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Rejecting Someone Nicely - Is It Possible?
Mr. Giraffe Asking someone out takes courage. I find the process horrifying and refuse to do it until I grow up and move away from my Awk-town residence. One reason why people hesitate to let a guy know that he is at… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: Love Is A Vicious Cycle...
Dr. Datingish If love is the little things and the little things are supposed to be what matters (and apparently most people are supposed to know that), why do so many relationships fail? Why do we stop caring abo… -
I Never Lied About My Age; He Just Never Asked
This is a guest blog submitted by breakingthemold. "You really should come to my dorm and watch 'Grey's Anatomy' with me some night," he told me with a wink as we put things backstage. I rolled my eyes and tried to t… -
I Think I Want A Pre-Nup...How Do I Bring It Up?
This is a guest blog submitted by narsbee. Lately people around me have been forcing marriage advice down my throat. I guess after I got my degree and license to practice, everyone assumed that I'd choose to get marrie… -
Are You Dating Me Or Your iPhone?
Mr. LionNow that technology allows us to be in contact with the world at all times, some new rules have to be written when it comes to using iPhones and such on dates. In my opinion, the most polite thing to do is t… -
In Ten Words Or Less, What Is Love?
angelbabiepnai sent us a doozy of a question and I wanted to see what you guys thought: what is love? Stipulations: -ten words or less -no "never having to say you're sorry," "baby don't hurt me...don't hurt me...no mor… -
Will You Take Your Husband or Wife's Last Name?
Mr. Lion I read an old NY Times article this morning about women who kept their last name after marriage. Traditionally, women take up the last name of the husband or have their last name turned into the middle n… -
My BF Won't Introduce Me to His Parents - Why?
This is a guest blog submitted by ackfull. To me, meeting the parents and/or relatives plays an importance in maintaining a healthy relationship. In the six months we've been dating, I've only met my BF's younger sister… -
Every Relationship Has Issues...But Can We Start One Despite Ours?
This is a guest blog submitted by abiah. I'm 25 and have some cruddy issues with my health (type 1 diabetes and gastroparesis) that bring me chronic nausea, pain, and weakness and cause me to need icky things like feedi… -
Your Place or Mine? Hint: Not Mine
Miss Penguin I feel like I've been writing a lot about politeness lately… I guessit's because I’m in New York where people don’t tend to bother beingpolite (which is sad, by the way). In the past couple months I ha… -
I'm Single - But Am I "Looking"? Ehhh...
This is a guest blog submitted by gongju_bottle. Okay. So I'm single and I'm not sure if I'm "looking" or not. There's a part of me that wants to be in a relationship. Giving love and receiving love and support.. kno… -
Your Best First Kiss Location
Where was the coolest place you've ever had a first kiss? (MDS: in the rain, under a bridge, about fifteen feet away from speeding traffic) -
Top Ten Posts Last Week
Here are the ten most commented posts from last week - see ya tomorrow! 1. "We're Breaking Up, So I'm De-Friending You And Deleting Your Comments!" 2. Would You Wear White at Your Wedding? Orange? 3. Coffee or A Dri… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: Shhh, I'm Seeing Someone Online
Dr. Datingish What happens when your parents are strict and would have a cow if they knew you were seeing someone online? -
"You Can't Date Him - He's Not Chinese Enough."
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. My parents are very traditional Chinese parents. They don't want me dating anyone who is not Chinese. Currently, I have a very white boyfriend. I have nothing ag… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: How Do I Get Over a Cheater?
Dr. Datingish My boyfriend of two years cheated on me and I don't know what to do. He is in Florida interning, while I'm in NY. Is it easier to get over him because he's far away...or is it harder? How do I get ove… -
Asking About Your Partner's History - When and How?!
