before, I try to stay away from advice posts, but I think I can offer multifaceted advice that can help you in your life one way or another. So for the purpose of this post, try to imagine the relationship between finding a job and finding a significant other. Each can be gratifying on a multitude of levels. Career Fair/Networking Events If you want to network and meet people that…

  • I don’t want to propose

    SBM
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    A few things you should know about SBM (me): I want to get married. I’ve always looked forward to hanging up the jersey and getting out of the game I currently have a girlfriend who is … well … the absolute f*ing greatest. I want to get married.  I know with a name like Single Black Male there may be an incorrect perception that I’m some swinging Hugh Heffener type of bachelor who plans to stay in the game forever … but that isn’t the case.  I am a firm believer in marriage, and while I feel too many guys are unfairly rushed into it, it still is the best…

  • RCLS PSA: Super Bowl = Man Mental Outage

    RightCoastLexSteele
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Super Bowl commercials count! On behalf of men everywhere, the writing staff of SBM would like to inform and remind our female readership that every man in your life will be unavailable mentally and possibly physically starting on February 6th, 2010 and running through February 14, 2010.   This extends past your SO, boo-boo, f*  buddy, fiances and husbands.  Your fathers, brothers, male co-workers, subordinates, superiors, mailmen, milkmen, and even the bum outside your office will be absent minded during this 8 day period.  Your FED EX man may deliver mail from two blocks over to your…

  • Why He Can’t Let the Game Go

    Dr.J
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:37 am
    These guys have both won the championship and could win plenty of games for a team next year. Are men afraid of commitment? No because I believe that most men want to settle down at some point which suggests they’re not afraid only putting it off for later. Why? Simple, because they still have something left in the tank. Look at Kurt Warner and Brett Favre in the NFL, they are both pretty old now. Their best days are behind them, but they still have something left in the tank and if they can use that remaining gas efficiently they feel they still have some games left to win. They know that…

  • The Sinister 6

    streetztalk
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:30 pm
    **** Admin Note **** If you think Streetz is funny, enlightening, and entertaining on the site … you should see him cut up on twitter. Follow Streetz, Dr. J, Slim Jackson and your boy SBM (we’re trying to convince RCLS that twitter is the truth) on the follow us page. You know you want to … -SBM ****************** One good thing about Single Black Male is that our cast of writers have the ability to think outside the box. We present age old arguments and dilemmas in a fresh and updated light for our readers, in order to adjust and relate to current times. I’m heavily…
 
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  • Objectify My Love

    lwarrell
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:20 pm
    My politics dictate that no human being should ever be robbed of his or her dignity by being objectified.  Reducing someone to an erotic symbol deprives the person of his or her inherent worth and nullifies any effort he or she makes to rise above the ordinariness of human life.  People should be recognized for their talents; when they excel in public endeavors, they shouldn’t win even greater accolades for their sexual appeal, nor be disgraced for their lack of it.  Sexual objectification of any person in any form should be deemed unacceptable.  Unless the person’s an athlete.  Then…

  • You Complete Me…Sign Here

    lwarrell
    31 Jan 2010 | 11:47 am
    Last fall, I had drinks with Kevin, a sensuous though somewhat slippery restaurateur I briefly dated years back in New York.  We talked about our latest love interests and while I went on ecstatically about my man’s creativity, his devilish wit, the sexy way his lip curled when he smiled, Kevin was a bit ho hum about his new lady friend.    “She’s pretty,” he said.  “We have similar backgrounds, our working lives are compatible.”  With a casual shrug of his shoulders, he concluded, “she fits.”   Kevin said nothing about love, intimacy or how his loins stirred when his…

  • Playing With the Big Boys…And Winning

    lwarrell
    24 Jan 2010 | 4:17 pm
    Since Massachusetts blew the senatorial election to replace Ted Kennedy, I’m going to do what lots of folks do to avoid reality: focus on Hollywood.  I shall now turn my attention to the next important “race” in America, which is the Oscar race.  In this contest, I support only one candidate and would like to announce my endorsement by offering the following campaign slogan:     Kathryn Bigelow rocks.   If you don’t know who she is, I dare you to watch The Hurt Locker and walk out of the movie theater without having your mind blown.  Hollywood’s got Nora Ephron and Nancy…

