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Should You Date Someone Who Scorns Your Dreams?
"Midnight in Paris" got me thinking about boyfriends who are dismissive when you talk of changing careers.
By Maura Kelly Published
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6 Things That Changed Dating
Technology's Influnece on Dating - How Dating has Been Influenced though History
By Rich Santos Published
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Are You Too Busy for Love?
How being accomplished might make women today seem unapproachable — and what they should do about it.
By Hephzibah Anderson Published
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How To Avoid Giving Out Your Phone Number
The other night I was talking with friends about how awkward it is to meet people at bars.The ensuing date is usually awkward too. The women in the conversation were sharing their frustration with the whole "getting the number" process in t
By Rich Santos Published
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Do You Hide Your True Self When Dating?
Do you feel like you always have to be on your best behavior? If so, you could be a "gifted child."
By Maura Kelly Published
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Advice From Wise Old Sages (Married Guys)
The advice I get from married guys scares me. It's like they are all living as a suppressed population in a far off land, explaining rules that are laid upon their broken spirits by some powerful entity. I guess this is why my married friends see me asRelationships a bastion of hope — a maverick of sorts. I'm like pre-labotomy Jack Nicholson's character in Cuckoo's Nest.
By Rich Santos Published
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The Fine Art of The Cock Block
It's hard enough to seal the deal without interference from outside forces. Men have invented a slang term in honor of these mood killing outside forces: the cock block. Cock blocking is opposite of the work that a good solid wing man does. A wing ...
By Rich Santos Published
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The Perils of Sober Dating
Is it possible to navigate the dating minefields without a single drop of alcohol? One brave writer finds out.
By Laurie Sandell Published
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Does He Have a Habit That's Driving You Nuts?
Whether it's being finicky about food or drinking his coffee off-kilter, there might be more to your frustration.
By Maura Kelly Published
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7 Bad Manners For A First Date
When I broke up with my last girlfriend I received a rather venomous email chastising me for all my personality flaws. Needless to say this was a mighty long email. One sentence I'll never forget had to do with her opinion about my manners.
By Rich Santos Published
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Should We Blame Ourselves When Dates Go Bad?
Women seem to take it too personally when things go wrong.
By Maura Kelly Published
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The Benefits of Having a Lot of Female Friends
Throughout my life, I've learned the importance and value of female advice and input. Whenever I make a move during the early stages of a relationship, my faithful, female "editors" are right there to help me out...and remind me of how clue
By Rich Santos Published
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Is Truth in Breakups Overrated?
"I'm just trying to be honest" is no excuse for being a jerk.
By Maura Kelly Published
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Most Popular Times of The Year For Breaking Up
I recently came across a study in Men's Health that outlined the most common breakup points in the year. This info was gathered after monitoring Facebook profiles referencing breakups. It was interesting to see that breakups spiked during ce
By Rich Santos Published
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4 Things I'm Insecure About In Bed
I've said many times I wish I could be a ",,dude",, about sex and think ",,Wow, I'm nailing this chick.",, Unfortunately, I have more thoughts racing through my head and most of these thoughts have to do with what's going to go wrong. Here is a sampling of
By Rich Santos Published
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5 Reasons For Spring Fever
Spring has arrived, and according to a recent survey about weather and sex, 67% of respondents said they become more interested in sex when the weather starts getting warmer.
By Rich Santos Published
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How Dating Affects the Way We Look for Jobs
Are men more likely to pursue employment aggressively, while women tend to play it cool?
By Maura Kelly Published
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Extended Adolescents: The New Generation of Daters
A new study sheds light on the latest type of singleton, one who still gets help from Mom and Dad.
By Maura Kelly Published
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5 Habits That Will Keep You Single
Many people get into dating situations that are doomed from the start. I have a habit of doing it unconsciously, and some of my friends actually admit they do it on purpose: the better to not get hurt or get too close to anyone.
By Rich Santos Published
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AshleyMadison.com: A Place for Cheaters to Meet
My editor sent me a fascinating story about the business behind the site Ashley Madison. For those of you who are not familiar with the site, its mission is to provide people seeking affairs the environment to pursue the fantasy.
By Rich Santos Published
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Confessions of a Single, Female Pastor
Wren Miller loves her career, but it makes her love life a holy mess.
By Deborah Jian Lee Published
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Are Commitment and Exclusivity The Same?
Are exclusivity and commitment the same thing? Apparently men don’t think so.
By Rich Santos Published
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What Your Neighborhood Says about Your Dating Vocabulary
A new interactive map reveals the funny words that people most commonly use to describe themselves, depending on what part of the country they live in.
By Maura Kelly Published
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5 Characteristics That Make A Strong Woman Sexy
Our male dating blogger counts down the characteristics that make strong women appealing.
By Rich Santos Published
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9 Ways to Rehabilitate a Cheater
A cheater can be rehabilitated, but a number of the following things must happen to spark the change.
By Rich Santos Published
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Annoying Girlfriend Behavior: Talking Over the TV
Sometimes a successful relationship is about how little you annoy each other as much as how attracted you are to one another.
By Rich Santos Published