Mr. Lion Recently I wrote a post about Rachel, the girl I had a crush on but didn’t pursue because she was kissing a random guy in a bar. Things like that bother me because it says this person probably does this o… -
Favorite Cheap Dates for When The Economy Is Horrible
Filling up your gas tank costs $40, if not more. Your bank's just been bailed out. Your stocks are tanking. And you still have to impress a guy (or girl). What are your favorite cheap date ideas ? -
Letting Go of Feelings for Your Ex
Miss Cheetah At the end of my last relationship, I realized I needed to let go of the "idea" of us and concentrate on me. But that's real hard to do. In a previous post, I mentioned how much his blatant disrespect fo… -
Long Distance Relationships Can Work - Promise.
Mr. Giraffe I know everyone thinks long distance relationships are a terrible thing. And I agree. Couples should see each other often (out of sight, out of mind, anyone?). Well, history is about to be changed. My sis… -
Reflecting on The Romance That Could Have Been
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I'm feeling really sentimental today so I thought I'd share something very personal here that I have not shared with ANYONE. I had a coworker at my last job that… -
Be A Better BF/GF #1 - Trust in Your Relationship
Kari has a bachelor's in psychology and human behavior and a master's in counseling with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy - she knows her stuff! She'll be dishing out what she's learned throughout her studies -… -
She Wasn't Over Her Ex; Now I'm Not Over Mine!
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I met my ex in San Diego when we were on vacation. We planned trips to theme parks and hung out as much as we could during our time there. On the day before she w… -
Friday Fun: Forbidden Love!
Have you ever dated someone your parents expressly forbade you from seeing? How'd it turn out? (happy Friday, starcrossed lovahhhhs!) -
Being Single Takes Courage
Miss Cheetah It seems like whenever I read articles about people being single, someone's always complaining. It's understandable because sometimes it's hard to meet guys/girls depending on where you live, but I do kno… -
Follow-Up: Guy Movies That Girls Won't Mind
Mr. Giraffe Mr. Lion wrote a post about "guy movies" girls might like as well. I'm not a fan of labeling movies as strictly for guys or for girls, but I am also the exception to the rule (I like romantic-comedies but… -
I Liked You Until I Saw You Kissing A Random Guy
Mr. Lion I saw Rachel kissing a guy in the middle of the bar. I pulled her best friend aside and asked who he was. She told me it was some random guy; Rachel had been fighting with her ex and just wanted to have so… -
Can You Date Someone with Different Life Goals?
Mr. Giraffe Highly anticipating the arrival of How I Met Your Mother season 3 on DVD, I began re-watching some of my favorite episodes from the first two seasons. While doing so, I had some thoughts about the Ted/Robi… -
Should You Keep The Seat Up Or Down?
Miss Penguin Ah, the age old debate about whether or not guys should have to put theseat down… I'm just going to get straight to the point on this one (ararity, I know). Here's my thing, guys: if you are a gues… -
Is The Way You Treat Your Sibs How You'll Treat A BF/GF?
Mr. Lion A few nights ago I was talking to the girl I'm interested in, and she told me that I'm a very nice guy because of the way I talk about and treat my sisters. Huh? I asked her to explain. She said that… -
Graduating? They'll Give You Relationship Advice.
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. At my high school, all of the seniors are required to complete a senior pictorial - essentially, it's a packet of papers that the seniors fill in with information… -
"I Flirt Because I Want to Make Your Day Better!" - what?
This is a guest blog submitted by breakingthemold. "Hey, you look gooood today," a smooth male voice whispered over my shoulder.Irolled my eyes but couldn't help but smile, even if just to myself.Jack was known in… -
What Does It Mean If You'd Been Drinking That Night?
Mr. Giraffe There is this story floating around my school about a girl named Christina. She's dating this guy Ethan and they're really into partying. I've heard stories from friends of theirs that they often don't re… -
Dating Someone with Depression and Social Anxiety
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I have recently become attracted to a friend of mine, and he gets me like no other guy ever has. He's a great person. He helped me through a difficult time I was h… -
Would You Wear White at Your Wedding? Orange?
Mr. Lion The white dress used in many western weddings is a symbolization of purity; it theoretically means the bride has not engaged in premarital sex. In this day and age when a fair number of people have… -
Dating Someone Just Like You
Mr. Giraffe Everyone's heard that old adage "opposites attract," but I think it's more interesting to discuss what happens when you date someone who is exactly like you. You share the same interests, the same hobbi… -
Do You Believe in Soulmates?
