By Sara | September 30, 2007
He didn’t hold the door; that’s the one thing your date must do. Or, maybe he reminds you of your ex or maybe he just disgusts you. Whatever it is, it’s been 45 minutes and you already can’t stand this guy.
There are ways to get out of the date without it being too awkward. [...]
By Sara | September 29, 2007
Since college my friends have oft teased me for my music choices. I like a lot of different types of music but I have always had a soft spot for Usher, which, according to my friends, is very funny.
I don’t know why I love Usher so much. I recognize that I am not his target [...]
By Sara | September 25, 2007
A man walked up to me in a bar and asked “What’s the worst pick-up line a man’s ever given you?”
I responded, “Is this your pick up line? Because this might be the worst.”
Of course he said no, and went on to say that he and his friend (pointing across the bar) were just talking [...]
By Sara | September 23, 2007
Nice guys don’t always finish last. The nerdy, nice guy types are certainly worth dating. But of course, there are always pros and cons.
PROS
CONS
Your parents will love him
Your friends won’t get him
He’ll compliment you until you feel queasy
At least one of your kids will look like him
You could be the next Mrs. Microsoft
On your second [...]
By Sara | September 20, 2007
I saw on CNN today that 34 percent of women over 40 were dating younger men, and 35 percent preferred it to dating older men. I would have guessed it was the reverse, and I wonder if the cougar factor is actually real. (Cougar =a middle-aged (or above) woman, dressed to the nines, out [...]
By Sara | September 17, 2007
I know prostitution is the oldest profession. I know hookers are people too. I know sex is just sex. I get it. But here’s a tip: when on a first date don’t tell someone that you’ve slept with one.
I met a man named Todd through a friend of a friend. He was athletic, attractive, formerly [...]
By Sara | September 14, 2007
I hadn’t heard of this special designation until recently, but USA Week, as it is commonly referred to, is a week dedicated to celebrating the lives of the unmarried.
We’re just as enlightened, we’re just as successful, and we contribute just as much as the married population. In fact, according to the US Census Bureau, 92 [...]
By Sara | September 12, 2007
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; [...]
By Sara | September 9, 2007
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 [...]
By Sara | September 7, 2007
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 [...]