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Deciphering Date Music

Dec 14th, 2006 | Dating Advice, First Dates

We’ve all been there, the moment when the conversation on a first date lulls and the only sound in your car is suddenly the unmistakable crooning of a cheesy boy band (wait, how did that get into your CD player?). You quickly punch eject and offer up some clever excuse about how your roommate or little sister gave you the boy band CD as a gag gift (a first date is not the time to confess that you know all of the words to Hangin’ Tough). But now you have this musical void and you need to fill it and fast.

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Dating In A New Town

Dec 7th, 2006 | Dating Advice, Singles

Finding yourself suddenly single is not always pleasant. One of the many suggestions you will get will be to “get back out there” and look for another fish in the sea. This can seem daunting and overwhelming, especially if you are newly single in a new town. How are you supposed to snag a new man if you can’t even figure out which grocery store to call your own? The key is to multi-task. Why separate the two when you can easily pool your energy into one fun mega task?

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How To Find A Date

Dec 4th, 2006 | Dating Advice, Singles

Perhaps one of the biggest challenges of dating is finding a date. The goal of dating is to find someone that is compatible with you, and more often than not, the goal of those who are dating is to start a relationship. But before you can do this, you must know how to find a date.

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Ending A Bad Date

Nov 28th, 2006 | Blind Dates, Dating Advice, First Dates

Almost everyone has had some insanely horrible dates, they are a rite of passage. Bad dates have provided great material for stand up comedians and pity parties. However, while they may appear humorous after the fact, a bad date can also be torturous.

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Dating During the Holidays

Nov 27th, 2006 | Dating Advice, Singles

Finding love during any season can be rough, but dating during the holiday season can be even harder. You just have to remember, you are not the only single person out there, and millions of others are going through the same exact thing you are. Use the holidays to your advantage, and you can find love easily.

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The Lunch Date

Nov 24th, 2006 | Date Ideas, Dating Advice, First Dates Ideas

Weekends fill up so fast with activities and obligations. Finding time to date or meet people suddenly takes a back seat to all of the stuff that has to get done before the alarm clock goes off bright and early Monday morning. Luckily for you most jobs allocate at least a forty-five minute lunch time to break up the mundane ness of the typical eight-hour work shift. Even thirty minutes is enough time to squeeze in some romance.

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Fighting Against Rejection

Nov 4th, 2006 | Dating Advice, Singles

One of the biggest problems people face when dating is rejection. It is a problem that starts when you are trying to find a date, and it will continue once you are on the date.

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Things to Keep in Mind When You're on a Date

Oct 31st, 2006 | Dating Advice, Etiquette, First Dates

When you're on a date, there are a number of things you will want to keep in mind. While many people consider themselves to be humorous, intelligent, and attractive, they still find that they don't have a date. One reason for this is because you are probably nervous.

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Dating Tips For Men

Oct 27th, 2006 | Advice For Men, Dating Advice

For men, going on a date can be a tricky task. If you are like most men, you want nothing more than to impress the woman you are dating. To do this successfully, there are a number of guidelines you will want to follow. If you do these things correctly on the first date, things will get easier on the second, third, and fourth dates. To some degree, you will first need to make some readjustments before you go on the date. This does not mean that you should change yourself completely. Learning how to date properly for the first time is almost like riding a bike. However, once you understand it, it will become like a second language.

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Conversation Ideas for Your First Date

Oct 24th, 2006 | Dating Advice, First Dates

Perhaps one of the most important factors in the success of a date is the conversation that occurs during it. Failing to have a good conversation is just as bad as picking the wrong place or displaying bad manners. While body language is crucially important, the things you say and how you say them should never be ignored.

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