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Does Online Dating Make It Easier to Say "Next?"

We've recently talked about what our "type" is and whether or not we're too picky. I can't help wondering if the vast world of online dating, having expanded our opportunities to find someone, has also made it easier fo…
When I First Meet You, I Look at Your Smile

I probably smile about 95% of the time, and that 5% of time I'm not smiling, something is probably drastically wrong. I think smiling, even when I'm not in the best mood, makes me feel good and releases some tension I m…
My First Impression of My Really Outstanding Boyfriend

When my boyfriend and I are asked, "How did you meet?" we default to the same answer: "through a mutual friend." Z., this mutual friend, was simultaneously my best friend and my R.O.B.'s girlfriend about six years ago.…
I Got Asked Out on the Train By a Guy I Thought Was Gay!

I have just caught the 8:42 train back home after meeting up with my friends for dinner. I got a seat in an empty row and was very happy to keep it that way. When I opened my book to start reading some guy interrupts me…
Those Who Believe in Love at First Sight...

...will always be looking. At least according to the awesome site commonties.com. I hate to believe that's true because more and more, I'm starting to feel like I DO believe in love at first sight. Online dating has taug…
Dressing Up for Girls

Recently my friends and I were talking about make-up, and I unthinkingly said, "Yeah, I wear it when other people expect me to." One of my guy friends gave me a quizzical look- he very clearly didn't get it at all. So I…
My Parents Want to... Gulp... Meet Your Parents.

Watching the movie Meet the Parents, I could never really relate. To me, meeting each other's families in relationships should be an exciting time-- an opportunity to know our partner and where he or she comes from that…
Dang Girl, Your Breath!

I like to keep a nice supply of mints on me. You never know who you’ll encounter, so it’s important that breath is fresh. Seeing how I was running low on my favorite brand, I decided to make a stop on the w…
Advice: How Do You Leave a Good Impression on the Parents?

Might be meeting the parents soon, and I'm pretty sure they're nice and that I have nothing to worry about; but what should I keep in mind when taking this crucial step? Share your advice at Datingish Advice: How do…
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…