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
I Co-Signed With My Boyfriend. Am I Stupid?
2008-05-17 22:54:00 Most would say yes, Sara, you are stupid. If it were a friend asking me this same question I’d say, yes friend, you are stoopid. Basically, co-signing on a loan together means that you like the other person enough to accept his or her financial responsibilities whether you can afford them or not. And if ...
When to Wink, When Not to Wink
2008-05-15 16:48:00 Knowing when to wink and when to e-mail someone you like online is an important thing to know. Every online dating service has a different method for winking, but the concept is the same. You don’t want to e-mail that person, but you want to let him or her know you’re interested so you wink. The hope is that the feeling will be mutual and that person will be brave enough to e-mail you. After winking any number of things could happen, but a lot of times nothing happens. There is no wink, no e-mail, maybe a profile view but even that’s not guaranteed, and no love connection. The solution is in three parts. First, wink in moderation. Some people wink using the law of large numbers. It’s assumed that the more winks given the chances of someone (anyone) e-mailing back is higher. But this isn’t helping; all this does is create confusion in the world of winking. Spamming the online dating site with a fake interest in others defeats the purpose. Second, wink because you mean i...
Dating Tale: He Forgot My Birthday
2008-05-13 16:59:00 A couple of years ago I dated a guy that I met on Elite Mate. It was a fun relationship. We laughed a lot, kept it light hearted, and managed to spend a lot of time together after a pretty short period of time. About a month in I planned a trip away to visit friends over my birthday. I told him all about it even mentioning that I was turning 26 several different times that same weekend. Well, the time came for him to call and wish me a happy birthday and my phone didn’t ring. I even called him expecting a “happy birthday,” but I only got his voicemail. He completely, 100% forgot my birthday. I was bummed. Now I know there are many people that just wouldn’t care. It’s only a birthday and we were only dating for a couple of months. But like I said, I was bummed. A few days after I returned from my trip he did call and I let it go to voicemail. I was still too disappointed. His message said that he hoped I had a good birthday and he couldn’t wait to see me again. I... More About: Birthday
Hum-diddler
2008-05-08 22:27:00 Planned Parenthood has this very creative Web site dedicated to sex, STDs, and getting tested. It’s called TakeCareDownThere.org and really the name says it all. Take care down there or who knows what crazy disease or infection might creep in. Anyway, there are nine different videos featuring a cast of goofy characters dealing with issues ... More About: The Body
What To Do When He Says He Lost Your Number
2008-05-07 05:50:00 Raise your hand if someone you dated and thought liked you never called you back? OK, now keep your hand up if after several weeks you ran into him and he said he lost your number? One, two, three? I guess that is every single one of us. Although this excuse for not calling is lame, it?s ... More About: Lost , Number
The Right Handle for Your Online Profile
2008-05-05 16:21:00 The Sassy Bean just posted a great article about choosing the right name for your online profile. It’s a difficult thing to come up and to be creative with, but it’s so important and according to the Sassy Bean and the author of a study out of Nottingham Trent University having the right handle ... More About: Online , Profile , Handle
The Seven Best Ways to Accept a Compliment
2008-05-04 01:30:00 Giving compliments can be difficult, but sometimes accepting a compliment can be even harder. I know that I am often taken off guard and don?t know what to say and will just answer with a ?you too? and blush. Truly, some of us are just not good at the compliments thing so here are some ... More About: Compliments , Accept
For the love of tattoos ? or not.
