Author Archives: B

How To Break Up with an Internet Date

Posted on March 16, 2012 by B

Breaking up with someone you meet conventionally is pretty easy. I mean, it’s not, it’s gut-wrenchingly awful, but at least you know how to do it. You meet them in person, apologize for having to do this, then brace yourself for … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Internet Dating is Weird | 10 Comments

How Many Emails Before We Date?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by B

I’ve been getting this message a lot lately, in response to a first email. I think it’s becoming a trend. “Thanks for your note! You seem really cool. Wanna grab a drink? I’m more for meeting in person than trading … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Internet Dating is Weird | 29 Comments

The Girl Who Met Someone Else

Posted on March 2, 2012 by B

The way to stay out of trouble with serial killers is to avoid being brought to a second location. It’s Serial Killer 101. Let ‘em abduct you, fine, but the real problems start when they toss you in their van. … Continue reading →

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IT’S NOT A MATCH CLASSIC: The Girl Who Cried During Sex

Posted on February 23, 2012 by B

Over the last few months, readership on It’s Not a Match has increased, like, a lot. Which is amazing, truly. I am shocked and thankful to have so many of you visit and write me each and every day. You … Continue reading →

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How is This My Match: OKCupid Edition

Posted on February 15, 2012 by B

This may come as a shock to regular readers, but I have begun to dip my toes in the OKCupid waters. I know, I know. I’ve long argued that you get what you pay for on free dating sites, which … Continue reading →

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What Body Types on Dating Sites Really Mean

Posted on February 9, 2012 by B

Last week we brought you the story of Max, a man who stood up his date when he discovered she lied about her body type. Criminal? Justified? Hard to say. I’ve gotten emails that run the spectrum. But I’ve also … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Dating is Weird, Your Awful Stories | 107 Comments

Interview: A Man Who Stood Up His Date

Posted on February 3, 2012 by B

The following is an email I received from Max D, a loyal reader and Internet dater. Initially, I was very proud… As per your expert instructions I sought out the perfect first date restaurant.  It’s named after an Italian opera, … Continue reading →

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Your Awful Story Olympics XI

Posted on January 26, 2012 by B

We’ve gotten a lot of questions here at the It’s Not a Match offices (read: my couch) asking if the site can be used as a good dating ice breaker. Is it a fun topic of conversation, telling your date … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Wouldn’t Let Me Leave

Posted on January 19, 2012 by B

When you make a date, I find it’s best to keep it. Rescheduling, even if you have a really good reason, just sends a wave of doubt through an already doubt-riddled experience. “Hey, I’m not feeling well, can we do … Continue reading →

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How is This My Match? Vol 8

Posted on January 13, 2012 by B

After arguing that men should not necessarily pay for a first date last week, I got one of my favorite emails ever. I’ve had women email trying to set me up with their friends, their moms, themselves, and I think … Continue reading →

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