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Women:  1 Surefire Way to Turn a Man Off Immediately

Women: 1 Surefire Way to Turn a Man Off Immediately

Ladies! Are you turning men off? Read below to find out what topic to avoid when conversing with men

Just a couple of weeks ago, a good friend of mine (Demetri) shared with me an interesting experience he had while on a date. The date started off wonderfully. Demetri's confidence was at an all-time high--he was dapper and his date looked nothing short of ravishing. He took her to Folk’s Folly for some fine wining and dining. After all, she was gorgeous. Demetri wanted to see what else she had to offer.

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Hamster in a teacup!

Could Your Pet Be Turning Men Off?

Both men and women have strong opinions on pets. But there's one little furry creature we agree on.

When I think of pets, my brain immediately jumps to dogs or cats. As an adult, animals like hamsters, snakes or spiders never even cross my brain. But according to a new study, I should reconsider.

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Drunk Princess who falls asleep at the holiday party table turns men off.

Desperate Debbie & 9 More Women That Turn Men Off

Habits that men find extremely unattractive.

Let the record reflect that just because men find said issues unattractive that does not mean we will not attempt to sleep with you. The two are not mutually exclusive; this is a very real disclaimer. First up is a personal favorite of mine...

What Turns Him Off On a Date?

What Turns Him Off On a Date?

Stop directing all your pre-date energy to your looks...that's not going to make it or break it!

What Happened On the Date that Turned Him Off? A friend of mine almost canceled a date with a guy because she woke up with a zit. She came over to my apartment freaking out: “How big is it? Is it all you can see when you look at me? Should I make up an excuse to cancel?”

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5 Behaviors Women Think Are Cute, But Turn Men Off

Just because men behave badly doesn't mean women should. We're the fairer sex, after all!

I'm convinced that women hold secret meetings in the middle of the forest somewhere on some Harry Potter tip discussing what turns men on. The only problem is the leader of the meeting usually resembles the wicked witch of the Wild West, not only in appearance but in demeanor as well.

Top 5 (Best &Worst) First Date Conversations

Top 5 (Best &Worst) First Date Conversations

First date frenzy: If religion, politics and exes are off the table, what will we talk about?

Uncomfortable silences, awkward pauses. We've all been in those kinds of conversations. But they can be ten times worse when they happen on a first date! So, how do you keep the conversation flowing? We asked Dan Abelon, co-founder and CEO of SpeedDate.com for his top five first date topics.

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The Top 10 Traits Most Likely To Repel A Woman

Our new "Power of Attraction" survey unveils which qualities women dislike in a man.

While conventional wisdom says that long-term relationships can't sustain the initial spark, 90 percent of men and women believe that passion can be rekindled. In addition to reaffirming the power of attraction, our survey reveals what draws women to men in the first place — as well as what repels them. Rekindling the flame is one thing, but the following qualities may nip a young romance right in the bud.

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10 Ways Women's Turn-Ons Change As They Age

Ladies' lists of turn-ons and turn-offs mature with age.

Ladies, older definitely means wiser, but that doesn't just apply to your intellectual prowess—it applies to your taste in potential partners, too.

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Is Facial Hair a Turn-off?

A new survey claims women say they prefer men with this kind of facial hair.

A new survey claims women say they prefer men stubble-free. But are we genetically programmed to feel otherwise about beards?

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5 Things That (Unexpectedly) Turn Men Off

Strange things that will make a man's sex drive turn quickly from on to off.

And you thought just nagging him to death or dragging him to the latest ensemble cast rom-com blockbuster were the ultimate no-nos. Turns out, in the world of love, there are more than a handful of moves that can turn a guy off. Here, five of those things that might unexpectedly launch him right out of bed ...

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What Does A Kiss Mean? 9 Kisses Decoded

A kiss can mean so many things; our field guide decodes the most important lip locks.

There are many different ways to kiss your lover, and all of them can communicate a different sentiment. Here is a field guide to the major types of kisses and what each of them conveys.