Dating TalesDating TalesDating Tales is a chronicle of exactly that -dating tales. Some might say these tales are really woes, but we see each tale as an opportunity to connect with the single, formerly single, and those wishing they were single in a way we can all relate. Articles
Are Pick Up Lines Compliments?
2007-09-26 04:47:00 A man walked up to me in a bar and asked ?What?s the worst pick-up line a man?s ever given you?? I responded, ?Is this your pick up line? Because this might be the worst.? Of course he said no, and went on to say that he and his friend (pointing across the bar) were just talking ... More About: Pick , Lines , Compliments , Single Life
Dating a Nerd: Pros and Cons
2007-09-24 00:08:00 Nice guys don’t always finish last. The nerdy, nice guy types are certainly worth dating. But of course, there are always pros and cons. PROS CONS Your parents will love him Your friends won’t get him He’ll compliment you until you feel queasy At least one of your kids will look like him You could be the next Mrs. Microsoft On your second ... More About: Dating , Nerd , Cons , Dati
Why it Makes Sense to Date a Younger Man
2007-09-20 22:14:00 I saw on CNN today that 34 percent of women over 40 were dating younger men, and 35 percent preferred it to dating older men. I would have guessed it was the reverse, and I wonder if the cougar factor is actually real. (Cougar = a middle-aged (or above) woman, dressed to the nines, out on the ... More About: Sense , Dating Tips
Dating Tip: Hookers are Never OK
2007-09-18 04:37:00 I know prostitution is the oldest profession. I know hookers are people too. I know sex is just sex. I get it. But here?s a tip: when on a first date don?t tell someone that you?ve slept with one. I met a man named Todd through a friend of a friend. He was athletic, attractive, formerly ... More About: Dating Tips , Dating , Hookers , Hook , Dati
September 16 - 22, Unmarried and Single Americans Week
2007-09-14 17:04:00 I hadn’t heard of this special designation until recently, but USA Week , as it is commonly referred to, is a week dedicated to celebrating the lives of the unmarried. We’re just as enlightened, we’re just as successful, and we contribute just as much as the married population. In fact, according to the US Census Bureau, 92 ... More About: Single , Americans , September , Married
Men wear underwear with holes and it stinks
2007-09-12 17:14:00 OK, maybe it doesn?t actually stink, but I don?t like it. I had a boyfriend once who wore holey underwear. I used to come over to his place with new pairs and sneak them into his drawer. The first time he noticed right away saying: ?I prefer Calvin Klein, not Hanes.? ?I don?t care what you like; just wear ... More About: Fashion , Underwear , Wear , Holes
Dating a Lawyer: Pros and Cons
2007-09-10 02:57:00 Every lawyer, like every man, are all different. However, of all the lawyers I’ve known there are a few similarities. PROS CONS Big Salary He spends all his money on cars Works a lot of hours Works a lot of hours Educated and ambitious He can be a know-it-all A great negotiator He can talk you into picking up his dry cleaning Wears nice suits Your friends ... More About: Lawyer , Dating , Cons , Dati
Online Profile Writing Service
2007-09-07 16:40:00 1) I am one. 2) Don’t write what these people wrote their profiles: I’m looking for my Prince Charles. (I say: No pressure, really…eyes rolling) I have a cat and I expect you to spend 10 minutes alone with him on our first date. His approval is necessary for a second date. (I say: Stop. Just stop.) I don’t ... More About: Writing , Dating Tips , Service , Online , Profile
Virgin Money Wants You to See Old People Having Sex
2007-09-06 17:02:00 An Australian home-loan lender, Virgin Money Home Loans, launched a very, shall we say, sexy ad campaign. But then again, that depends on who you are. Seeing two people resembling my grandparents going at it doesn’t do it for me. I’m guessing it doesn’t do it for my grandparents either so I’m going to change my adjective ... More About: People , Virgin Money
Women Picking Up Men, It?s a Beautiful Thing
2007-09-05 16:06:00 Two of my friends recently picked up guys and I’m so proud of them that I have to brag. The first I was a witness to and an instigator to, really. On Sunday I attended a small benefit with friends. After a couple of hours I was ready to leave, but my friend asked me to stay. I really ... More About: Women , Beautiful , Thing , Picking
Ten Great Ways to Compliment a Man
2007-09-03 18:54:00 With the launch of our new compliments soundboard I have flattery on the brain. It’s not just women that need to hear nice things, men deserve to feel good too. Based on my experience, here are ten things men want to hear from women. 1. Laugh at his jokes. Even if they’re not that funny. 2. Compliment ... More About: Dating Tips , Great , Compliments , A Man
Seven E-Mail Tips in Online Dating
2007-08-31 04:05:00 You winked, he winked and wrote an e-mail saying “What’s up?” So now what do you write? I’ll tell you what not to write: “Nothing. What’s up with you? This is a list of the seven things you should avoid or be sure to do in your e-mails. 1. He can start the conversation, but so can ... More About: Mail , Dating Tips , Dating , Online Dating , Tips
It?s Good Day for a Hike
2007-08-29 05:44:00 I dated this great guy in college. Without sounding cliché, he really was a nice and considerate guy. Things were never that serious, but I remember hoping that it would be. That summer when we dated, he went on a family trip to Las Vegas. (Red light, red light. Who takes a family trip to Vegas? ... More About: Good , Hike
