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Forget the Flowers, Get Me Coffee!
I'm not most women. I have some things in common with my gender, yes, but I'm not like most women. For some strange reason, though, when guys try to impress me, they do the cheesiest, stereotypical things! For exampl… -
We Men are Werewolves
If TV On the Radio's "Wolf Like Me" or eels "Hombre Lobo" taught us anything, is that even if some girls want a man who are in moderation and much more on the romantic side, it helps to burst your bubble and say that w… -
Are Compliments Always Pick Up Lines?
The other night, I was out at a bar with a girl I like "Amy" her friend "Katie" and some of their friends. There were about 7 or 8 people sitting at the table talking. Two of these friends are a couple, and they se… -
"Hello. This is the Sam's Club Cart Associate You Accosted."
This past Monday I went to Sam's Club to get some things, and when I was at the register paying this really cute guy walked past me. When I walked out to my car he was taking in the shopping carts and it was so hard fo… -
"Sex Tips For Straight Women From a Gay Man"
I have always said that if you want to know about a man, it doesn't hurt to try and ask an actual man. But I wonder whether "Sex Tips For Straight Women From a Gay Man" by Dan Anderson is on or behind the lines of what… -
Relationships Are Unhealthy
It's been studied: one of the sexes is more likely to develop a mental disorder when in a relationship. Our psych homework was to think about which sex is better off single. I thought men were better off single, bec… -
Men, I Need Some Straight Answers
I am really tired of having to repeat the phrase "it's complicated", because maybe it isn't, maybe I just don't get what is going on, but it's really rather simple. So I am asking the guys out there for their input a… -
Instant Attraction
There are some things that just turn me ON in a person. It doesn't matter what I thought of you before, but if you are good with animals or babies/kids, I will dig you almost immediately. Luckily for me, animals and… -
Grow up, Insecure Girl!
Dear Insecure Girl,First off, I would like to apologize for calling you an insecure girl but I thought calling you a crazy, jealous, overdramatic girl was a bit too much.From the beginning, I did not want to be your f… -
Prostitution and the Government
Ok, I am going to talk about something that I know many many of my readers will not agree with me on, but that is ok. Please read all this and then feel free to give your thoughts and opinions in the comments. I know… -
"I Watched As Two Bunnies Hopped Away."
I feel like the female portion of the population doesn't understand the joy that overcomes the male psyche when he sees a pair of perfectly shaped boobs. I was talking to, who I believe is, the hottest girl in my eng… -
Comebacks for Nerdy Pickup Lines
I've seen other blogs that have listed these, and I've heard people joke about how awesome they are. But like the true geek that I am, I have comebacks for these: Guy: I wish I was your derivative so I could lie tang… -
Would You Play Matchmaker For Your Crush?
We want to be good friends. We want our friends to be happy, we want the best for them --but sometimes, this leads us to constantly set aside our own wants and needs in our attempts to ensure the happiness of our f… -
The Five Stages of Dating
One term I really hate is "It's complicated." I mean either you're seeing someone or you're not. Right? Maybe it would be easier if we all classified our relationships based off of the 5 stages of dating. Like if Face… -
Falling Like a Leaf
The days and nights start to get colder, the leaves are starting to change color and the sun seems to sleep in later than it used to. Welcome to the beginning of the autumn season. Everyone seems to fall in love or st… -
Are We "Having Sex" or "Making Love"?
In romantic movies, such as The Notebook, they would say something like "making love" instead of the other term. In funny movies, such as Pineapple Express, they would say something like "screwing her" instead of t… -
Yahoo's TERRIBLE Relationship Advice.
While checking my mail on Yahoo the other day, K and me saw this news story: "40 Things You Should Know About Sex by Age 40" I was reading, they were pretty interesting, and then I got to number 11: "11. Honesty: N… -
He Abandoned Me, But I Miss Him
I'm not going to lie; I've never felt lonelier in my life. You see, the love of my life (yes, that is what I can him because I truly believe he is the love of my life) broke my heart two years ago. I was a complete… -
Happily Ever Apart...
A few days ago, I came across an interesting article in am New York about how some couples live apart even after marriage. These LAT couples (Living Apart Together) make up about 3 percent of married couples in the U.S… -
What If Time Doesn't Heal Scars?
I met this girl a couple years back; and we just clicked. It was amazing. Whether it was during a walk to the subway station or maybe during a MSN conversation, we'd chat endlessly about school, television and everyt… -
Attracted to Damaged Goods
Lately I've been wondering if I have a "type" of guy. I'm not talking about the type you might consciously choose, but the type you attract.After many sleepless nights deep in thought, I realized that all of the guys tha… -
The Ridiculousness of Long Distance Relationships
I've had several female friends of mine who were in long distance relationships. Ever since I first encountered this phenomenon through the associations that I've made throughout life, I've always thought one thing an… -
"We're just friends!"
I know a lot of girls who get along with guys better and vice versa, but there are always those people who have a problem with that. I personally rather be friends with guys because most guys don't like drama. Girls a… -
10 Most Romantic Lines
Recently, one of my friends asked me how to get a girl. "You have to sweet talk to them," I replied. "How?" "Well..." *silence* So, I've been looking up some romantic lines for all of you who are single and patheti… -
Kinky Sex: A Discussion
I was discussing whether or not I was "kinky" with someone the other day. I wasn't even sure of the answer to that. It made me think -- what exactly does it mean to be kinky? What does kinky even mean? So, I looked it… -
Have You Ever Fallen Into the Trap?
