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THAT'S SCIENCE: Things You Never Knew About Getting Busy
Mary Roach, author of "Bonk," talks about the science of orgasm in this clip. This video is 20 minutes long but well worth it. For those of you who can't watch it (and fair warning, there are lots of references to anatom… -
Closure: Fire Heals Quicker than Time
Heartbreak is rough. Lump in your throat. Pain in your chest - sometimes ribs. Exhaustion. Weight gain from the gallons of ice cream consumed. Puffy eyes from salty tears. Wet pillow from crying yourself to sleep. The… -
Post-It Love
Okay, so the music is a little grating - I can only take so much recorder - but overall, adorable! This makes me want to leave Post-Its all over my BF's room. Have you ever flirted unconventionally and/or with the hel… -
Faithfulness Versus Loyalty
I am not really in good terms with people who consider that a guy or a girl who's currently in a relationship but gets a "fling" or two is normal. I just hate the idea. Pardon me for that.I have a groupmate, older than m… -
My BF Does Everything for His Friends But Not for Me
So, here's my problem, and I may be blowing it out of proportion: my boyfriend does every single thing for his friends, but when it comes to me, it's whatever. Take today, for example: Last night we went to our friend's… -
Relationships with Expiration Dates
Miss Walrus Things have been going - dare I say it - absolutely swimmingly with my new boy toy. We adore each other's friends, love to do a lot of the same things & there's some definite sexual chemistry building.… -
You Can Make an LDR Work
Seeing that I'm in a LDR, it seemed appropriate that my first real blog be about this. Over my days spent reading Datingish when I first got into a relationship with my current boyfriend, I felt like I needed a lot of he… -
Help! I Hate His Family Dinners
Miss Gorilla Okay, so while I know this may sound petty and somewhat trivial, I'll have you know it is becoming an increasingly difficult matter in my life. The truth is, I'm a picky eater. And when I say this, I mea… -
"I Gave You A Massage with Nothing In Return, So...No"
My BF and I went on a trip about a month ago to celebrate our anniversary. During the trip, we were intimate but didn't have intercourse because we have decided to keep that out of our relationship (we are waiting). He p… -
The Definition of Clingy: A Texting Faux Pas
My boyfriend is a great guy. So great, I've written about him before here on Datingish. But our relationship has been long-distance for nearly two months now, and I'm really starting to feel it.At first things were fine… -
Learn About Arranged Marriage
An arranged marriage is a marriage arranged by someone other than the couple getting wedded, curtailing or avoiding the process of courtship. Such marriages had deep roots in royal and aristocratic families around the wo… -
We'll Let You Know When We Use Your Post
It's long overdue, but good news: Our programmers just rolled out a feature where once your post appears on Datingish, we'll message you letting you know it's online! Keep in mind that if you ask to be anonymous, you wo… -
Why Do Men Fight Over Women?
Miss Gorilla Okay, so I get that there is a testosterone overdose going on and that some men feel the need to prove their masculinity, but what is up with the constant need to battle it out? What happened to talking… -
Seasonique/Birth Control Chat - Guys, You Have Been Warned
Top Model marathons on Oxygen, god bless them, typically include at least two commercials an hour for Seasonique. It's based on research saying if you're on birth control, you don't need to have a period every month, so… -
Why We Are Not Waiting
This is pretty much a response blog to Why We Are Waiting to Have Sex. If you haven't read the blog (or don't plan to) the author basically talks about the reasons why she personally feels she and her significant other a… -
Have You Been On A "Secret Date"?
Lately my close guy friend and I have drifted apart over the past year as he enlisted in the army. We have this sort of on and off relationship going on and over the past four years of our friendship; he actually had a g… -
Do You and Your SO Develop Bad Habits?
Miss Gorilla I love my boyfriend, but there is no doubt in my mind that we can be a bad influence on each other. While he can be my main source of inspiration, sometimes he inspires me to do things that I know aren't for… -
They're Back Together Because of Her Abortion?!
I had my own views about abortion. I wasn't necessarily for or against it. I could see the pros and cons for both sides of the argument and at the end of the day, I would just say, "people are going to try to do what the… -
Great Relationship But Horrible, Uh, Relations
For over a year, I have been in an open relationship, you may say, with a certain someone. I can honestly say I have never felt so comfortable with someone, especially a guy, in such a long time. We connect so well, it's… -
Temporary Breakups...Do They Work?
Can going "on a break" actually benefit a relationship? And if so...what are the terms of a temporary break? Do you establish a time limit to re-evaluate?Can you communicate or talk during this time?Are you allowed to… -
Where Are They Now? Team Datingish's Crushes
Alas, crushes don't often last. We move on and they move on...and life goes on. Here's what some of Team Datingish's crushes have been doing since breaking hearts back in the day: All throughout middle school I had… -
Are Cougars the New Milfs?
Miss Rhino My friend and I were at our favorite bar the other night, and we were on a mission. Find men. We strategized over the best place to stand to attract a mate. First we decided to stand by the bar. There I was… -
Unless There's Proof of Cheating, Give The Benefit of The Doubt
There are too many questions that beget this question.... Never mind how long the relationship has been, the reason for suspicion, the overactive hormones and such and such... I think the ultimately it boils down to tru… -
Being Accused of Something You Don't Remember Doing
Concerning my ED, I am rather certain that I have never ever relapsed without a trigger. The trigger usually does not make much sense, but I can trace back the feelings to that trigger and know that the relapse started t… -
This Does Not Need to Be A Taboo Subject.
It's not every day I have the chance to have awkward conversations with two of my ex-boyfriends. I'll leave them nameless, though they both read my blog. It was like having your brother have to give you "the talk". N… -
Let's Discuss This Double Standard
So today I want to talk about a common hypocritical judgment that happens daily, and hopefully address it properly. I was hoping that this would be pretty much common sense knowledge but considering I still hear people c… -
The Harry and Sally Predicament
Can men and women ever be just friends? Harry and Sally answered that question with a solid NO! and a screaming fake orgasm at a diner table. But seriously, can we?I mean, it's a bit ridiculous to assume that just becau… -
WYD Someone without A Job?
Miss Walrus Before I started seeing my current boy, I was thisclose to starting a relationship with someone else. Someone equally as intelligent, attractive & hilarious as the current boy, but with one tiny issue:… -
Do You Regret Any of Your Experiences?
Mudkiwi sounded off on the virginity debate and brought up something I hadn't thought of: I am staying a virgin until after marriage. My reason's are for… -
Does No Future Equal No Relationship?
Miss Rhino He knew from the very beginning that this wasn't going to be a relationship. The circumstances surrounding us just weren't conducive to it. I had one semester left until graduation. We would be in two differ… -
A Dating Simulation Game Turned Me Into a Con Artist
Miss Rhino "Take a shot at finding true love in this free online dating simulation." Perfect. I could test out my dating skills on the internet and see how I do before I get out there in the real world. I picked out… -
Does Growing Up Around Females Teach Males How to Treat Them?
Miss Walrus I want to pose an interesting question to you Datingish readers: If a man has multiple women in his family, is he more likely to understand - and accept - your more "girly" interests? All right, let me exp… -
Am I Really A Terrible Person?
Well I've been dating my boyfriend since my junior year in high school and it's going on two years. Like, don't get me wrong - he is amazing, and there's no doubt that I love him. It just seems like lately he's changed,… -
All My Friends Are In Relationships Now
First off, I'm not in any way searching for pity. I am just talking about my situation. I've been blessed with a handful or two of really good friends. And at one point, all of us were single and were loving it. We did… -
My BF Broke Up with Me During My Vacation
I like most other functionally thinking human beings, wish I had all the answers. I wish I knew everything about love and life, but the truth is we can't have all the answers. My story begins with a boy and ends with h… -
WYD Someone With a Prosthetic?
Okay, so I was watching Gattaca the other day and I came to the conclusion that Jude Law is even hot in a wheelchair. It got me thinking: would I date a guy with a prosthetic arm or leg? It sounds terrible, but all sh… -
Would You Give It Up For A Box of Chips?
via MyFox Boston: An Oklahoma woman has pleaded no contest to trading sex for a box of $30 snack chips. Police said Lahoma Sue Smith, 35, admitted to making the deal with the man, who said he was a Frito-Lay employee. Of… -
Do You and Your SO Compete?