  • Love Problems? Your Bank Has the Answers!

    lwarrell
    17 Jan 2010 | 3:06 pm
    If you’d like to figure out what’s wrong with you relationship-wise, don’t read a self-help book.  Get an online bank account.  Every time I log into my checking account, I’m asked a “security question,” the answer to which only I’m supposed to know, so the bank can confirm my identity.  Thus far, the only question the bank has asked me upon logging in is the name of my first boyfriend.  And what a joy it is to be forced to recall that relationship on a regular basis.   When I was setting up the account, I had to select three possible security questions from a handful of…

  • Give Me Italy or Give Me Death

    lwarrell
    10 Jan 2010 | 7:02 pm
    Winter cramps my style.  All I want is to cover every inch of flesh to avoid the elements, which completely trumps being fashionable.  I see women in stylish canary yellow coats, in sexy stockings, in cutie-pie knit caps topped with tufts of yarn or those funky Russian jobs old guys wear to go hunting.  Despite the icy tundra surrounding us, these gals look like a million bucks.   Meanwhile, I’m dressed in four layers of clothes beneath a down coat hanging to my knees.  I’m in a bulbous hat covering my entire head, a chunky scarf and boots heavy enough to pass military…
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  • Body Language Flirting

    The Bright Side
    22 Jan 2010 | 12:46 pm
    Sounds like a catchy slogan for a new service, doesn’t it? “Body Language Flirting! Amp up your animal attraction!” See, when most people hear the term “flirting”, they think of conversation, smiles and a playful vibe before they consider the role of body language. We don’t recognize how much it is an integral part of attraction, but beneath what we say and do, there actually lies a whole level of flirting that literally goes without saying! Body language is incredibly powerful and it’s by far the most neglected area of seduction. It mirrors your mood…

  • Where To Meet Women

    The Bright Side
    19 Jan 2010 | 1:11 pm
    When I was younger, one thing had me simply stupefied: why was it that some guys seemed to have an endless stream of women pouring into their lives? I looked at my social circle and thought: “Where the heck does this fella get them?” It took many years for me to understand one thing: the real question is not “where to meet women”. There are ways to meet women anywhere you please! Let me give you some examples. Look outside your house No, I’m serious here. Let’s talk about the basics. Open your window and look outside. Do you see a street? Yes? Good. I can…

  • How to Approach Cold Women

    The Bright Side
    15 Jan 2010 | 1:32 pm
    It’s funny: as I share what I learn about dating and seduction, I keep running into men who wonder how to break through the “invisible shield” some women put up. You know the situation: you approach a really cute girl, and she gives you an attitude. “Sooooooo?” she asks, turning up her nose. “Are you desperate?”. Come over here, I got something else to ask you: are you serious!? Don’t you have standards? I’ll tell you something: the best way to break through that attitude is not to invest any more energy into that woman. That girl just…

  • How To Be Attractive To Women

    The Bright Side
    12 Jan 2010 | 12:32 pm
    Shhh! I’ll tell you a secret. I’m good at people-watching. I was at a party yesterday, and I saw this guy chatting with a flirty girl: as I watched them, I could literally see a big red sign flashing in his head: “How can I compete against the other men in here to attract that flirty girl?” I’m sure this guy spends a lot of time wondering how to be attractive to women. Let me tell you, he could nudge his attractiveness up quite a bit if he adopted the following reality: “How can the women here compete against the other GIRLS in here to attract ME?”…

