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Men wear underwear with holes and it stinks 2007-09-12 10:14:57 OK, maybe it doesn’t actually stink, but I don’t like it. I had a boyfriend once who wore holey underwear. I used to come over to his place with new pairs and sneak them into his drawer. The first time he noticed right away saying: “I prefer Calvin Klein, not Hanes.” “I don’t care what you like; just wear some without so many holes,” I said. He didn’t. I came over a few days later to find him in front of the TV in his underwear with holes. I decided to try again. I bought a three pack of Calvins and snuck those in his drawer too. Again he noticed pretty quick and said, “I only like gray, I’ll never wear white.” “I don’t care what you like; just wear some without so many holes.” Again, he kept wearing the holey underwear never letting go of what I thought should be embarrassing. He wasn’t embarrassed. A third time I brought over three brand new, freshly washed, gray Calvin Klein boxer briefs. I was certain this would be a successful feat. I nonchalantly ope ...

Dating a Lawyer: Pros and Cons 2007-09-09 19:57:03 Every lawyer, like every man, are all different. However, of all the lawyers I’ve known there are a few similarities. PROS CONS Big Salary He spends all his money on cars Works a lot of hours Works a lot of hours Educated and ambitious He can be a know-it-all A great negotiator He can talk you into picking up his dry cleaning Wears nice suits Your friends say he’s like a car salesman Free legal advice If you break up with him, he might sue you ...

Online Profile Writing Service 2007-09-07 09:40:20 1) I am one. 2) Don’t write what these people wrote their profiles: I’m looking for my Prince Charles. (I say: No pressure, really…eyes rolling) I have a cat and I expect you to spend 10 minutes alone with him on our first date. His approval is necessary for a second date. (I say: Stop. Just stop.) I don’t really know what I am looking for, someone I guess. (I say: Good job, now everyone knows you have no standards.) LOOKING FOR A FEMALE FRIEND TO START WITH AND MAYBE BECOME MORE THAN JUST FRIENDS. (I say: Stop screaming! We can hear you.) About Me Conscious. Aware. Intellectual. Analytical. Creative. Aspiring. Balanced. Fair. Rational. Sensitive. (I say: Analytical, I get; Sensitive, I’m not feeling.) 3) If you or someone you know writes profiles like these, get help. Start today with DatingTales.net profile writing service. ...

Virgin Money Wants You to See Old People Having Sex 2007-09-06 10:02:39 An Australian home-loan lender, Virgin Money Home Loans, launched a very, shall we say, sexy ad campaign. But then again, that depends on who you are. Seeing two people resembling my grandparents going at it doesn’t do it for me. I’m guessing it doesn’t do it for my grandparents either so I’m going to change my adjective to shocking, not sexy. Either way, I’m a sucker for a unique advertising campaign and this one definitely fits the bill. Hide your eyes as you scroll, this is about to get ugly. And in case you’re wondering, this is the same Virgin that sells CDs. Apparently Virgin is a worldwide conglomerate selling just about anything between airline travel to health care. See for yourself at www.virgin.com. ...

Women Picking Up Men, It’s a Beautiful Thing 2007-09-05 09:06:02 Two of my friends recently picked up guys and I’m so proud of them that I have to brag.   The first I was a witness to and an instigator to, really. On Sunday I attended a small benefit with friends. After a couple of hours I was ready to leave, but my friend asked me to stay. I really didn’t want to stay so I thought I’d throw out some crazy proposition ensuring my departure. “I’ll only stay if you go over and grab that cute boy’s biceps,” I said as I pointed across the bar. Without hesitation my friend walked right up and began grabbing. I am and was impressed. Although I did stay for a little while longer, I did leave earlier than she did so I didn’t know about the number exchange until later. Way to go, friend. The second is a sweet story about another one of my friends and a very missed connection. On Monday afternoon she and her roommate sat enjoying a beer on a restaurant patio when they randomly began talking with two me ...

Ten Great Ways to Compliment a Man 2007-09-03 11:54:57 With the launch of our new compliments soundboard I have flattery on the brain. It’s not just women that need to hear nice things, men deserve to feel good too. Based on my experience, here are ten things men want to hear from women. 1. Laugh at his jokes. Even if they’re not that funny. 2. Compliment his athleticism. All men want to feel like quarterbacks. 3. Value his successes. No matter how small the success, men like to know we look up to them. 4. Compliment his intelligence. Whether it’s trivia at the bar or a news story he feels compelled to talk about, respond by saying things like: “That’s really interesting. How do you know all this? I’m impressed.” 5. Ask him to fix something you know he can fix. If you ask to fix something he can’t, he may feel insecure. Changing light bulbs is a safe one. 6. Tell him your friends think he’s hot. But maybe not tell him who thinks it exactly. 7. Compliment his choice of movie or TV show. ...

Seven E-Mail Tips in Online Dating 2007-08-30 21:05:13 You winked, he winked and wrote an e-mail saying “What’s up?” So now what do you write? I’ll tell you what not to write: “Nothing. What’s up with you? This is a list of the seven things you should avoid or be sure to do in your e-mails. 1. He can start the conversation, but so can you. Show initiative and start the conversation. In life being passive never pays so if you’re interested write him and say so. You could write something like: “I’ll tell you the boldest thing I’ve done if you tell me yours. I’m interested in getting to know you.” 2. Asking a lot of good questions. Talking too much about yourself is a huge turnoff. Wait to be asked questions before giving your speech “So, about me.” He looked at your profile and knows a little about you already, he’ll be more interested if you ask him why his favorite author is David Sedaris or why he lived in Japan for so long. 3. Keep him guessing abou ...

