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Creative Date Ideas

  • Posted on April 24, 2010 at 1:49 AM

Date Ideas – Need Ideas?

In today’s world there should be no shortage of date ideas, however there is almost too many. With the possibilities seemingly endless, it can be overwhelming coming up with good ideas. Adding to the problem is the fact that maybe you don’t know the person too well and you don’t want to feel rejected.

These are not the only problems you can run into when looking for good ideas for dates. Location is usually a major problem for those looking for the excitement of a bigger city when stuck in a smaller town. The reverse is also true; some in bigger cities are looking for the quaint, quiet of smaller towns. The problems don’t stop there though. Anything from budget to personal taste can, and sometimes does, interfere with date ideas. Appearances are usually the common culprit however, and can cause all sorts of stress for people who don’t want to appear what they aren’t. I know that I worried over dating ideas and not wanting to give the wrong impressions.

Wanting to set a mood is another reason for trouble with dating ideas. You don’t want to go to a sports game if you are trying to set a romantic mood. Also you don’t want wine and candlelight if you are looking for a simple, carefree attitude for the evening. You also don’t want to rush into the romantic moods (or heavily romantic) if you are still in the getting-to-know-each-other stage of the relationship. You also don’t want to rush into those romantic evenings until you are sure that you want more from the relationship.

Usually the other person is just appreciative that you tried to think of something creative. No one ever goes on picnics anymore. However, this is a frugal and creative idea, that shows the person that you put some thought into it, and are also a good financial manager. A bit of wine would help to help both partners relax a bit. Near a river or stream would be even better. If you ask the person what their hobbies or interest are on the phone beforehand, you could surprise them, with taking them somewhere that they have never been before that has to do with their hobby.

Another little bump you could run into is getting the date right to set the mood for other things you might want to do later. Do you want to start to set the tone for romance? Or are you looking for a friend first before becoming lovers? Do you want to show the other person your athletic side? If you are really looking for someone who is athletic, than it’s best to get it out in the open. If the person complains about all the bugs outside, then you will know that this is not someone who shares your interest in the great outdoors.

Be yourself. No one really likes it, if you say “whatever you want to do”. That will drive people away faster than anything. Don’t be so scared to show someone who you really are. If you’re into science, maybe taking them to the science museum, and teaching them about a subject they know nothing about, would be a great way to charm them. Dates that involve both of you learning something new or participating in an activity togeather are better than movie dates where you don’t get to converse. How about a trip to a farm where you can pick strawberries together?

How to Pick Up a Smart Girl

  • Posted on January 8, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Smart girls are sexy. They’re witty, insightful and they’re always wearing those funky dark-rimmed glasses. OK, maybe we’re generalizing a bit, but our point is that it’s worth your time to learn how to pick up a smart girl.

We’re talking about the kind of girl who tells great stories and the kind of woman who gets all your jokes. She’s a great conversationalist and she’s genuinely interested in the world around her. If you’re wondering about how to pick up a smart girl, you probably already recognize the benefits of being in a relationship with a woman who engages you intellectually. So the only question is: How do you attract intelligent women?
While the priorities of smart girls aren’t necessarily all that different from those of any other girl, intelligent women can pose certain challenges in the pickup game. Initially, it may seem as if the two of you don’t have much in common. Your interests and hobbies might even be vastly different. Those obstacles, however, can be easily overcome. All smart girls need to know is that you can engage them on an intellectual level. It’s all about your conversation skills. If you want to know how to pick up a smart girl, read on.

Look smart

If you have reading glasses, use them while you read. Wearing glasses may make you have a slight smart appearance. You don’t necessarily have to look nerdy, but smart girls also like intelligent boys.
You can also look intelligent by reading a book on a subject on which you know about, and being casual.

Look. But don’t stare

Every once in a while, you may look at her to grab her attention that you like her. Never stare for long periods of time; instead make eye contact, smile, (see if she smiles-she probably likes you back!) and go back to whatever you were doing. This should give her a signal.

Sound smart

For example, if you’re having a conversation with a friend on a phone near her, use fairly large words (that you actually know the definition and context of) in the casual conversation, but don’t use them too often.

