Dating Advice
Top 5 L.A. meeting spots for pre-summer flings
With summer quicky approaching, you might want to start laying the groundwork for a summer fling.
Diversify Your Dating Portfolio
This sound financial advice is also sound dating advice. Just what do we mean by this tidbit of wisdom? Here it goes: we want you to "see" multiple guy types at the same time. Now, we're not saying that you should start accepting dinner invitations from your gardener one year into a relationship with another guy. What we are saying is that when you are just "seeing" someone (or just going on sporadic dates here and there), you should never turn down that dinner invitation from your gardener, or IT guy, or high school crush. Unless you are completely repulsed by his presence (in which case, you should run), going out to dinner with him is not going to kill you.
Top 5 Ways to Ruin a First Date
The ladies of TDR get asked for dating advice a lot, and we want to share a little list we call the "Top 5 Ways to Ruin a First Date." These time-tested techniques are sure to make the fellas run. Unless you're trying to pull an Andie Anderson a la "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," adhere to these 5 rules:
Texting Dos and Don’ts
So you used the bar guide, found a new spot in your area and had a fun night out with the girls. To top it off, you met a handsome guy and exchanged numbers and now you’re texting. Talking to a new person is exciting and awkward all at the same time, but here are some hopefully helpful Dos and Don’ts to have in mind before you press send.
How do you know if he really loves you?
Remember that ancient Whitney Houston jam, "How do I know if he really loves me?" While it may have been over 20 years ago when this song came out, the same questions remain in the minds of single ladies. There's more to love than "put(ting) a ring on it," and here's some tell-tale signs that he may love you:
Eco-logically Undesirable: fact or fiction
We've all heard the phrase "geographically undesirable" (or "GU") in the dating context. For those of you without an urban dictionary, GU is when you are not datable because you live too far away from your potential guy.
Signs you love him.
There comes a time in every relationship when you realize that you may like your guy a little more than you think. Maybe it's because your heart is fluttering a little bit more these days, or maybe it's because your Lo-Ke (Like/Love) is turning into love - whatever the reason is, you should figure out if you love him. We've asked our expert panel of friends in love, and here are the top signs that you are ready to say that four letter word:
Things we learned in 2009
*The bandage dress is the new little black dress
*Every person you date will not be your husband, so just have fun!
*Blind dates are not scary
*You have to love yourself before you can be in a successful relationship with someone else
*If your guy loves your body, don't disagree
*You should love your body regardless of who loves it
*Relationships are scary, even when you have been in the same one for a year.
*30 is the new 21; 21 is the new 15
*Jealousy is a waste of time.
*if you find yourself making excuses NOT to call a "friend", then delete her (or him) from your phone
*Just because he doesn't put a ring on it, doesn't mean he doesn't like it
*Never put your purse on your bed - they carry more germs than a bathroom floor
*Compatibility is more than an online survey
*Leather bomber jackets never go out of style
*Men secretly read womens' blogs (caught ya, fellas!)
*There is no shame in taking advantage of early bird specials - happy hour food menus will save your entertainment budget!
*You should work smarter. Shell out the cash to pay someone for a service (e.g. a carwash, nails, painting, etc.) if your hourly payrate is greater than the cost. It will save you time and money (you can work 1 hour of overtime!)
*You can save your soles...shoe soles, that is. Resole shoes to extend their lives and save your fashion budget!
*Going to singles events does not mean you are desperate. It means you are proactive and closer to finding a mate than those that won't go.
*Never fall in love on the Jersey Shore (or in Vegas).
Getting the Digits for Dummies - 5 Steps
Listen up, fellas: if she had you at hello, then don't let her go goodbye! Far too many men let perfect opportunities to exchange digits slip away. Whether it's a fear of rejection, or a pure lack of game, we want to help you get over it with our step-by-step guide.
Doses of Dating Advice
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