So I never really believed what my mom told me about boys, but some way or another I couldn't help but wonder if it was happening, if it was possible, or whatever. I guess it can happen for girls too, but I decided to… -
Tell Me Something Sweet To Get Me By
And hey sweetie, Well I need you here tonight, And I know that you don't wanna be leaving me Yeah, you want it, but I can't help it, I just feel complete when you're by my side. - If It Means A Lot To You, A Day To… -
The Ex Smack Down
Why is it when people break up, they have to trash talk about their ex to their friends? This is something that is common among males and females. It happens all the time where when your friend is in a relationship, e… -
The Reformed Speaks
I am told constantly that cheaters can't reform. Also I am told that those that are afraid of commitment won't commit. Every single day I hear this and every single day I wonder: I wonder what my wife thinks? The trut… -
Dating an Older Guy
Hello dating community. I'm quite new to Datingish, and I never share personal information, so I'm really stepping out of my comfort zone here. But the thing is I'd really love some insight on the current relationship… -
Fallen Victim to a Friend-Flirter
So I didn't know friend-flirting had be named and defined before a somewhat recent Datingish post. Well, now that I know what it is, I can safely say that I have fallen for a friend-flirter.I think friend-flirting i… -
Does Size Matter? A Poll
Let's be honest. Everyone has their insecurities. But when it comes to guys, I have my suspicions that they're all taking a peak at each other in the locker room and measuring up. Let's take a poll: 1. Size matters… -
Dating = Too Many Questions
Last night, I had a dream about my ex-boyfriend Nick. My relationship with Nick ended a few years ago and was, in a word, a disaster. I won't say that Nick is a bad person (although sometimes I think he is) but Nick… -
The Difference Between Creepy and Hot
It's weird how humans are generally attracted to beauty. People tell me that beauty is not necessary. That if you personality is beautiful, then you are beautiful. However, I have found this to be false. We are all… -
"You Can't Have Sex, You're Pregnant!"
My SO and I have a very regularly active sex life. A very healthy one at that. I have had people tell me "you cant have sex... your pregnant!" Well yes, I'm pregnant. And yes I have sex. How else do you think I ended… -
Super Friend or Super Sleezy?
It is currently "Fresher Week" at my university which is basically a week of clubbing and pubbing for the incoming Freshman class. My guy friend, who I will refer to as "Super Friend", has been extra flirty with many… -
Stand Under My Umbrella
As the season of summer drifts away with sea, and the vast beaches that once soaked up large amounts of people now lay empty. The cold hint of winter flows through the autumn coming air, it's been one month since you… -
Whose Side Would You Take?
Hey kids! It's hypothetical situation time! ...Or is the situation actually real? Hmmmm... Actually it is real, but of course I'm going to keep the names of the people involved a secret in order to protect their identit… -
Relationship Leftovers
There's something I always wondered: You get into a new relationship, you meet that persons' friends, and they meet yours... But what about the leftovers in relationships, such as the friends? do you keep them or lose… -
Do You Believe?
Cor te reducit. "The heart leads you back" I am a strong believer in the power of love. I think that if two people are in love, and they're willing to make a relationship work, they can do anything they set their m… -
She's Blaming PMDD
In response to the post "Hot Girls Are Crazy, Deal With It!": My girlfriend has assaulted me (struck me twice with her fist on my head and bitten me once), threatened to make false accusations against me, threat… -
Comprehensive Sex Education Guide
So, apparently I have way too much time on my hands (or maybe I'm just way too dedicated to this entire thing). But I've made lesson plans for what I consider to be comprehensive sex education. Keep in mind a few thi… -
Why Do Women Love/Crave Unnecessary Drama?
So the other night I was hanging out with a girl. It was our first night and the evening went really well. There was no dead air at all and we had plenty to talk about. At one point we came to the subject of drama. She… -
"But It's Good For You"
I'm at a point in my life where I have chosen celibacy for myself, not only because it makes me feel more at ease, but also because it sets me free. I don't have to worry about pregnancy or STDs (even though I use con… -
Friday Fun: Playlist for Falling in Love...
I think that new relationships always inspire me to collect love songs. These 5, if you can't tell, are my personal choices for falling in love. 1. Dashboard Confessional: "Stolen" How could you not love this song?… -
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". H… -
Sabotaging Your Relationship?
Do girls live off of drama? Do they create situations where drama will ensue just so they have something to complain about or talk about with their girl friends? In my recent post "Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?" s… -
Do You Have Standards?
I didn't have standards of the opposite sex until now. I'm 19 years old, and it might still sound like a young age, especially for me, I'm still a girl trying to slowly progress my way into womanhood. I had a lot of sh… -
Reevaulating Perfection
Is it possible to have everything you wanted, and still not be satisfied? Well relationship wise I mean, of course. I always wanted a boyfriend who would be my "prince charming" you know open the doors for you, compl… -
I Want You To Want Me!
So earlier tonight I was hanging out with my three roommates. We are all currently single and have all been single for over a year, with the exception of a few flings here and there. We were talking about our most rec… -
Random Sex Facts
image source I was waiting for my SO to bring me some much needed breakfast this morning, when I fell into a Google coma. After a series of searches and clicks, I came across a site that listed a bunch of sex… -
Forgiving Enough to Let Go?
It's been four years since this has happened and yet it somehow finds its way back into my mind. I know I should get over it and just move on with my life but I feel as though I don't know how to. And if I did, what go… -
Words, Sentences, Actions
In the three year relationship I've been in I've had the occasional fights over serious or stupid things, every couple has gone through it. My SO knows me too well when we come to fights that I usually don't back down,… -
Is It Too Soon To Be Official?
I was thinking about it yesterday while going over a few old Xangas and Datingish articles, and I saw how a few people considered people they were with for a week a boyfriend. I mean, how do you know? Do you go on a… -
Do You Have a Girl Crush?
Pink...She's tough and sexy. I love that she can sing too. -
PDA Tolerance
I have always been the type that loves PDA- not grossly making out in public, but constant hand-holding, arms around each other, pecks on the cheek/lips, etc. My first boyfriend and I were CONSTANTLY touching- someti… -
How to Buy a Pregnancy Test
As a rule of thumb, I don't think you should have sex if you are unable to muster up the courage to purchase condoms, birth control, or a pregnancy test. You need not only be physically and emotionally mature when ha… -
Am I Playing With Fire?
