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The Burp That Broke the Camel's Back

I went on 2…yes 2 dates with the “Doug.” I emphasize 2 because honestly, I probably should not have gone past the first date. Date #1 was OK. No fireworks or anything like that, but I would soon lear…
First Date Etiquette

It's been a long time since I've been on a real first date. My current SO and I have been together for over two years and we were close friends first. I guess, technically, that means we didn't have a first date with ea…
Can WE Take You Out Sometime?

When I was a freshman in university, there came a night when I was outside my residence building, juggling a soccer ball with a few people from my floor as they smoked freshly-purchased cigarettes, when someone shouted…
Have You Ever Done "The Fake Reach"?

To me, there is nothing less appealing than a guy who expects me to pay for a date. I know, I know, Susan B. Anthony is probably rolling around in her grave as I type, but it's my honest opinion. No, this is not 1955 a…
Deadly Sins of Dating #3 - Talking About Your Ex

It's time to pick on the women. They are the worst when it comes to this. I really get irritated with a woman I am dating when she feels the need to mention her last eboyfriend or any other eboyfriend as a means of gene…
A Lesson in Post-Hook-Up Etiquette

Let me tell you a little story about a night out in college. I’m sure it will sound familiar to many of you and it goes a little something like this: I was at a fraternity party, dancing the night away with my gir…
First Date Etiquette - A Man's View

"Chivalry is dead." It's a common phrase these days. The truth is that chivalry isn't dead, it's just comatose. It's in a vegetative state, and it's probably not going to get any better; if you want, we can keep it a…
Help Needed - New to "Dating"

The guy who I was seeing accused me of being a serial monogamist and subsequently dumped me on Feb 13th. I admit it, I've never "just dated" before. I always became the girlfriend shortly after getting that "chemistry"…
Forget Sexy-- Bring Chivalry Back!

Chivalrous behavior: considerate and courteous behavior, especially shown by a man toward women I have accepted the fact that chivalry, for the most part is dead. OK. Fine, I get it. The world is just different t…
Just Don't Do It: The Self-Proclamation Train

Ladies and gentleboys, I have for you another warning for the word-vomit front, another type that we all must ensure is tightly locked from motion before any sort of date ensues. This type is what I like to think of as…