Miss Gorilla So, my ex boyfriend and I were reminiscing the other day about our relationship and some of the quirks we had as a couple. The truth is, we were always butting heads because we were both very competitive… -
"You make me want to be a better person."
I'm going to make this short and sweet: Guys, when you tell a girl, "You make me want to be a better person," what do you mean? Just because I play an active role in your life you want to become philanthropic and save t… -
FML Friday!
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML".… -
Friday Fun: Can You Name Everyone You've Kissed?
The other day, Miss Gorilla and I were talking about a friend of hers who claims to have kissed over 150 girls. I said I was pretty sure I could count the number of guys I'd kissed on two hands and possibly a foot (which… -
My Ex is Having Kids
Miss Antelope Last September, I went through a really bad breakup. We were together for over a year and all that fun stuff. I understand, that's life, it happens, big deal, right? About a month later, I cut ties betwe… -
WYD Someone Formerly In The Adult Industry?
A lot of times, when we meet people and find out something about their past...or present, we have a choice of taking the good with the bad, or just ditching them all together with a certain fear of being wrapped up in wh… -
He High-Fived Me After Sex...
Miss Rhino I love high-fiving. No matter how retro it may seem, I love to dole out a good high-five when it's deserved. Our team just made a touchdown! High-five! I got a 95% on the final exam! High-five! I fell do… -
Wardrobe Malfunction: Do You Monitor What Your SO Wears?
Miss Gorilla Okay, so I know this sounds somewhat shallow, but when I started dating my boyfriend I was convinced that his wardrobe needed a makeover. I'm a big advocate of wearing clothes that express individuality an… -
I Feel Like I Don't Satisfy My BF
The other day, my boyfriend and I were messing around. I couldn't get him off. We were rushed for time, so it was kind of difficult to take my time. But still - I always take care of his needs no matter what kind of situ… -
Why We Are Waiting to Have Sex
My boyfriend and I are in our mid-twenties, and we've known each other for a decade. We've been dating exclusively for much of that decade, and we've yet to have sex. My friends are aghast - "how could you wait SO LONG… -
I Know How You Feel, Rose Boy
I am not a Megan Fox fan. It seems like everyone on Xanga has been talking about her lately and I'd managed to avoid it until I saw this picture. It was taken after the Transformers premiere as she was heading back to he… -
Ever Dated Two Similar People?
So, I met this guy at a party. He's decent, nice, funny, cute. We got each other's emails, Facebook, mobile number - all just after one day of meeting. But here's the problem. When he talks on the phone, he just reminds… -
What Is A "Creeper"?
Miss Rhino After writing this post, I had a request to write an entry on the true definition of "creeper." It's a term that girls throw around pretty loosely. "There was a total creeper checking me out at the mall the… -
Getting My Voyeur Quota In with Mark Sanford's Emails
So emails between Governor Mark Sanford and his Argentinian mistress have leaked. I was pretty curious - Meredith Vieira read excerpts from them on the Today Show dryly - and found some online. I was expecting something… -
Love without Passion
Let me start by saying that I am dating the most AMAZING guy I have ever met. We get along great, and he treats me so much better than anyone in my life ever has. We have been together for two years, and I love being w… -
"Have You Been Forced into An Act?" I Don't Remember.
I'm going to the lady doctor soon and thought I would fill out the required forms early so I could be in and out more quickly. I downloaded the form online and started answering questions. Gender, last period, allergies,… -
Premarital Sex vs. Premarital Love
For ages, there has been an emphasis on the person you marry being the first (and only) person you sleep with, especially for women. It makes you "pure", the "good wife". Traditionally speaking, it determines the color… -
"BTW, I Was Cheating on You The Whole Time"
Okay, so my ex-boyfriend is really driving me insane... We went out for ten months, then he randomly broke up with me in March, I believe, and since then he hasn't left me alone.. and his friends keep prank calling me,… -
Does Inner Beauty Matter?
You see it everywhere in high school: the perfect guy (i.e. smart, athletic, hot, good personality) that dates a girl who is at parties every weekend, is a bit less well off in the brains department, and is known to "get… -
Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Guys?
Miss Walrus There's just something I find ridiculously irresistible about "bad" guys...& it's not even the tattoos or piercings or even the super-sexy long locks (um, just me?). It's the attitude. I'm not sure wh… -
Don't You Hate It When...
Don't you just hate it when you send someone a message on MySpace (or any other social community) and they don't respond? Of course after you don't get a rapid response you start asking yourself why. Immediately, yo… -
What Would You Say to Your BF's Ex?
The BF and I went out of town this past weekend and visited the city where he went to college. He showed me around, introduced me to his friends from back in the day and we had a great time. We planned to have dinner Sa… -
Guys, Do Your Toes Curl for Special Occasions?
It was as if he had an orgasm in his toes, among other things, yesterday morning. All ten were clearly curling involuntarily as part of a seismic climax during oral sex delivered by yours truly. I even received a cute li… -
When Does Jealousy Go Too Far In A Relationship?
Before I'd ever begun my first ever relationship, I wasn't the jealous type or anything that I am now. It makes me very annoyed and drained to think that I am like this and I want to just stop. Here's the thing: My BF a… -
Burger King Seven Incher Ad: Hilarious or Offensive?
via copyranter: Is this Burger King ad for the Super Seven Incher funny or over-the-top and offensive? I'm okay with it, but I have a pretty sick and twisted sense of humor. (oh, also, if you don't understand what co… -
When Everything's Perfect...Except Physically
Miss Walrus So I have this friend (really) who is involved in a situation that I think a lot of us have been through before. She met a new guy who she absolutely adores. She says he has a great personality and they… -
My BFF Keeps Buying Things for Her Crush
My best friend is basically my sister and we have a really close relationship. We tell each other almost everything that goes on in our lives, but today she did something to annoy me: She was at my house today swimming,… -
Is "16 and Pregnant" Giving Audiences the Wrong Idea?
Miss Rhino I can safely say that sixteen and pregnant is something I’d never want to be, but after watching MTV’s new reality show, aptly titled “16 and Pregnant,” I thought to myself, hey, that might not be so bad.… -
"I like your fish!"
The sun was setting, the temperature was soaring, and there I was in high heels, a skirt, and carrying two rather heavy bags out of my local Kroger's Grocery. As I was loading my bags into my car, I heard it: "I like you… -
Is All Really Fair In Love And War?
Or are there exceptions? I ask because I have a friend who is not exactly GREAT when it comes to treating guys right. Usually I don't care because 1. I don't know the guy, or 2.I think he's kind of a douche and he deserv… -
My BF Doesn't Believe in Love
I've been with my boyfriend for two and a half years and he has never said "I love you". I said it to him six months into our relationship and I got a "thank you". I talked to him about it and he explained to me that he… -
Help - This Girl is Confusing.
I've always told myself not to date in the workplace, I've been through that once and I'm almost making a mistake doing it again. This girl and I went to watch "The Hangover" as a friendly "hangout" but it turned into us… -
Message to Musicians: Love and Sex Aren't Always the Same Thing
A few of the other destination sites have mentioned Lady Gaga; Mancouch even effectively declared war on her. I don't mind her fashion or even her sound that much. It's the lyrics and theme from her hit single "LoveGa… -
Call Me, Stalk You!
A friend of mine was telling me about her weekend last Sunday, about how she got so many phone numbers from guys, and how she threw them all away….wait, what? I understand her getting all dressed up and going out to cl… -
His Best Friend Lied About What I Did!
I've been going out with my boyfriend for 8 months, nearly 9 - he's my ex's best friend. Now I knew it wasn't going to be easy when I first got involved with him; I expected some complications. My ex and I didn't go ou… -
Chris Brown Debate Results
Thanks to those of you who participated in our discussion yesterday! Looks like the end result was pretty close - most of you thought that Chris should do jail time and coming in a close second, those of you who said… -
What Happened to Staying Together for The Kids?
I guess I knew that was their big announcement...like everyone else, I got hooked on Jon And Kate Plus Eight about a year or two ago. You connect to the family, you get connected and hooked by one or more of the kids. E… -
Tell Us Why You Are - Or Aren't - Waiting
Miss Gorilla and I were talking about waiting today...we both agree that we'd want to live with a person before we got married and that waiting for marriage was noble, but not something either of us is interested in doin… -
I Still Haven't Met His Family After Nine Months
So I have been wanting to "rant" about this subject for a while now, but was unsure how to do it. I didn't want to put it on my Xanga because it's not private and I know that my boyfriend may read it, but I really neede… -
Abusive Relationships Are Like An Ice Cream Sundae...