Contact her

Whenever you’re having a good conversation with each other, give her another way to contact you. Most smart girls would rather not talk on the phone, but possibly by email.

Be a problem solver.

You can improve your problem solving skills by solving puzzles such as crosswords, word finds, and Sudokus.

Ask her out

If you ever feel the strength to ask her out (which you will have to do if you do want her), take her to a usually unpopular place, such as a coffee shop.

Be Yourself

She will truly only like you if you just be yourself. Although you are trying to act and be smart yourself, you have to be yourself and confident at the same time.

How To Date A Celebrity

  • Posted on December 30, 2009 at 10:27 AM

If not the real “big” celebs like Angelina Jolie, you can date at least the budding stars. Apart from crushes everyone has at some point in their life, the concept of dating a celebrity is a foreign one. However, as has been said before, celebrities are just like other people, and occasionally they venture out of the shade of the limelight to date someone not in the public eye. For those of us who are not famous, dating a celebrity can bring unexpected situations. Here are guidelines

These tips on “how to date a celebrity” actually work and are 100 percent practically possible… Celebrities are also human beings after all.

  • First of all, be wildly attractive. That really helps.
  • Compose a brilliant letter to the celebrity of your choice. Make yourself stand out by NOT saying things like “I loved you in Rocky III”. This will not distinguish you from the crowd. Instead, try things like “I still think you’re hot despite your massive, feminizing plastic surgery”. This will show the celebrity of your choice that you pay attention in important, small ways.
  • If you happen to see the celebrity of your choice walking down Robertson, do not approach. Stealthily position yourself in a location in order to survey your celeb crush’s taste. Maybe he tries on a shirt at Kitson but rejects it because he got an emergency phone call about his dog. Here’s your chance! You now buy him the shirt and send it to him with a condolence letter about his dog! This shows that not only do you care about him looking good, but about animals, too.
  • Once your celebrity proclaims his love for you, you will have emotionally moved on. After all, the fun is in the hunt. But. Before you leave him, stricken and heartbroken, be sure to get numbers of his famous friends in order to repeat this cycle. Request with eye-batting alacrity and he’ll hand over Patrick Dempsey’s address without a second thought.

Make a note of these “warnings”

  • Don’t find these celebrities on dating sites. Why? You’ll get to step 4 much faster and it won’t be nearly as fun. Think of the crazy-fancy dinners you’ll miss.
  • Don’t marry a celebrity. They need you to tell them how great they are. This becomes boring. After all, the only reason to couple at all is to find someone to tell YOU how great YOU are.

The First Date

  • Posted on December 3, 2009 at 10:28 AM

first-date-fun

A boy and his date were parked on a back road some distance from town, doing what boys and girls do on back roads some distance from town.

Things were getting hot and heavy when the girl stopped the boy.

“I really should ave mentioned this earlier, but I’m actually a hooker and I charge $20 for sex,” she said.

The boy just looked at her for a couple of seconds, but then reluctantly paid her, and they did their thing.

After the cigarette, the boy just sat in the driver’s seat looking out the window. “Why aren’t we going anywhere?” asked the girl.

“Well, I should have mentioned this before, but I’m actually a taxi driver, and the fare back to town is $25.”

Funny Dating Quotes

  • Posted on December 2, 2009 at 6:23 PM

funny-dating-quotesGeneral Dating

  • “I’m dating a woman now who, evidently, is unaware of it.”
  • “Envy is what makes you, when an acquaintance is lustily telling you that she’s dating a Greek god of a guy, ask, ‘Which one, Hades?’ “
  • “A man on a date wonders if he’ll get lucky. The woman already knows.”
  • “When I was in high school, I got in trouble with my girlfriend’s Dad. He said, ‘I want my daughter back by 8:15.’ I said, ‘The middle of August? Cool!’ “
  • “I date this girl for two years—and then the nagging starts: ‘I wanna know your name…’ “
  • Honeymoon: A short period of doting between dating and debting.

Dating Advice

  • Computer dating is fine, if you’re a computer.”
  • “There’s very little advice in men’s magazines, because men think, I know what I’m doing. Just show me somebody naked.”
  • “Employees make the best dates. You don’t have to pick them up and they’re always tax-deductible.”
  • “My philosophy of dating is to just fart right away.”
  • “Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night.”

