Tag Archives: dating tip

How Important Is Kissing In Compatibility?

YourTango.comJuly 7, 2012 //

In all my dating years, I never thought much about kissing styles, and never put much weight into a great first kiss. But recently, I’ve had a couple of experiences that leave me wondering … how important is kissing compatibility?

In my opinion, most first kisses are a little awkward. I think it’s natural to need a little practice before two sets of lips can find their perfect rhythm. And I would never deny a guy a second date because he kissed outside the lines, or because we clumsily knocked teeth. (I would wonder, however … “Is his mouth just that much bigger than mine? Or, does he have very big teeth?”) Read more …

Fake Love Someone Until You Actually Do

Ami AngelowiczJuly 6, 2012 //

Science Says ...

Guys love these things according to science. 15 Photos »

22 Things About Dating

We wish we knew these 22 things about dating when we were 22. Read More »

Don't Love Him?

Here's what to say if he drops the L-Bomb, but you don't feel the same. Read More »

A study done at the University of Hertfordshire found that when it comes to love, it behooves you to (as Oprah instructs) “fake it until you make it.” Professor Richard Wiseman used a team of 100 speed daters as their guinea pigs. One hundred speed dates? That sounds exhausting! Anyhow, what he discovered was that people who acted all lovey-dovey — making googley eyes, pawing at one another, whispering sweet nothings — were more likely to want to see each other again (for more than their allotted three minutes) than the speed daters who played it cool. Keep reading »

Dating Don’ts: Why You Should Be Wary Of His Out-Of The-Blue Communication

Ami AngelowiczJuly 3, 2012 //

Dating Don'ts: Ghosting

Thou shalt not ghost your love interests. Read More »

How To Move On...

After you've been totally blindsided by a breakup. Read More »

The Ex Run-In

Ami shares thoughts on ex run-ins. Read More »

Texting Dangers

The dangers of being a flirty texter. Read More »

The really crappy thing about being ghosted or suddenly dumped or inexplicably ditched by a guy you were dating is that it leaves the door open for him to contact you in the future. In the meantime, you are forced to fill in the blanks about what went wrong and wonder if you’ll ever find out. After more than 15 years on the dating circuit, I am going to share a nugget with you: You will almost always hear from him again, he who made a not-so-graceful exit from your life. And it will be when you least expect it. Keep reading »

“Boys Gossip” And Other Relationship Advice From Judd Apatow

Jessica WakemanJune 29, 2012 //

Jon Hamm's Advice

Relationship advice from Jon Hamm for Rookie Mag. Read More »

Judd On Funny Women

Judd Apatow informs sexist d-bags that women are, in fact, funny. Read More »

Julie Meets Tavi

Julie Gerstein fan-girled out when she met Tavi at Fashion Week. Read More »

Judd Apatow Doles Out Advice

Judd Apatow is the latest grown-ass man to answer teenaged girls’ dating questions for Rookie Mag, the online mag by style blogger Tavi Gevinson. While he’s not as easy on the eyes as fellow advice video-columnist Jon Hamm, he has the advantage of having two adolescent girls at home: Maude, 13, and Iris, 8. Judd wants you to know boys do gossip, you should never change yourself for anyone, and that you can’t breakup with someone without making them said. Your mom could probably tell you all the same stuff, but somehow its more palatable hearing it from the guy who made “Knocked Up.” [Vimeo]

Dating Don’ts: The 5-Minute Rule

Beth AmesJune 27, 2012 //

Dating Don'ts: Morning

Don't screw everything up the morning after. Read More »

Dating Don'ts: Vag Killers

These things kill a vagina. Read More »

Dating Don'ts: Negging

Just say no to negging! Read More »

I am officially, unofficially implementing a new rule for coupled people everywhere. Please, please, please if you are spoken for, you must mention it within five minutes of having a flirty conversation with me. I am forever meeting men in social situations (I’m sure ladies do this too, so feel free to chime in guys) who will sit and talk to me for 15 minutes, half hour, sometimes even longer, will go so far as to get my number or give me theirs and wait until the very last second that we’re saying good bye to inform me that they are in a relationship or even married. On occasion, these guys have neglected to mention said girlfriend/fianceé/ wife until our first — what I believed to be — date! Come on now, people! Not cool. Keep reading »

Men Are More Inclined To Pay For Dinner If Their Date Is Pretty, Study Finds

Jessica WakemanJune 27, 2012 //

I Like Chivalry

On Jessica's newfound respect for men who behave chivalrously. Read More »

Tell Me I'm Pretty

Is it so much to ask to want to be told I'm beautiful? Read More »

Is Chivalry Sexist?

