Latest articles by Maura Kelly
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5 Things NOT to Do When Picking Up A Guy
Please don't try any of the maneuvers I pulled on Saturday night. Today, I'll tell you about the first three of them ... and tomorrow, I'll finish off my Halloween saga.
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Does True Love Make Us Ready to Commit?
Or do we have to be ready before we can find it? I sort of feel like I could love Barnaby Jepperdoom--maybe--if I let myself. (Let's keep that between you and me, shall we?) But do I still have commitment-phobia? Or is it more that when you find the person who is REALLy right, you don't have to talk yourself into getting serious--it just happens?
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Subverting the Usual (Boring) Get-to-Know-You Q's
When we meet someone new, we always want to know his (or her) name, job and hometown. And yet asking those questions can make you come off like a boor--like you're conducting a job interview instead of really getting to know someone. Dating coach John Keegan comes to the rescue! Ask the Big Three Q's according to his suggestions and a person will feel intrigued, not interrogated.
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Stay Safe, If You're Going to Make Out With a Stranger
Should I have gone back to the apartment of a man I barely knew? A self-defense expert weighs in with thoughts about how we can protect ourselves from violence (and STDs).
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Should a Guy Ask if He Can Kiss You?
Or is that always a bad move? If he doesn't have the confidence to just dive in, does it turn you off? Or does it depend on who's trying to give you a tonsil exam with his tongue? If a guy tries to feel me out before he feels me up, I usually get snapped out of the make-out dream ... unless ...
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A Blind Karaoke Non-Date: How I Met Barnaby Jepperdoom
A pal of mine wanted to set me up with one of her buddies from college--the surprisingly handsome man whom we here at Living Flirtatiously call Barnaby Jepperdoom. But instead of going on an awkward blind date, I suggested he simply join some friends and me for a karaoke outing. Isn't that the best way to handle a situation like this? Because if there's no spark, there's still room for a friendship to begin. ... But is there a spark between Barnaby and me?
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5 Easy Rules Daters Should Live By
This weekend, I hung out with adorable dating coach John Keegan, who was recently profiled in the New York Times. He's going to help me become a better flirt, and feel more empowered as a dater.
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An Editor Says: "Have a One-Night-Stand! And Write About It!"
What do you guys think? Should I do this assignment so I can see what casual sex is like--and write about it? Or is this just insane?
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What Happened Next with the Hot Baby F-man
We went back to his place and ...
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Is It Bad To Always Date Younger Men?
I met with a professional matchmaker yesterday, and she pooh-poohed my penchant for younger men. In particular, she thought it was crazy that I went out with a 25-year-old on Monday night. (But he's an f-man! Who is so hot I almost called 911!)
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6 Tips for How to Break Up Smoothly
All the advice you'll ever need to perform an emotionally considerate, unbelievably mature break-up--right here! Best of all, I think these tips are almost guaranteed to help bring the relationship to a close with a minimum of pain on both sides. (Al...
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Crushing on the Bartender
This week alone, I've had a (fleeting) crush on two bartenders and a sandwich-maker. It's ridiculous to feel like the random guy behind the counter wherever you happen to be is giving you a special smile--right? Because he probably smiles that way at everyone!
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The Benefit of Hot Chicks Partnering with Ugly Guys
Ben "Death Cab for Cutie" Gibbard and Zooey "500 Days of Summer" Deschanel just got married--one more example, if you ask me, of a gorgeous woman shacking up with a homely dude. But according to a recent study, this kind of arrangement might actually work out well for the ladies.
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Falling in Love with Someone's Words
Has someone ever captured your heart with his letters, Cyrano-style? A new film by Jane ("The Piano") Campion is about the epistolatory romance between the famous poet John Keats and the young woman he loved, Fanny Brawne.
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Is Snoring a Deal-Breaker for You?
I can handle it--if we have separate bedrooms. Wait. Better make that separate apartments.
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Do Nudie Pics of Chicks Turn You On?
I'm straight, straight, straight as a pencil. And yet ... the new naked photos of Milla Jovovich make me a little warm in the shorts.
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BFF to BF? 4 Factors to Consider Before Dating Your Best Friend
There needs to be more to it than the fact that you get along like gangbusters ...
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5 Ways to Treat Yourself Nicely
If you're not going away this long weekend, don't be glum. There are still things you can do to reward yourself for the year you've spent laboring.
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What Do You Have to Lose if You Don't Flirt? Everything!
Not to sound like a maniac or anything, but every time we miss a chance to meet someone, we miss an opportunity to change our lives!
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6 Tips for Flirting at a Party Full of Strangers
My insights about how you can make the most of it when you're at a party where you don't know anyone.
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How to Attend a Party Where You Don't Know A Soul
At a throw-down where I knew no one, I met a few interesting people. One person was maybe even REALLY interesting.
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3 Experiences Every Single Chick Should Have
So, okay, you're single. (Me too.) Let's make the most of it!
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Could I Get a Side Order of Empathy With That Phallus?
The conclusion of the Sir Hugo blog-a.
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Writing a Dating Blog IS Bad for Your Dating Life
Sir Hugo found the blog, oh yes he did--should I have assumed he would?--and he read every single last word about himself.
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The "Put Them Out of Their Misery" Rule of Dating
Really, I think it's only kind and proper to be clear as quickly as possible with someone who may have a crush on you about how YOU feel.
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The Number One Dating Rule
One of my oldest, dearest (male) friends lays it on the line for me, after I get increasingly nutso about how to interpret Sir Hugo. (Although I DO, finally, take action.)
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When Do You Plant the First Kiss? The Dudes Weigh In
I get the skinny from my guy friends about what they do at the end of a good date ... and they also let me know what they think about MY recent date. (The one that ended without a real kiss or plans for the future.)