One thing I tend to do is to think in big pictures. When people are being grossed out by a specific event, I marvel at how it relates and contributes to the rest of society. For example, let's look at the classic i… -
The Proposed Threesome And Why It Was So Shocking
Hmm, I'm doing a lot of posting tonight, even for me, but telling that last story which took place in those crazy bar fly days puts me in mind of another story that I have never, ever forgotten, but never thought to wr… -
I Lost The Ring He Gave Me...
So long story short, I lost the promise ring he gave me. I feel horrible. Like I don't deserve a guy like him and I should go jump into a gutter. I told him about it, and he said "It's fine." Although he's saying that s… -
WYD Someone Without a Cell Phone?
Miss Gorilla Last year, I casually dated this guy for a few weeks. He was really nice and we could have potentially hit it off; however, there was something about him that I just couldn't get past. He didn't have a cel… -
He Said Not To Call Him Tonight - What Can I Do?
Basically, I have been with my boyfriend on and off for a year. I went through an awful lot before we got together and lost quite a few friends along the way. Recently though, we've had a rough patch, and I considered ha… -
I Gave Him A Chance - Thanks!
Miss Walrus Last week I wrote a post here about this guy I've been seeing recently. I've known him (er, well, I've known his name anyway) since elementary school, but never actually hung out with him throughout all our… -
Men with Kids
I always thought men with kids were sexy. There's nothing more attractive than a tall, dark and handsome (or even a short, light and not-so-handsome) man delicately holding a child in his strong arms. Men in their ru… -
Breaking: Chris Brown Gets 5 Years Probation
via TMZ: Chris Brown has copped a plea in his assault case. He won't do jail time. He's also been ordered to completely stay clear from Rihanna. He'll spend 180 days probation in Virginia which is where Brown lives -… -
He Fears Change; I Crave It
My boyfriend and I have been together for four years and six months. We have been living together for three years and eleven months. We have a wonderful trusting, monogamous relationship; we are best friends, we have a b… -
Burp Kisses: What's Protocol?
Here at Datingish HQ, there really aren't limits to what discussions take place...so Miss Rhino and I were talking and somehow got to the subject of either being the recipient or the ...uh, donor of burps during kissing.… -
My Ex Is Engaged to A Girl He's Dated Four Months
I am not here to read responses about how jealous I am that my ex is now engaged and that I wish it was me...because I am so glad it was NOT me. If he were to propose to me only after 4 months or so, I would say hell t… -
Jealousy Factor Creepin' In
I don't consider myself a jealous person. I have enough confidence to know that if a guy is with me, he wants to be with me. If he wasn't into me any longer, he's free to go as he pleases. I'm not going to hold him back… -
Do You Enjoy Kissing?
Am I the only person out there who does not enjoy kissing? I don't know why, I just don't like it. I never really have. I tolerate it. It is very very rare that it is enjoyable, and that was with one guy, who wasn't even… -
"It's Not Like We're Dating"
But it sure felt that way. I met this guy online about two months ago. From what his profile read, he didn't seem like he had a personality, let alone did he look my type. I messaged him one day and that was when I en… -
How Do You Make An Impression on A Date?
Many a times, I've wondered what makes a date leave an impression? And what will happen in a date to make the guy want to take you out again and again? A book I've glanced over told me that guys go on so many dates so… -
How Much Do You Share with Your Parents?
Miss Rhino Flashback: Christmas morning. My sister and I are opening the last of our presents when.. SURPRISE!... we got tickets to see "Equus" on Broadway. Yes, the whole family will be seeing our beloved Harry Potter… -
He Betrayed My Trust
My boyfriend and I have been dating for the past three months. We were seeing each other for three months before we became official. We also had a really strong friendship in the last year or so before we got together.… -
My Friends Didn't Tell Me They Broke Up with Their BFs
So I've got these two friends. They are both so much a like which makes it obvious why I'm friends with them. They are sweet, caring, wonderful people and I trust them with so much. In the last couple years, they've both… -
Keep In Touch, But Not That Much
Miss Rhino "Not only does he live over 700 miles away, not only will I most likely never see him again, not only was he the WORST KISSER in the history of this world, but he is STALKING ME against my will!" A real w… -
I'm Gay And I Like A Bi Guy!
Okay, so I'm a 19-year-old gay guy and the guy I like is a 29-year-old bi guy...we have so much fun talking on the phone or hanging out...anything really...but he tells me he doesn't want a relationship and I don't know… -
Does Single Equal Skinny?
Miss Antelope I was listening to the radio in my car the other day and I raised the volume when I heard the announcer discussing "Single=Skinny". The announcer went on about how people who are single are more likely… -
Curing Boredom in a Relationship
Miss Gorilla I've always been a committed person. I've been dating my boyfriend for nearly a year, and in the past I've been in other relationships that lasted even longer. I'd like to think that my SO and I have fun to… -
I Love This Guy's Scent
There's a guy. I am attracted to him for many different reasons. He's not the kind of guy to wear scented stuff trying to actually put on a fragrance. But he has this smell that's amazing. It's really light. I think it's… -
What's With the One-Word Texts, Guys?
Everyone knows that stereotypically women use more words than men. I read in a magazine once that were a woman to send a text, it would go something like, "On my way to work this morning a dog ran out in the middle of th… -
What Do You Think of Talking Dirty?
I just recently found out that my boyfriend is a fan of talking dirty. How did I come about this revelation? Well, we were hanging out and fooling around and things got... heated, but he told me I wouldn't get sex unle… -
Falling Out of Love with the Idea of Being in Love.
Over the course of my so-called love life, I’ve realized that somewhere along the line, I have fallen out of love with the idea of being in love. As a pre-pubescent teen, my first few relationships had been relationsh… -
He Was Texting A Girl Late at Night
I had a very open and honest relationship with my boyfriend of 3+ years. Despite his charm and good looks, I always felt that he was genuinely a good guy, and I could trust him. About a month ago, through some interact… -
Love Is Taking Over Our Society and Driving People Mad
Love is a very controversial idea. You either hate love, are in love, or falling out of love. Just about everything you see and read in either books or movies is about love. They're all the same, but they sell. Twilight… -
How Should You Tell People You're Taken?
I was talking to my friend the other day, we'll call her H. H was telling me about how she recently starting seeing a guy (D) exclusively, after having multiple casual relationships with other guys. Apparently she's not… -
Love or The Idea of It
Think about this, if you will... How many times have you seen a movie, read a book, or otherwise spied in third person, something that made you say, "Wow, I wish that would happen to me" Especially in the case of lov… -
The Comfortable, Mature Phase
In my history of dating, I have dated 4 men. The last one being my current boyfriend. In my first 3 relationships, everything was the whole head-over-heels crazy initial love. It felt amazing. After a while, things would… -
Should I Feel Something When We Have Sex?
I had sex for the first time today, and I felt nothing. No happiness, no guilt, no nervousness. It felt physically good of course - amazing actually, but in terms of emotions, I felt nothing at all. I feel like there… -
An Unrevealed Past Relationship...
My question for all you readers out there is this:Should anything you find out about your significant other's past, no matter how it comes to your attention, affect your relationship with him or her now, in the present?I… -
First Date Chronicles - Drowsy Recollections
Miss Gorilla They say that the family members of friends are off limits, and there is a reason why this rings true. My sophomore year of high school, I suffered from a brief infatuation with my friend Megan's cousin. We'… -
MorphThing - See What Your Kids May Look Like!
At a team meeting, the Datingish ladies started talking about a photo morpher link they'd seen where you can combine two people's photos and see what the spawn would look like. This led to hours (!) of fun on MorphThing… -
He Respected Me for Waiting
Miss Antelope Now I was blown away when one of my exes told me this. We had been dating over a month and we still hadn't slept together. Personally, I'm not one to jump into that kind of stuff because I want a guy t… -
Body Language Meaning More Than "Just Friends"?
So there's this guy I recently met in college that I think I find myself attracted to. I'm not sure if he feels the same way, but there are moments when I think he does. I think that his body language is one clue that… -
My Friend And I Were Always The Ones Without BFs, But...
