Archive for May, 2009

You spend so much time with one person, only to find out that it’s not working out. The next step? The dump. Whether you’re being dumped, or doing the dumping yourself, break ups can be terrible events to get over. No matter how you look at it, losing someone that was important to you and… »

A quick internet search will quickly bring up loads of advice on what to wear when meeting a guy for the first time. However, there is very little guidance on what not to wear if you want to make a good first impression. In terms of appearance, women are typically less picky than men, placing… »

First dates can be nerve wracking. Many people avoid a dinner or food-based first date because it opens tremendous opportunity for messy and embarrassing mishaps. Spilling on your shirt, sauce stains around your mouth, seeds in your teeth – let’s face it, food can be pretty unsexy.
Some people go so far as to ban eating… »

There are little white lies, and then there are whoppers. Little white lies are acceptable, and in fact are expected on the first date. It’s the whoppers you want to avoid. When meeting someone for the first time, we tend to use harmless white lies to blur facts about less impressive or unimportant details –… »

There are countless ways to attract attention to yourself whether you’re on a first date, out of the town or just hopping to the corner store for some milk. This season’s hottest accessory – the scarf – is a godsend for women looking for a chic, eye-catching trick/trend/secret/tip to do half the work for you.
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There’s Ashton and Demi, Madonna and Guy…who’s next? Meryl and Josh? Let’s face it, the dating game is changing. We no longer look twice when a girl asks a guy out pays for her meal. Online dating websites are among the most active on the Internet. Speed dating has seen a dramatic rise in popularity… »

Today, many young and old adults are finding it increasingly difficult to find a perfect date. Hectic lifestyle and its pressing demands, makes it impossible for many adults to fall in love. However, if you are on a look out for a perfect soul mate, you can leave off your qualms and instead opt for… »

First dates are traditionally nerve-wracking. You’ve been wanting to go out with this person for the longest time and suddenly it’s happening and you can’t think of anything that you could talk about with them. This is a situation that too many couples find themselves in, especially if they have chosen the age old idea… »

The brief answer to this is “Yes! Of course they can!” At one time it was more traditional to find that dating was restricted to the under 20s who hadn’t yet found a partner to settle down with. At the same time marriages seemed the order of the day, and divorce was rare. Despite older… »

We portray more than we say. Body language, tone, your clothes and other indicators can send a stronger message than the words that come out of your mouth.
For singles and especially single daters, secondary cues and messages are particularly important during the first date, where the first impression can “make or break” the night. With… »