If I Had To Do the Last 24 Hours Over . . . .

This is what happens when I allow girl chatter to take over my life.

by Julie Robinson Let’s face it: women have a tendency to overkill reflection. We ponder the “what ifs” to such a degree we talk ourselves into believing all sorts of nonsense. Only a woman would believe, for example, that the reason her man didn’t come home when he said he would was because he was in some horrible accident. The real reason the cute online guy didn’t write you back?

4 Things You Should Never Say On A First Date [EXPERT]

Remember, first impressions are everything.

I'm generally a huge believer in being who you are, no matter where you are. Meaning, even on a first date, when you are trying to impress someone, you shouldn't be afraid to be authentically you. Unfortunately, some people take the concept of being themselves no matter what and run with it ... running their dates away in the process.

First Date Advice for Women

Going on a first date? Get some great first date advice for guaranteed success.

If you are getting ready to go on a first date, or have already had a few that have been a bit of a disaster; you need to know some great first date advice. The time women take to prepare for their first dates, either takes several nerve-wracking days, a few hours before that first date, or minutes before without a second thought. Let’s remember that the first date is not a major life event.

Wear THIS—(Oh, God! Not THAT) on a First Date

A list of "What Not to Wear on a Date"--on steroids . . . .

by Julie Robinson Those happy couples always get me. This is especially true when I’m working retail and the giddy beyond fucking belief duos wander in together holding hands. The difference this time was that I recognized her. Sometimes this who-has-a-memory-like-that gift is a curse (like when I recognize students from years ago when they are completely inebriated) but in this case it was a gift.

don't date this pimp — You'd think a pimp wouldn't use online dating.

Dating Disaster: Are You A "Businessman" Or A Pimp?

It turns out this woman's date was an honest to goodness pimp.

I have to be honest from the beginning and tell you that online dating has worked wonderfully for me. Eventually, I met my husband on one of these websites, but my way to heaven was paved with little demons. Actually, anyone who has ever tried online dating knows what a jungle you find out there.

20 Rules For Your First Online Date [EXPERT]

... featuring tips from YourTango Experts Jenn Burton & Dina Colada!

Let's face it, if you aren't nervous before a first date, you probably don't have a pulse. There's so much pressure. What if he doesn't like me? What if I don't like him? What if I say the wrong thing? Sure, you've been hitting it off over email and on the phone, but a face-to-face encounter is a whole other ball of wax. Take these tips from our experts to ensure that your next first date goes flawlessly.

10 Reasons Why He Didn't Ask You Out Again [EXPERT]

Find out why your first date with him ended up being your last.

You went on a first date with an amazing man. You thought you looked great in that dress. You're pretty sure that he found the stories about your dog hilarious. You're certain that he didn't notice you got a little tipsy on all those cocktails. The problem is that he doesn't call. Or text. Or email. So, you decide to call your girlfriends to dissect every single thing he said and every single thing you did. Why didn't he ask you out again?

Are You A Good First Date? [EXPERT]

Are your first dates a hit-or-miss experience? Or more like a hit and run?

Let's analyze your most recent first dates. Go ahead, take a plunge into your calendar these past twelve months and make a list, rating each on a 1-5 scale, with one being milquetoast and five being magical. We're doing some research here to determine the answer to the question: how good of a date are you?

I Know Right Away If I Want A Second Date. Is That Fair? [VIDEO]

Do you make snap judgments about your dates?

One of the benefits of being a woman is a keen sense of intuition. However, when it comes to dating, is it okay to rely on your gut instinct about a man, even if your sense is he's not relationship material after talking to him for under an hour? In this video, Dating Coach, Matchmaker and YourTango Expert Jasbina Ahluwalia says that in order to determine whether you're too quick to judge the guys you date, you should consider three things.

PLAY VIDEO

date dating — On the first date, get to know each other -- but no funny business.

10 Reasons You Shouldn't Have Sex On The First Date

Sometimes, having sex on the first date is just a bad idea.

So you met this guy, right? And you went on a really awesome date. What better way to cap off a great night with a romp in the bedroom ... or not. Sometimes, having The Sex on the first date is just a bad idea.

4 Signs Your First Date Should Be Your Last [EXPERT]

How to know that date number two is not in your future.

All relationships have to start somewhere and that somewhere, most of the time, is on a first date. So, how do we know after that first date if the guy is deserving of our company for date number two?