So I read this post and it made me think so much of the situation I'm in at the moment. My friend and I have always been the ones without boyfriends, but recently she told a guy she liked him, and now they're going out.… -
My Soon-to-Be Mother-in-Law Doesn't Like Me
Hello Datingish fans! I'm going to try and make this short and sweet. I have been with my fiancé for almost six and a half years. We have been to hell and high water. I do mean through everything together. Moving on, so… -
How Often Do You Think About Your Ex?
I sometimes wonder if my exes ever think of me. Be honest - how often do you think about your ex? How often do you think he or she thinks about you? -
I Still Find Ways to Love
I was recently told that I can take a beating. I mean sure I've taken a beating physically, anyone seeing me play sports has seen that. But I am talking about emotionally. My heart has been broken in so many ways by… -
It's Me Vs. His Mom
So I've known my BF for a couple years and we recently started going out. We've dated for about 3 months and I guess things are going okay (there are issues I want to rant about but I'll complain about those later in a… -
I Will Always Miss You.
We all have plans. We tell our friends, "I'm going to do this and I'm going to be that." Have you ever been that person? We all hate that person. That one guy/girl that makes you feel like shit despite the fact that you… -
Things That Have To Be "Right" For Love To Work
Miss Walrus Falling in love is truly amazing. Finding a long term relationship is probably one of the best things in life, next to pesto pasta & dark chocolate, anyway. Lately, though, I've been pondering the fac… -
Who Wears The Pants?
There are tons of talks about who wears the pants in the relationship. But what does this really mean? Is there supposed to be a dominant force in a relationship? or are both people supposed to make equal decisions? I k… -
How Do You Know When A Relationship Is Over?
I'm currently in a two year relationship and I feel, sometimes, that I should end it. This is all for various reasons, but what I'm wondering is how you know when a relationship is over...because I don't know if mine is.… -
He's Calling Me Seven Times A Day!
This happens to me a lot. I just didn't realize what it was until now. A good guy friend of mine is obsessed with me, and it's really starting to creep me out. We met about five months ago at school. We had the same cla… -
Saying "I Do" with A Tattoo?
Miss Antelope Marriage, for some, is all about the wedding dress, reception, band, and ceremony. But before any of that can take place, the bride and groom must both say "I do". Once vows are exchanged, then come th… -
FML Friday!
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML".… -
Unconventional Favorite Body Parts
Stereotypically, when it comes to sexual attraction, hetero men fall into three categories: breast men, leg men, and ass men. I myself would probably be in the first category. Butts, while nice, don't do much for me… -
Dating A Transsexual
For the record, the definition of transsexual from Merriam-Webster is "a person who psychologically identifies with the opposite sex and may seek to live as a member of this sex especially by undergoing surgery and hormo… -
The Other Woman: Clearing Up Misconceptions
Over the weekend I read quite a few posts on cheating... who is doing it, why, what constitutes cheating, etc. Several of the blogs I read had to do with women who found themselves in relationships with men who were alr… -
Creepy Dude at The DPS
Yesterday I went to the DPS (that's what they call the DMV in Texas) to get my learner's permit renewed so I can take driving lessons again so I can get my driver's license. (The story associated with me not having my li… -
Sex with Your Ex?
Back in May, I posted something to Datingish regarding my current situation with my husband (henceforth in this post referred to as my ex.) I was basically asking should I be dating? Is it okay for a woman in my spot to… -
Two Guys, One Girl and a Bar...
Miss Rhino A girl walks into a bar and says to the bartender: "You're cute. Wanna get out of here?" Meanwhile the guy who drove the girl to the bar and is currently holding her jacket and purse sighs and resigns himsel… -
Distracted Duo: The Honeymoon Stage
Miss Gorilla Have you ever lost a friend to a relationship? In the past, I have watched friends come and go after meeting a significant other. Slowly but surely, you are forgotten. Plans are dropped, calls are missed,… -
New Top Contributors Module - Check It!
Here's a new way to see who the top contributors on the site are from this week! Ooh, ahh, shiny. (when this post gets bumped down from the top slot, this arrow will be pointing toward nothing in particular, ha!) So… -
Follow-Up: I Think My Best Friend's BF Is Gay
(original post) Miss Alligator So, my best friend and I were at the mall the other day, smelling different perfumes. She held in front of my nose a perfume that she already owned and wanted me to smell. I crinkled my… -
Are Rich Men Better Lovers?
Not sure if this has been discussed before, but I think this might lead into a good debate. I was watching "The Doctors" and during the previews for today's show, they were promoting that they'd be discussing this. So… -
First Date Chronicles - Jafar and A Blonde Jasmine
Miss Rhino As if first dates aren't brutal enough, this one had to be a blind date. While we never ended up going on a second date, we did become friends, so asking him to enlighten me with his first impression of our… -
It's Business Time...But Only 58 Times A Year
I read a really interesting NYTimes article a while ago that made never want to get married - it's a quick read and has some points I hadn't thought of. Here's a selection: Married men and women, on average, have sex wi… -
Lemon Law
I started watching the first season of How I Met Your Mother**. In one of the episodes, the topic of the "lemon law" came up. What is the lemon law? Well, I looked it up on Urban Dictionary and found a definition. T… -
Rape IS Real
…but I never thought it would happen to me.I was fairly young when my dad decided I needed to take defense lessons to protect me from the criminals lurking for the next female to make their prey. I thought he was being… -
WYD Someone Who Wore Sunglasses Indoors?
Okay, I was getting onto the (completely underground) train the other night and this guy was already sitting on the bench across from me - he obviously thought he was hot shit and was wearing Oakleys (COOL! in 1997...) w… -
Grossest Lip Balm Ever
via UniqueDaily: "Mmm, your lips are so soft...and they taste like..." "uh...Cheetos?" Would you ever buy this, assuming it's real? That's a dealbreaker, ladies. It should be noted that I would absolutely wear th… -
I Can Only Encourage Him So Much
I have been dating my BF for about two and a half years now and he always says he wants to move in with me, do things with me, etc., yet he won't ever do them. He is 19, I'm 18 and he hasn't had a job in a while. He alwa… -
Quit Playing Games
Have you ever been in a relationship that was just based on games? Like he won't text you unless you text first, or if you don't text him for a while, he texts you just to make sure you still care. Have you ever been in… -
I Feel Used And I Don't Know If I Can Trust Him
I met a really cool guy last semester through one of my friends. We seemed to have hit it off pretty well and would hang out sporadically throughout the semester. We’d fool around and kiss, but I didn’t want to go any fu… -
I'm The Other Woman
As I was sitting here tonight listening to him beg me to get out of the house and come see him, I decided to let my story out. I am seeing a married man and have been, off-and-on, for almost three years now. It's a long,… -
The Types of Girls That Like Me Are Not My Type
girls like me for the same reasons they like the Jonas Brothers.I'm cute.talented.non-threatening.and dress exceptionally well for someone under a tight budget.unfortunately, those types of girls are the opposite of th… -
First Date Chronicles - Tell Us Your Story!
Coming soon (tomorrow): first date chronicles! It's when you don't know what the other person is thinking, whether or not you like him or her and if this is actually a date. Delightful. Anyway, one side of the story is… -
Hey Lingerer, I'm On To You
When I was in college, I was dating a pretty amazing guy - he was smart, thoughtful, very attractive, and loved me more than I deserved. We had a pretty secure, relatively healthy relationship, save one factor. He had… -
My Sister Has A BF and Another Really Close Guy Friend
Something has really been bothering me over the past month. My sister has been hanging out with this guy she knows for about three years. I think she hangs out with this guy more than her BF. She lives with her BF when… -
Shacking Up: How Soon is Too Soon?
Miss Gorilla It is no secret that finding a decent roommate in Manhattan is risky business. As for mine, I'd like to think that I lucked out. We have created the perfect little home on the Upper East Side, complete with… -
When Is It Time to Move On?
Recently I broke up with a guy who basically swept me off my feet. I do not want to get into too many details, but the breakup was not pretty. We both cried together and then attempted the "friendship" route. It isn't wo… -
Who Cares Who Your SO Texts or Emails?
I've read so many posts about girls who want to (or already do) read their guys' texts, emails, missed calls, etc., and I can't understand it at all. Can you girls explain it to me? I see no need whatsoever to read my… -
Dating a Transgender Woman?
Perhaps I'm behind on blogs, but I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone admit or talk about this in a blog just yet. I'm sure the most of you know that I am pansexual, which means that there are two people I can easily lov… -
I Think My Best Friend's Boyfriend Is Gay - Should I Tell Her?