Is being a gentleman actually really sexist? Read More »

Dating is uncomfortable for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is figuring out who pays at the end of the date. You’re a modern, working woman. You don’t need a man to treat you. On the other hand, who wants fork over $12 per dirty martini if you don’t have to?

It turns out, ladies, that men are doing their own calculations in order to figure out who pays on a date. And the results are ugh-worthy yet not surprising: a new study from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland has found that men are more willing to pay for a date if she’s pretty. Keep reading »

How To Deal When Your Friend’s Husband Hits On You

Claudia Maittlen-HarrisJune 26, 2012 //

Is He Cheating?

How to tell if he's runnin' around on you. Read More »

Official Girl Code

We've got the official Frisky girl code of conduct. Read More »

Toxic Friendships

15 toxic friends you need to dump ASAP. Read More »

When my friend’s husband hit on me, I wish I could say I slapped his face, told him to f**k off and stormed away. Instead, I stood there in shock. After a really awkward goodbye, I got into my car and cried. A lot. It wasn’t just the fumbling attempt at a cheap thrill. No, it was his full revelation he had newfound “sexual feelings for me.” How cringe-worthy is that statement?

His confession started with details about how long he’d been attracted to me, dirty thoughts he’d had about me and ended with him grabbing my face and trying to kiss me. All I could think about was his wife, a dear friend, and what it would mean for our friendship. In the end, it ruined it. Because when a married man hits on one of his wife’s friends, it is an altogether horrid situation. Should you ever find yourself with this problem, here are some suggestions for how to deal with it with as much dignity as possible.   Keep reading »

8 Reasons To Show Your Online Dating Profile To Your Friends

Jessica WakemanJune 25, 2012 //

OK Cupid Enemies

The best of the online daters collected on OK Cupid Enemies. Read More »

Profile Dos And Don'ts

Do's and Don'ts for your online dating profile. Read More »

Types To Avoid

There are a lot of great guy online -- just not these five types. Read More »

I Found A BF Online

How I found a boyfriend online dating. Yes, it really happens! Read More »

Real talk: a lot of people are really bad at selling themselves online dating. Have you seen OK Cupid Enemies? Have you read Annals Of Online Dating? From their profile pics to their self-descriptions to their harebrained “what up girl i wanna get wit u” messages, they almost make it too easy.

Too easy to stay single, I mean.

So I’m going to suggest something uncomfortable: I’m going to suggest you show your online dating profile, everything in your online dating profile, to a trusted friend and ask for an honest assessment of what you’re doing wrong. Keep reading »

Dating Don’ts: 7 Ways You Can Blow It The Morning After

Ami AngelowiczJune 19, 2012 //

Dating Don'ts: Bad Partner

Here are some signs that he'll be a crappy partner. Read More »

Dating Don'ts: Vagina Killers

These things kill a vagina. Read More »

Dating Don'ts: Criticism

It's time to put a moratorium on beating yourself up. Read More »

Dear guys and gals. Sometimes we get so focused on the night of our date that we forget about the morning after. Don’t do that. Yes, it’s still important to make sure that your date goes well enough to hit a home run, but don’t start celebrating until you’ve successfully crossed home base … waking up next to that person in broad daylight. I think of this moment as the true test of how well the date went. The worst, very worst, thing to feel in that moment is that you’ve made a grave mistake. That the charming, kind and sexy man who wooed and wowed the previous evening no longer exists. In his place is this naked, grunting cretin who makes you feel nothing more than the urge to wash your sheets. After the jump, a few things to keep in mind the morning after. That is, if you hope for a repeat performance. Keep reading »

11 Signs He’s Really Falling For You

College CandyJune 15, 2012 //

Last week we did a post called ’11 Signs You’re Really Falling For Him.’ We thought it only fitting to follow that up with the signs that he’s definitely falling for you. Maybe you’ve just met this guy, been friends with him for years or been dating for a a few weeks– regardless, there are telling signs that will let you know he’s really into you. Some of these seem incredibly obvious, and when they’re happening to you, there is no doubt in your mind that your man has fallen hard. However, sometimes when you’re not experiencing them, you manage to convince yourself that he’s more into you than he actually is. We’ve all been guilty at some point. Let this be your reality check. If you’re not getting the following behavior from your guy, you may want to think about where your relationship is going and if that’s a direction you’re okay with! Read more …