By Sara | August 12, 2008

Effectively approaching someone online is important. It is probably one of the most important steps in meeting someone online—second to having a
well-written profile.
Think of it like this…you see someone across the room of a restaurant standing by the bar. She has a beautiful smile, gorgeous legs, and a nicely put together outfit. You notice that she’s…
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Last winter a very close friend of mine named Abbie met a doctor online. He was perfect on paper, or should I say on computer screen. They were the same age, he was smart (obviously), he had a
nicely written profile, and his pictures were cute.
After a couple of brief phone conversations they decided to meet at a popular bar after work. Immediately, Abbie was attracted. Not only was…
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Several months ago I asked,
who should pay on a first date? Quite a few of you answered and I think the answer is pretty clear. Whoever asks for the date should pay for the date. That sounds fair to me.
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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By Sara | January 27, 2008
First date conversation can be painful, awkward, and superficial. Not everyone is a born conversationalist so a little bit of practice and research can go a long way. Think the Bridget Jones' Diary scene where she practices pronouncing Chechnya.
Don't forget the basics, of course, like schooling, hobbies, family composition, books, movies, etc., but to make that first date conversation flow here are a few other tips.
Listen to what your date…
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By Sara | January 17, 2008
Last summer my friend Jess went on a date with someone she met on
SinglesNet.com. True to any first date she was nervous and anxious to get it over with, but also psyched about meeting this hotty for real.
His profile looked great and she was optimistic about at least having an interesting conversation about all his travels to South America, where her family is from. She was also looking…
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By Sara | January 6, 2008
I’ve never been on a double, first date so I can’t say. But I have heard both horror and successful dating stories from friends. Answer the DatingTales poll and let us know what you think about a double date the first go round.
And if you’re interested in finding a double date, believe it or not there are online dating services devoted to the topic. They really do think of…
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By Sara | October 31, 2007
For decades this question has gone unanswered and it's time we settle the issue. I'd like to know and I know you, the reader and dater, want to know too. Who should pay for the first date?

For me, this inquiry was recently brought up after a friend and I discussed an awkward date with a very cheap man. You actually know part of this…
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By Sara | October 22, 2007
This has been circulating around the internet and because it's quite hilarious, I though I'd share.
Jay Leno went into the audience to find the most embarrassing first date that a woman ever had. He found a woman with this story...
She said it was midwinter. Snowing and quite cold. And the guy had taken her skiing in the mountains outside Salt Lake City, Utah, for a day skiing. No overnights. They…
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It's in my nature to try and play matchmaker. There's nothing more exciting than a blossoming new romance and if I see an opportunity among friends, then I jump at it.
Not too long ago I set up my friend Jen with a co-worker. I had a party and the two met with sparks flying. The next week they met for dinner and somehow things changed.
Jen called me the day