The Feminine Signs: Water & Earth

  • Posted on November 25, 2009 at 9:12 PM

zodiac elements Earth and waterReceptive and internal, men of these signs tend to be more sensitive and intuitive. If you’re looking to settle down, start a family, or buy a home, these signs are far more likely to go along with your nesting campaign. Chivalrous and old-fashioned, they can be more romantic than some of the women you know. Don’t hurt their tender feelings by being too direct!

Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)

Hello, Mr. Sensitivity. Intuitive Water sign men can be as deep and mysterious as the ocean. Being in their presence can have a healing effect on your life, and they can be caring companions. They’re often “one of the girls,” and can be as catty as a junior high cheerleader. They notice everything! Water sign men’s tendency to be oversensitive can set them adrift on a sea of selfabsorption. At such times, you have to be careful not to drown in their depths, or be pulled into a needy undertow. Security is important to them—after all, water needs a container, or it dries up and disappears. These signs often have intense dreams and borderline-psychic intuition.

Best if you value:

  • Emotional exploration
  • People who work in the healing arts
  • Security and comfort, but a little edge of mystery
  • Being coddled and babied
  • Sarcastic jokes
  • Playing a nurturing role
  • A man who’s not afraid to cry
  • Family and kids
  • Dressing up and being appreciated for your beauty
  • “Just the two of us” intimacy
  • Working on your issues together
  • Anything domestic: cooking, cleaning, decorating for the holidays
  • A guy who might be willing to be a stay-at-home dad
  • A man who can be “one of the girls”

Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)

As grounded as the earth beneath your feet, stable Earth sign men can put your life on a solid foundation. Dutiful as military offi cers, they like to be there for friends in need. Slow and steady, these “builders” are loyal and stable, and stick by their people through hard times. On good days, they’re practical; at worst, they can be materialistic or too focused on the surface of things to dig into the depths. Change is not their forte; they often need a more dynamic partner to keep them from getting stuck in a rut.

Best if you value:

  • Stability and security
  • A realist type, rather than a dreamer
  • Having a long-term mate who fi ts in with your family and friends
  • Building a future together
  • Money and fi nancial responsibility
  • Substance and style
  • A “daddy” type
  • A more conservative disposition
  • Traditions
  • Fine dining, fi ve-star hotels, luxury goods
  • A touch of snobbery
  • A “director” or “manager” type: someone who handles the decisions and manages practical matters you prefer to avoid (bills, taxes, mortgage payments, reservations)

The Masculine Signs: Fire & Air

  • Posted on at 9:07 PM

zodiac elements fire and airWe’re not saying that these signs are more manly or macho than others. However, they tend to be external, forceful, and actionoriented. They are the “yang” (versus the “yin”) signs, more prone to act or speak without thinking ahead. Independent and leadership-oriented, they answer to nobody.

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

Dynamic and passionate, Fire sign men are the gallant knights of the zodiac, forever in motion or fi ghting for a cause. Even when this guy sits around, he’s learning, reading, dreaming, or talking about something. Fire can keep you warm, or it can cause great destruction. While fi re burns out quickly without fuel to keep it going, it can also regenerate its power. A single spark can set off a forest fi re. As a result, Fire sign men need to be managed carefully, lest they burn out of control.

Best if you value:

  • Adventurous relationships
  • Passionate affairs
  • Ambitious types who want to take over the world together
  • Lots of action
  • A warm-blooded, warmhearted companion
  • Sexual and emotional expressiveness
  • Outspoken people who say what they think
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  • Traveling together
  • Memorable fi ghts, and even more memorable makeup sex
  • Somebody who’s always on the go, trying something new
  • Constant change and evolution
  • Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)

Like a cool wind (or an occasional tornado), Air signs are always in motion, sweeping you into a bluster of ideas, activities, and conversations. Intellectual and rational, Air signs are far more comfortable in the realm of thought than feeling. Don’t expect too many emotional outpourings from these signs, although their tantrums can be memorable. Gifted at communication, these are the zodiac’s messengers, carrying news, ideas, and gossip to the masses. Air sign men make excellent playmates. They’re great if you’re an “activity girl,” open to new experiences and adventures.
Traditional types could feel threatened, even abandoned, by the free-spirited Air sign man, who has many hobbies and interests outside of the relationship. If you’re the type who needs “space,” he’ll give you plenty.

