When you try and transfer the chemistry you have online to a live date, it’s not uncommon for things to fizzle. There’s a lot of pressure on that first meeting and when things don’t go according to plan, people have the tendency to want to leave and save what’s left of their dignity. According to new studies, ditching isn’t only the worst thing you could do for them, ... Read On
It’s been hard for me to find a date in a town as small as mine. There aren’t many single men in general, but trying to find a single man looking for another single man is almost impossible. Is trying to find gays online as hard as it is in everyday life? Eric Well Eric, not only is gay dating on the rise, but almost 30 per cent of online daters are looking for same sex partners! It... Read On
When I’m choosing my profile picture, what should I pick? Something that looks fun, or something that looks sexy? Is there anything guys notice first that I should showcase? Thanks, Katie McQuillin I’ve addressed things you should include in your profile picture in the past, but I’ve never been asked if there is specific physical features and traits that guys notice first. As a m... Read On
After you’ve made a strong connection with someone through online personals, the next step is the most important: The first date. A lot of people put so much pressure on the first date that if it doesn’t live up to expectations, you both leave disappointed and the time you’ve invested in starting the relationship is wasted. When the time comes for the two of you to meet in the re... Read On
When I was younger, I got a ton of tattoos. Now that I’m divorced, I’m not sure how people are going to respond to a 45 year old with ink. Should I cover up when I go on a first date? Thanks, Kevin Well Kevin, besides having the same name as a Jonas brother, you have something good going for you! It’s common for people with artwork to get stage-fright when showing it off. Knowing... Read On
I’ve only ever been with my husband, and we have been divorced for two years now. I’ve met a lot of nice men through online dating, but I’m worried my inexperience in the bedroom will hinder how my performance stacks up in the bedroom. Should I be worried? Jackie, Minnesota Believe it or not, the most common concern from newly divorced men and women is about how they will do in t... Read On
There’s a visible pattern with 20-something males in the online dating world: If they’re not looking for a one night stand, then they’re looking for a cougar. Cougars have been a growing trend for the past 13 years when the movie American Pie introduced us to a world-changing word: MILF. We all remember Stiffler’s mom, and at one point, we all imagined what it would be like... Read On
One of the risks you’re taking when you answer online personals is that you never really know what you’re getting. Sure they have photos, but a majority of the time they’re either heavily edited or of someone completely different than the person you’ve been talking to. Admit it, when you yourself puts a picture on your profile, you search for hours trying to find the perfec... Read On
It’s common for people in relationships to want to see what else is out there for them. The world isn’t filled with cheaters, but it is filled with curious people who want to make sure they’re doing the right thing. If you’ve been with the same person for 8 Â years, how do you know that you’re not waisting your time? That you really are with the person who’s bes... Read On
Everyone has that little bedroom eyes trick they do when they want to subtly tell someone they want to get it on. You know what I’m talking about. The head slightly tilted down, you slightly looking up, eyelashes batting a little more often than usual.. Everyone has a way of doing it. It’s the international way to tell a date that it’s on, but is there something a little more sci... Read On