2008-05-01 03:14:00 You might remember reading about my friend Alex and her tattoo mishap in a post I wrote last fall. Well, she is still undergoing her tattoo laser removal by Denver’s Ink-B-Gone and has lived to happily tell the story. Before any laser removal treatments After session number five She says the treatments have been totally worth it. In ... More About: Love , The Body , Tattoos
Online Dating for the Wealthy
2008-04-30 06:26:00 With reality shows like Joe Millionaire and The Millionaire Matchmaker and the surge of online dating sites dedicated to millionaires, the whole concept of online dating for the wealthy is gaining notice. Even Forbes recently ran an article on the subject. And why not, really. There’s online dating specific for religious and cultural groups, dating with ... More About: Dating , Online Dating , Online , Wealthy
The Perfect Online Profile Photo
2008-04-27 21:05:00 As part of the Dating Tales series on choosing the right photo for your online profile, this installment brings you information on what to do and what not to do in the photos you post online. And don’t forget, if you request an online profile write-up through Dating Tales, photo review is free. To sign ... More About: Photo , Online , Profile , Perfect
The One Thing That Gets Between Me and My Boyfriend
2008-04-24 05:03:00 My handbag. My Golden Goddess Satchel –you know the heavy one that hurts my back but I love anyway–well it seems to be causing relationship trouble for me lately. It started two weeks ago when on the lightrail (Denver’s mass transit). I was standing there, hanging on to the bar with one hand and holding ... More About: Fashion , Boyfriend , Thing
What to Do When All You Date Are Jerks
2008-04-22 04:08:00 We are all frustrated by the same dating patterns we’ve all got. You ask yourself, why do I end up dating the same guy always? Every boyfriend reminds me of my dad, why? The guy with the really spiky hair is the only type that approaches me, how come? You date the same type of guy ... More About: Dating Tips , Jerks
Listing Income On Your Profile
2008-04-18 17:45:00 Many single sites ask about your income, but leave it optional to answer. On the one hand I think the income question is irrelevant because you could probably figure it out on your own by just by punching in their job title on salary.com. But then on the other hand, it could let you know that you and ... More About: Income , Profile , Polls , Listing
I Could Date A Doctor
2008-04-15 19:26:00 I’ve recently been spending some time on OKCupid.com, an online singles site. It’s free and easy to sign up. No kidding, there is this woman Inga there to guide you through the process (you’ll have to try it yourself to find out). What I like best about the site is that you can write and ... More About: Doctor
What the Chiropractor Said to My Handbag
2008-04-11 18:15:00 I suffer from chronic neck pain. It’s probably not fair to throw the word chronic in there because no one has ever told me that my condition is chronic. All I know is that my neck seems to always hurt and frankly, I’m just annoyed by it and I’ll call it chronic if I want ... More About: Fashion , The Body , Handbag
The Right Mug for Your Online Profile
2008-04-09 18:41:00 Check out these cute mugs and tips! This is the begginning of a Dating Tales series on choosing the right online profile photo. If you request an online profile write-up through Dating Tales, photo review is free. For more info visit the Dating Tales profile writing page. Bad Online Profile Photos Good Online Profile Photos Yes, it’s adorable but not all of ...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
2008-04-08 01:15:00 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Take the next few weeks to really take the time to learn about the issues and educate those around us. There are many statistics that I could list here that would be depressing and scary, but all that stuff doesn’t really explain how someone feels when they are assaulted anyway so I ... More About: The Body , Sexual Assault
Online Dating Profile Tips: Choosing The Right Photo
2008-04-04 16:40:00 There is a lot of talk-for good reason-about posting the right photos on your online profile. Your chances of making an online connection will ruin with a bad photo. Be sure you don’t post photos that portray some kind of characteristic that is a turn off to the person you are trying to attract. When ... More About: Photo , Dating , Online Dating , Tips , Online
Where Are All the Single Men?