  • How To Understand Women

    The Bright Side
    8 Jan 2010 | 1:43 pm
    I remember that one day when I was talking to an Italian friend of mine. She had recently moved to another country: “I am disappointed in the men here”, she sighed. “In Italy, the guys are so forward with us girls, we have to swat them off with tennis rackets. But here, it feels like nobody notices me.” On that day, I had a fundamental insight: women want to be noticed! So many men out there wonder how to understand women. Here’s how I do it: I talk to them, and I ask questions. To Understand Women: Spend time With Them It’s so funny how anybody will tell…
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  • Romantic Valentine SMS 2010

    admin
    6 Feb 2010 | 2:15 am
    The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them. Forever yours…your... [[ This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it makes the page you are viewing an infringement of the copyright. This is a content summary only. Visit my website http://www.love104.org for full Shayaris n SMS ]]

  • Valentines Day Sms

    Mehul
    28 Jan 2010 | 3:24 am
    Softly d leaves fo memories wil fal, i’ll pick them up & gather them all, coz 2day, 2moro & til my life is through i’ll cherish having sum1 like... [[ This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it makes the page you are viewing an infringement of the copyright. This is a content summary only. Visit my website http://www.love104.org for full Shayaris n SMS ]]

  • Dil Ki Dhadhkan Hai, Khyaalon Mein Mere Rehta Hai !!!

    khalid
    12 Jan 2010 | 10:59 am
    Khalid Dil ki dhadhkan hai,khyaalon mein mere rehta hai Kaun hai woh, jo swaalon mein mere rehta hai Jis ka dekha na khwaab us se wafa karta hoon Dil ke aaine mein main us se mila karta hoon Main... [[ This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it makes the page you are viewing an infringement of the copyright. This is a content summary only. Visit my website http://www.love104.org for full Shayaris n SMS ]]

  • Shayris and Funny sms's

    Mehul
    11 Jan 2010 | 4:46 am
    whn u get dis sms send it to one person u love, one u hate,one u always thnk of & one u wish 2 kill..now keep guessin y i sent it to U. Milna Bicharna Sb Qismat Ka Khel Hai, Kahin Nafrat Kahin... [[ This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it makes the page you are viewing an infringement of the copyright. This is a content summary only. Visit my website http://www.love104.org for full Shayaris n SMS ]]

  • Friendship and Love Sms

    Mehul
    4 Jan 2010 | 5:06 am
    Mere haathon se gir gayi lakeeren kahin, Bhool aaye hum apni takdeeren kahin, Agar mile tumko kahin to utha lena, Mere hisse ki har khushi apne haathon pe saja lena. Mosam Badla Thand Ho Gai Apke... [[ This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it makes the page you are viewing an infringement of the copyright. This is a content summary only. Visit my website http://www.love104.org for full Shayaris n SMS ]]
 
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  • Do Something Today

    Mario
    2 Feb 2010 | 10:39 am
    In here you have the tools, tricks and hours of reading material to get ideas, inspiration and more. But it will all be worthless unless you go out and put it into practice. Do you? If you are single and looking for someone – Did you do something today to get closer to your goal? The answer must and should be yes. If you don’t act, if you don’t move your body and put yourself into action you won’t win. Staying home alone won’t get you anywhere. Fire a few shots and try! Because for much I want to help you, it’s you who has to make the big steps here. You have to work and be in…

  • 5 Romantic Travel Ideas

    Mario
    30 Jan 2010 | 5:22 pm
    Romantic trips are cool – definitely one of the best presents for your girlfriend and for yourself. A few days –or weeks- of serious life and having fun is an experience that can potentiate any relationship. If you have one woman you really love, definitely take her out of town and to one of these five places. There are endless possibilities, but these five are just one step farther. Most people who write all those “Romantic Holidays” stuff around probably were surely never to a third of all the places I was. This list is made out of wisdom, guys. So read on. The five most romantic…