So, I’ve been single for a while. My last relationship ended in a divorce. I’ve been lied to, hurt like I’ve never felt before, and at one point, felt like I wasn’t good enough for anyone because of all the critici… -
Lessons I've Learned From Taxi Drivers
As soon as I stepped into the cab, I couldn't help but notice his whole "bad boy" era. His whole body was covered in tattoos, he had a bad ass earring and a smug look on his face. During the first few minutes of my r… -
How Long Should You Mourn a Past Relationship?
So a friend of mine who recently became single asked me how long she should mourn her relationship. When would it be ok for her to go back out to the dating world? Her relationship ended on mutual grounds meaning t… -
Before We Get Married, I Have to Know...
Before you get married, its good to get all those insecurities out of the way; however, its not always easy bringing them up. Before my fiance got back together two years ago, we had a one year break. In which we bot… -
Word Vomit -- Or Lack Thereof
First things first. I've never allowed myself to have any type of close relationship with a guy. Ever. I think it's because I'm just not comfortable with making myself so vulnerable. All my close friends are all girls… -
Can You Trust Someone with a Cheating Past?
I am currently in a long distance with “Sam.” By saying I’m in a long distance, I mean by me being in the US and Sam being in Europe. Not to mention, this is Sam’s first long distance as well. Most of my relations… -
When IS Sexy Time?
After a happy month of going out and romantic scenes, my beautiful friend lost her virginity to her boyfriend. She felt it was right because he made her feel special and beautiful all the time. No other guy has ever ma… -
"Who is the Bigger Slut? You or Me?"
A while back I went on exchange with 20 other people from my school, only one of whom I knew. I went just to test out my language skills, have a bit of a holiday, and have some fun. I didn't expect to met the guy who wou… -
A Different Kind of "Controlling"
I just got to talk to my boyfriend, Jordan, after three days of silence. I've been really mad at him since he was still talking to his ex-girlfriend, Jenn, when he said he wasn't... (She's been trying to take him from… -
One Flavor For the Rest of Your Life?
P.B. Fitzwater once wrote; “Character is the sum and total of a person's choices.”In today's world, we love our choices because, basically, choices come along with freedom and democracy and should they be violated; Actio… -
Will You Defend Me?
So my boyfriend and I dated for about 4 and a half months, he's white and I'm black. We're both sophomores at the same college and have been getting along really great, everything was pretty much great up until last nigh… -
We're Just Friends, Relax
I'm so torn. I feel that I've truly lost a friendship that was near and dear to me for the last nine years. Most of my friends have come and gone, used and abused our friendship, however my friend Steve has always been… -
Your Friend, My Problem?
What do you say to people who try to coerce you into fixing their friends? What if they're asking you to break up a relationship for them?When I began attending the university in my old hometown for some post-graduat… -
What's a Virgin?
There are so many different definitions of what losing your virginity would consist of. For me, losing my virginity would mean being penetrated, anywhere. Doesn't matter if one or the other climaxed, but the simple fa… -
10 Reasons Why I Love bitterbittenrockinblonde22
Datingish has a blog named "He Said 'I Love You'; I asked 'Why'", The point of that is the girl is very persistent to not just fall in love. After all, you can't just say you love somebody anymore. There has to be some… -
The Man with the White Shoes
It all starts at a bar. The music is too fast and the room is too dark. I stroll to the bar and offer my friends a drink. I turn my back on the bartender and they all take turns giving me an embrace. I missed my fri… -
Response to Hofstra Rape Case
One of my really good friends came up to me last week Wednesday and told me about a rape case that involved 5 guys (one of whom she knew) and a girl at a Hofrstra dorm. The background story: She was dancing with one o… -
Who Are Your Relationship Role Models?
I'd love to be able to say I base what I know about good love relationships off of what I've learned from my parents relationship, but it isn't true. What I know about good relationships has come from my aunt and unc… -
Dealing With The Crazy Family
When you meet a guy or a girl and the two of you hit it off, it's a little early to be thinking about whether or not you'll hit it off with the family as well. And why would you? It's still a budding romance, filled… -
His Little Brother Watched Our First Kiss
Just got home from a date..... it was an awesome date... til the ride home. The date started out as the other three or four before had: go to Bridgestreet, see a movie... Afterwards, we went to Jones Valley to Chef's… -
"Things Change"
When your SO mentions that, it sucks really hard. It makes you feel if the relationship is ending soon.I'm in a LDR for a yr and half now, things had been great until recently where we had a fight over something small… -
Dear Heart, Where's the Courage?
Sometimes, when you have courage, people will say, "You have heart." I was with a friend today, who opened my eyes to a very widely known problem with girls and guys nowadays. Why is everybody so darn shy? This fri… -
Why I Declined an Open Relationship
In 3-4 days, it will be 6 months since my ex and I broke up. To be honest, I already knew it would happen eventually and noticed all the subtle and non-subtle hints a few months before that. I kept telling myself I… -
Long Distance Relationships: My Husband's In The Military
I'm starting to grow tired of feeling lonely. My husband has been gone since Friday and all I can think about when I go to bed alone is that it's going to be like this the rest of my life (or at least the rest of the… -
Power Plays in Relationships
When you're single there's always the game you have to play. But in a relationship, there's still a game you need to play too. Have you realized that whoever cares the least in the relationship has the most power and c… -
Children Of Divorce: Doomed In Their Own Relationships?
I've been reading a lot of research that talks about how divorced parents can affect a child's future relationships. The reason I'm interested in this is because my parents recently told me that they are getting sepa… -
Can You Rekindle the Flame?