Best if you value:

  • Intellectual and mental chemistry
  • Creative inspiration
  • Great conversation and exchanging ideas
  • Unconventional relationships
  • Retaining independence
  • Your “space”—and a non-clingy partner who gives it to you
  • Keeping things light, fl irty, and fun
  • Sexual experimentation
  • Open relationships
  • Talking in bed

Basics of Zodiac Signs – Astrology Basics

  • Posted on at 9:01 PM

There are twelve (12) Zodiac Signs in total. They are as tabulated below:

Basics of Zodiac Signs - Astrology Basics

Sign Dates Ruling Plane
Aries March 21-April 19 Mars
Taurus April 20-May 20 Venus
Gemini May 21-June 20 Mercury
Cancer June 21-July 22 Moon
Leo July 23-August 22 Sun
Virgo August 23-September 22 Mercury
Libra September 23-October 22 Venus
Scorpio October 23-November 21 Pluto Pluto, with minor rule by Mars
Sagittarius November 22-December 21 Jupiter
Capricorn December 22-January 19 Saturn
Aquarius January 20-February 18 Uranus
Pisces February 19-March 20 Neptune, with minor rule by Jupiter

Element: Fire, Earth, Air, & Water

The twelve zodiac signs are grouped into four “elements”—fi re, earth, air, and water. Each of these elementary groups has distinct traits, so the men of each element will share a common orientation to life, or have similar tastes and values. Of course, his actual Sun sign will add more dimension, but you’ll fi nd that your man’s attitude is much like the element that represents him.

Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

How to Date a Rockstar?

  • Posted on November 24, 2009 at 12:45 PM

dating-rockstarIf you’ve found yourself with a crush on a Musician, getting to know him may not be as hard as you might think. Most wanna be Celebrities dream of having ‘fans’ and due to this are not completely unaproachable!

Assuming you’re over the legal age, and are able to attend one of his performances, here’s some tips about how to get to know him.

First of all you’ll need to look up his (or his band’s schedule) either from the local Newspaper, or online. While your searching, try to find out a few things of interest about them as you may find something which you can later use as talking points when you get to meet him.

Once you know where he’s performing, research the venue’s. The best way to get access to approach him will be by chosing a smaller and more casual venue, not at a large concert hall where there may be an entourage and many security staff employed, and he may spend the entire evening backstage, giving you next to no chance of meeting him offstage.

Once you’ve chosen the venue, you need to consider your presentation. The music industry is all about what’s “cool”, so you’ll have to give him the impression that you’re a ‘cool girl’, both in looks and personality. Also consider his own fashion style when you choose what you’ll wear for the evening. As a general rule, you don’t want to dress too over the top, yet you want to be just that little more glamerous than others in the crowd. You don’t want to scream ‘groupie’ if you want a real chance of getting to know him, yet you’ll want to look a little sexy. Avoid wearing anything too skimpy, strange shoes or stockings and let the bright colours be on your lips and fingernails or jewellery, don’t over-do your eye-makeup and pick the outfit you feel you’ll look the cutest in on the dancefloor!

You’ll need to recruit at least one of your ‘cool’ friends to go to his concert with you. Choose friends who’ll get up on the dancefloor with you! If you like him, you need to appear to like his music. You don’t need to arrive at the Venue early, it’s better to spend a little girly time together first and get yourselves into party mode! You want to be noticed a little bit amoungst the crowd, so when you do arrive you should be dancing whenever he’s on stage. Musicians can see everyone on the dancefloor when they’re on a stage, so you won’t need to be dancing right up front, but don’t dance way down the back either (you need him to be able to get a glimpse of you as you move to his music!). The most important thing on the dancefloor is to make sure you’re dancing femininely and look like you’re really having fun! You can sometimes also look his way and smile while you’re doing this – just keep the ‘cool factor’ about it, you want to catch his eye a little, and then let him notice how much you’re enjoying his music. Like casual flirting across the dancefloor. Even if you don’t know the music, it’s best to pretend on the dancefloor that he’s playing your favourite tunes!

