bad date
Don't get grabby, have manners, make eye contact and 10 other first-date tips from women.
In the dating world especially, first impressions are lasting ones. So it's always rough when you thought you wooed a dude and he never calls you again. Sigh. Luckily, this week, one of our Frisky gentlemen clued us in to the 10 Reasons He Didn't Ask You Out On A Second Date. Eye opening, am I right, ladies?! While cell phone shenanigans, a lack of physical attraction, talking too much about yourself, and blatant pre-date lies definitely apply to both genders, there are some specific reasons for why a gal won't give a guy the time of day again. Here … Read More
The singer has created a rejection hotline to deter unsavory dates and booty calls.
Kelly Clarkson is known for a lot of things—winning the first season of American Idol; having multiple number one hits; starring in the dreadful From Justin to Kelly. However, according to her official website and Facebook page, Ms. Clarkson might become known for something else—rejection.
Miss Independent recently launched the "I Do Not Hook Up hotline"—an aptly titled phone service that not only promotes the singer's latest single but also gives us all an easy out from any uncomfortable dating situation. The number, 973-409-3267, appears as harmless enough digits and could easily be a number … Read More
Is the recession a good enough excuse for him not to pay the bill?
Twice, my friend Susan (I have changed some names and identifiers) found herself covering for a date who was short on cash. On the first date. At the end of one of them, there was even a humiliating walk to an ATM machine, where he handed her precisely his half and thanked her for a nice evening. Susan was mortified.
I would be too, and obviously so should those guys. Being cheap (or disorganized) is not unusual in the annals of dating, but it seems like some people are using the recession as cover for skimping out.
"Those people aren’t going … Read More
Dating a prisoner might not be such a bad idea.
After checking out ConjugalHarmony.com, a mock online dating site feigning to connect prisoners with those on the outside, we gave the convict-dating phenomenon some closer inspection. The result? There are clearly a bunch of reaons not to date a man behind bars (enforced long-distance relationship, depression at his non-voter status in certain states... him being a CONVICT), but there are also some potential perks. Check them out.
1. If/when he gets out, he'll be an expert at doing laundry.
2. He'll likely have buff prison muscles.
3. He'll never leave his socks on the floor or the toothpaste uncapped.
4. … Read More
Dating after a break-up, twin beds, and a sex club.
Love Bytes: Three must-click sex, dating, and relationship links.
Advice from a gay man about dating after a recent breakup. [TresSugar]
What to do with a twin-bedded man. [The Frisky]
I'll admit it, I've dated not one but three guys with a twin bed. None of this took place during college or even high school years, which is the only time having a twin bed is acceptable.
What happens when sex shop is interpreted as sex club. [Lemondrop]
A review of Rachel Greenwald's "Why He Didn't Call You Back."
Ever gone on a date with a guy, expected to hear from him but, for reasons you don't understand, he never calls you back? We're guessing the answer is yes. In fact, you've probably done the same thing—had an OK time with a guy but for whatever reason, he didn't impress you, so you never contacted him again. Author, matchmaker and dating coach Rachel Greenwald knows a thing or two about this subject. She asked 1,000 men why they didn't call women back, and the results are in her book, conveniently titled, Why He Didn't Call … Read More
Dating expert Rachel Greenwald, author of "Why He Didn't Call You Back," discusses dating etiquette.
Ever wondered why a guy didn't call you back? Rachel Greenwald has the answer. She spent ten years interviewing over 1,000 guys, and she lays it all out in her new book, Why He Didn't Call You Back: 1,000 Guys Reveal What They REALLY Thought About You After Your Date.
According to Greenwald, "there are more failed first dates today than ever before." With the popularity of online dating, singles have come to expect perfection. Because why wouldn't you, when you can land a new date with a few clicks of a mouse? … Read More
A hilarious blind date story.
What's the worst date you've ever been on? Love Buzz heard a hilarious story last night that we must relate.
A friend of YourTango, who shall go unnamed, went on a blind date with a man whose appearance she compared to a bad version of Woody Allen. (Great if you're into geeks—if not, well, hopefully he had other assets.)
As they were eating dinner our friend put her hand on the table, and her date noticed her lovely nails—so far so good—after all, it's nice when men notice the effort you put into little details. But instead … Read More
Can dating crazy men be good for you? The Frisky says yes!
We already tried to warn you about 10 men to run from—not after, but what's dating without an occasional side of crazy?
If you've recently found yourself in this situation, check out these tips for looking on the bright side of dating six types of issue-laden men. Thanks to the Frisky crew that compiled the list because what's better than tongue-in-cheek optimism on a Monday?
A woman with experience dating a manorexic, for example, might be wont to wax on about how insecure he made her feel or the waning sexual attraction she felt after discovering his … Read More
Learn how to say "farewell with flair." Three foolproof plans for ditching all kinds of deadbeat dates.!