So, I find myself single. And heart broken. Even though I was the one to call it off. Why? Because my heart won me over. I am the type of person to make choices with my brain, way over my heart, in most cases. Yes,… -
Texting Has Ruined My Love Life
So the other day, my friend and I were discussing how text messaging is ruining our love lives. I sometimes feel I can express myself better via text so the other day, I texted the last guy I was seeing that I was mad… -
Video Games and Anger Management
I don't know what to make of this situation. I love him, but then there have been times where I just don't know how much longer I can take his abuse. I can't talk to my friends, cause I don't know what to say to the… -
Leaving the Nest
So many young people are moving out of the house. I mean I'm young. I just turned18 and I'm still in high school, but I wouldn't mind moving in with my boyfriend right about now. But I do think it would be a lot of wo… -
I'm a Lesbian and My Family Is Christian
I'm an Asian living in Asia. And I'm a lesbian.Compared to the States, it really sucks being gay here. As I'm only 16, there are many things I can't do, such as: vote or sound out my opinions in public because I'm "jus… -
Ying Goes Speed Dating!
image source As mentioned in my previous entry, I am predicting a cascading crisis with my parents in the near future on the issue of my dreaded single-dom. This past weekend while visiting my parental units, my father… -
Is it me? Or...
Do you get weirded out when you see a couple together at a strip club? What do you think of male virgins in their mid-20s? ...Perhaps I should start from the beginning... Several years ago, a bunch of friends of min… -
Hot or Not: Custom Fit Rubbers
Apparently in Europe they are soon going to have available 70 or so different sized condoms. In the states, the FDA doesn't allow very small or very large condoms, and supposedly the Magnums are just slightly larger… -
Can Puppy Love Turn Into Forever?
Is puppy love something that older people reference to when they see a young couple in the mist of love? Some people think puppy love isn't going to last or your not going to be with high school sweetheart but it can… -
Fighting in Relationships
My boyfriend & I have been together for almost a year. We don't think we've ever seriously fought. We've jokingly fought, and come sort of close to fighting, but I'm not sure if I would say that we've ever had a r… -
WYD a Person Who's Openly Bisexual?
image source Throughout history people have engaged in sexual behavior with members of both the same and opposite sex. In certain cultures, bisexuality was not only accepted but expected (particularly between an older… -
Keep Your Enemies Close and Your Jealousy Closer
I will admit, I am a very jealous person. but something that I've heard and always keep in mind is "when you are jealous of someone, you are putting them above you." I am also a person with alot of pride and to admit… -
Do You Need a Dating Detox?
About... 2 months ago my friend, "Anna" began dating "Nathaniel". Told me, within a week, that they were in love and were going to get married. Okay. Sure. I can get on board with the love-at-first-sight thing. T… -
I Have To Be The Hot One
My best friend is a beautiful tan blonde with captivating blue eyes. I am the opposite with my dark brown hair, dark eyes and porcelain skin. For a while I wanted to be her so I dyed my hair blonde and got green con… -
Text Message Break Up
My ex boyfriend, let's call him "Mike", and I had a relationship for about three years. We broke up as boyfriend and girlfriend but we still continued to pursue each other and go out even after that; I guess you coul… -
Friday Fun: WYD Celebrities?
It has always been my dream to date a celebrity, but their stunning good-looks intimidated me. But after looking at these embarrassing yearbook photos, I feel slightly better about myself. Here are my favs: Would… -
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
image source Lately I've been thinking about past mistakes. Specifically those related to how I've treated others in matters of the heart. It's been years now, but I still regret the way I treated one person in partic… -
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". H… -
Does Immaturity Ever Really End?
I have just started my second year of college. I love my school. The campus is beautiful, the faculty is great and the friends I've made are amazing. The only thing I dislike about my university is the guys (well most… -
Don't Drunk Girls Need Love Too?
During my free time, I enjoy getting hammered drunk and making poor decisions. While I try to keep these activities separate from my love life, according to my older wiser friend, I am not. He told me that the reason tha… -
Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?
I was talking to friend and he told me his current situation where he was going to potentially hook up with this girl but it doesn't end up happening because she never called him back. Ouch, I know. Okay so he's comp… -
Co-ed Sleepovers
Would you let your daughter or son spend the night at her boyfriends or girlfriends house ? Or would you assume that they where having sex that night? I recently asked my mother if I could spend the night over my bo… -
I Was Dumped for a TV Show
First, back story. I'm 22 years old. I have had a few relationships, loved once or twice, and find myself single and in various bizarre situations. I am always comparing my life to Sex and the City so I figured if C… -
How Many is Too Many?
Major issue. My best friend just transferred to the same college as me this year. I was so excited. I imagined things would be just like in high school again when we could finish each others sentences and could talk a… -
Friends With Benefits v 2.0
I just read a post called "Friends With Benefits" and it really made me think of the way that we see sex in today's society.To be completely honest, I like the idea of having a friend with benefits, as long as both of… -
"Why Do I Feel Like I'm Such a Bad Friend?"
This morning, I was reading through my email and I came across one that my best friend (let's call her X) sent me. It essentially said that X lied about not dating my ex-boyfriend (let's call him Y) because she didn't… -
Is There An Expiration Date on Relationships?
Until a week ago, I was in a relationship with the same guy for almost three years. Something came upon me and I broke it off with him. Don't get me wrong, I love him I really do but I just can't do it anymore. Eve… -
Are Fireworks a Couple Thing?
Do you ever feel like fireworks are a couples thing? I know I do. Tonight we had fireworks around the block where I live. And I've always felt like going to see them was a couples thing to do. I've never had anyone t… -
The Types of Guys You Find at an Engineering School
I've been going to an engineering university for a couple of semesters now. It is 80% male. I'm sure the types of guys I'm about to mention exist at every university, but I think I was able to come to notice them a bit f… -
I'm Addicted to You
I'm sure everyone knows what it's like to be addicted to something. I'm not talking about substance or alcohol. Unless you we're addicted to such things, but I'm talking about anything really. Chocolate, ice cream, pi… -
Advice For a Broken Heart
We all have stories about the one who broke our heart. Whether it happened decades ago or just yesterday, the memory of it can be crushing. But these stories are as much about relationships with other people, as they… -
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
I'm pretty angry right now, and I have been for the past week, a couple days ago my friends and I went out to eat and catch up basically. So while we were sitting down and chatting, one of my girl friends' asked all o… -
Hot Girls Are Crazy, Deal With It!
Why do guys date crazy girls and then complain about how crazy they are? She calls too much, she's crazy. She drunk dials me, she's crazy. She's always jealous, she's crazy My guy friends are always complaining ab… -
Hello EX. Let's Talk Closure.
