Tag Archives: advice for men

10 Online Dating Profile Dealbreakers I’m Sick Of Encountering

Amelia McDonell-ParryJune 30, 2010 //

This should come as a shock to absolutely no one — I am back on the online dating wagon! After trying and failing to find love on the internet, oh, three (wait, four?) times in the last year or so, I’m dipping my toes into the waters once more, only this time, I’ve switched sites. (And I’m not telling you which — a gal needs a little privacy.) There’s a whole new batch of hotties and notties with profiles to peruse, yet many of the dudes are making the same mistakes I have seen time and time again. Here are 10 online dating profile faux pas that I am sick to death of seeing. Keep reading »

6 Things About Men That Turn Us Off

Wendy AtterberryMarch 18, 2010 //

Woman’s Day published an article this week on 10 things women do that turn men off, like “second-guessing our instincts,” and “RSVPing for them.” The male author explains in his intro, “Don’t think of this list as the 10 things we dislike about you. Think of it more as the 10 things that will bring us closer together … by you not doing them.” OK, fine. We’ll stop turning you off, if you stop turning us off. After the jump, check out six things we’d love for men to stop doing (in the interest of being closer, of course). Keep reading »

Advice For Dudes: The Top 5 Online Dating Dos And Don’ts

The FriskyOctober 5, 2009 //

Are you a dude on an online dating site? Are you having trouble getting women to actually go out with you? Not sure why? The problem may be you! From corny pickup lines to photo no-nos to profile mistakes, The Frisky gives you the lowdown on the top five mistakes men make when dating online — from the female perspective. Get it right and we might let you take us out on a date! Keep reading »

Wedding Boot Camp: A Primer For Men

Geoffrey LeeJune 5, 2009 //

Wedding season is upon us. And I don’t just mean that wonderful time between March and September when thousands of men and women dress up, say “I do,” and watch as friends and family get pleasantly drunk on the couple’s tab. No, I mean that four to seven year period during your 20s and 30s when destination weddings become proxies for summer vacations, and where a church service doesn’t seem complete without a big kiss and some wild applause to wrap things up. Since most guys don’t dream of their big day from the time we’re 8 years old, this big day baffles us a bit. But, by following this handy-dandy program, every dude can successfully navigate perils of the season. Begin the regimen, after the jump. Keep reading »

25 Things A Man Should Never Say To A Woman

Wendy AtterberryDecember 5, 2008 //

While we may be in disagreement over whether a woman should wait for a man to say “I love you” first, I think we can all agree that no woman ever wants to hear her many say any of these things:

1. Another woman’s name during sex
2. “You sound just like your mother.”
3. “You sound just like my ex-girlfriend.”
4. “Not tonight, honey. I have a headache.”
5. “Actually, I’m married.” Keep reading »