When I tell you about a first date that one of my girlfriends went on, you’re not going to believe it.

She had met – I’ll call him “The Stand Up Guy” – at a speed dating event, and they made plans to go on a “real” date together.

The plan was to meet in downtown NYC for lunch. As with many first dates, the food was the best part. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the best ways to find out what men like and dislike about women is to hear that from men themselves. That’s why I often frequent the site askmen.com. It has a section called “Dating & Sex” that contains articles and advice about dealing with women, for men and by men. And getting the inside scoop on “man-talk” is extremely useful for a girl. I think of this as keeping current on what’s in on Man Street.
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You are out on a first date with a guy and it’s going great. You are both asking and answering questions. He tells you he’s having a good time. You tell him the same. At the end of the night he tells you he’ll speak to you soon. You tell him you can’t wait and you separate. You start thinking about your next date and planning your relationship. He never calls you again. What went wrong?

There absolutely is such a thing as proper etiquette for a first date, and many women Read the rest of this entry »