In my eyes, there are people who remain friends with their exes and there are the people who try their best to cut their exes out of their lives.I cut my exes out of my life. Honestly, I do this not because I believe w… -
How Do You Deal With Jealousy?
Just to say this before anybody judges him otherwise, I love my boyfriend to death. He's very good to me and puts me before him. The only real problem in this relationship is jealousy. I wouldn't cheat on him, and h… -
Stop Going Generic! It's Not Worth It!
Would you ever buy condoms at a discount store? I was at a discount store the other day because I wanted to get some disposable containers for work. I figured, things at discounted prices are usually not the best quali… -
Friends With Benefits
I don't know how most people feel about friends with benefits, but I think it is completely wrong. I mean, the real pure reason for dating is to find the person you are going to marry, right? Also, if you have any rel… -
Why Bisexuality is the Most Mature Orientation
Controversial title? Oh yes. Controversial post? Not really, but I'll let you decide that. I was walking out of a building today and held the door open for the man who was exiting behind me. I turned slightly to l… -
What Every Girl Wants To Ask Every Guy
1. What is so amazing about football? Hockey I understand, it's manly, but Football? It's 5 seconds of semi excitement and then it's break time. I just don't get it. At least in Hockey there are fights.2. Why do you… -
Fighting the Silence
People underestimate silence. People tend to try to escape silence through noise and music, their channel for escape. Ironically, silence makes the loudest noise a mortal can hear. It's a clear cut piece. The one that… -
Men Woman Should Avoid Dating
I read this post and I enjoyed it so I want the rest of the ladies out there who are dating and planning to start dating to read this. I loved it. Men Who Are Always Pissing On Everything: You know the type; for him… -
Hated for Dating Your Boyfriend?
The guy I'm dating is a catch. He really is. We have been together for 4 years, met in college and now live together. He is extremely attractive, caring, sweet, smart, funny, motivated...I could go on and on. I kn… -
Would You Rather: Clingy vs. Lonely
I have a very bad habit of getting into long distance relationships. Why, you ask? Because I highly dislike clingy guys. I always have liked my privacy and the idea of a dude looming over me at all times in the hallw… -
Double Standards on Interracial Dating?
A young white male is brutally beaten for dating a young black woman, almost to a point of death. CNN writes, "If blacks in Buffalo (NY) in 2009 are acting like whites in Selma in 1959." Are there still double stand… -
Make-up or Au Naturale?
A not-so-great debate: makeup, or no makeup.There has never been a unanimous decision when it comes to people I know and makeup. They either like a natural girl, or the girl who puts the little bit of extra time in. I… -
He's Only in it for the Sex?
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The Forbidden Shirt
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"I Was Drunk, Baby..."
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Superficiality Isn't Just a Guy Thing
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Are You Waiting?
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I'm a Clingy Girlfriend
... and I'm okay with it. Of course no one wants to be "that crazy ex that wouldn't leave me alone," but there is a level of clinginess that we are allowed. No one wants to be remembered as the girlfriend that wou… -
Do You Believe in "The One"?
I think I was a bit of a hopeless romantic once. I analyzed everything, down to the most diminutive of details, and I found meaning in all that empty space. I loved the idea of The One, of Someday, and I thought and ta… -
I'm Loving From A Distance
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Love Is....?
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Parental Expectations?
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When Will The High School Crushes End?
It never really ends, does it? The desperate need to be near the person who plagues your mind day and night, never truly fades. Whether you're 14 or 45, "crushing" on someone never really changes, and you can't call i… -
Girls, Boys are Smarter Than We Think
Dear Girls, Seeing him skate then asking him if his skates wont work. He may know that you already knew that and just be turned off about the fact that you're asking a question you already know that answer to. Who… -
Are First Impressions Usually Wrong?
You think you know someone through your first impression of them. The hardcore, ex-drug addict partier turns out to be the biggest softy-sweetheart you've ever met. On the other hand, the church-going, "I can do no wr… -
My Boyfriend and His Ex
The short version of this story: my boyfriend's ex still contacts him. I knew of her when we first started dating. She broke the 4 year relationship off with him, I believe because she was selfish and wanted more mat… -
The Age Old Question
Though I have no such problems with cheaters or ever met one (I may, but I just didn't know the story), it does seem to strike me as though, if you were ever a cheater, then you'll always be a cheater. Would this p… -
"Never Do It Without Your Fez On"
After hearing my share of tunes that clearly mention sex, I'm surprised I might be the only dude who heard a rap group advocate condoms. Now, personally, I'm not big on sexual songs. If it is done right and actually br… -
Can I Be An Army Wife?
My fiance is in the Army and is being deployed in about three- four months. In the Army things are fast paced and you live day to day. We have only been dating for four months but know that our relationship is the re… -
"Sorry. My Internet's Being Homo."
I know there’s been a post on here before about using ‘gay’ and ‘homo’ etc. in derogatory ways, but this post is a little different. My boyfriend, who I love very much, knows how I feel about discriminating and using… -
Men vs. Women: Is It Really That Valid of An Argument?
I’m a guy, and therefore most of my friends are guys. Sometimes when were out bonding doing all manner of manly things like slaying dinosaurs with our bare hands and vanquishing the evil goblin that is Martha Stewart… -
Where is the Za-Za-Zu?
Ever heard of the expression "jar full of coins?" Well the theory behind that is if you put a coin in a jar for each time you have sex the first year in a marriage, and take one out every time you have sex after tha… -
"I Don't Want Him To Get In Trouble"
Ever had that one friend who was in a relationship you knew wasn't good for them? I'm going to call her "Sady," now Sady was a good girl, we knew each other since elementary school and she was the most beautiful perso… -
Fantasy Lovers
Have you ever read a romance novel book, and loved the story so much you would read it over and over? I have tons of romance novels by Sherrilyn Kenyon author of the Dark-Hunter Series, and my most favorite story is c… -
Cute or Creepy: Street Art
Cute or Creepy? The choice is yours. If I was walking down the street and saw my face plastered on a pole... I'm actually not sure what my reaction would be. What would you do? -
I'm Out of My Comfort Zone
He's a well mannered, cool, open minded, intellectual, ambitious, a musician, an Aquarius ;) and from the Balkans just like me (A+ with my parents). How perfect could you get for me? For years I have been wishing f… -
"I'm sorry.... WHAT?!"