This is a guest question submitted by j_speaks. Do you believe in soulmates? What makes someone your soulmate? -
How Do You Feel About Hair?
Editor's note: due to some technical difficulties, this blog is being reposted from this morning. Miss Penguin Today, I want to have a philosophical conversation about hair. Oneof my many issues with gender roles i… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: Did This Hook-Up Mean More Than The Last One?
Dr. Datingish I've always prided myself on being a girl who could look at relationships objectively - hook-ups were just hook-ups, no expectations - usually just some drunken making out with some awkward aftermath. Act… -
When Should Your Friends Meet Your BF/GF?
Mr. Giraffe I was on the elevator this past Sunday and the other three passengers were three friends. I don't know them so I'll call them Elinor, Marianne and John. Marianne was telling Elinor and John about her new… -
Coffee or A Drink - Which Is Better for A First Date?
Mr. Lion "Would you like to have coffee sometime?" Those words have been used to get dates since I've known the meaning of dating. Of course, for young kids, it's more like getting pizza or movies, but that cup… -
Meet Miss Cheetah!
Miss Cheetah Location: Harlem, NY Age: 22 Occupation: World-famous journalist sooner or later, but as of right now I'm a student finding her niche until Graduate school next fall About Me: I am a born & raised Ne… -
Google Questions: Can They Feel You Thinking of Them?
Someone found Datingish by Googling the phrase "can someone feel you thinking of them?" What do you think? Have you ever felt someone thinking of you? -
Will This Progress Into A Relationship Or Am I Being Used?
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I've been hanging out with this guy I met in class about three years ago. We had a great connection back then but I was in a relationship, so I didn't let things g… -
I Have No Idea What Women Want
This is a guest blog submitted by pseudohim. so i'm pretty terrible at reading people, which is why whenever i go to vegas i try to stay away from the poker rooms. but apparently i never try hard enough because i alwa… -
Who Should Pay for Dates - Guys, Girls or Both?
Mr. Giraffe Traditionally, the man pays for the date. I don't really understand how that got started...maybe back when women didn't have jobs, they were broke so the man had to pay? Maybe that sounds ridiculous.It is… -
"We're Breaking Up, So I'm De-Friending You And Deleting Your Comments!"
This is a guest post submitted by baranorewen. I'm sitting in the middle of my college's hallway trying to get through Gawain and the Green Knight as translated by J.R.R. Tolkien. My self-induced silence, my ability to… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: The Timing Is All Wrong - Can We Date Anyway?
Dr. DatingishWhat do you do if you FINALLY find someone that's perfect...but the timing is all wrong? There's a guy I knew briefly in high school - he was a senior when I was a freshman. I had a silly crush on him… -
Talking about Your Ex with Your Current BF/GF
This is a guest post submitted by breakingthemold. So you're on a date and the conversation is going swimmingly. A topic gets brought up that reminds you of a funny story that happened in a previous relationship of… -
Top Ten Posts Last Week
Top ten posts last week - see you tomorrow! 1. The Bet - Staying Single For A Year 2. When Women Break Girl Code 3. When Your GF Calls You By Her Ex's Name 4. Can You Cheat Just Once? 5. I'm Not In Love with You -… -
Sound Off: What Do You Think about Love and Marriage?
Mr. Lion While reading comments on Datingish, I noticed that many of the readers are young and hopeful of love, some even after going through pain and heartache in their love life. I was just curious about a fe… -
Compromising In Relationships - What Would You Give Up?
Mr. Giraffe My sister is dating a vegetarian. And I have no problems with vegetarians - I can respect that choice. My sister's boyfriend is a good guy. He's funny, respectful to my parents, smart and successful. Sure… -
Guy Movies That Girls Will Love
Mr. Lion Recently I read an article in a magazine about guy movies that girls can like, too...but I didn't agree with the choices of those movies. It's hard to find a good movie that both the guy and girl can… -
The Love/Hate Relationship with A Close Friend
Mr. Giraffe My cousin Monica has this weird love/hate, will-they-or-won't-they relationship with a boy, Will, who lives across the hall. Monica and Will have a rocky friendship. In his attempts to be funny, he in… -
I Can't Stand Being in This Relationship Anymore - Help!
