Author Archives: B

Beware of a Date Who Admits To Googling You…

Posted on August 10, 2012 by B

Everyone researches their date. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. If a real email or last name happens to get dropped in conversation, then yeah, you’ll jump over to Facebook and check the person out. Maybe to see a few … Continue reading →

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Lunch Dates are for Losers

Posted on August 3, 2012 by B

I haven’t answered a question from you guys in a while. So selfish. Here’s one I get fairly often, from Richie in Boston, MA. “A girl took the initiative ask me out on Eharmony, which I thought was pretty radical. … Continue reading →

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How Did Your Date Go? Use The Test of 5 Questions

Posted on July 26, 2012 by B

Some dates are easy to evaluate. Fall asleep in your bowl of spaghetti, and then wake up to discover your wallet’s gone? It’s pretty clear how that date went. Go home at the end of the night wearing someone else’s … Continue reading →

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Do People Actually Wear Christmas Sweaters on Dates? Yes, They Do

Posted on July 19, 2012 by B

There are people who can pull off seasonal clothing, I think we can all agree on that. Babies, grandmas, little kids who get forced into it by their parents who want to take pictures that will subtly mock them for … Continue reading →

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How is This My Match: Transvestite Edition

Posted on July 13, 2012 by B

The only reason I hold on to my Match account these days is for the Daily 5. OKCupid is a better, faster, and more importantly, cheaper site – but the women it recommends to me are nowhere near as insane. … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do Before Your Internet Date

Posted on July 6, 2012 by B

I’m getting more and more questions from first time Internet daters, which is utterly charming. Oh, the excitement and misery they must feel! Here’s a little something that can help them, and the grizzled veterans out…the 5 things you should … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Date Someone Under 25

Posted on June 29, 2012 by B

I get a lot of emails asking how young is too young to date. And, not surprisingly, most of these emails come from men. Ok, all of these emails come from men. So as a way of answering these “gentlemen,” … Continue reading →

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The Best Excuse To Cancel a Date Ever

Posted on June 21, 2012 by B

You always remember your firsts, you know? For normal people, it’s their first kiss, or the first time a woman’s smile took their breath away, or the first time they fell in love. For me, it’s a little different. I … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Never Take a Date to a Concert

Posted on June 15, 2012 by B

I have a long held rule about taking dates to the theater. I love theater. And I love girls who love theater. But I found that every time I would ask a girl to check out the next big thing … Continue reading →

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IM: The Best Way to Get Someone To Hate You

Posted on June 8, 2012 by B

“How’s it hanging, buster?” It’s not a stellar way to begin a conversation with anyone. But if it’s how you begin an Instant Message conversation with a person you’ve never met, chances are the two of you aren’t going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Internet Dating is Weird | 4 Comments