Oh, no he didn't! --- Let me rewind...So I've been seeing this guy for about five months. We've had our ups, our downs, our stupid arguments, our amazing makeups, and everything else in between. And through all of th… -
Do Girls Give Bad Advice?
A friend of mine recently asked me "What's the best way to get over a guy?" Without much thinking on my part, I blurted out "The best way to get over a guy is to get under another one." After spewing out those words… -
Don't Beat Around The Bush!
I've been thinking about how guys and girls in these days have a hard time being direct and getting to the point. If you like us you like us, and I'll either like you back or not. I know that the question is easy to as… -
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". H… -
Kudos to You. Yes, You!
I want to stop and give you all a round of applause. In the past two weeks alone, we've had Angel_Cross19 sharing her story of abuse, extraordinaryspeck@xanga touching on discrimination and utoppia@xanga questioning… -
Do Couples Annoy You?
I don't know about any of you, but this annoys me. I'm single. I have been for a while. Never had a real relationship with anyone before. But lately my sister has been bitching and moaning about how she misses her SO… -
Why Isn't My Love Enough?
My boyfriend of a year and I are going through some big problems. I don't know what to do anymore, and it's killing me. I feel like I've given up my whole life for him, and I've always been okay with it. Since we sta… -
Ghosts of Relationships Past
Do I live in the past? Someone I love said that I shouldn't be in a relationship because I relive past romances. That isn't true. I reflect on the freedom that allowed me to throw myself into past romances. I don't hav… -
Open Relationships Are Healthy?
I've grown up thinking people should have only one significant other, and I've had the naive view that infidelity in relationships was fairly uncommon. Studies, statistics and friends who have kept me up all night sev… -
Hold Your Horses, Knight in Shining Armor
Okay I already figured that even if I write this blog their will always be different opinions and different takes on this subject no matter how many friends and family I talk to. Back in high school or even before tha… -
Am I Friend-Flirting?
Through previous conversations, I've been informed that there is a difference between romantic flirting and "friend-flirting". I have misread many encounters with previous girls because of this; only another reason to… -
"You'll Be Lucky If You Meet Your Grandchildren"
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Have You Ever Been Heartbroken?
Have you ever thought you were heartbroken; but weren't until it actually happened? I have. I thought that when I broke up with my ex boyfriend (it wasn't anything serious, but I was young) that I was heartbroken… -
Is It My Height?
So yeah, I really am starting to question myself. Not in the "do I like girls or do I like boys?' way - I figured that out in middle school. I love boys. That's just a simple fact about me, and I have this constant feel… -
Dear Mr. Lying Man-Whore
Dear Mr. Lying Man-Whore, I just wanted to thank you for being the dirty, cheating liar that you are. I can't imagine what my life would have been had you not entered my life. I wouldn't have wasted my US OPEN ti… -
OD-ing on "I Love You's"
Three small words everyone wants to hear but what if you hear it too much, too often, does it start losing it's meaning and potency? I know some people who will say it every morning when they wake up to leave for w… -
Do You Agree With This Comment?
I recently had my blog "Men Want Women Who Look Like This!", posted up a couple days ago, as I was skimming through the throng of "Good for you," "Kick his ass," "That ain't cool," comments, I noticed one that really… -
Not Quite an Oedipus Complex
My mom and I were driving around one time when we started talking about my relationships with other guys. Obviously, my mother and I have a good relationship. I tend to keep my room messed up for days on end, but she… -
How Do You Fix Broken Trust?
Trust. There are quite a few opinions of what this is, but I'm just going to point out a few, since I think these are important in a relationship.Definition:1) Firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of… -
Double Standards and Promiscuity
Have you ever heard Christina Aguilera's song, "Can't Hold Us Down"? I'm not posting the lyrics on here, but basically she wonders why guys call girls names just for stating their opinion and doing the same thing that… -
The Things You Never Knew About Women
Esquire magazine compiled a list of 75 things men don't know about women, as dictated by celebrities. Here are some of my favorites:"We love the fact that it takes you only twelve minutes to get ready for anything, be… -
Have You Ever Cried Over a Boy/Girl?
This is probably one of those questions that gets a "duhh" kinda response from everyone reading it. But I'm insanely curious to see if I'm the only over-emotional girl that cries over boys. Or vice versa. ( I know this… -
Relationships vs. The Real World
It didn't take long after my graduation from college to realize something was different about my relationship. At first, it seemed like the same standard issue: miscommunication. Surely this had nothing to do with the… -
Ask Me About My Flaws
I once said that I loved the “getting to know you” part of a relationship. I lied. The reality of the matter is that I don’t care. I don’t care where you went to elementary school or what your second and third favorit… -
What is Your "Worth"?
I pride myself on being me, regardless of what's fashionable or how I'm expected to behave as a young lady. I don't see the value in marketing myself as something that I'm not. I am smart and I don't hide it in attempt… -
No Gays Allowed
Although the thought of romance between guys and girls crossed our minds in elementary school, it wasn't until middle school that we actually started getting steamy with each other. By steamy, I mean holding hands a… -
"Are You Crying?"
I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend for the last year and a half. We've been through a lot together, with him being un-employed for about 8 months of our relationship, me supporting him and helping him, never… -
What is the Right Age for Dating?
I had my first boyfriend when I was 17 and a junior in high school. Our relationship lasted a total of 4 months. I am now 20 years old and haven't dated anyone since. Today I was hanging out with some of my cousins at… -
Are Short-term Relationships Worth It?
