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5 VERY Good Reasons to Dump Her

Recently, I wrote an article listing off five guilt-free reasons to dump your boyfriend. There are just some things that guys do that practically beg a woman to dump them. But we women do these things, too! So, guys, read on for five very good reasons to dump your girlfriend that will give you little or no angst about making the right decision. Sort of like "Get Out of Jail Free" cards, any of the following things give you a perfectly legitimate excuse to say "see you later."

Published on 01/12/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

5 VERY Good Reasons to Dump Him

I'm sure I don't have to tell you this, but... relationships are very complicated things! Every relationship has its problems, its little hiccups that need to be worked out. And most of the time, it's important to make the effort to try to work out your problems before making big decisions; like deciding that you want out. But other times, you can dump him with no thought at all. All you need is the right reason.

Published on 27/11/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

When is the Right Time to Commit?

For some people, making a romantic commitment to another person is as simple as breathing; you know your feelings and you know what you want, so commitment is easy. For others, the decision to commit is a difficult one. For these people, it can be difficult to decide if commitment is the right thing, or if they're jumping in too fast. Trying to decide if it's time? Here are a few signs that it just might be time to commit.

Published on 25/11/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

The Best (and Oddest!) Places to Meet Someone New

You can meet someone new where you least expect to!

Published on 21/11/2008 in Dating(1 comments)

Internet Dating Safety Tips for Men

When you think about internet dating safety, you likely think of it in terms of what is safe for a woman; who she should talk to, what information she should give out, etc. Safety is just as important for men as it is for women. In fact, as 70% of the members of internet dating websites are men, it may be even more important for men than it is for women. They simply have to go about it a little differently.

Published on 19/11/2008 in Dating(1 comments)

Six Ground Rules for Dating Your Ex

Whether you were dating in the traditional sense, or internet dating, if you’re thinking of dating your ex, there are ground rules you may want to follow

Published on 14/11/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Is Internet Dating the Right Choice for You?

Millions of people all over the world have practically become professionals at Internet dating. They know their favorite sites, they know what to look for in a potential online relationship, and they how to catch a date's attention. Millions of others have never even tried dating online. Though it's becoming more and more common, Internet dating can seem like a strange prospect if you've never tried it.

Published on 12/11/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Do’s and Don’ts – or Just Plain Common Sense

I’ve read many articles in the last little while about the do’s and don’ts of dating, but none that I have run across seem to come from someone’s actual dating experiences, so I think I can shed some light on the subject given my recent encounters, especially when it comes to meeting online and the whole internet dating scene that has just exploded in the past few years.

Published on 10/11/2008 in Dating(3 comments)

Online Flirting Tips and Tricks

Just like flirting in the real world, flirting via online personals or dating website just takes a little practice. When you know what you're doing, you can easily attract the attention of the opposite sex. You've just got to do it right. Read on for some simple (but necessary) tricks for online flirting.

Published on 07/11/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Eight Tips for an Attention Getting Email

Putting up a great online dating profile is only the first step in successful online dating. You also have to be able to write a great email! While women who date online often tend to sit back and wait for messages to come to them, it's important for both sexes to be proactive in online dating. If you find a profile you like... respond to it! But respond to it right.

Published on 05/11/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Who Needs Words?

In the animal world, saying "I'm into you" or "you don't even have a chance" is simple. Through their behavior, animals make it very clear to other animals what they want and how they feel. "Dating" for them is clear-cut and wonderfully un-mysterious. And internet dating is something they can only dream about.

Published on 30/10/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Taking Your Online Romance to the Phone Line

For those of us who are attracted to internet dating because we love the format, the idea of that "first phone call" can be pretty nerve-wracking. Sure, you can crack a joke that will have him or her rolling on the ground online; but on the phone the same conversation may just leave you tongue tied.

Published on 28/10/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Should You Date Your Co-Worker?

Most people --especially managers-- claim that office romances get in the way of true professionalism, and create trouble where there doesn't need to be any. Unlike internet dating where almost anything goes, office romances they say, are a no no!

Published on 23/10/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Online Dating Scams

There are a lot of less-than-honest people out there looking to use online dating to scam lonely singles out of their money. What do you need to avoid scammers? First, you need the ability to recognize one.

Published on 20/10/2008 in Dating(3 comments)

Dating Your Best Friend's Ex

If the opportunity arises to develop a romantic relationship with the ex of a good friend and you just can't bring yourself to say no (or don't feel you should have to), it might be okay to move forward. Just be sure to do it with caution, and be sure to do it right.

Published on 17/10/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Choosing a Sexy Halloween Costume

when Halloween comes around, it can be hard to resist wearing an ultra sexy Halloween costume. Sure, your day-to-day wardrobe philosophy might be "conservative cleavage," but on Halloween all of that goes out the window. For one night, you get to be the sex kitten you truly are. Why waste such a great opportunity on a giant orange pumpkin costume?