Musician’s perform in ’sets’, so there will be breaks in between his performance. This is the time you need to look for a chance to approach him, and because of the concert setting you’re in, it’s okay to be a little cheeky about it. During his breaks he’s usually taking the opportunity to have a drink and cool down for a while. If he walks to the bar, it’s your opportunity to slide in next to him. And that’s your chance to spark up conversation. In a casual setting like this, all you really need to do is smile and say “Hi” and say that you’re “really enjoying the show”, when he says “thanks” it’s your opportunity to try to spark up further conversation such as “Oh I really love it how you…” or something simliar, you can be just a little bold about it because afterall, you’re in the presence of a ‘Rockstar’. It’s okay to be a fan and flirt, so long as you keep your cool and don’t go gaga, you don’t need to go to overboard on your first meeting, if you can make him smile you’ve done well so far, as you’re leaving a good first impression, so you can let him know subtly that he’s got your attention, you’re enjoying his music for whatever particular reason, and then when the music’s back on, be back up their dancing again!

During performance breaks, your Musician crush might not be alone, but don’t worry, as at this stage you’re only trying to be friendly, and give the impression that you’re having fun, so you can still approach him as above if he’s with a fellow band member or friend (even if it’s another woman) without giving the wrong impression. And if he’s not moving far from his Stage in his breaks, it’s OK to approach him from the dance-floor and strike up a conversation ie: “Hi, excuse me, I just really wanted to say how much we’re enjoying your show tonight, where can we see you again next?” etc. This kind of flattering and respectful conversation should leave him happy. If tells you where he’s performing next, it gives to a possible future date to flirt with him again!

After this initial contact, and more dancing with your friends, you can later approach him a second time and thank him for a great night, because you’ve already broken the ice with him. At this time you could ask him if he knows a good place to go out afterwards, or could just thank him for a fun night out, and walk away as you can continue your flirting with him at his next show. But if you feel you have a good rapport already and you feel confident enough, you may want to slip him your number too (If he is currently ‘on tour’ he may be looking to go out somewhere later too, or he may be lonely on the road!), either way you can be pleased that he knows who you are and you’ve given him a friendly and fun impression of yourself, which could mean that soon there will be a new opportunity to get to know him even more!

How to Date a Japanese Girl

  • Posted on November 19, 2009 at 8:54 PM

how-to-date-a-japanese-girlI have been told many times that a large number of Japanese women are fascinated with Caucasians. Thus, while looks are always important whether in Japan or elsewhere, it is important to focus on what else women look for in men, Japanese or otherwise. I think that in all countries of the world this problem exists, but in Japan it is harder. If you have a lot of knowledge of Japanese culture and historical evolution of  Japanese traditions and if you really make an effort to understand Japanese society and women, you can find true love in Japan.  This approach can eliminate almost all problems that the Japanese society causes to a Gaijin (a foreigner).  A Gaijin that does not know Japan, should never think of a Japanese lover!

Here is some advice to find love and friends in Japan:

  • Most Japanese women are very picky.  There is a misconception that some Japanese women are easy (like anywhere else in the world) but you should not base your search on this assumption.  Just count yourself as lucky when you get such a woman.
  • Japanese women are stylish and they expect the same when they evaluate a man.  Thus, dirty jeans and sneakers are not going to be appreciated.  It is better to be over-dressed in Japan even if this is not your style.  You can go for a casual look at certain occasions but not by sacrificing style.
  • Japanese women like to be treated at least as well as women elsewhere in the developed world.  Do not treat them like objects – you will have no luck.
  • Improve your Japanese language abilities.  The number of women that you will be approach multiplies tremendously.
  • If you think you are not physically fit, rather than complaining about the women, it may be a good opportunity to start looking at improving your fitness.
  • Japanese women do not need foreign boyfriends (Latino men, Japanese women) since it is a major problem in Japan to date non-Japanese.  There are a lot of cute Japanese men around, like Masi Oka, and non-Japanese men have to provide sufficient incentive for Japanese women to consider them.

