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7 Ways to Meet the Woman of Your Dreams

7 Ways to Meet the Woman of Your Dreams

If you’re a guy lacking the skills to meet your dream girl, fear not!

Sometimes guys get a reputation for always wanting to play the field—even when we’re in good company--and who are we to fight biology? That said, the truth is the vast majority of men really do want to find the woman of their dreams, the love of their lives, The One. It’s just that, for some guys, the process of finding her, approaching her, and talking with her seems unthinkable. To ease their quest and help guys everywhere get what they want, I’ve come up with seven sure-fire ways to find her, meet her and talk to her!

The Dos and Don'ts of Getting a Date

The Dos and Don'ts of Getting a Date

It's an age old dilemma: if I don't know how to get a date, how can I actually get one?

While we all may know one smooth natural at the art of dating, it’s a challenge for the vast majority. I know, I’ve been there myself. The key is learning specific skills and techniques to minimize your stress and ensure your success! Here are a few critical tips:  

7 Times Women Overreact In Relationships, But Shouldn't
Sometimes you have a legitimate reason to be mad at him. Sometimes you don't.

7 Times Women Overreact In Relationships, But Shouldn't

Men and women have different communication styles. There are times he didn't mean to make you mad.

To put it simply: Sometimes men know they're doing something wrong (and they're just too lazy to do the right thing) and sometimes, they don't know. But as a woman, it's hard to tell the difference. Here are 7 times he probably didn't realize he was pissing you off.

5 (More!) Sex Moves Women Love, But Are Afraid To Ask For
What are you too nervous to ask for in bed?

5 (More!) Sex Moves Women Love, But Are Afraid To Ask For

Ladies, it's time to ask for what you want in bed.

I've never been afraid to ask for what I want in bed. The idea that some women can't ask for what they want, or don't know what they want in the first place, is foreign to me. However, I'm well-aware that I may not be in the majority here. Guys have told me other women become self-conscious when asking for something risqué or kinky — and that's a crying shame.

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What makes a woman smile?

30 Ways To Make A Woman Smile

What things do men do that make women truly happy?

Want to make a woman truly happy? It's not as hard as you think it is. But a lot of men still seem to struggle when it comes to knowing how to please a woman, so we've made a list of 30 entire things men can do that are practically guaranteed to make any woman smile. So now you have no excuse, dudes! The list was inspired by the Twitter trending topic #30WaysToMakeAGirlSmile.

5 Sex Moves Women Love, But Are Afraid To Ask For
What are you afraid to ask for in bed?

5 Sex Moves Women Love, But Are Afraid To Ask For

It's time to let go of your fear and ask for what you want sexually.

I've never been afraid to ask for what I want in bed. I guess because during my teenage years I figured out I was/am a perv and I just owned it. But in my decade-plus of hooking up with dudes, I've come to see being clear about what I want is a bit rare: Guys have told me other women become self-conscious when asking for something risqué or kinky.

3 Reasons Why We Love That Melissa McCarthy Got An Oscar Nom!
Melissa with her husband, Ben Falcone, at the Golden Globes

3 Reasons Why We Love That Melissa McCarthy Got An Oscar Nom!

Why the funny actress is changing the game for all women!

Melissa McCarthy has been capturing the hearts of television viewers for over a decade. In the early 2000s, she played the lovable, scatter-brained Snookie on 'Gilmore Girls.' Last year, she won an Emmy for her new television role as Molly in the comedy series, 'Mike & Molly.'

Top 10 Things Men Can't Stand About Women
What do men hate about women?

Top 10 Things Men Can't Stand About Women

Mens' biggest dealbreakers when it comes to dating and women.

#1: I Can't Stand Someone Who Likes to Spend Excessive Time as a Couch Potato. There's nothing wrong with relaxing, but being in a relationship with a couch potato can get old fast. In fact, men are so wary of lazy women that it sneaks into the Top Ten list of Can't Stands.

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"Hmmm... Amanda..." *drool*

Study Says Men Get Dumber Just By Thinking About Women

Science has discovered that the mere mention of a woman's name can make a man dumber.

It's no secret that the male gender is a bunch of bumbling idiots when it comes to us ladies. Look at us! Our hips, our breasts, the way we smell, the softness of skin (which is completely natural and in no way attributed to mounds of moisturizer) and of course, just the fact that we are the fairer (read: superior) of the genders — we're the complete package.

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January 22 is the anniversary of the passage of Roe vs. Wade.

Jan. 22: Not Just Another Day [EXPERT]

To some, January 22 is just another day...but to others, it signifies a life-changing moment.

Barely anyone recognizes the significance of this day; It's January 22nd. This is the anniversary of the passage of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court in 1973. I watch the news stories every year and there is hardly anything ever said about it. This is why it is my belief that voluntary pregnancy termination ("VPT") is now a household word in our culture. It is as normal and natural as apple pie was to the WWII era group.

mars venus
Are men and women really from different planets?

Study Says Men Are 'Emotionally Stable' -- Uh, Really?

Study finds new personality differences between men and women.

In the early 1990's, a writer and relationship counselor by the name of John Gray, Ph.D. wrote a little book you may have heard of: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. When the book was published in 1992, it became a pop culture phenomenon that eventually led to more books, seminars, a TV sitcom and even a one-man Broadway show.