2008-04-03 18:11:00 Southern California, that’s where. Richard Florida, author of the Creative Class Exchange and Who’s In Your City? has this awesome map on his Web site that shows the population of single men and women by U.S. city. The blue circles represent cities with more men than women and the red circles represent cities with more women ... More About: Single
Dating with an STD
2008-04-01 00:09:00 Everyone is deserving of love and of having fun and companionship. So good news everyone! There are single sites totally committed to those with an STD. If you suffer or find yourself in a predicament in the future, remember these sites. Meetstd.com Positive Singles STD Passions H-Date.com STD Friends More About: Dating Tips , Dating
Exchanging Phone Numbers on the Highway
2008-03-28 17:11:00 Through the years I’ve given out my number in all kinds of ways, but the most unique phone number giving strategies were inspired by friends. For example, awhile back I frequented this Italian restaurant in my neighborhood and developed a ginormous crush on the waiter. His gorgeous blue eyes spoke to me for months. Finally, my ... More About: Phone , Numbers , Highway
Pay For the One You Brought
2008-03-24 23:58:00 Several months ago I asked, who should pay on a first date? Quite a few of you answered and I think the answer is pretty clear. Whoever asks for the date should pay for the date. That sounds fair to me. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.
Financing My High-Priced Obsession, Give Me Elaine Turner
2008-03-23 02:16:00 One of the best sales people I’ve ever met was at the Clarins Beauty Counter at Nordstrom’s. After my “free” make over she managed to peak my interest on $280 worth of product. I wanted each tube of whatever botanical cream, oil, and lotion that promised ultimate beauty. The only problem is that I didn’t like the damage it would do to my wallet. After voicing my concern and refusing a $40 bottle of eye serum the saleswoman said, “If this product will last you one month that brings this to $3.20 a day. That’s the cost of a cup of coffee. Would you be willing to give up coffee every day for a more beautiful, confident self?” Absolutely I would and I did. And I keep doing it. In fact once that month was up I did it with other things. Like my beautiful Elaine Turner Gretchen handbag that cost me $240. I figured that if I gave up my daily latte ($4), one lunch out a week ($13), and two happy hours that month ($30), then voila. My Gretche... More About: Financing , Obsession , High , Give
Dating Tale: The Doctor Is In. Dating In The ER.
2008-03-18 16:24:00 A close friend of mine has more courage than most women in their 20s. Not only did she eagerly take on a move to New York City and a challenging career, she can in the midst of complete disarray notice a hot doctor when she sees one. Kayla was suffering from a serious flu. She couldn’t ... More About: Dating , Doctor , Tale
Find Love in the Check-Out Line
2008-03-17 16:06:00 Our good friend Anonymous has followed up with Dating Tales to let us know how his grocery store mama is doing. If you didn’t read my original post, Find ing Love in the Cereal Aisle, you should read that first so this makes sense. Here is the post from Anonymous: Sara, I took your advice, along with some others ... More About: Check , Line
My Hobo International Rachel Wallet Lost at Sea
2008-03-14 17:54:00 Last summer I served as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding. After a very unfortunate event, I lost my Hobo International Rachel Wallet that I doubled as a clutch. It’s been eight months and I’m still not over it. That’s how much I loved that thing. So picture this. Its hours and many drinks after the ... More About: Lost , Fashion
Seven Signs You Are a Bad Kisser
2008-03-12 16:00:00 Ever wonder about your street cred when it comes to kissing? Me too. This topic has been on my mind lately, which you probably know after reading my post “Dear Ex-Boyfriend, You Were a Bad Kisser.” Well here you go again, if any of the following things have happened to you, then its time to improve your skills. ... More About: Dating Tips , Signs
Boyfriend Abuse: Superbad Makes Me Violent
2008-03-09 21:04:00 Anyone who knows me well can attest to my non-violent nature. Last night that non-violent side of me disappeared after three glasses of wine and 1 1/2 hours of watching the movie Superbad . And that something is misdirected violence. While sitting on the couch I practiced balancing a tennis ball on my head with arms spread wide. ... More About: Abuse , Boyfriend , Violent
The Pros and Cons of Dating a Pilot
More articles from this author:2008-03-07 17:57:00 During some recent travel I overheard a lot of romance talk from airline staff. I heard things like: (Woman on cell phone) “What am I supposed to think when I see you traveling with a woman during the holidays?” -and- (3 flight attendants on the shuttle) “My roommate, another flight attendant from another airline–can’t keep her mouth shut. ... More About: Dating , Pilot , Cons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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