  • Ending Bad Streaks With Women

    Mario
    26 Jan 2010 | 7:21 am
    All men have bad streaks. It’s normal – Sometimes for weeks or for long more you’ll go without even a kissing a girl at all. It happens to us all, and on this article I’ll show you which are the ways I used to get back on track. Recognizing The Problem. First, be fast to spot the bad streak. One time you may go out with this girl and do bad – But don’t start putting up excuses and blaming girls when more dates start go wrong. Same when you are not approaching enough, being rejected by more girls than before and all. In these cases is when you have to cool down and think: I’m on…

  • Second Dates

    Mario
    23 Jan 2010 | 6:10 am
    If you have been reading for a while you’ll surely know the most important things to do on a first date. But after that? The second date is almost equally important. It can either potentiate all you have achieved or, on the contrary, kill you off completely. Be careful! If you got a second date is because you have been doing alright. Girls won’t give a guy they don’t like another chance, so if you got to that point means that you were doing things fine. It doesn’t mean, though, that that would still work for the second date. What To Speak About You should and are expected be deeper…

  • Approaching Girls On The Beach

    Mario
    19 Jan 2010 | 6:29 am
    It’s summer on this side of the planet and it’s time to go to the beach. I’m spending my time these days in the spectacular city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And you just can’t imagine how many hot girls are on the beach here, it’s something out of this world. Summing to that, most are wearing only these micro-bikinis, small thongs and more… Any man would be quite impressed here. It’s lovely. Because of this it would be a waste not to do something. And with this relaxed atmosphere it’s possible to approach – it’s not hard and the results can be quite surprising. You can at…
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  • What’s The Best Way To Catch A Cheating Husband?

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:17 am
    Realizing that your husband is being unfaithful is likely to be one of the most devastating things that can happen to you. For many women, it’s even more gut-wrenching to suspect that you are being cheated on, and that your cheating lover…

  • Love Systems / Mystery Method Bootcamp on Dr. Phil With Pickup Artists

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:33 am
    www.lovesystems.com Dr. Phil shows some footage of a Love Systems (formerly Mystery Method Corp) bootcamp taught by Savoy, consultant to the VH1 The Pickup Artist show, and The Don. In studio, some women react to meeting the students in a bar. Ifyou want to find out more on picking up women and dating, please visit our website…

  • The video of the 15 year old girl beaten whilst in police custody, Seattle.

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:32 am
    This video is rather disturbing. I wonder how often this stuff goes on and we aren’t made aware of it? Part of me is shocked the video made it to the public arena. Oddly enough, the cop’s attorney didn’t want the video released. “Police…

  • Barney Frank Confronts Woman At Townhall Comparing Obama To Hitler

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:29 am
    At a Barney Frank town hall meeting in Dartmouth, MA, a constituent asks, “Why are you supporting this Nazi policy?” Frank responds: “On what planet do you spend most of your time?” He then calls her approach “vile, contemptible nonsense.” He closes by saying:…

  • Approach Women: How To Appear Confident To Women Every Time

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:19 am
    www.davidwygant.com Approach Women How To Appear Confident To Women Every Time. I used to be like you – nervous about approaching women . . . until I did this one thing every day. I’ve never felt nervous again. For more FREE advice and tips every day, visit wwwldavidwygant.com
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  • Repairing a Crashed Table in phpMyAdmin

    Brad
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:18 pm
    I had a nasty surprise for me tonight when I realized none of my posts were available on my blog (the one you’re looking at now!). I could log into WordPress and see everything but my posts showed a count of zero (scary!). My first thought was to restore my latest backup only to realize my backup didn’t run this week. I did have the backup from last week so I logged into phpMyAdmin and this is where I found the actual problem. When I clicked on the wp_posts table, I received the following error: #144 – Table ‘./wp_posts’ is marked as crashed and last (automatic?)…

  • Determining the Age Range for Dating

    Brad
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm
    I found an interesting article that proposes a math equation for suggesting the age of people you should be willing to date. I really liked this idea although as the person’s age increases, the less correct this equation seems. I really thought it worked well at the lower age ranges but in the 40s things started to get a little excessive first for the upper limit and then later for the lower limit as well. For example, my dad happens to be 57 years old. The equation given would suggest that his optimal dating range would be between 36.5 and 100. While I could see my dad dating someone…

  • Chemistry Free Weekend February 5th to 7th, 2010

    Brad
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:55 am
    Chemistry is having another free communication weekend, this weekend Friday February 5th through Sunday February 7th. I apologize for being really late on this one but between finding out late, a huge snowstorm and no internet access this is the earliest I was able to get this out. Still, if you’ve signed up in the past you could log into your account for the rest of the weekend if this is the first you’re hearing about it.

