I realised after years of dodgy boyfriends and dates that two people see things very differently and that you need the judgment skills of a crime scene investigator to work your way through the minefield of dating.

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It doesn’t matter that there has been some addressing of the gender balance and that by rights we should be equal because when it comes to who should pay on dates, particularly the first one, the finger is often pointed in the direction of male wallets. Guys paying for dates is one of those understood [...]

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I remember being on a date with an ex and him asking me what my previous boyfriends profession was. “He’s an IT contractor” I replied and I noted that a dark look passed over his face. Later after a few drinks he whined “I’m just a lowly mechanic in comparison to your rich ex. Why [...]

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Don’t discuss your ex’s. No matter how tempting it is to dissect your previous relationships, the time and the place is not on a first date. Surely there must be more than your ex-lover to discuss?
Make an effort. Whether it’s with your appearance or just putting in the time and effort to have a conversation, [...]

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I was choking on my breakfast as I read these date suggestions which are supposed to leave a lasting impression over at The Whoracle (what a name) which is part of the Oracle for Henderson State University. These will leave an impression alright…it just won’t be a good one…
“*Use your fake Sam’s Club card to [...]

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Over at Mercurynews.com, Mark de la Viña has come up with some termininology that describes the different types of dates that we go on in the crazy world of dating. I have selected a few of the funniest:
“The Shame Date
Perhaps you’re nervous because it’s been a long time since you last went out, so you [...]

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Sex is a contentious issue. People measure all sorts of things by how little or how much sex they are having and everyone puts different levels of thoughts into sex. Many people can have sex without giving it and the potential consequences a second thought. Many others spend a lot of time agonising over the [...]

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I’m not keen on ‘rules’ but I am wise enough to know that there is a lot of confusion between the sexes about when is the most appropriate time to call.
If a man calls the following day or even the same night of a date, some women disregard him as being too eager and too [...]

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1. Putting sex on the agenda - Vagina’s and penises in an ideal world should not make an appearance on the first date. I’m not saying that relationships haven’t materialised after sleeping with each other on the first date….but it’s not as often as some of us would like to think… Sex confuses things and [...]

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When they tell you to be yourself on dates it is NOT an excuse to verbal diarrhea. Not everything should be on the conversational menu - as someone who has been on a date with a guy who revealed that his father was a criminal, his mother was a crackhead, his two brothers had done [...]

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