Dating’s “pre-game” activities
Have you been inundated with the Super Bowl pre-game activity options? You could easily devote the whole weekend to Super Bowl shows if you wanted. In scanning the various proceeding,…
The trial kiss
In sales, when you check for buying interest you use a trial close. Something like, "If you were to purchase this, which color/size/model would you like most?" Or, "If you…
Men behaving badly
I rarely talk about "bad" dates, because if a date doesn't work out, it just wasn't meant to be. No use lingering on what didn't work or what an unpleasant…
“When can I meet your kids?”
I have never asked a guy this. However, a woman recently shared that she asks this on the first date. Additionally she asks, "When would you be comfortable meeting mine,…
When do you tell your date about irritants?
There seem to be several camps on this: Immediately when the annoyance happens, even on the first date. Say something so he can modify his behavior. No matter how small…
Rocket Man
I've become fond of a man online who blows things up for a living. Tiny things. Miniatures. For the movies. And he's won an Oscar for his demolition efforts. Isn't…
Control freak or detail oriented?
In the 18 months between when my ex left and I started dating, I had plenty of time to consider what I wanted in my next man. One of my…
“I only want to date someone I would marry”
A newly divorced friend was intrigued by my philosophy about dating so many men. She said, "I just couldn't do that. I don't want to date anyone I wouldn't see…
Cell phone can disconnect a date
I'm dismayed that I even have to write this post. After all, I date midlife (37-64 year-old), successful, educated men. You would think they'd have enough common sense and common…
“POP!: Stand Out in Any Crowd” makes you outstanding in the dating scene
My friend, bestselling author Sam Horn, has a new book out, POP!: Stand Out in Any Crowd. At first glance, you'd think POP! is strictly a business book and says…
Clues a guy is just looking for a booty call
I have a new friend, the writer of "Male Call," a syndicated newspaper columnist on "Advice From a Guy." I asked him a question I thought might interest you. We…