Published on 09/10/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Is Your Partner (or are You) a Serial Dater?

Today, we're on the hunt for the elusive serial dater. And we know just the behavior to look for. They hunt down their prey, they pounce... and then they move on to bigger game, leaving us a just bit bloody and disheveled. And wondering what, exactly, it is that went wrong.

Published on 07/10/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Get Out There to Get a Date

In pretty much any community, there are plenty of local group activities that you can take part in. Read on for some great ideas for meeting new people in your area.

Published on 30/09/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Five Tips for Everyday Dating Opportunities

There are certain times when you go out hoping (if not expecting) to meet a potential romantic partner. For instance, going out with friends to a local club or bar, or meeting with somebody from online personals or an online dating site. Most of the time however, you're just living your life. You stop by the bank to make a deposit, you buy a printer cartridge for your printer, and you pop into the coffee shop for a cappuccino. Chances are, you probably don't think about meeting people when you're doing these everyday things.

Published on 29/09/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

A Guide to Finding Love Online

If you're just getting started (or even if you're experienced with online personals), you might not know how to find the right person for you. Read on for tips on finding love online in five simple steps.

Published on 25/09/2008 in Dating(2 comments)

Top Considerations when Dating a Single Parent

Dating a single parent can have a lot of rewards. It's just important to look over every aspect of the situation, and know what you're getting into before you commit.

Published on 16/09/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Do You Have Dating Fatigue?

When you've been single for longer than you want, and especially after you've experienced a series of unsuccessful dates, it's easy for dating fatigue to set in.

Published on 11/09/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Dating when you're a Parent

Your kids are the most important things in your life. You would do anything for them, and that will never change. However, you're more than just a parent. You're a vibrant, intelligent, and sexy adult with needs of your own. And you're an adult who deserves to have a healthy social life. Transitioning from parent to partner can be difficult, especially following a painful separation.

Published on 08/09/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

How to Pick a Great First Date Restaurant

Think about the number of disastrous first dates you've had in your dating career. Go on! Count them up on your fingers and toes. Are you suddenly wishing for an extra pair of limbs so you can finish up your tally? Then you already know the importance of the oh-so-intimidating first date, and that you only get one chance to do things right.

Published on 02/09/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Becoming a Positive Mindset Dater

"Look on the bright side." And, "Just keep smiling, and before you know it, you'll feel happy." You've probably heard a thousand times, and in a thousand different situations, that you have to have a positive attitude. And when things haven't been going well for you, you've probably wanted to tackle the person giving this unwanted advice and shut them up with a healthy length of duct tape.

Published on 29/08/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Top Places to Travel to With your New Soul Mate

When you're dating somebody new, and start to get that "this is the one!" feeling in the pit of your stomach, you're going to want to spend every moment with that person. Why not go on a romantic vacation together?

Published on 28/08/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Knowing when you’re being misled

There are millions of people around the world who use online dating services such as Datepad to meet people, perhaps even that special someone. Most are aware that letters that contain “Hello Dear, I am Ms Rosemary Beko the only daughter of late Chief.and Mrs. Dikko Beko” or some other such nonsense are nothing but scams. Occasionally we’ll receive a letter that at first glance appears to be genuine, but closer inspection sets off a small warning bell in the back of our mind. Is this for real?

Published on 25/08/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Becoming a Good Listener

It can be hard to focus on what your date is saying. But you have to learn. Start with these three simple (or not-so-simple, actually) skills;

Published on 20/08/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Putting an End to a Bad Date

You know the feeling when a date goes wrong. Your heart drops to your stomach with disappointment. This isn't going to work, you think. Not only that, but the date itself is absolute torture. What do you do?

Published on 13/08/2008 in Dating(2 comments)

How to Tell if You Appear Desperate to Potential Daters

Are you a desperate dater? Here's how to avoid appearing anxious or frantic about what should be a pleasant time.

Published on 11/08/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

5 Ways to Make a Man Fall in Love with You

Focusing on what men love about women in general... and how to use those natural things in you to your advantage.

Published on 08/08/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

5 Ways to Make a Woman Fall in Love with You

If she likes you and you have a good relationship to begin with, there are things you can do to facilitate her falling in love.

Published on 06/08/2008 in Dating(2 comments)

Asking Her Out

Whether you met her through internet dating, or you aunt introduced you, asking a woman out for the first time is an incredibly nerve-wracking experience. Here are some tips to ensure success.

Published on 31/07/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Red Flags

Five warning signs that there is more to your date than first meets the eye.

Published on 28/07/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Finding A Date Online

It takes quite a bit of perseverance to find a date using Internet Dating. It takes a lot of practice and a significant time commitment at the very least. However, time and patience can and do pay off for many on the dating scene. That’s why internet dating is so popular; it can and does work!

