Archive for the 'Dating' Category
What Women Want in a Man
October 14th, 2008The other day, I was hanging out on Plurk and I saw a question that literally made me laugh. The question he asked wasn’t stupid nor was the person who asked it, but both the question and its answers demonstrated very well how little most people understand themselves and others. The question that was asked [...]
How Would You Define a "Short-Term" or "Long-Term" Relationship?
September 16th, 2008Most of you will read that and initially think you have an answer. To tell the truth for a long time, that’s what I believed I wanted. After a while though I started to notice that people’s definitions of "Long-Term" differed. That’s when I started thinking about how relative that term really is.
Most other terms [...]
How Do I Get A Date With the Hot Waitress?
July 28th, 2008Today I went for lunch at a large chain restaurant. Very quickly I was greeted and seated, and soon my waitress appeared. Physically she met my definition of a perfect 10 and I wanted very badly to talk to her. She attempted to flirt a little bit, but I quickly came to the conclusion that [...]
A Guide to Finding Your Dream Mate
July 23rd, 2008Nearly three years ago, I found myself recently divorced, alone, and wanting to start dating again. Because of my social anxieties, I had very little experience meeting women. This period of time, while difficult for me, eventually became the catalyst for much of the learning and change I have made since. In the time that [...]
Just That Interesting: Internet dating sites
June 13th, 2008My friend, laFunk over at “Just That Interesting” has amazed me again with a brilliant blog about finding dates on Internet dating sites. I wish I had had this advice when I was on the prowl.
Just That Interesting: Internet dating sites
Anxiety, Dating, and Exercise
June 12th, 2008Everyone knows that exercise is for the most part good for them, but there are a number of advantages to exercise that many people don’t know. Of these, two are relevant to this blog. You may already know or have noticed that exercise can make you more relaxed. Another side effect, that I only know [...]
5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence to a New Level
June 10th, 2008Image courtesy of AarinFreePhoto.com.
Continue to Learn – The more you know, the more you have to be confident about. Why not fill in with knowledge in areas where you’re not so confident. Generally it helps to pick subjects that are relevent to the people you are around. Perhaps sports, music, movies or current news [...]
Dating 101 for the Socially Anxious
June 7th, 2008Ok, so you’ve managed to overcome your anxiety enough to get a date, and now you’re feeling the dread of the infamous first date. How can you do it? What will you say? Will you sink or swim? Ooooh, the anxiety.
Don’t Panic. Did you bring your towel?
Relax, most of your anxiety is most likely [...]