Miss Alligator I have an excellent gaydar. I've rarely been wrong when it comes to figuring out someone's sexuality. My twin brother is gay, which is something I knew before even he figured it out, so I'd like to thin… -
We All Prefer The More Direct Approach
Miss Walrus I think I might actually be in the norm with this one: According to a new study published in the journal Personality & Individual Differences, both men and women prefer the opposite sex to make a "direc… -
Dating Decisions Made Easy
Miss Rhino I've recently discovered Hunch.com. Basically, Hunch is a website that will make your decisions for you. "In 10 questions or less, Hunch will offer you a great solution to your problem, concern or dilemma, o… -
I'm Waiting for Him to Come Home
Ten months. That's how long I asked him to wait. In ten months, it will all be official.I hated how school just started. It felt as though I only had two days of summer vacation instead of two months of it. It wasn't eno… -
Featured Comments: Why Does My BF's Experience Bother Me?
I was just reading the comments on this post and thought a bunch of the responses were phenomenal. The situation is an uncomfortable one and I'm glad the OP decided to share it...and that you guys would weigh in so hones… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: My BF Doesn't Stand Up for Me
Dr. DatingishMy BF of almost five years STILL does not stick up for me. He is a very relaxed person who has never gotten into a fight and never did much as even raise his voice at me. Some drunk GUY that we know shoved… -
My Boyfriend Has No Boy Friends
Miss Gorilla In March, my boyfriend and I decided our usual Friday night date would consist of seeing the newest comedy, "I Love You, Man". I had heard things here and there about the plot, but I wasn't completely… -
Meeting the Parents in Your Birthday Suit
Miss Rhino Meeting the parents is an age-old tradition that is gut-wrenching and exhilarating at the same time. It means your SO is into you, this much you know for sure; otherwise he wouldn't be taking the time to int… -
Women Will Be Women
Guys watch porn. Guys check out other girls. Guys flirt. Guys cheat. Boys will be boys. It's what they do; get over it. You should be a good girlfriend and make your lover a sandwich. Well guess what boys, women do al… -
Congratulations, I'm Not Happy for You
I'm currently twenty years old, yet I feel like I'm much older than I really am. Is there anyone else who feels this way? Or do I need to reflect before you make a decision? Honestly, only a couple days ago did I officia… -
Are Toe Fetishes Bad?
There are very few events in this world that are truly predictable 100% of the time. Sure death is a sure thing but good luck guessing when. Taxes? Psh, completely unpredictable especially when your brother-in-law ste… -
Should I Wait or Move On?
Scott, my current/possibly ex-boyfriend and I began dating about 6 months ago. Before that we were really good friends for quite some time, and then started randomly hooking up, and then became an official couple. Abou… -
Slow Down, You're Movin' Too Fast...
Miss Walrus I'm a firm believer that the best things in life come to those who wait. That if you really, truly want something...it's better to earn it than to have it just fall in your lap. Especially when it comes to… -
Can You Be Married And Have Friends of The Opposite Sex?
Several of my very good friends consist of a group of Polynesian guys. Before I met my husband, they were the men I turned to when I was tired of the dating roller coaster. I could always count on them to be consistent… -
How Long Should You Wait Before Hooking up with Someone New?
Geez Paris, you didn’t even wait a day? According to people.com, the same day Paris Hilton's rep confirmed her split from boyfriend Doug Reinhardt (of MTV fame), the hotel heiress had a girls' night out with sister… -
A Girl in Favor of National Man Day
Miss Rhino There is a newly-proposed national holiday according to my Facebook newsfeed. June 15th has been dedicated to all that is MAN. Yes, that's right, it's National Man Day. The Facebook event, created by brother… -
I'll Always Remember the Butterflies
I missed you today, so I took a trip to our old high school. Thankfully the gym doors are always open for eager athletes. Little do they know their athletic accomplishments are so futile and will mean so little in ten… -
Why Does My BF's Experience Bother Me?
I've been seeing my BF for about four months now, and overall things are going well - we have hiccups like every couple, but he is fun and caring and I enjoy being with him. However, I'm still a virgin (at 24) and am sa… -
How Often Do You Say "I Love You"?
So about a month and a half ago, my boyfriend told me he loves me. This is a pretty big deal for me because I haven't had the greatest luck with relationships in the past, and because just around the same time I realized… -
How to Find Love: Stop Looking!
Miss Alligator The answer, in my mind, is simple. Don't look. I've found love in the most unexpected of places, at a time when seeking a relationship was the last thing I was trying to do. Here's my story. I first ta… -
Calling The Cops over PDA?
Okay. So I've never been one of those kids who will make out in movie theatres and all that jazz. I've only held hands with my crush once. And yet I am a firm believer that PDA is okay. I mean, if you can't take out a gi… -
I'm Too Chicken to Get His Online Contacts
I was on the phone with my friend Jon yesterday telling him about my most recent interest, Jason.I said, "Jon, I met Jason two years ago, and we didn't add each other to Facebook then. Now Jason and I met again after not… -
I Have A Thing for Guys with Accents
Miss Antelope Okay guys, I have a huge confession to make. I am totally, head-over-heels in love with three accents (guess what the first one is): -
What Does A "Promise Ring" Promise?
Can someone please explain to me the new craze that seems to be sweeping tween, teen, and young couples? A friend of mine recently told me his girlfriend wanted him to buy her a "promise ring," and apparently the fact th… -
Am I Being Emotionally Abused?
I'm 20 and I'm about to be a junior in college. My parents moved six hours away in September, but I stayed here in St. Louis for three reasons: It was the beginning of my sophomore year, I didn't want to leave my frien… -
My Top 5 Dating Rules
Everyone has their own set of "rules," or lack thereof, when it comes to dating. These are my Top Five Rules, a list from someone who's already married and whose rules worked out. Enjoy! 1. The Ex Factor There is no "Fr… -
The Threesome
Every guy's fantasy. And a topic I'm sure every girl and her girl friends have discussed. Is it taboo? Or is the the norm in today's sex-crazed society? I was watching a very early episode of Sex and the City, and this… -
Being The Other Woman
I've seen or experienced quite a lot of sides to relationships - I'm talking "romantic" ones here. My first proper boyfriend was David, when I was sixteen. At the time, I was in no fit state to be with anyone; I could b… -
WYD A Call Girl?
This WYD was inspired by the movie "The Girlfriend Experience" starring Sasha Grey. Here's a brief look at the plot as described by IMDB: "GFE is five days in the life of an ultra high-end Manhattan call girl who think… -
Bachelor Parties: One Last Hurrah or "Oh Hell Naw"?
(excuse the rhyme. I couldn't resist.) I've gotten sucked into Paris Hilton's My New BFF (before you judge, you should really watch an episode - it's cheesy, reality TV spoofing fun) and the last episode I saw had a pre… -
Have You Ever Been Determined to Win Back Your Ex?
I'll be the first to admit that I hate being broken up with. We all do, but it's generally easier to cut ties with the person you break up with and have a frame of mind that says "he/she no longer feels the way he/she us… -
Should I Dump The Jerk for A Nicer Guy?
A little background: I've been dating a guy for 5 1/2 years, and I've always been faithful. Our relationship has been very rocky, especially the last two years. We still stick together, even though everyone hates him a… -
Feeling A Strong Connection without Even Speaking?
Whilst walking through a crowded shopping centre, I came across a guy browsing in a sports store - fairly average, probably a year or so older than me. There was just this moment where our eyes met and it was like the wo… -
Sometimes I Don't Want to Be in A Relationship Anymore
So I have a BF and we have dated for a little more than a year now. Somehow, at this point in the relationship, I sometimes get this feeling like I just want to be alone or, to be more specific, I just don't want to be i… -
You Are Better Than That
This might not be relevant to most of the people who read my blog. But it might be relevant to a few. Or maybe to a lot more than I think. But this is a letter that needs to be written, and needs to be acknowledged. La… -
I Have A Problem with Cheating
I was dating a guy for about a month. I was absolutely head-over-heels in love right off the bad. He was the perfect boyfriend I'd always wanted; we cuddled and watched movies together, smoked the reefer together, and sh… -
Can I Trust Him Again?
3 months ago, my boyfriend moved to Maryland while I stayed behind in Miami. I was so consumed with questions and mistrust, that I made a fake MySpace account and tried to set him up. I sent him a message on the account… -
I Can't Stop Thinking about My First Boyfriend...
