I've written several articles on dining dilemmas for GetRomantic.com and they seem to be the most popular so I'm doing one more on some of the basic do's and don'ts that I haven't yet covered, so get ready to eat! This is a no frills information article when dating and dining. Just remember to keep your elbows off the table! Do watch your manners! Remember this is the time to impress! Watch yourself and eat with your mouth closed and don't be picky. Do scoop soup away from you. Scoop your soup from the front to the back. This does ... Read More ...

Have you ever been interested in a man without knowing whether he was single...and you didn't know how to ask him without it being really obvious? This happens to most of us, so we've consulted two guys and asked "What questions can a woman ask to find if a guy is single, without being obvious?" Joe Dlhopolsky Says: Try to find out who he does things with, especially in dating type situations. If he's married or dating someone seriously, then it will be difficult to keep her out of the conversation when you are talking about things that he must ... Read More ...

Are you considering the possibility of using an Online Dating Site to find the Date or Love of your dreams? Yes? Well, did you know that the most important part of finding your special someone through online dating is your profile. As explained in my book "the Ultimate Online Dating Handbook" even if you plan on being proactive in your search, you will still need a stellar profile. Why? Mainly because anyone you email, wink or nod will most likely use your profile as a way of deciding whether or not they wish to respond to you. So, how do ... Read More ...

By golly, you've actually met a woman. Maybe you're in bar. Maybe you're at the gym or laundromat. Maybe she's someone you know from work. Or maybe, even, you're actually out on a date. In any event, now you've got to do something scarey, something unpredictable, something with the power to launch a future romantic relationship, or end one before it even gets started. YOU'VE GOT TO TALK TO HER. What do you talk about? Should you tell her about your childhood, your therapist, your plans for the future, the wart on your big toe? What if you can't think ... Read More ...

I remember being on a dinner date, after the waitress had brought the food and left I noticed that she had forgot to bring the extra sauce I had asked for. It was no big deal but I did make a comment mostly to myself: "oh, she forgot the extra sauce". My date heard me and without being asked he asked the waitress for more when she walked by. I was sooo impressed. I really felt taken care of, and closer to him. A couple can also anticipate each other's needs to help keep the romantic feelings and intimacy alive. ... Read More ...

It's no secret, men want sex and companionship. And, when a man is in a relationship he wants his partner to be both his sexmate and soulmate. In order to understand what a guy thinks a sexmate and a soulmate are, you have to stop thinking like a woman. Soulmate Remember, he's looking for companionship not competition. He wants someone he can have fun with. A woman who will, like his dog, accept him unconditionally. Women have lots of best friends. Most men don't. A man wants his partner to be his best friend. Like all best friends, you listen ... Read More ...

I've been spending quite a bit of time lately interviewing women about what it's like for them to interact with guys these days. I also have the distinct pleasure of hanging out with my main squeeze Emily every day-and reading emails sent to us by literally thousands of women on her list. Taking ALL OF THAT information from SO MANY WOMEN into consideration, I've pulled together some SHOCKING CONCLUSIONS regarding any "approach anxiety" you may be suffering from. Let's just get right to the list: Women Usually Have No Idea That Guys Deal With Approach Anxiety This was a revelation ... Read More ...

Have a Picnic You could surprise your partner with this, or plan it together. Bring a blanket, finger foods (berries, raw vegetables with dip, chips, shrimp, pieces of fruit, etc.), a tape or CD player with batteries and romantic music, your favorite drinks and fly repellent. Great places for picnics are secluded fields, beaches at sunset, beside a lake or pond or under a tree. If you want to suprise your partner, set up the picnic ahead of time and ask your partner to go for a walk with you, make sure the walk leads to your picnic and let ... Read More ...

Express sincere interest in something he does that he takes pride in. This could be a sport he plays, volunteer work he does, a hobby, his job, etc. If you would like to know more, ask questions. If you would like to watch him play hockey, go watch one of his games. Be sincere, don't pretend to be interested in something that totally bores you, just to please him. Laugh at his jokes. Be careful not to overdo it, you'll be sure to annoy him if you turn into a giggling teenager whenever he speaks. Just don't be shy about ... Read More ...

Everyone loves to hear a few words of kindness, praises and good thoughts that someone has for them. So do guys! Yes, you might be thinking that women have gained the only right to compliments; then you are living in the Stone Age. Wake up sleeping beauties as we bring you the top 5 reasons that will make your man tickle with amusement and make him feel loved, important and better human being. These tips will definitely make a man fall for you. 5 things men love to hear on a date... "Then what happened?" This question would surely make ... Read More ...