Flattery, Flirtation and Fun
2007-08-28 00:56:00 Inspired by a previous post and motivated by my own need to feel good daily, we created a compliments page. What is this compliments page, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. At the top you’ll notice a link titled “Compliments.” By navigating here you can chose to receive one (or more) of dozens of accolades ... More About: Flat
Dating a Clown: Pros and Cons
2007-08-22 18:40:00 I’ve never dated a clown. I’m not sure that the pros outweigh the cons, but it sure does make for good blogging. PROS CONS All of your kids birthday parties will be fully staffed. You’ll often wonder where your lipstick went. He’ll make you laugh. That thing they say about big shoes? Ya. Not true. After coming home from a hard day ... More About: Dating , Cons , Dati
It?s Wedding Season and I Don?t Have a Date
2007-08-20 17:06:00 Wedding season brings stress for everyone not just the parents of the bride and the happy couple themselves. It seems that guests feel just as much pressure about the gift, the attire, and especially the date. Are you looking for a date? Here are some ideas: 1. Ask a guy friend you consider to be in the ... More About: Weddings , Wedding , Season , Seas
My Favorite Beer
2007-08-20 01:35:00 In college it was Icehouse. When I was 25 it was Bud Light. Now, my favorite beer is Blue Moon by Coors. Maybe its because it’s brewed just up the road from my house. Maybe its because it has a high calorie count. Or, maybe, its because of its wonderful, sweet goodness and its beautiful ... More About: Contests , Beer , Favorite , Favor
Pamper Me
2007-08-20 01:18:00 I’m browsing the blogosphere today looking for ideas and new friends when I found a contest at Just Not Martha titled “Pamper Me” and I got to thinking… I’m so darn lucky that all my money and time goes to me. I better enjoy this before I’m up to my eyeballs in diapers and boogers. (I’m ... More About: Contests
Contest Entry
2007-08-17 17:02:00 Thanks to another DatingTales contest participant, The World According to Tracy Jane. Thanks for the link and sorry for the delay in my post. More About: Contest , Contests , Entry
Bad Break Ups: How Many Ways Can I Say I Hate You
2007-08-15 17:10:00 Hate is a strong word. But when being dumped it feels like he hates me. And frankly, after the dumping is finished, I often hate him. I?ve been broken up with more times than I?d like to remember and each break-up was heart-wrenching and traumatizing. The good news is that each time I learned more about myself and ... More About: Break , Hate , Hate You , Brea
My Analogy for How Much I Love You
2007-08-11 22:46:00 This morning my boyfriend asked me how much I loved him. I responded with “lots.” Because I do. I love him lots. Apparently this wasn’t enough so he asked for an analogy on how much I loved him. Fast forward about six hours. I’ve had two cups of coffee, three glasses of water, some orange juice and ... More About: Love , I Love You , Anal
Dating an Engineer: Pros and Cons
2007-08-09 01:28:00 For every guy that I’ve dated I’ve kept an ongoing list of the pros and cons of the relationship. I know most people save this exercise for when they think they want to break-up, but I find that it’s easier to figure out if you’re compatible during the relationship rather than months after you realize ... More About: Dating , Engineer , Cons , Dati
What?s In a Number?
2007-08-07 21:40:00 Things started to get hot and heavy with Renee and Chris. After three weeks of great dates and innocent make-out sessions, things turned more adult. Just as it seemed the deal was going to be sealed he stopped and asked her, ?What number will I be?? Shaken from the moment, she looked him in the eye and ... More About: Number
Skim Milk and My Blub
2007-08-03 05:09:00 This morning I walked into my local coffee shop only to find there was no skim milk available to doctor up my drip coffee. Now some people may be irritated by this, but I was delighted. I normally choose to use skim milk as my creamer to save on the calories, but secretly I prefer ... More About: Health , Milk , The Body
Worst Date Contest Entry
2007-08-03 05:07:00 It’s not gross. It’s not scary. It’s disappointing. Sarcasmsabound wrote about his worst date. And whoa was it disappointing. Matt, thanks for entering the DatingTales Worst Date Contest . More About: Contests , Entry
So Much Hair, Down There
2007-08-01 04:26:00 A friend of mine prefers the o? naturelle look. I admire her for it. She has beautiful, long brown hair that has never been died, permed, or ironed. She has a gorgeous olive complexion that without a touch of artificial color glows. She also refuses to groom…down there, even with the pressure of her boyfriends, at ... More About: Hair , The Body
Worst Date Contest Entry
2007-07-31 17:19:00 29 and holding posted a buggy story about an Entomologist. Tiffany, thanks for entering the DatingTales blog contest. More About: Contest , Contests , Entry
A Bad Match
More articles from this author:2007-07-31 04:01:00 It?s in my nature to try and play matchmaker. There?s nothing more exciting than a blossoming new romance and if I see an opportunity among friends, then I jump at it. Not too long ago I set up my friend Jen with a co-worker. I had a party and the two met with sparks flying. The ... More About: Match 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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