Author Archives: B

Men: Stop Paying For First Dates

Posted on January 5, 2012 by B

I know, ladies, that you are united on this issue. Men should pay for every first date. You recognize that it’s archaic, maybe even a tad demeaning, but it is convention, and convention must be respected. A man will ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Internet Dating is Weird | 64 Comments

Your Awful Story Olympics X

Posted on December 16, 2011 by B

I really can’t say enough about last month’s Awful Story Olympics. The email it documents is so insane that I thought about retiring the segment altogether. I mean, how can I give away gold medals (OK, pictures of gold medals) … Continue reading →

Posted in Your Awful Stories | 6 Comments

Should We Talk on the Phone Before Our First Date?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by B

“Hey, B. I just met an awesome boy online, or I think he’s an awesome boy, but it’s so hard to tell! Can I ask to talk to him on the phone first, just to make sure he isn’t an … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | 15 Comments

The Girl Who Made Me Dance

Posted on December 1, 2011 by B

I’ve always thought that the key to dancing was not necessarily to know what you’re doing, but to look like you believe you do. Or, better yet, to look like you simply don’t give a shit. There are a few people out … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror Stories | 10 Comments

Why First Dates Don’t Matter

Posted on November 22, 2011 by B

People worry a lot about the first date. They try on different outfits, prepare topics of conversation, shave hair off preposterous parts of their body – all to make a good impression. Gotta kill on the first date. Gotta sweep … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | 4 Comments

How is This My Match? Vol 7

Posted on November 4, 2011 by B

I’ve been in LA for a month now, and I’ve found the city’s women to be pretty, well, normal. Sure, they talk about yoga more than most people, and yes, many do seem to be tan in a way that … Continue reading →

Posted in How is This My Match? | 3 Comments

Your Awful Story Olympics IX

Posted on October 28, 2011 by B

There will be only one Awful Story Olympic Medal this month, kids. When you read it, you’ll understand why.  In my months of writing this site and years of Internet dating personally, I have never encountered an email so bizarre, … Continue reading →

Posted in Your Awful Stories | 10 Comments

Are Racial Preferences Racist?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by B

Every dating website asks you the same question: what ethnicity are you looking for in a mate? You think about, feel a little uncomfortable, then read over the dreaded options… Asian Black/African Descent East Indian Latino/Hispanic Middle Eastern Native American … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Internet Dating is Weird | 100 Comments

OKCupid Segregates Based on Looks; Prevents the Average From Meeting the Attractive

Posted on October 13, 2011 by B

Here it is, folks, the first ever It’s Not a Match expose. Previously, the closest we’d come to actual reporting was retelling a story about a girl who peed her pants. It was gripping and powerful, but it was somehow … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Dating is Weird | 23 Comments

Women vs. Short Guys Revisited

Posted on October 7, 2011 by B

Most posts I write get three comments. Women vs Short Guys: Dating’s Fiercest Battleground, my daring exploration of the dark world that is tiny dude daters, has received sixty-five. It’s been republished by at least five other outlets and been read by … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Dating is Weird, Your Awful Stories | 349 Comments