"Are you going to the Christmas party?" he asked and my heart skipped a beat.I met him when I was 16, during my first part-time job. We became friends and really hit it off. He was older than me by 3 years; he had a car… -
Good Kissers
In one of my previous blogs which compared the kissing abilities of various men I've dated, we got into an interesting conversation in the comments. BeautyInBeautyOut asked the question, "What makes a good kisser?" So… -
Go Look at Your Love/Lust/Like Notes
While doing my ritual of not sleeping for a whole night each summer, I came across a MySpace comment I wrote to a boy a while back about his football/drumming. It just got me thinking about all those past moments where y… -
When Your SO Doesn't Seem As In Love As You Are
I have been in my relationship for three years now and for some reason lately I have been noticing that I am more interested in my BF than he is into me. When I'm into a person I am really into them, like obsessive into… -
Not All Men Are Monsters
So rape. Rape is bad. However, there are gray areas where the girl allows things to go too far and then changes her mind. Now let's get something straight: Girls are at an advantage over guys while horny. Girls h… -
I Don't Want Him to Think I'm Being Clingy
I'm crazy about my boyfriend, and he is crazy about me too (so he says). He is one of the nicest people I have ever met. But I'm having troubles communicating. This may sound really stupid, actually...it is really stupi… -
Declaration of Romantic Intent
I love forms and extraneous verbiage, so I love The Bureau of Communication. My current favorite form is the Declaration of Romantic Intent, which you can fill out, customize and email to your special someone. Here's the… -
Help Me Master Small Talk
I'm not sure if the term "small talk" is used on a wide scale or not but as far as I know it is a common term. *to the point*I've never been much for "small talk". This is probably because of the prayers of my mother and… -
FML Fridayyyy!
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML".… -
Why Pr0n Sucks: A Man's Perspective
I hate it. Wow, right? It's virtually unheard of in this society. I haven't always hated it, though... there was a time when it was all I thought about, all I looked forward to.I was in middle school. In 7th grade, I fo… -
Twin Beds Are Not Made for Two People
Ex-BF and I used to make out on his futon (HOT!). My current BF had a twin bed before upgrading to a normal sized mattress. Both were kind of workable, but...not really. Unless you two are sitting on the bed and playing… -
WYD Someone Just for His/Her Car?
Miss Antelope writes, "I feel like some guys have this idea that expensive cars will buy them hot girls. Not only, do I think this is ridiculous, but why would you want a girl who only likes you for your car? What… -
Before You Label A Girl, Look At Her Character
It shouldn't be a surprise, really, that females are sexual beings. Some may even venture to say, highly sexual beings...almost as sexual as men. *gasp* Yeah, that's right, girls (of course not all girls) can think a… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: Will He Decide He Misses Me?
Dr. Datingish I was dumped about two days ago from a relationship that lasted four months. At the beginning it was long distance but I ended up moving to the same city as him to try to find work. I have been living her… -
Why Pr0n Sucks: A Woman's Perspective
(And yes, a little bit of a pun is intended...) It can give men false hopes and expectations. Most women don't have 32FFF's with nipples the size of Texas. Most of us aren't that dramatically loud all the time, and if w… -
What Is The Most Creative Date You've Been On?
One of the things I've hated about dating is the repetitiveness of it. Dinner, movie, rinse, repeat. That's why I was so excited to stumble across this article, "Very Definitely Not Dinner and A Movie". The article sugg… -
Summer Loving
Miss Antelope Summer is the time of year when not only the weather gets hot, but so do many people's emotions and hormones. My only problem is, as much as I would love to be a free spirit and venture out and get wild,… -
Maybe You Should
Dear Stupid Backstabbing Manwhore:I wish I could tell you how I felt in person, not over text, where our conversations start and stop. I wish so many things, but you don’t seem to get it. You don’t know me; not how I fee… -
What's The Big Deal about Not Having A BF/GF?
Clearly, I'm single and plan on staying that way. Why is this? Well, I have no cash to go out on dates, and just have no interest in dating anyone at the moment. I know somewhere out there, someone can agree with me on e… -
Why Do My Friends Want to Date Me?
Last month, one of my super close buddies told me that he has more than platonic feelings for me and I haven't talked to him in a month. This guy, let's call him Dave, has been friends with me for the last three years an… -
Social One Night Stands
About a month ago, I took a bus ride from DC to NYC, on my way back home from college. During the roughly five and a half hour ride, I met a lovely girl named Valerie, and we really hit it off. We spoke together throug… -
Playing It Cool: Face to Face with the New Girl
Miss Walrus So my worst nightmare came true last week: I got (semi) dressed up, put on my favorite (..er, only) pair of high heels and went to the only bar in my college town I consider worth my time to meet some frien… -
To Pursue or Not?
So, I have a guy friend. He's a really cool guy who I've known since my sophomore year of high school and his freshman (he's a year younger than me). We started to get incredibly flirty during my senior year of high scho… -
Guys Don't Give Mixed Signals - They're Just Greedy
On reading a previous post on Datingish aptly named "Guys Give Mixed Signals, Too", I just have to respond. I'm still very young, but I've been in one of those relationships before - my first in fact - that started with… -
It Should Be All or Nothing for Every Girl
He lived on the third floor of the apartment complex behind my neighborhood. I would travel the five flights of stairs and knock on apartment number 9 wondering if my heart was beating so fast because of the slight hike… -
He Butt-Dialed Me
Miss Rhino There is something I just can't stop thinking about. And it will kill me unless I talk it out. Don't judge me (too harshly). Here we go... Ever had one of those all-consuming relationships? I'm not talkin… -
Signed, Your Ex.
And it was in that time, that I came to him brokenhearted with expectations for him to fix it. It never occurred to me that he couldn't fix my heart. It never occurred to me that he no longer wanted any part of my heart.… -
Are Siblings Off-Limits?
Miss Rhino Rule #7: If you want to date a friend's brother, it is required that you get said friend's permission. I consulted Urban Dictionary's definition of "girl code" to find out what the stance was on siblings. T… -
I Would Be Gone If It Weren't A Family Thing
I know there's someone out there that can help me with this situation. I have been married for ten years and I can honestly say I'm in love with my husband's cousin. It first started off as casual conversation and then l… -
This Girl Is Texting Me Nonstop
So here's how the story begins: I met this girl through a friend who is about 6 years younger than I am - I am 24, she's almost 19. From day one, she started talking to me a lot and we started texting. I thought it was a… -
When The BFF And The BF Clash
Okay here's the story and I'm going to try and make it as short and sweet as possible. A couple weeks ago, I was spending the day with my boyfriend, his brother and his sister-in-law. My guy friend kept calling me and I… -
My Insecurities Just Seem to Multiply
Miss Walrus I recently wrote a post about how I think that you need to "love yourself" (cliche, I know) in order to love someone else. But I didn't exactly realize how true that was until these past few days. Miracul… -
WTF, IMVU, WTF
Yeah, it's THOSE annoying ads that MUST be plastered onto each Xanga page in the ads section. Even when I was 11 years old with my little 6th grade Xanga, IMVU was everywhere....except the avatars in the ads were a… -
Does He Deserve A Second Chance?
Some background - I've only been in a relationship for three weeks with a friend who I've known for three years. I know he's a great guy and my friends thought so too. He's never been in a real relationship before, and h… -
I Do; Now I Don't
Miss Rhino During one of my hour-long StumbleUpon sessions, I ran across this website called I Do Now I Don't. Let me tell you a little bit about it. "The site offers an outlet for people ready to unload their lefto… -
I Love You, But...
First of all, allow me to extend a big "f**k you" to all those of you who have used this line. It's like emotional blackmail combined with a good dollop of twisted mind games. The worst is when someone looks you in the e… -
Can Foods and Aromas Help Your Dating Success?
I just saw this on the Today Show and had to do some research. Foods and aromas can also be used as an aphrodisiac and can actually help stimulate sexual arousal in both men and women.It is known that men show sexual des… -
I Think I Subconsciously Try to Fill A Void with SOs
Miss Antelope I have this theory (maybe because I was a psychology minor) that our parents and the rest of our family essentially shape the characteristics we looks for in our SOs. This can either be good or bad. For… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: From Love to Confusion
Dr. Datingish To make a very long story somewhat short, I met a guy at my new job, and he said he recognized me from my old workplace, and had always had a huge crush on me. Funny thing is, I, too, remembered him coming… -
Challenge: The Total Package
I have an experiment I would like to conduct and I am going to need some help to do it. It's not going to take a lot of work on your part. Just a little bit of thought and perhaps a rec so others can chime in and contri… -
Is Confidence Cupid's Arrow?
