Mandi on Feb 27th 2008 06:00 am
First Date Conversations
There is nothing like a first date to take even the wittiest and most charming of people and reduce them to a quivering pile of one syllable answers and non-committal grunts. Or, you could suffer from babble-itis, a dire condition that causes you to verbalize every small, random and inane thought that pops into your head.
Neither of these conditions is a good thing for a first date, and if it’s not a date with a long time friend, how do you keep the conversation flowing in a productive way, while avoiding treacherous waters that could sink the relationship? The good news is there are some simple things you can think about before and during a date that should give the conversation smooth sailing. After that, let’s just hope they have personality and potential.
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Kay on Feb 26th 2008 06:01 am
It's natural to be nervous, or even scared, the first time you join a dating site. You're unsure of yourself, the rules, and what to expect. Some people will be encouraging, and some will warn you that you're crazy to do it and will probably end up dead.
With 4 years of experience under my belt, I can tell you that online dating can be a lot of fun. These days it's considered respectable, and with the proper precautions, it's very safe.
Be prepared to meet some interesting and fun men. I have several male friends that I met online; we didn't hit it off romantically, but we did as platonic friends.
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Mandi on Feb 25th 2008 08:00 am
One of the frequent comments I get when I tell people I’m meeting someone I met through an online dating service is “Are you going to be safe? You don’t know anything about this person.” While it’s easy to justify the security issue by comparing what you know about your online date to meeting someone in a bar, there is a real risk. When you meet a stranger in a bar or any other public pickup setting, you can at least see them.
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Kay on Feb 24th 2008 08:14 am
Sometimes men seem so hard to read! In many ways they're all 8 year olds, yet they've learned over the years to hide their emotions well. Women excel at reading emotions, but when they're not visible, we can become confused about what is really going on with a guy.
This can be especially hard when you've just met a man for the first time in person, after a series of emails and phone calls.
These 5 signs tell you he's interested (or not):
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Guests on Feb 23rd 2008 05:39 pm
As you are searching for the perfect online dating site, please do not fall prey to a very common scam.
"Substandard' online dating sites will do whatever they can to get your membership.
1. You've done your homework. You've reviewed all of the sites that caught your attention.
2. You decided to accept their free trial offer.
3. You put up an attractive photo, and a well thought out profile.
Within 15 minutes you hear the familiar or unfamiliar chime of new mail. It is from a doctor and his profile fits your ideal mate to a "T"! They are new to your area, looking for an available person to spend time with. They think you are a dream come true!…(sigh…)
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Kay on Feb 22nd 2008 07:44 pm
First, I have to say I haven't used eHarmony for over a year, and there may have been some changes made. For one, I know they let you skip over some of the questions now and meet sooner.
One of the most noticeable things about eHarmony, especially for women in their 40's and 50's, is that men get hundreds of matches, while most women only get a few. The criteria I set out seemed to be pretty much ignored. The guys I was matched with weren't at all attractive to me, physically or in their profiles and answers.
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