Dating Advice
Doses of Dating Advice
Keep coming back to this blog. We add a new piece of advice every day!
“You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby”: Reflecting On The Top Signs That He Is Not Mr. Right
It was with great pleasure that I accepted my dear friend’s request to submit a “list of signs that he is not Mr. Right.”
The Three Day Rule: the men, the mystery, the solution.
Ask any modern guy what the Three Day Rule is, and he’ll tell you: “don’t call a girl until three days after you meet her.” This “rule” surprisingly continues to guide the dating compass of some guys these days.
Bar Etiquette
Wondering why that sexy Rockstar or cute Nerd won’t talk to you at the bar? Chances are, you are giving off the wrong vibe. Remember that looking cute is only half of the equation when it comes to meeting guys at a bar. If you are cute, but are also unapproachable, the only guy you’ll be chatting up will be the bartender.
What to do when you’re not that into him.
Being the fabulous creature that you are, it’s inevitable: you’re not going to like every guy that takes you out. This can be particularly challenging, especially when there’s really nothing wrong with the guy, and it’s the chemistry that’s off.
Rules of Repeat: Recycling Your Ex
The trend these days is to “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Does this apply to dating as well? Many dating experts will caution against this practice of “recycling” an ex. This view, however, ignores that sometimes that makeup after the breakup can be even sweeter. Besides, not all break-ups are a result of a negative triggering event (e.g. cheating, beating, etc.). If you’re going to “recycle,” just be smart. Make sure that he is ready to be back in a committed relationship with you if the breakup was because he wasn’t ready to be monogamous. Have a conversation. Take a facebook quiz. Just do something to let you know that round two will be worth your while. Also, make sure that you continually ask yourself whether you’re happy in the relationship. It’s important – regardless of who you are dating – to constantly assess your happiness. And, finally, if it doesn’t work again, just break-up. Three is not always a charm. If you didn’t get it right after take two, there is another Mr. Right now out there for you!
Politics, Religion, and other off-limit (first) dating topics
There are truly some topics of conversation that should be left for date two (or ten). Among those topics are the well-know duo of politics and religion. There are, however, several other phrases that should never come out of your mouth.
Ten Signs He’s Not Into You
By now, we’ve all probably read the book “He’s Just Not that Into You.” The ladies of TDR have come up with a revamped list of quick cues to look out for when you’re asking whether your guy only has eyes for you:
The Morning(s) After a Random Hook-Up
Nothing is more awkward and confusing than the morning after a random hook-up. You wake up suddenly, and ask, “Where the hell am I? Who the hell is that? How do I escape?” Here are a few tips to cope with that awkward morning after:
Have the Balls to Answer the Call
Here’s the scenario. You go out on a date. The guy is average in all respects: conversation, looks, and charm. At the end of the date, he says “we should do this again.” Being “polite,” you say “yeah, sure, call me,” when, truthfully, would rather pluck your eyelashes out one-by-one than sit through two hours of forced conversation. So, how do you handle it when Mr. Wrong calls you up for date number two? Do you take the easy way out, and hit ignore? No! Rather than dodge the bullet, you should have the courtesy to answer the guy’s call. Will it be slightly awkward to tell this guy that you “are thankful for the invitation, but are not interested in him romantically”? Absolutely. Will it hurt his ego? Probably. In the end, however, you will feel better because you were honest. He will feel better because he will know not to waste his time calling you, or wondering why your phone sends him to voicemail every time.