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

"Wink!" 

Flirting is free on Yahoo! Personals, Yahoo!'s online dating site. Just sign in to send a user one of these –ironically– impersonal and genetic "Icebreakers." (When it comes to picking up readers, however, I prefer to jazz ‘em up...!).

"Hi, there!" 

Creating a profile is free. While Yahoo! Personals stops short of a background checks, the site does claim to screen profiles before entry. "It's a dating community, not a night club,"one site banner reads. (My mistake.)

"Your profile made me smile!" 

All it takes to create a profile is some easy-does-it box-checking in the categories of … Read More

What are the rules when you are in a relationship? Can a man look at another woman? When is it crossing the line?

Probably a prank, but just practical enough to be true: some fella in Chicago is allegedly looking for a sweetie on Craigslist -- but for Sunday through Wednesday nights only!

Says our Romeo:

I am looking for a single white good looking girl to be my girlfriend from Sunday thru Wednesday, because I come home to an empty house on each of those days. The problem is that both my roommates have serious girlfriends and rarely come home after work; leaving me alone and bored.

Weekends are for picking up "floozies" in bars, you see, so this part-time … Read More

Ever since I moved to the city, all I do is eat. Yes, I’ve been covering events, taking in museums instead of trashy movies, doing happy hours – all that predictable city stuff as well. But mostly, I’ve been eating.

Why the over-indulgence, you ask? Especially when I love to cook…?

Well, I learned pretty quickly that the first and only thing people say when you mention the new ‘hood you’ve moved into is, “Oh, Rajul I know the most amazing and cheap [insert mouthwatering foreign food here] joint RIGHT up the block from you.”

And of course, I believe … Read More