Dr. Datingish I have been with my boyfriend for 6 months. We recently broke up due to his bipolar/controlling/arrogance but we got back together. He has been very nice and pleasant since we got back together but no… -
Submit Your Posts At Our New Nifty Link
Check out our new submission form here - you can send anything from your Dr. Datingish quandaries to your favorite posts that you'd like to see as guest blogs. Send away! -
Google Questions: Have Guys All Been Rejected at Some Point?
Someone found Datingish by Googling "has every guy been rejected". I'm pretty sure what the answer is, but it's worth putting up a poll anyway... Guys, have you ever been rejected?YesNoNeverrrrrrrrr! pollcode.com free… -
Can You Cheat Just Once?
Mr. Giraffe Nothing grosses me out more than infidelity. In my book, it is Dealbreaker #1. I've seen it in pop culture many a time (The Women, Little Children, Unfaithful, Sex and the City Season 3) but I've never exper… -
When Families Crush on The Same Person
Mr. Lion Rumer Willis mentioned to a British magazine that she'd had a huge crush on her now- stepfather, Ashton Kutcher, before he starteddating her mother (her mom, Demi Moore, married Ashton in 2005). "Ire… -
Meet Mr. Giraffe!
Mr. Giraffe Location: Upper West Side, NYC Age: 19, but I pretend that I'm in my thirties Occupation: I am a student at Fordham, studying Communications and English About me: I am a reflective person. I like to… -
Friday Fun: When Cheesy Love Songs Attack
My mom used to love Monica's song "For You I Will" - I think she liked the melody more than the lyrics, but she'd sing it all the time when it was popular. I will cross the ocean for you I will go and bring you the moon… -
When Your GF Calls You By Her Ex's Name
Mr. Lion "Rene, can you grab that for me?" She turned aroundput her hand on her mouth, realized what she had done and apologizedover and over. She called me by the wrong name. This was a girl I had beensee… -
Follow-Up - I'm In Love With My Gay BFF
Read the original post here... Early last week, my boyfriend and I officially (as well as mutually) broke up. It has taken a lot of stress away about having feelings for someone else, but as a lot of people said, I re… -
TV Marriages and Stock Characters
Mr. Giraffe What happened to normal couples like Claire & Cliff Huxtable and Niles & Daphne Crane? I am a television addict. I enjoy sitcoms, even the bad ones. The main problem is that the characters aren'… -
Friends with Some Benefits
This is a guest blog submitted by breakingthemold. Recently a subject came up in a conversation I was having with some girlfriends of mine - "touch" factor with your "friends-only" guy friends. One girl was not in a… -
Meet Miss Penguin!
Get to know your Datingish writers a little better... Miss Penguin Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 22 going on 90 Occupation: Documentary filmmaker/music enthusiast About Me: I am a midwestern transplant here in… -
Arranged Marriage and Love At First Sight
Mr. Lion The most interesting thing about the trip was talk of an arrangedmarriage. It was 2005 and I went back to my country for the second timesince I came to the U.S. as a young, wide-eyed boy. I couldn'… -
Where Are The Men in Russian Dating Services?
By Miss Double Shot I've been fascinated with Russian dating lately - the idea that a man and a woman can form a viable relationship based on flirty emails and the chance to obtain a visa via marriage. The site… -
Dealing with Threatened, Territorial Women
Miss Penguin I was at a party the other night and something rather amusing happened. I was talking to this guy who I went to school with but haven't seen in a while. We were catching up, talking about what we're doin… -
Is The Internet Ruining Dating?
Mr. Lion I remember when I had to sneak off to use the phone - it was my only line of communication because I didn't have a computer. We only had one phone line in our house and I had to split the line into my ro… -
Do Celebrity Crushes Change Your Dating Standards?
This is a guest blog submitted by two_days_until_forever. Actually, don't answer that right away. Think about it for a minute. In middle school, my celebrity crush was Drake Bell. For some strange reason or secret… -
When Old Friends Want to Get A Little Too Friendly...
