By Sara | February 12, 2008
Not a typical conversation here at DatingTales, but one I think is worth talking about. Read these facts from the
Family Violence Prevention Fund:
• 78% of stalking victims are women and it is likely that she is stalked by an intimate partner
• 20% of women report being raped or assaulted in their lifetime
• Each day, at least three women are murdered by their significant others in the United States
•…
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By Sara | February 10, 2008

Most of us find it very challenging to write on the inside of a card. Not just a Valentine's Day card, but any card. What do you say and how do you say it? How do you make your message sound meaningful and memorable as opposed to just saying "I love you" or "Happy Valentine's Day."
Here are a few ideas that…
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By Sara | February 9, 2008
A great way to compliment a friend is with a thoughtful or comical gift on Valentine's Day. There's no reason a Valentine has to be shared between those in love. Spread the goodness among friends and family too, that's what I say. Here are a few good ideas for you.
Spa Day
Research spas in your area and get your friend a gift certificate for any
spa treatment he or she…
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By Sara | February 7, 2008

How is this for
skin care advertising? French health and beauty company
Ella Bache created this larger than life sculpture in Sydney, Australia's First Fleet Park. It was made with over 24,000 peaches to look like Australian acress, Jolene Anderson.
The sculpture was created to capitalize on the brand's tag line: Skin Good Enough to Eat. It's been said that the…
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By Sara | February 7, 2008
Imagine this. You met a cute guy online and had a great first date with him. The day after your date you go on to the single site where you met to read all the wonderful details about him once again. You're not logged in, of course, but you discover that his profile has been active within the last 24 hours.
You feel a little deflated. Maybe you feel like he didn't…
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By Sara | February 4, 2008
I've done it once or twice and it can be quite fun. Just watch out for those bad days. Those might be the times to postpone that date.
PROS
CONS
- He can talk you into just about anything
- He can talk you into just about anything
- He’s out golfing with his clients while you’re stuck inside your cube
- He makes a good impression. Your friends will like him.
By Sara | February 1, 2008
It was recently discovered that the form for the
DatingTales Profile Writing Request was not working correctly. Many of you were submitting requests, however, the message came to me looking a lot like spam so I ignored you. I'm sorry, so sorry.
If you don't trust the form, please feel free to contact me directly by
e-mail
By Sara | February 1, 2008
It's not just speed dating anymore. And it's certainly not the singles bar either. It's organized dating by way of big number cocktailing, choreographed lunches, and group dinners. So many options for the singleton these days. All it takes is a little bit of courage and some time spent coming up with clever
first-date questions to make yourself stand out from the others.
Even if you don't make a love…
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