Miss Rhino "Hotter guys hit on me when I wear great shoes because I feel better about myself. That goes for tanning too." This is the response I get from my friend Tess when I asked her what my next post should be abo… -
Ruining Dates with Technology
Just because you have technology doesn't always mean you should use it. Whether or not you are aware of it, there's etiquette that goes along with using devices that fit in your purse or pocket. Some rules are more commo… -
My Stepdad Owes My Crush an Apology...
So here's the thing. Last night a guy that I've had the hots for for about two years now came to my house. He's been over before, he's friends with my stepdad and my mom. I'm 11 years younger than him, but legal. Last ti… -
Online Relationships Can Be Hell
I met my ex-husband online, did I tell you that? He was living in New York - I was living in NW Indiana. We met in a chat room and hit it off right from the start. We soon moved to calling each other on the phone, exc… -
I Met Him Monday And We Texted All Week
So I met this guy Monday and we got along really well and he told my best friend's kinda boyfriend that he thought I was pretty. He got my number and started texting me, saying he is glad we met and that he is glad I am… -
Group Dating: Still Complicated
Miss Walrus When it comes to dating, I generally prefer getting to know someone in a group setting. This might be because I'm still in college, where "group date" can mean plopping down on someone's couch with a bucke… -
Love Confessions: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Miss Antelope The other night, a friend of mine confessed he's had this huge crush on me. Mind you, I did like this person a lot at one point, but then I met someone else (I'm no longer with him) and the feelings faded… -
Guys Give Mixed Signals, Too!
They always say that women are hard to understand, that they say something, but actually mean something else. I'm a woman myself and I will be the first to admit that. But don't you think that men are doing the same thi… -
Would "Just Friends" Hurt Too Much?
I recently started a summer job in a new city with a small group of peers. We've all had a chance to get to know each other, and there are a few people I really like to hang out with. Unfortunately, most of them aren't r… -
After A While Things Between Us Were Different...
They were really weird - things went from lovey-dovey and being happy to hardly keeping in any contact and being distant? We both noticed it but ignored it at first, but a a week later no longer could it be ignored. It w… -
"Almost" Date Rape
"Ouch, ouch, OUCH!" "That hurts. That really hurts." "I don't like that." "Please stop." (sobbing and pleading) "Please, please, I want you to stop." In spite of my continuous protests, his only response was to say "Co… -
Should I Be Heartbroken?
My girlfriend and I broke up a few days ago. I guess you could say it's been an on-and-off thing, but our "breakups" would never last for more than a few days before someone apologized and everything was right. Let me… -
Grownup Love
I've started to notice a trend in popular titles around this community...-5 things girls should know about guys -roughly 106 of the basics guys ought to know about girls -some things a girl should never do to her guy -20… -
Relationships Are Like Multiple Choice
I was talking with a friend the other day on the phone about failed relationships. He made a bad call, and ended up ruining a good friendship based on a stupid hunch. He was taking it hard on himself, so I tried hard to… -
Now I See Why My Friends Don't Like Him
I decided to move in with my boyfriend and (unfortunately) his sister. BIG MISTAKE! Trying to live with her is like living out on the open farm. She is literally a pig! She doesn't wash her dishes and by that I mean, she… -
Why Mixed Babies Rock!
(I am using this title without prior licensing from mixedbabiesrock) I've long been of the opinion that interracial dating is a wonderful thing. Unlike some of my xenophobic fellow Asians, I think it's a wonderful thing… -
10 Things A Real Noreen Wants in a Potential Significant Other
Since some people get mad when someone tries to tell them that a girl wants a fashionable guy (omg seriously? NOBODY wants a fashionable guy. We all want boys who wear old t-shirts from 6th grade summer camps and old j… -
Scandalish: Revenge on Your Ex?
Here are instructions on how to comment anonymously if you need them. Today's Scandalish is inspired by the maybe-possibly-we-don't-know story of Chris Brown's camp allegedly leaking less than family friendly photos o… -
If Your Ex and Friends Had Fun without You
Imagine you have an ex that you're NOT on good terms with. For example, if you happened to be in the same room with this person, you would barely even make eye contact. And now imagine that you still had feelings for thi… -
I Forgot to Enjoy Being Single
A chain of events has recently taken place that has made me realise I may not be the person I always thought I was, or maybe that I'm not the person I used to be. You see, I haven't spoken to my crush in several months,… -
Love: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Miss Antelope I'm sure all you ladies and gentlemen have heard this age old theory: the more you look for that special someone, the harder he or she is to find. It's almost like nature is playing hide and go seek. Yo… -
We're Like Brother And Sister...But More
I've been friends with this guy for many years now, and recently, we've gotten really close, best friends close. However, things changed because we started to become FWB (we started getting, um, friendly in February).… -
Spreading The Datingish Love All Over The Internet
The D-Bot has been wandering around the internet and now we've got a Facebook fan page and a Twitter. I need to keep a better eye on him. Show your love for the site all over the web and friend us! It's what Edward woul… -
Today's Our First Birthday!
365 days, 2100ish posts, and a bunch of dating dilemmas - today Datingish is one year old! Our first post went up June 6, 2008 and got one comment. Thank you, AdiOpERsOcoM. Since then, we've grown a bunch - as of today… -
How Do Serial Monogamists Do It?
Miss Rhino Serial monogamists. How do they do it? Seriously? Everyone has that friend who is always in a serious relationship. And when that relationship crumbles, it's on to the next one. They are rarely single for… -
Don't Look Back in Anger
I don't need to look in my past posts to know that I have an anger problem. Things don't necessarily have to go my way, but it should be fair to all parties in the matter. I used to get so angry if the train was late, or… -
He Won't Talk about His Past But Wants to Know about Mine...
Recently, my boyfriend and I have been having problems in our relationship. To put it simply, he has a hard time letting go of my past. I'm 17 years old and have been with two guys. For the most part, I think that's an a… -
WYD Someone Who Was Tanorexic?
The perfect summer tan is widely coveted, but there are some who put their dark complexion above all else. Tanorexia is a serious epidemic hitting the nation. This addiction to tanning is promoted by celebrities such a… -
Toes Do Not Belong In Someone's Mouth
My ex is a really nice guy and things just didn't work out between us, but seriously, he tried to have his way with my toes. We were in marching band together, and between crazy high step marching and two hour practices… -
I Don't Want to Be Your Second Choice
I’ve realized that settling is just a lame excuse. I always wondered which is better to have loved and lost, or never loved at all. And quite frankly, it depends. If you lost because of death, then sure, I choose op… -
Why Does This Still Bother Me?
She was my first love. The only girl I've been serious enough about to buy an engagement ring for. I still have that ring. Haven't gotten off my rear enough to sell it yet. It remains, sitting in a lockbox under my… -
Am I Seeing This Girl or Not?
Under the direction of one of my close friends, I decided to try using an internet dating site. I was skeptical about it because my thought process was this: Guy meets Girl, Guy likes Girl, Guy asks Girl out, Guy and Gir… -
Game Over.
via Kirp's Twitter: obligatory: -
The Consistent One-Night Stand
Miss Rhino The hook-up culture at my college was very unique. In a school filled with southern gentlemen and prim and proper, Lily Pulitzer-wearing ladies, it was surprising to find that they were all a bunch of, for l… -
FMLicious
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML".… -
Friday Fun: Favorite Hangout
It's finally nice enough to sit outside without jackets on, so the boyf and I went to Kmart and bought foldy lawn chairs. The view from his roof is pretty amazing - it looks out over his city and you can see the Manhatta… -
WYD Someone Who Didn't Believe in Marriage?
What if the possibility of marriage was ruled out of a relationship? No perfect wedding day, no everlasting vows, just the promise to love each other forever... without a marriage certificate. Personally, I could neve… -
Featured Comment: Meeting People After College
An anonymous commenter wrote an interesting response to our dating after college post: I tend to think it is much harder for guys, at least guys without a ton of money. I have been out of college for 3 years now, and li… -
I Need Help Dealing with My Annoying Ex
I have the most annoying, thick-skinned and obnoxious ex in the world. In his twisted world, I'm still in love with him and I would do anything to get back together. He is telling everyone that we still talk and that we'… -
Kisses on The Forehead?