Published on 26/06/2008 in Dating(1 comments)

5 Pros and Cons of Dating After 30

Sound the alarm! You’re over thirty and still single. The world must be coming to an end. Or… maybe it just feels that way. All of your girlfriends are marrying, having rugrats, and settling down while you’re still playing the internet dating game. Wishing for a time when things were simpler? Wishing there wasn’t so much pressure, especially from yourself, to be in a relationship?

Published on 23/06/2008 in Dating(2 comments)

Dating Bad Boys

The typical bad boy is cocky, arrogant, and selfish. He treats women badly, and basically does whatever he wants whenever he wants to do it. So why do women find him so darned sexy? It only gets women in trouble and frustrates the heck out of the nice guys; after all, it’s the nice guys who are actually worth a woman’s time in the first place!

Published on 18/06/2008 in Dating(2 comments)

Internet Dating Etiquette

Finding someone on Internet Dating is becoming the norm nowadays. It’s a fast paced arena where anyone can decide upon a whim if they are interested in you or not. Anything goes and one does have to be wary that you don’t get caught in a web of spammers or worse still any form of ‘player’ out there, male or female. In any event, regardless of where we are in the internet dating scene, here are some basic, simple hard and fast rules that should help you weave your way onto the dating scene.

Published on 16/06/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

How To Be A Great First Date

They say in golf, the different between failure and success is the little things a player does that, strung together, will provide a great result for the day and a lot of fun. Here is a list of things a man can do to impress a woman on their first date. One item on the list may not be all that successful if done on it's own, but by combining a few of these points, you just may have as good an outcome as your round of golf. And, possibly, far more rewarding in the end.

Published on 04/02/2008 in Dating(3 comments)

A Woman's Guide to Avoiding Landmines in Your Profile

It's always difficult to sit at a computer screen and start to write content for a website, in particular, when it's about yourself. Many of us instantly go to "writer's block" when writing about ourselves, in particular, when we have written little or nothing to date in our lives. This list will help anyone get on the right track in writing an online profile that will help attract that special someone.

Published on 29/01/2008 in Dating(1 comments)

The Man Who Literally Took My Breath Away

Have you ever been in a potentially dangerous situation during a date and thought "how the hell did I get into this?". Have you ever dated someone who has different tastes in what they enjoy for sexual arousal and release, but didn't share it with you until that moment. Read on as our author explains the perils of not acting prudently early in a new dating relationship.

Published on 29/01/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Internet Dating is the Better Way

When you believe you are the type of person who is non-judgemental and wholeheartedly embrace change, in every facet of life, it is quite humbling to find you are the opposite. At least when it comes to the subject of Internet Dating. Follow our very own Editor's journey into his first real look into online dating through the Internet. A journey more of self discovery that leads to enlightenment. A path that is professed to be the most uplifting, for anyone, at any age.

Published on 28/01/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Twelve Types of Men to Avoid

Yes, a list of those types of guys to avoid in the internet dating world. This helpful list may just save you some time and frustration while you are out there looking for Mr Right.

Published on 28/01/2008 in Dating(3 comments)

Men, Egos and Online Photos

Your one photo is the key to your success in online dating. Sometimes, the only thing women will look at to make a decision about you is your picture. Don't you think you should spend at least as much time planning and selecting your profile picture as you would getting ready for your first date? Would you show up at your date wearing your ball cap and sunglasses? Would you bring your ex with you? Of course you wouldn't and neither should they make an appearance in your profile picture. With this in mind, here is my best list of DON'Ts when it comes to posting your photo.

Published on 11/01/2008 in Dating(1 comments)

Gorillagorgeous! It's All In The Name

Be creative! Come up with a catchy username that can make as much of an impact on getting noticed first as a flattering close-up picture of you grinning from ear to ear.

Published on 11/01/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Please Take Off My Dress, You're Stretching It

I had heard of the phrase Gaydar in the dating world and imagined myself looking like something from My Favourite Martian or Mars Attacks with a sharp looking set of antennae sporting wee knobs on the ends. After all, we do need to identify ourselves to one another and I took it for granted that would be the case.

Published on 11/01/2008 in Dating(0 comments)

Secrets and Tips of a Self-Professed Online Dating Expert

I thought I was done. Having fine, thin hair was stressful enough let alone I was making my grand entrance sporting a full implosion. As it turned out he was a gracious enough guy to still comment on how hot I looked. Hey...beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Who am I to deny him that?

Published on 11/01/2008 in Dating(1 comments)

The One I Met In The Mall (and he looked nothing like his pictures)

Feeling somewhat self conscious, I usually disliked "searching around" for the face from the photo on that first date. Guys would tip me off that they would be wearing jeans ...as if that would make them stand out in a crowd. Come on! Fine dining here requires a jacket and your hottest pair of freshly pressed jeans. Besides, I trusted that my date will be the spitting image of his picture (or better) so it didn't matter what colour his shirt was or if he was carrying a collapsible umbrella.

Published on 11/01/2008 in Dating(1 comments)