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Are We Tricking the Guys?

Recently, I've heard many guys complaining about how girls are creating a false illusion of their real appearances. They see all the girls with a perfect face, big eyes and flawless skin, and then they go on youtube an…
Seeing Double: My SO Looks Like My Ex!

Awkward.. but mine does. Sometimes I look and .. I just see my ex. Not that he's constantly on my mind, but they look very similar and it's not just me that thinks that way. I feel bad and weird, and I try to just loo…
Big May Be Beautiful, but Not in My Bed

I glanced at the clock for the third time -- it was barely past 8 a.m., a little too soon to call Sara for a post-Friday night Match.com date debriefing. But as I started to make my seco…
"Happy Fat"

I don't have a particularly strong coupling instinct. However, every once in a while, I meet a woman who makes me happy, someone I want to commit to. The women I have entered into serious relationships with always h…
Rape, Communication and Personal Responsibility

There have been several posts lately on the subject of rape. For instance, Datingish has posted "Sex After Being Raped" and "Are Rape Victims Really Innocent Victims?", the latter of which made me want to say a few t…
Looking Scruffy During the Honeymoon Stage

Ever since I started dating, my friends have noticed the changes in my appearance. I have confidently shared to them that this is on purpose. After sharing with them, they named me Love Guru. I will now share wit…
What Is The Deal With Leagues?

This is pretty rare. It is not often that you see couples that are unequally beautiful. Of course, there are exceptions; an example could be gold diggers. But seriously. There are leagues which prescribe who is or…
Actual or False Modesty

I have a couple of questions for Datingish readers. While it is obviously true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, have you ever met someone who is apparently attractive but: 1) Makes out that they really aren…
Does The World Know What Love Is?

In a recent conversation with my SO I brought up the topic of life changing accidents. I asked if he knew whether he would stay with me after a life changing accident? Example, what if my face fell off; would you s…
I've Never Been the Pretty Girl

I've been friends with Lilly* since middle school. Over the last decade, we have been through a lot together, especially when it came to self confidence and relationships. Now, I've always considered Lilly beautiful.…