10 Holiday Gift Ideas For New Couples

Posted by Matt Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:40:00 GMT

Finding the right gift for someone you've recently started dating can be tough. You haven't quite learned all their quirks yet and the chances of giving a terrible gift can be terribly high. Here are a few safe ideas to keep you from defaulting to the dreaded starbucks gift card. Read more...

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Top 10 Worst Movies to See On a First Date

Posted by Matt Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:21:00 GMT

I've compiled a list of what I consider to be the ten worst movies to see on a first date. These aren't necessarily bad movies, they're just movies that could ruin the mood or scare the hell out of your potential partner. Read more...

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Keep 'em Separated

Posted by Matt Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:20:00 GMT

A friend of mine recently mentioned that she'd started seeing someone new and he apparently could set his own schedule at work. In other words, he was free to see her anytime he pleased... Read more...

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The Singles Map

Posted by Matt Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:18:00 GMT

National Geographic's February issue had a map comparing the density of single men to single women. Clearly I need to move to the east coast. ... Read more...

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How to Flirt with a Stranger

Posted by Matt Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:06:00 GMT

I've got a thing for baristas, I can't help it.  Unfortunately finding a segue from "tall americano" to "HOLY CRAP YOU'RE HOT" isn't as easy as it might seem.  Flirting with a stranger is undeniably daunting: you risk rejection, embarrassment, or just plain feeling creepy.  It's not hopeless, however - there are ways!  Here are a few useful tips for bridging the gap between casual and flirty.

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For the Guys: Twenty Tips for Having a Better First Date

Posted by Matt Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:52:00 GMT

First impressions are sensory. Take the time to clean up before the date: take a shower, trim your facial hair, wear deodorant, and don't wear wrinkled clothes. If you want to wear cologne, apply it very sparingly. If there's one thing a man smells like while drenched in cologne - it's desperation. One useful trick for applying the right amount of cologne is to spray it into the air and then walk through the little cologne cloud, it'll stick to your clothes but won't be overpowering. Read more...

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