  • Group Dating: Another Way To Date Online

    Brad
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Something that’s been around for a while (especially in Japan) but that I’ve only heard about recently is something called group dating. This works exactly like it sounds it would: a group of single men go out on a date with an equal number of single women. In many ways, this is something that happens naturally at times but in this case it will be planned. As an example, there are plenty of times where a group of guys and a group of girls end up spending an evening together at a bar or club because one member of each group knew each other. I know that when I was in this type of…

  • My Boyfriend Has Kept His Online Dating Profile Active

    Brad
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm
    Strangely enough, this situation seems to happen more often than I would expect: after finding a serious relationship some men still keep their online dating profile active. The explanations for this are pretty weak but these men always make the argument that there’s some good reason to keep their profile active. If you’re a woman who has found herself in this situation, I think you have a problem on your hands. It may not mean he’s cheating but I do think it means he’s not taking the relationship as seriously as he should be. The primary reason to keep an online…
 
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  • Texting, dinner and the teeth

    The Bare Essentials Today
    1 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm
    The big date was last Thursday and I don’t think there will be a follow up.  He was nice enough, but I’m thinking that we are in two different places. And before anyone comments, with some of what I’m about to rehash and seek advice on, I know I’m getting ahead of myself and thinking into the future, but I have to!  I did find out that his divorce is not final yet. All the paperwork has been filed, but it’s not finalized yet. Which is sort of a problem for me. First I don’t want to be a rebound. I’m looking for a serious, committed relationship that will hopefully lead to…

  • Back in the saddle for 2010 and trying to get rid of a stalker. Some people need to get a life!

    The Bare Essentials Today
    25 Jan 2010 | 8:10 am
    The whole online dating thing is starting to pick up again. Well, one guy so far. And my subscription ends in February, but hey, who am I to complain?  I actually heard from Prince Albert last week, wanting to grab a drink Friday night. I had said yes at first, but then I rethought. I hadn’t really “gone out” with him in about a year. Why should I run and go out with him at his beck and call just because he felt like it. We had been in contact, but nothing insinuated that he wanted to go out with me again. So in the end, I bailed. It was the right thing to do.  So on Saturday, I got…

  • Nobody likes a quitter

    The Bare Essentials Today
    5 Jan 2010 | 7:27 am
    So, I have decided to quit smoking. This has nothing to do with any new years resolutions or anything like that. I don’t believe in those. I’ve made a resolution to not make any new years resolutions…at least I know I’ll stick to that one. I’ve been dumb for far too long now. I have watched too many people close to me die from lung cancer. I brushed it off like I am invinceable. I’m not. I know better than that. Trouble is, I enjoy smoking. I mean really enjoy it. I’ve been doing it for so long it gives me panic attacks to think of not doing it. Like…

  • I just came up with a brilliant new blog idea. Julie Powell can suck it.

    The Bare Essentials Today
    13 Dec 2009 | 5:46 am
    So, I rented Julie & Julia the other night. Great flick. Meryl Streep rocks in just about anything that she does and I love cooking so how could it suck? But it got me thinking. Maybe I should start a new blog. I can’t do the whole cooking thing, it’s been done obviously. And on a side note I was really disappointed to find out that the author, the chick who the movie was made about, cheated on her husband! They don’t mention it in the movie, but I read it on wikipedia. And they don’t lie. Ever. Seriously dude, the guy got fed fabulous food, a brand new dish every…

  • If you’re single, don’t go snooping around at Christmas gifts. It can only lead to bad, bad things.