I have a question. What does it mean when a guy who is just your friend (but who you've been intimate with for a year now), after really getting into it during sex one night, slows it down a bit and kisses your forehea… -
Admit A Crush or Hope It Subsides?
It takes me a long time to like or love someone, but I get little mini-crushes all the time. These people aren't necessarily my type - they're enigmatic, catch my attention and make me want to know more about them. After… -
Is Baby Talk the Language of Love?
Miss Rhino Last night my friends and I discussed (over a stunning sushi dinner ) the concept of baby talk. The general consensus was that unless you are addressing an actual baby or a beloved pet, baby talk is probably… -
Dear Dr. Datingish: I Want to Get Over My BFF
Dr. Datingish How do you get over someone? Especially if that person is your BFF. I've fallen for my BFF and I want to get over him because I know he isn't interested. And I'm wondering if I should still stay friends w… -
Should I Listen to My Head or My Heart?
Most people ignore their heart and go with their head. I've always tried to. I might not be the smartest, but I do know I have a fair amount of common sense. Feelings can make you believe some crazy stuff, especially whe… -
Am I Being Played?
I lived in LA for 5 years and moved back home (middle of the country) a year ago to change careers. I will be moving back to the northern part, near San Francisco, in four months.When I lived in LA, I worked with a guy t… -
What Does "Clingy" Mean?
Today my friends and I were discussing about the term "clingy" and what it really means. I said it means "he/she always wants to be with you and doesn't let you have any space to yourself" while my other friends said… -
WYD Someone with Poor Hygiene?
There's nothing worse than a morning breath kiss... especially when it's late-afternoon. And it's always awkward when you ask "Oh, did you just go the gym?" and the answer is no. Imagine running your hands through shiny… -
I Want to Leave...On The Other Hand, I Don't.
So... I have dated my boyfriend for almost four years now. And I still remain a loyal girlfriend all these years. I had a couple boyfriends before him but no one made me as happy as he could. Without noticing it, I fell… -
We're Not In The Sandbox Anymore
"Since when is getting a boyfriend so hard?" my friends ask me. Honestly, I have no idea. Things just get harder as we grow up, like school or getting a job or even having a real friend around you. Sorry to say, but we'r… -
Can the Word 'NO' Even Register in the Male Mind?
All right, Xanga guys (and girls, if you have an experience with this) - here’s the deal:I have a lot of guy friends, and I always have. I love them all to death in the same way I love my girl friends - platonically. Non… -
Never Have I Ever...Said Too Much
Miss Rhino A friend recently posted an entry from my new favorite website, Texts From Last Night, on my Facebook wall. (563): I had so many friends before that round of Never Have I Ever. It was no surprise she had… -
Baby Penguin Has Two Adoptive Daddies
This might be the most adorable thing I've read all day. via AFP: Two homosexual penguins have successfully hatched an egg that was rejected by its parents and are now proudly rearing the chick, the German zoo housing t… -
Fun Times with Me, My Ex and Her BF
I went to a graduation party for my ex this past weekend. Before people get all up in arms, let me make a statement: we went out in high school, and only for a short time. More importantly, we are very explicit about… -
What To Do When You're Just Not That Into Him?
Miss Rhino I've been dropping hints like crazy! Ignoring phone calls, not responding to texts, being very short with him when I do respond. He's a great guy, but he's not for me. I want to let him down easy before th… -
Trust Me, It's Not Worth Hooking Up Just to Get Experience
Miss Alligator Ethan had been my guy friend for three years. We met in my photography class, and I had a like/hate relationship with him. Sometimes he was annoying, and sometimes he was decent. Towards the third year o… -
"I'm a Regular Here At Datingish"
Imagine this. Datingish is a little swanky bar, where in on the jukebox is nothing but songs revolving around love, breakups, sex, hooking up, anything that has a thing to do with attraction. What is being served here at… -
WYD Someone Who Had An Obsessive Collection?
I thought of High Fidelity for this one. Rob is a guy who is obsessed with his record collection. He reorganizes his thousands of records when he's bored (alphabetically, chronologically, chronologically by his life expe… -
I've Been Having Thoughts About Cheating...
Have you ever had serious thoughts about cheating?Last week was the first time I have ever seriously thought about it. I have been with my girlfriend for almost three years now and I had never really contemplated it befo… -
Don't Put Anyone on a Pedestal
Miss Walrus Isn't it crazy how sometimes you think you know all of someone - only to find out there is a WHOLE side of him or her that you never even knew existed?Lately I've been hanging out with a guy who I have kno… -
Do You Know How Your Dad Proposed to Your Mom?
I wear my mom's ex-fiancé's wedding band (sounds more confusing than it is - they broke up during the engagement and she'd already bought his band) on my left middle finger. It's sort of a reminder to myself that I can m… -
Why Do You Love Him?
I've been asked this question a lot in regards to my own boyfriend. For a long while, I used to answer "Just because," because I honestly didn't have an answer to the question. I loved him because my heart would flutter… -
Meet Miss Rhino!
Miss Rhino Location: Morristown, NJ Age: 22 Occupation: Full-time life-experiencer About Me: I went to college in the South but still can't figure out the proper usage of y'all (if there even is a proper usage.) I… -
Should I Be Upset?
So, I've been dating someone new (who, yes, I met online) and he and I are moving rather quickly. He has a troubled past, but he's learned from his mistakes and I think that's the most important thing. So, anyway, we had… -
If You Can't Fall in Love The First Time, What about The Second Time?
Can two people fall in love after a failed relationship the first time around? My SO and I were together for nearly three years, and then he broke up with me because he did not love me. A year went by and he contacted m… -
Follow-Up: Hanging Out with My Ex's Friends
So this is a little follow-up from my post asking if it would be weird to hanging out with an ex's friend...but what about dating an ex's friend?I couldn't believe some of the responses from that post saying I have somet… -
Why I Stay
I love being single. I cannot deny that, nor can I hide it. I love the freedom. The thrill of meeting new people without having to hold myself back. I love being more outgoing and most importantly, being independent. And… -
What She Really Wants...
When she answers "I'm fine" after you ask if she's okay, she really wants you to embrace her and kiss her forehead and tell her everything is going to be okay and when she's ready to talk, you'll be there to listen. Wh… -
PDA and Parents
Miss Alligator When I first met my boyfriend's parents, it was Parents Weekend at my college. We took his parents (and eventually mine as well) on a tour of the woods adjacent to my college because they were gorgeous t… -
I Sent My Ex A Mean Email And It Caught Up with Me
Dear Datingish,Right now I feel stupid - about an hour ago I was dancing around my living room in triumph, now I trudge around in the basement, hidden from the public (my family). Two days ago I got a message on Facebook… -
the [number] of [noun] that [gender] looks for in [gender]
All too often, a blog is featured with a list of different "requirements" one person looks for in another. To me, reading these posts can be interesting because they are often very untrue. Just the other day a blog was f… -
I Love Surprising People By Telling Them I'm Waiting
So it's Saturday night and I'm driving around places - my usual trip to the coffeehouse, then browsing through a grocery store or two, and from there, usually back home. Except something unusually amusing happens tonight… -
When Your SO Isn't Satisfied But Won't Leave
I have been in my relationship for 2 years now. And lately my BF hasn't really been that satisfied with me.. Here's the latest example. He called me on Wednesday and said he had $60 and could come down and see me; I was… -
It Looks Interesting, But Why Bother?
There is a lovely little modified drink that certain types of people order at Starbucks. Every time I have to make or call this little latte, I scratch my head (figuratively speaking of course, as scratching one's head… -
My SO's Mom Doesn't Want Him to Get Hurt
So my BF of exactly a year today called me. We had a talk and he said that his mom doesn't want him to hang out with me so much. She had said to him that he will get hurt and she doesn't want to see him get hurt...mean… -
I'm Already Nervous About My Wedding
I'm getting married in almost a year and a half, and the more I think about the wedding, the more anxious I get. Not over getting married to my fiance, because he is wonderful, but over the wedding itself. I am not the… -
When It Feels Like a Breakup Even Though It's Not
Miss Walrus Okay, for the last two and a half years almost, I've gone through a pretty sticky situation with my ex-BF. We dated for about eight months straight and then when we broke up, continued to do the kinda on…
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