Archives for the ‘Dating’ Category

Analysis: Twilight

By • Feb 11th, 2009 • Category: Dating

Just watched Twilight last night and it is clearly designed to fulfill every woman’s wet dream. A tall, mysterious hunk (literally) sweeps a girl off her feet, protects and introduces her to this new amazing world. He is deeply interested in her as a person… heck, they don’t even kiss until more than half of [...]



Relationship Readiness Checklist

By • Feb 10th, 2009 • Category: Dating

I get lots of emails from individuals struggling with poor relationships, asking for guidance and help. Unfortunately, in most cases the sad truth is that, from the information given, the relationship is just not right for them, and they would be better off in another new relationship. Relationships take work but a great relationship shouldn’t [...]



The Reality Principle

By • Jan 29th, 2009 • Category: Dating

I see it all the time- people writing it wondering what their boyfriend or girlfriend is thinking, whether their lover is going to commit, whether their relationship is going anywhere.  In these situations, I come across the following types of wishful thinking- projection, rationalization, and over-analysis. Projection refers to attributing your thoughts, feelings and attitudes [...]



Dating Cliches Decoded

By • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Dating

Ever had certain things that your partner or potential partner may have told you that made you wonder what they really meant? The dating game has its own language and must be translated just like any other foreign language. This little primer will serve as a starting point to help you really understand what people [...]



Why hip hop music is so popular

By • Dec 15th, 2008 • Category: Dating

Hip hop music is arguably the most popular form of music in the country right now. You go to any club or party and they are most likely either spinning hip hop exclusively or to a large extent. Sure, there is good music for its popularity- the music is danceable, with strong beats and booming [...]



Tips on Managing your Dating Life- part 1

By • Dec 10th, 2008 • Category: Dating

I get loads of emails from visitors of this site every week asking a variety of dating related questions. These questions run the gamut from how to meet more people to what to do on a first date to how to get someone in bed to how to handle a rocky relationship that’s on its [...]



Explaining an Absence- I’m Back

By • Dec 3rd, 2008 • Category: Dating

I’ve been inundated with a ton of emails from loyal readers asking why there have been no new updates or articles for the past few weeks.  Suffice it to say, I’ve been quite busy. VERY BUSY. I guess all of the knowledge that I’ve accumulated and have been sharing on this site has all culminated [...]



Attraction Myths Dispelled

By • Nov 17th, 2008 • Category: Dating

There are certain beliefs about attraction that are so widespread that they have become accepted as common knowledge. However, some of them are so far from the truth, they are bordering on absolute falsehoods. In this article, I will shamelessly dispel all the myths surrounding attraction: Myth: Less attractive women have better personalities than beautiful [...]



10 Very Good Reasons to Dump Someone

By • Nov 3rd, 2008 • Category: Dating

In reverse order, from most to least obvious, these are EXCELLENT reasons to dump someone regardless of any other extenuating circumstances (with additional notes to highlight the less obvious): 10. Cheating- if the person you are with does not respect you enough to not cheat on you, what are you doing with them? 9. Any [...]



Truths about Human Psychology 101

By • Oct 28th, 2008 • Category: Dating

These truths I hold to be self evident, whether they pertain to dating or not: The more a person brags, the more they are insecure What they talk/brag about the most is their most vulnerable, insecure sore spot The more you are scarce, the more you are desired People always project the future based on [...]