Miss Cheetah One of my homeboys thinks he's slick. A couple days ago, he asked me to meet up with him so we could catch up on old times. I was intrigued. Back during my high school days, he was the kind of guy that… -
I'm Not In Love with You - I'm Just Making Conversation!
Mr. Giraffe A friend of mine is the type of girl who always has a few guys pursuing her. It's not a bad thing, nor is it her fault. She is a genuine, friendly, rather attractive girl who can make conversation with an… -
She Cheated; We're Invited to The Wedding...Do We Go?
This is a guest blog submitted by melodious_discord. My husband's mother cheated on her husband. After about a year of tension and lies, she finally left him for the other man. Shortly after this (about 4 months ago),… -
Is Your Relationship Financially Compatible?
Miss Penguin I read this article in the New York Times the other day that covers a really important issue - being financially compatible. The article says to marry someone with your own savings goals, a similar ca… -
Dressing Up for Dating?
Mr. Lion I never know what to wear on a first date. Do I wear my comfortable clothes or something new and nice? You want to make a good impression on a person on the first date, so normally you think abou… -
Introducing Animals!
We know - sleepyhead should have had a real Datingish name a while ago Without further ado, here's the next set of icons we'll be using - this time, it's animal themed 'cause dating can be such a zoo when you're out se… -
I Said I Was In Love with Him And He Kinda Said It Back
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. My significant other and I had been friends for a while until we started dating earlier this year. We've been seeing each other "unofficially" for about 4 months n… -
The Bet - Staying Single For A Year
This is a guest blog submitted by garon. About a year ago I became single after a two year relationship - a mutual breakup and I am still friends with her. After the breakup my friends constantly asked me if I'd found… -
We Need Communication Counseling...
This is a guest blog submitted by bn_cognizant. Lately, my ex and I have been dealing with a lot of drama, and I know it's because of our lack of communication. We're still great friends e… -
When Women Break Girl Code
This is a guest blog submitted by beachblondie711. What girl HASN'T heard of this code? It's an unwritten - but often spoken of - code of ethics that every girl is bound by. Some of the rules are really dumb...here's… -
Relationship Compatibility: Is It In The Stars?
This is a guest post submitted by porcelainx27. Horoscopes are such a load of rubbish. I mean, honestly, the profiling can be quite accurate, and I often find striking similarities in personality with people who shar… -
Our First Date Was A Disaster - Help Me Fix Things!
Dr. Datingish I'm 17 and a senior in high school. Last weekend I went out on a first date with my literal DREAM guy. Smart, opinionated, shy, driven. Not like any other boy I've run into in high school. This is the… -
Love Song Lyrics Are Lingering...
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. Maybe we're friends, maybe we're more Maybe it's just my imagination But I see you stare just a little too long And it makes me start to wonder So baby, cal… -
I Don't Get Along with My Boyfriend's Parents
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I love my boyfriend of over three and a half years, but his mother and I don't get along. It's always a strained meeting when we do end up at the same place! I don… -
Top Ten Posts Last Week
In case you missed 'em, here they are! Catch you tomorrow. 1. Dear Dr. Datingish: I'm A Christian - How Can I Tell My BF I Want to Wait? 2. Dear Dr. Datingish: I Found Something I Wasn't Supposed To Find... 3. Dear… -
From Friendship to Relationship...Maybe
This is a guest post submitted by rokdrumrchik. So there's this guy that I've known for about eight years now. We'll call him T. So...T and I have never "officially" been together or dated or anything. We've spent… -
On Labels Women Get And Give
This is a guest blog submitted by desertrose2890. SLUT. Whore. Bitch. Words to fear and avoid. Nobody wants to be the slutty girl, right? Nobody wants to be girl, standing in the corner in her f**k-me pumps and low… -
I Wanna Be A Datingish Writer! How?