I am currently curious about short-term relationships and if they can be meaningful. This past March I was in a relationship with a guy I will refer to as "Craig". Craig and I knowingly became boyfriend and girlfrien… -
So Lonely Without My SO
Whenever I go to outings with my friends or to public places without my boyfriend, I feel so out of place. Before, I told myself that I wouldn't mind lasting a week without him, but who am I kidding... I NEED him by my s… -
Somebody Call 9-1-1! She's Dancing!
My fiancé and I recently moved in together. Naturally, we’re quite comfortable with each other, and I don’t think we’ve kept too many of our odd personal quirks from each other. However, there was one thing I wasn’t qu… -
Are You a Polyamorist?
So yesterday I was exposed to something that really blew my mind. Polyamory. Polyamory is the practice of having more than one intimate relationship at a time with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved.… -
Love Letters in a Digital World
Miss Rhino When I asked my friend, Gail Miller as she prefers to be called, what she was doing, the last thing I expected her to say was writing a hand-written letter to her crush. "Four pages and counting," she sa… -
"Men Want Women Who Look Like This!"
When I was 16 years old, I had my first boyfriend let's call him "Mike", we knew each other from before hand because he worked at my family owned business when it was still open. It was bliss, and he made me happy, we… -
What Kind of Girls/Guys Do You Fall For?
Freud's talked about this. Almost every magazine talks about this. You have your Good Boys, Bad Boys, Nerdy Boys, Stalker Boys (which can also be interchanged with Scary). You're attracted to someone who looks like Mom o… -
Would Batman Forgive the Joker?
There's a saying about dating that goes you have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince/princess. Unfortunately on the quest for love there will always be those jerks who make our lives a little more complicated… -
V-cards: Do They Have Expiration Dates?
Miss Antelope One of my friends is 23. She still has her V-card (aka never done the deed). Personally, I respect that. I had mine until I was 20. It's not that she's waiting for marriage; she just doesn't feel like… -
What is Marriage to You?
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Are You The Underdog in Your Relationship?
Miss Walrus In love, I used to feel felt like I was doomed to play the "lower hand." Cause I did. Every time. Because of this, I developed a chronic fear that I was destined to be the chaser, the underdog, the… -
Sex on The First Date?
Yes, guys, sex on the first date. Girls who put out before the first kiss even happens. No courting, no 'butterflies', no anticipated phone calls. I'm willing to bet most people would call a girl who does this 'self-d… -
Man-Tears Freak Me Out
Perhaps I'm cold-hearted. But I always pour out the contents of my wallet into the tin cans with one-legged puppies featured on them, and I never once have failed to hear the beauty in Celine Dion's "My Heart Will G… -
Don't Blame It All On The SO!
For all you ladies and gents out there, who has been faced with your SO's friends complaining about them not being able to see their friend? The reason being that you and your SO spend too much time together. BAM. They… -
Don't Continue the Cycle!
Dear Male Population:I know that more than likely in your past, there has been at least one woman that has screwed you over. You might have had girls that left you because your car wasn't good enough, that bitched at you… -
What Song Describes Your Love Life?
Miss Giraffe Music is absolutely essential to my life. I'm sure many of you are able to agree that music generally makes you feel better no matter what you're really doing. In fact, I tend to apply certain songs/genre t… -
My Friends Better Like You
I have decided that my four best friends must approve of any guy before I get serious about him. I know what most will people think when they hear this. "She the kind of girl who doesn't have her own mind." I know… -
Hey, Good Lookin!
Have you ever just wanted to go to a chat room and just chat no strings attached. Like just meet somebody new and just have a general conversion. When I go into chat rooms I get like 17 people IMing and they all start… -
Preying on the Vulnerable? Or Prince Charming?
My boyfriend and I have been together for seven months. Of course, this is no new story...it started out amazing. He was the most caring, sweet, and wonderful guy I have ever met. But I suppose "the honeymoon phase" rea… -
How Do You Hype Your Friends?
Miss Giraffe When Boyfriend and I were talking, he mentioned how his boy, J, was telling his friends that boyf has an attractive girlfriend (me, in case the wording has confused you). Oh. Thank you? I was speechless f… -
Will You Sign My Proposal to Outlaw P.D.A.?
Miss Rhino TextsFromLastNight: (773): our cab driver is having phone sex. Phone sex is like breast-feeding. It's something that should always be done in private. No exceptions. But there are always those dirty, exhi… -
The Unfortunate Hickey Situation
I've known "Joe" for about two and a half months now. We met in our college algebra class this past summer and then, at the end of class, I began to ask him questions about the homework. We both had this chemistry… -
The iPhone Loves Love
The iPhone has done it again. I'm going to have to replace the question "there's an app for that?" to "there isn't an app for that?" At this point, it's the things that Apple hasn't thought of already that surprise me t… -
Chris Brown: Teach Me How to Love
Miss Giraffe On Larry King Live, Chris Brown said about his relationship with Rihanna: "We're both young, nobody taught us how to love one another. No one taught us a book on how to control our emotions, our anger."… -
WYD A Private Person?
Disclaimer: The first sentence is just to give you an idea of what my single life tends to be like, not to brag. Every time I end up being single, I have anywhere from 3 to 5 men chasing after me. One of them this tim… -
Help! It's His Birthday!
My boyfriend's birthday is approaching (it's Labor Day) and I am left dumbfounded. I've actually dreaded this day for almost all of August, only because I know how much it stresses me out. Everyone says he'll apprecia… -
Are We Growing Apart?
Two days ago, I hugged my boyfriend warmly for the first time in a long while. My head rested lightly in the nook of his arms, as I took his familiar scent and smiled at the pleasant memories. When we finally pulled aw… -
Sexual Dynamics: Single vs. In Relationship
I noticed lately that I seem to be twice as horny, when I break up with someone or am not near them. That hunger is a lot like wanting to find someone to love you, but meanwhile you find out how to satisfy your hunger wh… -
How Important is Money?
Miss Giraffe I was talking to my friend recently, and she mentioned that once, she was with her mother and she said that her boyfriend had sold his unlimited MetroCard to her for a reduced price (I think there was a wee… -
Is It Good to Change?
