blind date
Airport good-byes, body hair and housewives are relationship dinosaurs. What's on its way out next?
As the 21st century flies by, there's an ever-increasing host of objects, phrases and protocol relating to love that—if they haven't already fallen—are teetering on the edge of extinction.
Think about it: our kids won't know what a big deal caller ID was in the '90s. Not only could you see that Mike Jenkins from biology class had called you eight times in a row, you could screen calls out of spousal anger or first-date-follow-up fright. When today's younglings start dating, the existence of caller ID will seem as commonplace as the smartphone itself.
Obsolete: An Encyclopedia of Once-Common Things Passing … Read More
Your sexy voice, professions likely to cheat, platonic male friends and the upside of materialism.
It's the end of the week and there have been some solid love and relationship posts on the webs this week. Here are some that you may have missed. Enjoy:
The lads over at Complex like some women who are large and in charge (also big, bad and bodacious). I never would have thought of Serena Williams as big. Muscular, yes. Powerful, sure. Sexy, youbetcha? Big, IDK. (Kudos to Complex for use of "big boneded," I thought I was the only one.) Plus: any thoughts on which kind of "complex" they mean? A bunch of buildings? A psychological obsession? Forget it, it's … Read More
Singles meet in the dark and choose a partner sight unseen. A reality show worth watching?
Concept: B
Believability: B
Sustainability: C
Here's how the first episode of Dating in the Dark went down. Three single men. Three single women. They meet for the first time in the dark, all sitting at a conference table. Each single makes first impressions of his or her dating options based on voices, accents (there were a few foreign, Australia and England, in the mix) and question responses.
Then, the first surprise. After the initial meeting, the men are ask to remove their shirts, which are collected and handed to the women for handling. In exchange, the women are asked to disrobe (in private, … Read More
Sex studies, kissing mistakes and why guys cheat in the summer.
Love Bytes: 5 must-click sex, love and relationship links.
7 new scientific studies about sex. [Asylum]
Sex, like all affectionate physical contact, elevates the level of the hormone oxytocin, which causes general happiness in both genders. But women get an added bonus from sexual activity, as a study has shown that exposure to semen will help quell depression.
4 things you shouldn't do when kissing. [Marie Claire]
Guys tend to cheat more often in the sumer. Here's why. [Cosmopolitan]
Why it may be bad to love your kids more than your husband. [Momlogic]
A true story on why … Read More
Not for one hot second. Here's why.
Hello there, single ladies. Yes, that's right. We're looking at you. Not to worry, though. We are fully on your side. But we also did listen intently at a recent gathering of our dinner club, comprising working women who are single, attractive, smart and successful (catches, one might say) to what you were saying.
To be clear, there is nothing wrong with being single...nothing at all. If, however, that's what you willingly choose to be. When we hear, though, in one breath a woman mention how much she'd like to meet someone, followed mere seconds later by her rattling off all … Read More
What one woman did to make her date good bad
I screwed up last night. Bigtime. I had a date with the last of the eHarms batch. Mr. Grand Finale and I had been playing phone tag for months. Finally we nailed down a date and time. 8:00, Opia Lounge. But first I pre-partied at a Glamour BBQ in the West Village, and that’s where the trouble began. Here’s what went down on my blind date.
Mistake #1: I showed up late. Is it possible I was 30 minutes late? I’m not sure. Granted, I called ahead, but still. It was a ten minute walk to the subway, then I missed … Read More
Donate your time to charity and watch the sparks fly.
You probably thing this economic downturn is a real mother-father, eh? Well, once (ish) per week Tomfoolery is your spot for getting some ideas on how to get your relationship-on, on the cheap. This time, daters, make it a volunteer date.
I'm not suggesting that you ask out University of Tennessee alum, per se. I'm saying you can try donating your time while on a date. Take a deep breath; it's not going to be like a philanthropic episode of Blind Date.
I'm the last person to do something altruistic (I gave at the office), but in the present era … Read More
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
Why not having sex on a first date improves your love life later on.
The night's going great, you can't believe you're hitting it off so well on a first date, he's a great kisser, you take him home…
Whatever you do, don't sleep with him.
You've heard it before, but I'm not going to browbeat you about the immorality of going all the way on the first night. I'm also not going to say, as the London Telegraph does, that you're likely to drive away relationship material if, as the adage goes, the man "gets the milk for free." (If that drives him away, then be glad you're seeing the taillights.) … Read More