It’s Good Day for a Hike 2007-08-28 22:44:33 I dated this great guy in college. Without sounding cliché, he really was a nice and considerate guy. Things were never that serious, but I remember hoping that it would be. That summer when we dated, he went on a family trip to Las Vegas. (Red light, red light. Who takes a family trip to Vegas? In the summer no less.) I saw him off that day with a casual lunch and and we planned to speak when he returned in a few days. Like clockwork, he called the afternoon he got back and asked me to go on a hike. Of course I said yes and even told a few of my roommates how nice it was to finally be dating someone who was eager to go out and do things at random times for no reason at all. It was a fairly short hike, maybe an hour total, but about 20 minutes into the hike he said, “So have I ever told you about my last girlfriend?” He began to tell the story of their off and on relationship and how throughout their relationship she had also grown close to his family, which is why she went to Las ...

Flattery, Flirtation and Fun 2007-08-27 17:56:26 Inspired by a previous post and motivated by my own need to feel good daily, we created a compliments page. What is this compliments page, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. At the top you’ll notice a link titled “Compliments.” By navigating here you can chose to receive one (or more) of dozens of accolades whenever you feel. I’m still working to grow the list of the best compliments a man can give a woman, so feel free to keep commenting and let me know your favorite flattering remarks. We’ll expand the compliments page down the road, but for now get to clicking. There is a sexy voice waiting for you. Hope you’re flattered. ...

Dating a Clown: Pros and Cons 2007-08-22 11:40:36 I’ve never dated a clown. I’m not sure that the pros outweigh the cons, but it sure does make for good blogging. PROS CONS All of your kids birthday parties will be fully staffed. You’ll often wonder where your lipstick went. He’ll make you laugh. That thing they say about big shoes? Ya. Not true. After coming home from a hard day at work, he smells like fruit punch and cake. Night terrors about balloon animals keep him from getting a good night’s sleep. You can call him a “%$#*ing clown” without hurting his feelings. When he brings you flowers, you cover your face for fear of being squirted. He’ll let you wear his big red nose to bed. If you ever make him cry you’ll feel REALLY BAD. ...

It’s Wedding Season and I Don’t Have a Date 2007-08-20 10:06:00 Wedding season brings stress for everyone not just the parents of the bride and the happy couple themselves. It seems that guests feel just as much pressure about the gift, the attire, and especially the date. Are you looking for a date? Here are some ideas: 1. Ask a guy friend you consider to be in the safe zone 2. Bring a female friend or family member. Nobody said it had to be a boyfriend, right? 3. Post something on your online profile saying you’re looking for wedding dates this summer. There are men out there in need of dates too and might be in for a trade. 4. Go alone and make an effort to meet someone there. To alleviate some of this pressure, of course there are limitless resources on the web. I took some time to find sites that might help. Check them out and let me know what you think. The unique wedding gift at Stupid Wedding Crap Engagement gifts? at Always a Blogsmaid What to wear and at what time on the WeddingChannel.com What to do with your once worn bridesmaid dress ...

My Favorite Beer 2007-08-19 18:35:34 In college it was Icehouse. When I was 25 it was Bud Light. Now, my favorite beer is Blue Moon by Coors. Maybe its because it’s brewed just up the road from my house. Maybe its because it has a high calorie count. Or, maybe, its because of its wonderful, sweet goodness and its beautiful cloudy glow. It could even be because it is considered a Belgian-White Ale reminding me of my heritage. But really, I think it’s because its truly so refreshing and satisfying. The corriander, orange, and exceptional hops leave me saying: Ahhhhhh, and really meaning it. ...

Pamper Me 2007-08-19 18:18:48 I’m browsing the blogosphere today looking for ideas and new friends when I found a contest at Just Not Martha titled “Pamper Me” and I got to thinking… I’m so darn lucky that all my money and time goes to me. I better enjoy this before I’m up to my eyeballs in diapers and boogers. (I’m not saying that’s even remotely close in my future, but it will happen one day.) Just in the last few days I’ve pampered myself in outstanding ways. Yesterday I slept in until 11:30 am. I had a pedicure on Friday. Today I spent over $2oo on a personal trainer and next weekend I’ll be in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells with my best girlfriends. We’ll be  day-drinking, tanning, and eating good food. How pampered am I? ...

Contest Entry 2007-08-17 10:02:03 Thanks to another DatingTales contest participant, The World According to Tracy Jane. Thanks for the link and sorry for the delay in my post. ...

Bad Break Ups: How Many Ways Can I Say I Hate You 2007-08-15 10:10:16 Hate is a strong word. But when being dumped it feels like he hates me. And frankly, after the dumping is finished, I often hate him. I’ve been broken up with more times than I’d like to remember and each break-up was heart-wrenching and traumatizing. The good news is that each time I learned more about myself and more importantly I now have a lot of material to write about. I spent some time today thinking back on every break-up since I was five-years-old and decided to blog their reasons for leaving me. It feels like therapy. You should do it too. You broke all the green crayons. I’m afraid of the dark. I don’t want to go to homecoming with you. Because Josh is my friend. I met someone else. No reason. Just cuz. You wouldn’t sleep with me. Did I ever tell you about my ex-girlfriend? No? Well, we’re getting back together. You don’t do coke. You wouldn’t come back to Cinque Terre. I met someone else. You’re dead inside. You don’t do stuff. My personal favorite: ...