    The Bare Essentials Today
    24 Nov 2009 | 7:43 am
    This is a great little Christmas story from a few years ago. Let me set the scene.  Now, I’m a snooper. I always have been and I probably always will be. I remember snooping through my parents closet one year before Christmas and finding a Timex computer (OK, I know I’m dating myself here, but anywhose) and my parents found out that I knew and they didn’t give it to us. They held off until Valentine’s Day!  I was living with my boyfriend at the time and my parents had just moved down to Florida. We were planning on going to visit them for the holidays so we decided to exchange our…
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  • To Have and Have Not

    datehater
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:07 am
    Maybe I’m feeling crabby, maybe I’m thinking clearly….maybe it’s both or neither. But I’m finding myself making a pro and con list of FB guy. And I’m feeling like I’m about to reach a crossroad. This is what happens when I have too much time to think and too little time to spend getting to [...]

  • I Hate V.D.

    datehater
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:25 pm
    No not venereal disease, but the wretched yearly disease called Valentine’s Day. Quite frankly, it’s a lose lose….for everyone but the greeting card companies, florists and novelty underwear manufacturers. Even though I’ve spent far more Valentine’s Days alone than with someone, I never seem to feel like it will ever live up to its hype. So [...]

  • Land of the Trolls

    datehater
    31 Jan 2010 | 5:42 pm
    troll 1 (trōl) v. trolled, troll·ing, trolls Slang To patrol (an area) in search for someone or something: “[Criminals] troll bus stations for young runaways” People often laugh when I remark how I’m “trolling the net” or a bar or a coffee shop etc. I’m not sure when this came into the modern-day lexicon, but [...]

  • That’s a Deal Breaker Ladies!!

    datehater
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:51 am
    For those of you who watch 30 Rock, I hope you enjoyed the reference. For those of you who don’t…..why aren’t you? Although I hardly liken myself to Liz Lemon, I have sadly related to her on more than one occasion. Regardless, today’s posting is about deal breakers. What are they? How do they change [...]

  • To Date Or Not To Date

    datehater
    20 Jan 2010 | 3:06 pm
    I’m wondering about the issue of when do you stop dating in general and start dating specifically. Meaning, at what point do you only focus on one person and take yourself off the market. The market, what an odd term…makes it sound so much more intriguing and full of opportunities than it actually is. It’s [...]
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  • Trust your gut

    14 Jan 2010 | 1:07 pm
    It should go without saying that most people should trust their gut when it comes to dating whether you meet the person online, offline or with friends. Unfortunately, for many people, they’re willing to ask their friends, family, stranger on a subway or the Twitterverse before they go with their own feelings. Remember, before you ask us what we think, none of us were on the date with you to see the chemistry, the way she played with her hair, or unfortunately, the way he was checking out the waitress’s ass. You were there, and you had a visceral reaction good, bad or indifferent,…

  • Be Yourself

    7 Jan 2010 | 11:45 am
    Ironic as it sounds, this is one of the biggest issues in my opinion with online dating and dating in general. Too many daters feel that they have to play a persona since for some reason who they are, isn't a good enough draw for a potential partner. Here are a couple of different scenarios in which this can play out. The Type A woman:Dana is a lawyer or investment banker by day, or just is generally very self confident and comfortable in her skin. She wants a relationship of equals but she’s afraid that if she acts as herself, she might scare off guys. So, for her first few dates, she…

  • Pure Insanity = Dating the same way and expecting new results

    5 Jan 2010 | 12:28 pm
    Dating the same way and expecting new results, Santa bought me my new laptop, and other fantasies. Seriously, by the time you’ve hit 30 (in NYC, it’s more like 25) you feel like you know what you’re doing when it comes to dating. You might not have any of the right answers, but you feel like you do, and regardless, you’re happy with what you’re doing. But somehow, it just isn’t working out. Whether you’re meeting the wrong person, going out on yet another 3rd date that you realized you shouldn’t have gone on, or just meeting no one at all,…

