Author Archives: B

Can You Tell Someone Their Email Sucks?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by B

It’s never happened to me because, well, I write amazing emails. Or rather, I write one amazing email, change it a bit, then send it to a ton of different people. But apparently there is a new trend of vigilantism … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Horror Stories, Internet Dating is Weird, Your Awful Stories | 24 Comments

That Moment When You Find Out Your Date is Racist…

Posted on October 10, 2012 by B

I wouldn’t say I’m pessimistic about Internet dates. I prefer…realistic. I recognize that most of them are going nowhere, so I don’t really do the whole getting-excited-about-people-I-meet thing. Anyone can look good after two drinks and a couple of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror Stories | 27 Comments

The Worst Kinds of Dating Site Emailers

Posted on October 4, 2012 by B

Spending a lot of your time online dating doesn’t have a lot of benefits. You get good at calculating the tip on two drinks quickly. And crafting witty responses to fascinating questions like “Where did you go to college?” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Dating is Weird | 10 Comments

Men: Don’t Talk About Sex in Your Emails

Posted on September 27, 2012 by B

Surely you’ve read last week’s groundbreaking post about people who discuss sex in their dating profiles. I’ve been contacted by some very important and people, and talk is we’re up for a Peabody. (Disclaimer: May not be true.) But I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Horror Stories | 6 Comments

Don’t Talk About Sex in Your Profile

Posted on September 20, 2012 by B

“I like to sleep naked.” “I’m looking for a guy who knows how to play rough.” “My nipples are really sensitive.” “I’m not all about sex, but I can’t usually sleep unless I’ve had it.” “Tell me what turns you … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | 6 Comments

How To Find the Ideal Internet Date Bar

Posted on September 14, 2012 by B

Before I left New York, it had gotten to the point where there were many bars I simply couldn’t go in anymore. In some cases, it was court sanctioned. I’m prohibited from getting into details, but I will say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | 2 Comments

How is This My Match: Terrifying Clown Edition

Posted on September 6, 2012 by B

When I was young, I was obsessed with Stephen King. Every time I went to the library I would scurry past the books I was supposed to read, spine-tingling page-turners like “The Boy who Solved The Mystery of The Missing … Continue reading →

Posted in How is This My Match? | 6 Comments

When You Don’t Want To Admit You Met Online…

Posted on August 31, 2012 by B

“But where will I tell people we met?” I get that one all the time, from friends, from dates, from you guys. For some reason it’s everyone’s biggest concern: if I find some great while online dating, how will I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | 9 Comments

What Not to Say in Your Dating Profile, Revisited

Posted on August 24, 2012 by B

After all the emails and comments I got about last week’s post, What Not to Say in Your Dating Profile, it seems I touched a nerve. So here’s an earlier piece about the art of profile construction. I believe many … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | 10 Comments

What Not To Say in Your Dating Profile

Posted on August 17, 2012 by B

I’ve always been reluctant to advise people on how to construct their dating profile, because there’s really only rule: be yourself. If you’re funny, lean on humor. If you’re an intellectual, don’t be afraid to talk about books, or politics, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | 37 Comments