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. Here are some tips:
Plan it to be short. A drink, a cup of coffee, a walk in the park with your dogs, these are all dates that would take less than an hour. No more four hour first dates.
There’s somewhere you need to be. Make it known. If before even going on the date, or within the first few minutes you have hesitation about this guy, mention a friend’s birthday party you need to go to later. Don’t make it a big deal, just make it believable.
For me, no desert. If you’ve had enough of the date, don’t agree to more.
Let him know if he’s rude. If he offends you, it’s ok to let him know you’re not interested. If in the first 20 minutes, for example, he asked who you’re hooking up with, respond by saying: “None of your business! I’m honestly not interested in hooking up with anyone right now. ” No matter what you do, a jerk will be a jerk.
Don’t say you’ll call. Don’t say you’ll call if you’re not going to call. It is perfectly alright to say that it was nice to meet him and that you wish him the best. He’ll get the point and hopefully not call you!
A handshake. The perfect indication that there will not be another date. No need to get too intimate with a hug or a kiss if you don’t like him.
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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 demographic, but I can’t get enough of him. Maybe it’s the way he whispers into my ears from my iPod, the way he dances on my TV screen, or all that talk about being “caught up” or his boo.”
Whatever it is, I don’t care. All of us deserve to be fans of someone that makes us feel sexy. I can’t dance or sing like that, but Usher makes me want to.
And lucky for me now I get to smell him now too. Like most celebrities he has his own fragrance, but this might be the one that I actually break down and buy.
There is a very comical video promoting the fragrances at www.usherworld.com. I suggest you check it out. Maybe he’ll make you feel sexy too.
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 about lines so he thought he’d ask us because we looked like we might know.
My friend and I (who at the moment before interruption were enjoying our $1.00 Bud Lights and our conversation about nonsense) did not know much about pick up lines. In fact, the only other thing I could tell this man was that if he wanted to talk to two girls at the bar, then he should just walk up and say hi. He should avoid the lines or the talk about lines altogether because women weren’t interested in them.
But on second thought, maybe I was wrong. A pick-up line may be cheesy and transparent, but it is nice to be noticed. I mean, if a man asks me if I’m tired because I’ve been running through his mind all night, maybe I should be flattered.
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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 date he’ll take you to a sci-fi convention |
| You will always be able to kick his ass |
If you’re mugged on the street he’ll say “Scottie, beam us up” |
| You won’t have to defrag a hard drive again |
He will spend more time with his USB port than you |
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 on the prowl looking for young (20-35 year old) men).
Whatever it is I think it could be fun. Here are seven reasons why I think you should try it:
1. He’ll keep you feeling younger.
2. You can teach him and guide him in the bedroom.
3. The two of you will have to overcome the adversity together. It will make you closer.
4. He’ll dress better than older men.
5. He is more likely to come to you for advice and guidance. An older man may not look up to you in that respect.
6. If it works out, you can retire sooner than you planned.
7. He won’t compare you to his ex-girlfriends.