We're in search of new writers . . . so if you've got some stories you want to share with the masses, drop us a message with your story and links to a couple of posts you'd be willing to have on Datingish. Hope to hear… -
She's So Into Running Now That She Forgot About Him
By Miss Double Shot A close friend of mine is going through a tough time - his girlfriend of a year and a half has found a new hobby and is completely obsessed with it . . . to the point where he feels neglected. She'… -
Being In Love Versus Loving Someone
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. "It's easy to be 'in love' with someone that you don't have to plan for the future with or worry about finances with." That was a comment left by a Datingish reader, Asthma… -
Friday Fun: Being A Better BF/GF
What could you do to be a better boyfriend or girlfriend? Is it a quick fix or a long-term issue that needs to be resolved? (MDS: I need to be more willing to make decisions and give people the benefit of the doubt - I… -
Dating In College - How Do I Meet Guys?
Remember our post about how school is the best place to meet people of the opposite sex? Here's a related question... I just started college this fall as a freshman and I'm not at the main campus of my college, but at… -
The One True Love That Got Away
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. I couldn't stop thinking about her today. Maybe because it’s 9/11 andI'm remembering things from around that time period, but she's been onmy mind all day. It's just on… -
Relationship Compatibility: We Only Talk When She Calls
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. I'm stuck in a situation and don't really know what it means. Like I've mentioned in a previous post I've been talking to someone for some time now. It's been going pretty… -
Does He Like Me? Help Me Decide!
This is a guest blog submitted by hopelessromantic. All right folks, it's time to play another round of "Does he like me?" If only boys weren't so confusing and I didn't have to ask strangers on the internet if a guy… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: I'm Too Young to Be Tied Down! I Need Dating Advice.
Dr. Datingish I've been dating the same guy for almost a year now. Everything was going great until this summer came along - that's when things really started to change. I don't know if it was because of the lax mood… -
When Romantic Scandal Hits Your World
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. Here in NYC, you can't walk a block without seeing a Gossip Girl poster plastered on a wall - they're everywhere! From the few episodes I've seen, I noticed some of these s… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: Why Can't We Just Make It Happen?
Dr. Datingish I've been seeing a guy for a while now - we get along well and always have fun when we spend time together - but we haven't kissed yet. It's a little bit weird because every time we go out, I'm sure it'll… -
Breaking Up Without Saying It's Over?!
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. One of my close girl friends IMed me about half hour ago and said that she and her boyfriend of six months broke up, but neither said it was over. Yeah, it confused me too.… -
In Search of Miss Independent
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. This morning I was listening to Ne-Yo's song "Miss Independent" and I couldn't help think about how attractive independent and strong women are. With the exception of… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: How Do I Get through to An Older Guy?
Dr. DatingishHow do subtly hint to someone that you're interested when he/she is 20 years older than you without looking silly? -
Dear Flirt...
This is a guest blog submitted by lovesporks. dear boys,it has come to my attention that there has been a lot of flirting coming from you directed at me. what i do not understand is the following: -
I Don't Mind Watching Chick Flicks Even If They're Unrealistic
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. My sister and I got into a lengthy discussion about watching chick flicks with our SOs this weekend. She says she doesn't like many chick flicks because they give an unre… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: I Found Something I Wasn't Supposed To Find...
Dr. DatingishMy boyfriend and I have been going out for five months now. I was on his computer the other day and I noticed that his recycle bin needed to be emptied, and because his computer was kinda slow, I thought it… -
My Best Friend's Ex Is Back - Can I Ask Her What Went Wrong?
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. She's baaaaaack! My best friend's ex has surfaced again in the city. Now before I even go any further, let me explain the situation with this girl: She went to high school… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: I Need to Get Out of This Relationship...But How?
Dr. DatingishI've been dating my boyfriend for about six months now and moved in with him at about the four month mark, more out of desperation than anything else. I admit it, I've cheated on him recently and know I… -
Coming Soon: Break-Up Season!
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. Break-up season is coming soon to relationships near you! Based on a study in January's issue of Shape, 56% of relationships end between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day. I… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: I'm A Christian - How Can I Tell My BF I Want to Wait?
Dr. DatingishI was raised Christian and I have always wanted to wait until marriage. Some people believe that I should just make it clear upfront to avoid misunderstandings and potentially wasting the other person's… -
His Ex Is Coming Back And I'm Moving Away - Is She a Threat?
