We all know that online dating is a numbers game. There are some who get lucky in love right away, and others that have an on-again off-again love affair with online dating for years.

My mother raised me to be polite on a date. Even if there was no magic or chemistry, she told me that sometimes it takes more than one date to know if there is a connection or not. "Perhaps they will have a friend they can introduce you to," she would say. She always told me to be on my best behavior. My mother is a wise … Read More

After a new man enters your life and he becomes your boyfriend, you naturally want to fold him into every aspect of your routine. Over time you will want to introduce him to your friends, your colleagues and ultimately your family. But introductions should be handled with care and as we have learned the hard way, should be timed appropriately.
 
Allow us to fess up: We used to have a bad habit of introducing each and every guy we dated to our friends and sometimes even family (including little tyke nephews) before things ever took off and got serious. This can … Read More

Being single affords you the chance to get to know all sorts of people. When you're not in a rush to find "the one," you can enjoy learning scads of new things from the men you date. You don't have to limit yourself to types who fit the specific criteria of what you're looking for in a life partner. We encourage all singles to date as many different types of people as pique your interest and curiosity.

We're not saying you have to settle down into a serious relationship or get intimate with every man you date. … Read More

The results of the man survey (otherwise known as Askmen.com's Great Male Survey) are in. And they have given us a rare, coveted glimpse into the male psyche. One of the questions, in particular, piqued our interest. It's semi cheating-related and reads as follows: "Have you ever fantasized about a girlfriend or wife's friend?"

The results were tallied as follows:

* A whopping 43% of male respondents said yes they had in the past, but that they try to restrain themselves.
* A sizable 26% said yes...regularly.
* Not far behind, 23% said no, no interest.
* And lastly 8% said, no, … Read More

We're not going to lie. A man boasting abs chiseled to perfection and biceps that pop just enough when flexed (without shredding shirts He-Man style) will no-doubt turn our heads. And even if caught mid check-him-out glance, we're not about to look away. Fit, toned bodies are the result of hard work and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. We certainly pay homage to that. But for a man to achieve a skyrocketing score on the sexiness scale there's got to be more to him than physical assets. Throw in these seven traits and he's guaranteed irresistible. Read: How To … Read More

In case you missed it last summer, the famed writer of television-series celebrity, Liz Tuccillo, who wrote saucy episodes of Sex and the City is back on shelves. The reprint of her debut fiction novel, How To Be Single, reads as a smart, funny guidebook for unattached women.

Told in a comic voice (because, let's be honest, if you can't laugh about your mishaps and snafus as a single person, good luck!) the book is narrated by a created character named Julie Jensen, age 38, who's on a journey to find the ideal mate and accomplish her life goals and … Read More

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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

We're entering another weekend at the heights of wedding season. We have to admit as much as there may be gripes about the logistics of getting to and from a wedding location and  budgeting for what to wear and what to give as a gift there are three things we absolutely adore about weddings.

1.Personalized vows. There's little else as touching as watching a couple recite vows that they wrote that have personal meaning. It's bound to be the case that one or both of the parties on the altar is going to break down in one big love fest while … Read More

After you spend a certain amount of time with a companion, inevitably, you must have the "What About Us?" relationship talk. You can tell your guy is ready to have "the talk" if suddenly you find that instead of spending one weeknight and one weekend night hanging out together you're suddenly seeing each other every-other-day (at that he even lets slip the occassional phrase that he'd like to spend even more time with you). Will Living Together Ruin Your Relationship?

He may also start mentioning other women in an attempt to gauge your reaction and get a sense of … Read More

You've been friends all for a long time. You tell each other everything, even who you're dating and how it's going. Then suddenly it happnens. The change-over occurs...without your even realizing it. 

Suddenly this comfortable, easy-going friendship takes on a new form and becomes a burgeoning romantic relationship. It's more cuddly, it's more endearing. Next thing you know, the two of you are a full-blown couple. Here are four signs that you and your guy friend, your bud, your bro, have transformed  into a hot romantic duo.

1) Your friends start making very obvious comments. All of a sudden every time you go out with a … Read More