They say Japanese are ever hot and coveted by every man who appreciates taste and class especially when he is choosing a woman to date. Obviously, they are so beautiful it is difficult to restrain yourself from constantly stealing a glance at them. You naturally feel attracted to Japanese women. Legend has it that communities from the rest of Asia believed that having sex with a Japanese woman actually made you younger. They were such a sought item on the Asian dating scene of the yesteryears and nothing has changed much. Japanese women have actually become a rare commodity as their demand has continued to soar in countries outside Asia. Japanese women are exotic and in a class of their own. That is the reason why they generate interest even from very unlikely quarters. Sometimes actions speak louder than words and you can only understand what am talking about if you date a Japanese woman. Do yourself a favor and hook up with one.

How to Date a French Girl

  • Posted on at 8:33 PM

date-french-womanDo you want to know how to date a French Girl? Just follow these steps and you are all set to find yourself a French Girl :-)

  1. First of all, know what fois gras is.
  2. Take a class on Etiquette and romance.
  3. When she asks if she’s fat, say no.  Tell her she’s beautiful and that, in fact, she should eat more because she looks too thin.
  4. Being French means loving to cook.  Really cook.  Not what we Americans typically consider cooking (which usually involves an electric kitchen appliance of some form or another).  Don’t be surprised if you’re convinced you have absolutely no food and she miraculously whips up the most delicious meal using a combination of ingredients that you never would’ve imagined ever going well together.  When she pulls off this delicious culinary miracle, fawn at her feet as if she were the only woman in the entire freakin’ universe.  Remember that to her food is sacred.  Cooking is a fine cultural art passed down from generation to generation of fine cuisine and family gatherings.  Not only is it an art, it is a social thing and you better damn well appreciate it.  Needless to say, watching TV or using the computer while eating is a major faux pas.  Don’t do it.  Ever.
  5. The French have a fear of poo.  Don’t talk about it.  From an area of the world that once was ravaged by the black plague, a cultural taboo around a vector of disease makes perfect sense.  But perhaps also bottled up in this is a tinge of embarrassment at the seldom mentioned excretory behavior of the aristocracy at what is often seen as the high watermark of European culture.  Can you picture Louis XIV relieving himself in the corner of the Chateau de Versailles and wiping his ass with 3 meter high gold-embroidered wool curtains? (ouch!)  Either way, just remember poo is taboo.
  6. No matter how long and hard your workday is, it is no excuse to wear tennis shoes with business attire.  It’s just tacky.
  7. Don’t be surprised if, when you choose to drink a soda with dinner, she tells you to grow up.
  8. NEVER drink champagne or wine from the bottle.  If you do, expect her to hit you with a soul-piercing, cold, disgusted stare—one that is reserved only for the most uncivilized barbarian.
  9. Wearing pajamas in public is not OK.  Unless you are 3 years old.
  10. Get in the habit of serving non-alcoholic beverages without ice.  Apparently ice shocks the stomach and is to be avoided.
  11. When going to see a performance, refrain from clapping after every piece. Our culture’s hypersaturation with television media might have shortened our attention spans and conditioned us to eagerly show our entertainment gusto by beating our hands together like religious zealots every chance we get, but this interrupts the flow of the performance—and is disrespectful to the performers.  Hold your praise until the end.
  12. Oh, and related to number 11.  If you show up late to a performance, expect to sit in the back, especially if your seats were towards the front.  DO NOT require an entire row to stand up or move just so you can get to your seat.  Again, it interrupts the performance and shows disrespect for the audience and the performers.
  13. During discussions, don’t get angry if it sounds like she always disagrees with you.  Remember she comes from a culture and indeed an area of the world with a vast and laudable intellectual history.  I mean, it’s no small thing that the Enlightenment happened right in her backyard.  The French invented the salon, for chrissake!  Anyway, understand that when she contends your ideas, points out contradictions, and asks you why you think the way you do, though underneath it all she probably often agrees with you, her polemical behavior is in the best interest of your intellectual development.  They don’t call them continental rationalists for nothing.  Human reason is something to be cherished and celebrated and every time she challenges yours remember she is doing just that.  Needless to say, if you are at all interested in developing your mind, she is among one of the best people to have at your side.  Thank her for it.
  14. And finally, remind her that you think she is the most beautiful woman on the planet.  And do it often.  (Though I think this holds true for any woman you love, regardless of where she comes from.)