I love when girlfriends and boyfriends say "I'll change him/her, or they will change". Do people really change? I don't believe it. However, people's habits do change. I think when people do say things like, I can ch… -
Friday Fun: What Are Your Labor Day Plans?
Labor Day Weekend has begun! How are you wishing the summer farewell? Personally, I am off to Dewey Beach in Delaware for a weekend of debauchery with my friends. And leave it to Mother Nature to tease us with perfe… -
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". H… -
Excuse Me Pal, She's With Me.
Is it cheating if you are in a relationship and you decide to hang out one on one with someone who likes you but you don't like them? The situation is Girl has a boyfriend, but another Guy, who has "liked" her ever si… -
Do You Date Outside the "Norm"?
Starting in high school we get a sense that we should date inside our social circles. The cheerleader dates the football player, the cheerleader does not date the band nerd or the hippie and vice versa. Even in college… -
Words of the Wise: "Your Heart will be Broken."
Yesterday, as I walked across campus to my Intro. to Fiction class, I thought about how much I wanted him here with me. He, being my boyfriend of about two months, is only an hour away. That hour is just enough to ma… -
Dropping Hints in Relationships
Let's discuss something that all of us guys aren't too crazy about women doing: D r o p p i n g Hints. Males have been straightforward b… -
Have You Had Brain Sex?
According to my former roommate, who introduced me to the term, “brain sex” occurs when mutual tastes and interests spark an attraction between two people. The difference between brain sex and actual sex, apart from… -
Should Best Friends Date Ex-Boyfriends?
Recently, some developments have left me mentally...uncomfortable. For those of you that do not know what is happening, I will fill you in:1. My ex and I recently broke up in the beginning of July just short of our 3… -
Who's Wearing the Pants in Your Relationship?
So, one of the biggest complaints a girlfriend has about a boyfriend is, "He never communicates with me, all he wants is sex." And from the boyfriend about a girlfriend, "She always wants to talk about our feelings,… -
STDs and Stuffed Animals
It is my sincere hope that every one of us is STD-free and happy as a clam. But let's just say, hypothetically, that you found out you had passed on an STD to your SO. You have to let him/her know, but you simply can't… -
What's Love?
I have never said 'I love you' to a girl ever, even as friendly 'I love you' sort of way. I never understood how someone could say those words and actually mean them. I grew up in a very broken home with my parents ne… -
Why Do Guys Love "The Brazilian"?
What is up with guys and "The Brazilian"? It's something that always comes up whether you're dating, in a relationship or just having conversation with guy friends. Is it really that appealing to have nothing down… -
Are You Attracted to a Mama's Boy?
My brother is a serious mama's boy. He's the youngest and the only boy among two older sisters. J is almost 30 years old, and my mom comes over to his condo from time to time to clean, do laundry and supply him with… -
"Ur interweb 'lationship iz invalid."
I want to respond to two articles. One about online relationships and one addressing love. It’s going to have to come in two parts because I’m long winded. It’s probably not uncommon to find that most of us have given… -
WYD Hailey Glassman?
Hailey Glassman Match.com Profile Video - watch more funny videos This girl is really getting a bad rap. I'm hoping the real Hailey is classier than Funny or Die's interpretation, even if it was extremely comical. So… -
The Hardest Part of Breaking Up
Relationships are complicated, and don't always work out for the best. Today on the radio, they were having people call in to talk about their breakup songs. It was interesting, what some of the people were saying, from… -
I Love You, But I Can't Trust You
My SO and I have been dating for about a year now. He constantly tells me that he loves me and that there's no one else for him. At one point we talked about getting married and having children. All in all, he was the… -
Can Males & Females Be Friends?
Miss Walrus While chatting with the BFF the other day, we started to talk about her current love sitch. Basically, last summer she (drunkenly, haphazardly) decided she wanted to hook up with our mutual guy friend--… -
WYD Someone For Their Money?
My friend has just begun his first year of law school, and because I am thirsty for knowledge, I requested that he teach me one cool thing a day. Yesterday, he told me about a case he was learning about. Whether it was… -
What's Wrong With Online Dating?
After reading the comments on the article "Online Dating Horror Stories" I realized that most of the people commenting condemned online dating. I use the internet for everything. If I find a pair of $200 shoes that I l… -
Is Love Worth It?
Is it worth the pain one may suffer waiting on someone else to commit fully, once and for all to you? I'm actually on the other end of the story, I'm the one who would not commit. I just couldn't. This past year I we… -
The Theoretical Limited Window of Opportunity
While growing up, I was filled with the immature sentiment of "being invincible" and not taking life very seriously. I really only started dating extremely late (i.e. college instead of high school) and not very seri… -
Should You Date Your Best Friend?
The idea of romantically or sexually thinking about or even longing for a best friend of the opposite (or same) sex is nothing new in the dating world. We see this situation come up in the lyrics of Taylor Swift songs… -
Love IS Enough!
In response to GaMeGurLsH's post: Is Love Enough? I have a few things that I would like to point out. I was intrigued by many of the responses and opinions, as most agreed that it takes more than love to keep a relati… -
Look But Don't Touch
I had an argument with my SO the other day because he had brought up that his father was checking out other girls, and that he had felt uncomfortable by it. So I asked him if it offended him because his father had been… -
Dramatic Reading of A Breakup Letter
lulz ensue. YOU ACCIDENTALLY SAY YOU HUGGED ME! When you're angry with your SO (or ex), do you tend to write epic, well-thought-out letters or rants like this one? Also, I plan to read all my past mean emails… -
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As I hung out with the guy I like a bit more...I noticed he mooches off his friend a lot. We always hang out with friends, but I hardly ever see him pay for himself. This got me thinking, if I were to pursue him in the f… -
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A lot of guys (including myself) ask the question: What do girls look for in a guy? I really find it attractive when a girl knows what she wants in a guy, but I want to put a little twist on it. First: What are 5 (or…
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