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My Date Doesn’t Ask Me Any Questions
Published on January 19, 2010
A reader recently wrote in with this frustration: on dates he is able to get conversations going easily but finds most of the women he meets, while willing to answer his questions, ask no questions of their own. They often appear very interested in the conversation but are willing to allow it remain about them. […]
Keep readingCan You Get a Second Chance After A Bad First Date?
Published on January 17, 2010
Is there any recovering from a bad first date? If you know you made a bad first impression or if the date went badly but you are hoping for a second chance, my honest opinion is that the odds aren’t in your favor (sorry!). This is especially true if your first date was set up […]
Keep readingFinding Dates Offline
Published on January 15, 2010
On this blog I devote most of my attention to online dating but this isn’t the only method of meeting people. Just because you start dating online doesn’t mean you should forget about all the other options out there. Here’s a list of some ideas for meeting people when you’re not on your favorite dating […]
Keep readingAvoiding Awkward Conversations On A First Date
Published on January 14, 2010
One of the most important things to be concerned with on any first date is ensuring things start off the right way. Several studies have suggested that the first moments of interacting with someone are the most important. Most people who have been dating online for a substantial amount of time don’t need a study […]
Keep readingLearning to Love Online Dating
Published on January 13, 2010
Many people I speak with about dating have what I consider to be the standard outlook in regards to online dating: that it is a necessary evil. This approach is one that says online dating is something that must be done. A means to an end and nothing more. I started dating with this mentality […]
Keep readingWho Should Pay on the First Date?
Published on January 11, 2010
I was discussing online dating with a friend recently and she explained how she has twice ended an online dating relationship with men due to the fact that they didn’t even offer to pay for her on the first date. These dates weren’t anything expensive either, just coffee. These men had also established that they […]
Keep readingIs Silence Rejection With Online Dating?
Published on January 10, 2010
Is silence a form of rejection with dating online? If you email a woman and she doesn’t respond, is she not interested? Sadly, yes, silence is rejection when you are dating online. Actually, silence is a pretty bad sign regardless of whether you’re using an online dating site or a more traditional method. The standard […]
Keep readingOnline Dating Success Story: Post-Wedding Thoughts
Published on January 6, 2010
Some years ago a friend of mine had been discussing the idea of loneliness with me and while she didn’t come out and say she was looking to date, I felt the signs were there. I mentioned this blog and then discussed some ideas on why I think she might want to try it. She […]
Keep readingFirst Date Fashion Assistance
Published on December 31, 2009
In a recent article, I discussed how to dress for a first date. However, even when you know what to wear in general, there are times where it’s not clear if a particular outfit is worth wearing. We often second guess our opinion on the outfit and either decided not to wear or we wear […]
Keep readingNew Year’s Dating Resolution: Finding that Special Someone
Published on December 30, 2009
Another year is about to begin and it’s time for people to begin making New Year’s resolutions. There are plenty of popular choices like losing weight, quitting smoking, or even trying to read more books. I would like to recommend to singles out there to see finding that special someone as your resolution this year. […]
Keep readingeHarmony Is Giving Me No Matches
Published on December 28, 2009
eHarmony is very committed to their matching system. The site takes the approach that it would be better to give its members no matches than to give them bad matches. eHarmony will even reject applicants that they feel they can’t provide adequate matches to. In some ways, it’s good to see eHarmony being so honest […]
Keep readingShould I Lose Weight Before Dating Online?
Published on December 27, 2009
Some people think about dating online but put it off because they want to improve something about themselves before they start. I don’t have any statistics but I think it’s safe to assume the number one reason for this is to attempt to lose weight. Do I believe this is a good idea? Should a […]
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