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I've been dating a guy for a few months. We are about two hours apart from each other now, but things are going great! We get along well and can talk about things… -
My Roommate Won't Give Me And My GF Privacy!
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. My girlfriend and I both live in the same dorm building. We both have random roommates who (especially in my case) never leave. Granted, we've only been on campus… -
Acting Differently When Your BF Is Around?!
By Miss Double Shot Sleepyhead and I were in the elevator yesterday when a woman and her boyfriend jumped on a few floors below ours. She was holding onto him tightly, whining in baby talk and, when the elevator stoppe… -
Does Your GF Look Like Your Mom? Blame Science!
Women tend to date guys that look like their fathers and guys go for girls that resemble their mothers, according to Hungarian biologists. Scientists measured facial proportions of couples and their parents and discove… -
Bristol Palin and the Pregnancy/Marriage Debate
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. By now most of us have heard about VP candidate Sarah Palin's 17-year-old daughter, Bristol. Sarah Palin has confirmed her daughter is 5 months pregnant and that the young… -
Friday Fun: How Long Do You Spend on The Phone?
This question was submitted by a Datingish reader. I've always wondered how much time the average couple spends hanging out or talking on the phone. I've seen everything from seeing each other every day, to nothing bu… -
I Sent Her Flowers - Is It Too Soon? CHECK EDIT!
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. Lately I've been spending a decent amount of my time talking to a girl I met at a friend's house party. We've met up a few times and seem to get along great. She's a sen… -
I'm in Love with My Gay Best Friend
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. About a year ago, I started hanging out with a guy from work. At first, it was with other people from work, but they just didn't click with us and eventually we st… -
Can Your Genes Lead You to Cheat?
Researchers in Sweden say they've found that men who have a certain allele are more likely to cheat in relationships than those without that gene variation. The gene is present in four out of 10 Swedish men and links to… -
Study: DVR Is Saving Relationships
So it saves time, effort and VHS tapes, but apparently, DVR is also saving relationships. A study by NDS, a DVR technology m anufacturer, found that 79 percent of 1000 DVR owners said their relationships had improved tha… -
Helen Mirren: I Was A Victim of Dating Assault
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. Oscar winner Helen Mirren (The Queen), has confirmed that she was date raped and used cocaine repeatedly when she was younger. In an interview with Britain's GQ Magazine,… -
His Ex Doesn't Like Me (And She Tells Me So!)
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I've recently started dating a divorced man, and his ex doesn't like me at all. He's got a two family house; he lives downstairs and his best friend lives upstairs… -
I'm Sick of Only Kinda Dating Guys! What Can I Do?
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I just realized that I'm in my third almost-dating friendship, and I'm beginning to worry if I'm doing something wrong. What I mean by that is a close friendship w… -
When A Friend Confesses He's Got Feelings for You
By Miss Double Shot I could never quite figure out a guy friend I met in college. He was funny and smart (albeit a little odd, but so am I...) and we'd talk about everything from what we were eating for dinner to what… -
Am I Going After A Player?
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. A few months ago, I was at a friend's house - she was talking to this boy that she really liked. Being stupid, I took his screen name and started IMing him. He's a… -
He's Nuts - Should I Warn His New GF?
This is a guest blog submitted by a Datingish reader. I dated a guy who was intelligent, extremely confident and, probably most important to women, very willing to commit. There weren't any games. When we got together… -
You Can Look But Don't Touch
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead. Yesterday my college roommate of 2 years called me out of the blue.During our conversation he brought up how his girlfriend now lets himlook at other girls while they're… -
Can I Join You for Dessert?
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead.Recently, I went to dinner with a friend from a national news network. That particular day, we happened to be in a restaurant sitting near some of his coworkers, some of whom… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: He's Sending Mixed Signals - What's Up?
Dr. DatingishI met a guy on an online forum and he followed me around until he told me he liked me. He was my first boyfriend ever, and even though it was an online relationship I was fine with it. We dated and had a go…
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