  • Ladies, Get Respect (for yourself and from men)

    3 Dec 2009 | 1:31 pm
    I’ve been talking with a lot of women lately, both friends and people asking me advice via my blog or twitter. One of the common issues seems to be that guys don’t always treat women with respect when early (or even not so early) in the dating process.Even though it’s the man’s fault if he doesn’t treat you with respect, there are things you can definitely do to set yourself up to get the respect that you truly deserve. The hard part though is that it starts with respecting yourself, your ideals and your needs. Here’s a top ten list designed to help guide…

  • Play the game, and be single forever (for the women)

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:56 pm
    You just got home from a great first date with a new guy. He didn’t give you any of the usual brush off signs (i.e. a hand shake, a “it was nice meeting you”, and he didn’t run screaming). He actually gave you a peck on the cheek and said he’d give you a call. If he extended his hand and/or said “It was nice meeting you” without any other modifiers, there’s a 90% chance you won’t be hearing from him. It’s basically code for, I didn’t feel the need to abandon you mid-date, but I’m just not interested in seeing you again.
 
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  • Merci pour Paris

    LuckyGirl
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:08 am
    Thank god for Paris. Thank god I'm in Paris. Because if I wasn't, and didn't have all of the delicious male eye candy that exists here, I would be home in NYC wondering why these men write me: Steve. He says we have lots in common. Steve enjoys sports and camping, is spiritual and derives his wisdom-slash-inspiration from eastern Buddhist and Taoist beliefs and loves Asian culture-slash-food. Did Steve even read my profile? Because I clearly state that I don't like sports, I hardly look like a camper, I'm Jewish and aside from the fact that my profile pic shows me enjoying a lychee martini or…

  • Happily Lost Lottery

    LuckyGirl
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:20 am
    I woke up this morning in Paris. I open my eyes to the rustic wood beams of the high ceiling above in stark and beautiful contrast to the faux grecian columns gracing each corner and the rich Christian Lacroix wallpaper adorning the walls. My duvet is soft and warm and cocoon-like. I can hear the sound of the velos on Rue de Poitou below me, the light shining brightly through the windows and the sound of a young girl yelling "Arrete". I imagine she is calling after a friend. The smell of the morning's coffee and sight of the fresh juice and baguette that was delivered to my room draws me from…

  • Teaching Tadpole

    LuckyGirl
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:17 am
    The funny part about my online dating mission is that I don't necessarily need the internet to meet men. I meet guys everywhere. The problem is that the men I meet out and about aren't always clear about their intentions. Turns out, neither are some of the guys online, but I have to assume that at least some of them have created online dating profiles because they actually want to be in relationships. And I figure the odds are in my favor that in time I will meet at least one of them. I had thought to arrange some dates for my travels, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt that…

  • A Missed Connection

    LuckyGirl
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:23 am
    So it turns out that Blaine is a useless appliance. Like a Butter Warmer or an Electric Egg Poacher. At one point someone thought these things were a good idea. They just all share one thing in common: the presumption of an improbably high and frequent demand for things no one really needs or uses. After a much deserved lazy and restful day, we decided to go to Arbutus for dinner in Soho. An absolute foodie's dream. After starting with the squid and mackerel burger with parsley, razor clams and sea purslane, I bravely ordered the pieds et paquets - lambs tripes parcels and trotters…

  • My Canadian Appliance

    LuckyGirl
    2 Feb 2010 | 10:59 am
    It's raining in London. That's how my heart feels today. I don't know what to do with myself now that I'm not on the bus with 26 boys anymore. It was a great week. We worked hard, we played hard, and I gained some often hilarious insight into the male psyche as well as less heightened sensitivity to floods of flatulence. Boys will be boys, after all, regardless of the presence of female form. Last night was our last evening together, so we celebrated. I'm not sure how this was different than every other night, with the notable exception of us all having finally been able to shower. There had…
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