Latest articles by Rich Santos
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7 Ways to Be Independent in Your Relationship
As Independence Day approaches, I want to make sure I see beyond the beers and BBQ to remember why we are all celebrating. Independence is such a beautiful thing, and I shouldn't take it for granted.
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Do You "Let Yourself Go" When You're in a Serious Relationship?
Once you settle down, there's not as much urgency because you've got someone, right?
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"Phantom Dating": If It Takes Too Long to Get Together, Are They Even Interested?
Do you ever get into that strange situation where you're involved in "negotiations" or "discussions" about an upcoming first date? If it goes on too long, it turns into the elusive "phantom date."...
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11 Ways to Compliment a Woman
Rich Santos explains the rules to follow when giving women compliments.
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How Not to Compliment a Woman
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Can You Ever Really "Delete" Someone from Your Life?
Last week I attended Love 2.0, hosted by Zoosk, featuring a panel of experts discussing online dating. This discussion went beyond basic dating sites and touched on texting, calling via cell, Facebook, etc., and I'll go over...
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4 Awkward Moves Guys Make When They're Nervous
My brother-in-law enjoys poking fun at me for my stupid moves with women. Here are four of them that some guys make because, frankly, they don't know what else to do.
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What Not to Say After a One-Night Stand
The "stupid statement" is usually a result of not thinking long enough before speaking. In addition to this, timing plays a role. The morning after is a sensitive time, especially after a one-night stand. I once had a once night stand...
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4 Reasons We Grow Apart After a Breakup
I recently had a bittersweet dream about a girl I was once close to. We were in the water and she had turned into a fish and I couldn't find her. I explained the dream to the girl and we both laughed, and I even admitted that I had an...
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How to Pick Up Women: 4 Universal Guy Theories Explained
Most "universal guy theories" resemble the following: The world is flat, Earth is the center of the universe, amputations are easier with a swig of whiskey. Unlike those preposterous theories, men fail to develop new theories that actually work....
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8 Signs You've Hit Dating Rock Bottom
Aside from shedding light on the horror that is the male mind, this blog includes sad personal anecdotes, to help you feel better about yourself.
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Which of the Sex and the City Girls Is the Most Datable?
With the second Sex and the City movie in theaters, Marie Claire's male dating blogger, Rich Santos, tries to figure out which of the four is best suited for girlfriend status.
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11 Reasons Why It's Easier to Meet Someone When You Go Out Alone
Being alone is scary, but it has benefits. In fact, it could help you find someone to love
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What Guys Think of Redheads
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What He Really Thinks of Your Hair
Have you ever taken a Rorschach test? The doctor shows you "inkblots" and you blurt out what comes to mind. The inkblots measure perception of abstract shapes, tapping into the corners of the mind. Hopefully, guys don't...
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Is It Too Much to Ask for Looks and Personality?
This past weekend my buddy and I were at happy hour chatting with a woman at the bar. I was impressed by how interesting she was, and particularly astounded by the following three things...
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7 Things That Make Me Feel Lonely
The other day I was walking across the Manhattan Bridge and made the mistake of looking down at the water below. I suddenly felt helpless and lightheaded. I recovered, looked straight forward and trudged quickly to the end of the bridge...wi...
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8 Reasons I Don't Kiss/Make Out on the First Few Dates
I think it's pretty sad that I've never kissed a girl goodnight or made out, sober, after an actual date. The majority of my first kisses/encounters have occurred after knowing the person pretty well, crashing at each others apartment, a...
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10 Ways You're Preventing Guys from Approaching You
Recently, at a wedding, I witnessed a dance floor with a friend who is an ecologist. In the middle of this dance floor, a girl approached a guy, legs slightly spread, while slapping her thighs with the back of her hands while looking him...
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Would You Stay with a Great Guy if the Sex Was Bad?
The other day my buddy and I were sitting with his female roommate (Sarah) when she said something crazy but interesting. She's currently dating a great guy who treats her well. Her last boyfriend cheated on her and didn't treat her wel...
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4 Ways to Make Someone Feel Guilty for Dumping You
One of the few things about me that might make me a wonderful boyfriend is the fact that guilt is a 24/7 element in my life. Even if there's nothing to be guilty about, I create guilty within myself. When someone makes me feel guil...
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Is It Cheating if You Don't Get Caught?
The other day I saw a couple of women on the Today Show doing an interview and quipping that cheating was not really cheating as long as no one gets caught. I was surprised that my conversations with co-workers about this idea
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8 Things That Make Women Unavailable
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How Men Read Women's Signals
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An Honest Guy, a Jerk, or Both?
One could argue that it's actually better for a guy to be honest about his evil intentions. Take, for example, my friend who gave her number to a guy thinking he was going to give her a guest bartending gig. The next day he texted her: ...
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10 Signs He's Only in It for the Sex
Even the "nicest" guy could be after sex. Guys have methods of trying to get laid without committing. These types get what they want and once they are satisfied, they are gone.
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Why Do I Make Girl Friends, but Not Girlfriends?
The other day my friend Claire asked me to set mouse traps for her in her apartment. Despite my hatred of cruel things like mouse traps, and my very comfortable position on the couch, I got up to help her out of friendly duty.