Love is a mystery for most of us and often, we feel insecure about whether or not it will last. Men crave to be understood more than you'll ever know. Here are a few simple secrets every woman should know: Men need to feel successful, so-much-so that, to a man, failure is death. For them, if they fail, they no longer feel like men. It's why men commit suicide more often than women.  Men are most attracted to happy women who genuinely like themselves and who enjoy being women. When you're happy, he feels successful. When you're a bottomless pit ... Read More ...

When you get to your mid-20's, a funny thing starts to happen. Your friends start to change. They stop saying "I" and start saying "we." You get invited over on Sundays for brunch instead of for football. And they're buying artwork instead of posters. Yeah. They all start getting married. It's like a cult. Instead of handing out flowers at the airport, they're handing out florists' business cards and pictures of their receptions. You've rented more tuxedos or bought more bridesmaid dresses in the past year than you have in the past 10. Every weekend from Memorial Day to Halloween ... Read More ...

Following are Twelve Simple Secrets that you should know about her. When you're done reading them you'll have a better grip on what to do to make her smile a little brighter. Secret #1: Romance is the key to sex Romance is routine maintenance--yeah, like your car -- to keep things running smoothly. Remember all those romantic things you did to win her in the first place? Keep doing them now and then. If you let her know often that you care, she stays open and responsive to your sexual overtures. Romance is all the little things you do to ... Read More ...

I once saw a guy take a lemon wedge off the plate provided and begin to squeeze the lemon so that the juice would go into his iced tea. As he cranked down on that wedge one of the lemon seeds popped out of the lemon, travelling at the speed of light, and hit his date smack on the middle of her right breast. Mortified, this poor guy dropped the wedge into his glass, which overflowed for a minute onto the table, popped up to help his date without pulling his chair from the table which unsettled the table. As ... Read More ...

If you've been reading my column for a while now, you know that we tend to move freely between the philosophical and the practical around here. Well, today's edition is going to be decidedly practical. In fact, what I'm about to share with you is something that EVERY MAN should know: WHEN to call off a date you've already set up with a woman, and exactly how to go about it. Honestly, I'm a bit surprised that literally NOBODY ever has covered this subject in the world of men's dating and seduction advice, at least as far as I've seen. ... Read More ...

When he looked into her eyes over the breakfast counter she was immediately hooked. Deep brown eyes, perfect brows and lips, oh lips just right to kiss! When he asked what she was doing later that day her heart went crazy in her chest and she lost her breath for a moment. So this is what it's like she thought, love at first sight! When he left the restaurant she noticed his wide shoulders and narrow waist. He has on jeans and a T-shirt and she didn't even ask him his name. Later that day as she waited for him ... Read More ...

Most of the time, you won't find women out on their own. In these situations, you need to use a few particular skills to get working the way you need it. The steps are simple - but until you learn them, you aren't going to have much luck approaching ladies in large groups. How To Handle a Woman in a Group In the previous section while I was talking about separation - and especially about separating a woman you've just met from her friends - I bet some of you a bunch of thoughts. Things like "That sounds great in ... Read More ...

Want to quintuple your odds of winning in the dating game? We surveyed a variety of top experts and learned five unbelievably effective secrets to make the opposite sex come running. Here's how you can use them to work for you: Be the Center of Attention Want to be the one who gets noticed? Stand in the center of the room. According to Dr. Albert Mehrabian, the author of several books and nationally-known expert in the field of spacial psychology, where you are in a room (and what you're doing) has a lot to do with your ability to attract ... Read More ...

Ok, you've probably heard that Laundromats are great pick up places, better than a singles bar - that's because they are! Maybe not better, but certainly a great alternative that's just as good. You can pretend your entire motive is to wash clothes, and that you're not on the make. The woman won't have that feeling like you're just trying to pick her up if you strike up a chat here - even if that's exactly what you're doing! What really helps you out here is that women like to talk, and they love to give advice - especially to ... Read More ...

Is shyness or insecurity keeping you from having what you want? Here's how to get over it. Men agree that one of the most attractive qualities in a woman is when she's self-assured, likes herself, is comfortable with who she is, likes how she looks and most importantly, she's happy. It's impossible to be all those things when you're shy or insecure. And being happy and being shy are two opposites. Being shy is a state of mind and can be changed with practice. The more you describe yourself as shy, the more you believe it is who you are. ... Read More ...