Dating Data: “7 Things I’ll Never Do Again!” by Lisa Laird I will listen to my inner voice and follow it. This year, I could have saved myself a lot of grief if I’d heeded that first warning thought that popped into my head.  That first thought usually depicts the truth.  I’ve stayed in and […]

The 10 Top First Date Rules by Shayna Border You have just received the phone call you’ve been waiting on.  The new guy your sister has been raving about is on the phone wanting to know when he can meet you.  She’s impressed…and you’re impressed with how he sounds.  You can’t wait.  It’s been a […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q. Recently, I made the mistake of sleeping with an ex-girlfriend who I know still cares about me on a night when I was bored, and on the outs with my girlfriend.  I have absolutely no feelings for this woman, but I called (admittedly) because I knew she would be receptive. […]

The Dating Chronicles The Truth Factor Hank was a guy who viewed those who were not “upfront” with the truth as weak and spineless. He didn’t use soft-pedaling language. To him, the truth could stand on its own and therefore should be expressed regardless of “feelings.” For Hank, the truth had a certain shock value […]

First Impressions: What Women Pay Attention To… by M.K. Allison A recent poll shows that men are far more impressionable on first dates than women.  Men tend to be captivated by a pretty face and are more prone to overlook certain flaws than women. Women are considered far more scrutinized when sizing up a potential […]

Single Scenarios “Just Saying”… The Men Anthony: “I don’t care how fine a woman is, I can’t stand to be in the company of one who complains a lot. This ranges from her job to the food in the restaurant, to the hike in her rent.” Zach: “On our first date, she told me she […]

Single Sketches Ugly Exits Jada: “I once had a guy break up with me because I wouldn’t get my teeth fixed and he said that my ‘I’m afraid to go to the dentist’ excuse was no longer acceptable.”  Cassie:  “I had been dating a guy for three months when he texted me one day out […]

Single Snapshots Smart Moves Carol:  “After going on three dates with this one guy, I discovered he wasn’t a gentleman.  Though he was absolutely beautiful to look at, and I hadn’t met anyone so interesting in a while, I knew he wasn’t the one for me.  He didn’t hold doors, and he didn’t introduce me […]

  Your Conversation: Dull Or Delightful? by Kay Mendel Sharnie ended the call and let out a long sigh.  Don was attractive but boring.  She had lied to get off the phone, but she decided to tell him the truth…one day soon.  She was lonely, but not enough to date a guy whose conversation was […]

Summer’s Here! How Much Fun Are You Having? Surprisingly, studies show that when single men and women are polled on their lifestyles, it appears that few are taking the time to enjoy life, by setting aside time to do fun things.  For this poll, over 500 singles responded to a questionnaire on The Fun Factor […]