Tag Archives: dating
Good news, dorks. Life begins at 30.
Greg, a 38-year-old writer from Melbourne, started adult life shy and lonely. ”In my 20s, the women had the total upper hand. They could make or break you with one look in a club or bar. They had the choice … Continue reading
What I’ve Learned Pretending To Be A Man
So, I’ve been posing as a guy online for nearly twenty-four hours with positive results. I am competing against a pool of polyamorous-vegan-feminist-omegas, but it’s still a minor feat nonetheless. I have also been pretending to be a man, online … Continue reading
“I didn’t work this f***ing hard to date my past self”
Attitudes on dating fat people from formerly obese people. For those who have lost quite a bit of weight, what is your attitude to dating people who are overweight/obese?
“Why the Nice Guy Deserves a Chance”
Josie’s response to a question like “there’s this nice guy who’s handsome, but there’s no spark”: Think about this: ever seen a romantic comedy where a girl meets a nice guy, falls in love, they date for a while, and … Continue reading
Literary Speed Dating
Speed dating for book worms and a way for libraries to bring in young people. One logistical snag is the preponderance of women. Libraries reported difficulties attracting men in sufficient numbers. In downtown Fort Collins, an event had to be … Continue reading
People would read more if they thought it would get them laid
Lisa Lewis writes about how it’s harder to flirt with guys when there’s a Nook or Kindle logo staring back at her. I wondered why people take their books out in public, but then I tried it and found that … Continue reading
No Dating in the Workplace
At least at Playboy Clubs in 1969. Bunnies are forbidden to date other employees of the Club. Violation of this rule is cause for immediate termination…Any Bunny who arranges to meet or be met by a keyholder, guest or employee … Continue reading
Please, No PDA and other Dating Tips
From a 1938 article “Tips For Single Ladies“ On the other hand, most other guys I know want the lady to “get silly”:
Both of Them
These guys pose as a hot lady on a dating site and are surprised that all the crazies come out. Internet Dating: Who Has It Worse, Men or Women?
Exploiting Friend-of-Friend: How Facebook Can Become An Effective Dating Site
Single people: Are you sick of seeing this crap on Facebook? I am. Thing is – I’ll never sign up for Singlesnet or any dating site. I don’t want to meet somebody on those sites. If I were looking I’d … Continue reading