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April, 2011

Dating

Why We Fail At Dating

Published On: April 22nd, 2011 by Single City Guy | 7 Comments

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Since the beginning of this blog (over a year and a half), I’ve had more dating successes than failures. A success, in my book, counts as going on a date with an interesting woman. Bad dates included, I’ve found myself trying new ways to meet women thru all sorts of methods and situations. I’ve been set up by a friend, have met women thru online dating websites, or on my initiative by approaching a woman on the street, train, or party. Essentially, any dating tool; be it a dating event, website, or book, works. Even the worst advice, has to work; complete jerks end up in relationships as well, right?

I look at my successes and failure, pre- and post- becoming Single City Guy, and begin to wonder, why there are so many problems in finding a date, or the right person? I read though many other dating blogs, magazines, and articles, and read about the collective “failures” of dating. It’s begged me to ask, why are so many people failing at dating? Why has this process become such an eyesore.

I’ve come to believe there are several key reasons we fail at dating. [Read The Rest Of This Entry]

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Lifestyle

How Much Does Debt Matter? [Poll]

Published On: April 20th, 2011 by Single City Guy | 2 Comments

Earlier this week, I discussed some recent Match.com survey information about the cost of dating. I intentionally avoided talking about debt and relationships. The survey indicates that debt has a major importance in a relationship, but I wonder just how much. I believe everyone has some debt, and it’s hypocritical to not handle your partners debt issues, but to let them handle yours. So, I wonder, truly how much does debt matter?

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Dating

Women: Don’t Hide Important Medical Issues From Your Partner

Published On: April 20th, 2011 by Single City Guy | 3 Comments

A woman, behind her hand.

A year ago, I engaged in a heated argument with a woman about HPV. She had asked me if she should disclose the fact that she had the STD to the person she was dating. Her argument was, HPV is an STD that severely affects women (one of the root causes of cervical cancer), and that a test for men isn’t available, she shouldn’t reveal any information. The logic is that “he’ll never know.” I strongly disagreed with her. I pointed out, that while it may not have an effect on men, it’s still an STD. If the two break up, and he passed it to another woman, the next person would have to handle a potential, serious, health risk. My point was shouted down, in part because “I’m a guy and wouldn’t understand.”

Today, I read an article in the new York daily news there’s a rise of men developing oral cancer due to HPV. [Read The Rest Of This Entry]

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Dating

Dating Costs: What Men and Women Truly Think

Published On: April 19th, 2011 by Single City Guy | 2 Comments

 

Match.com Infographic: The Real Cost Of Dating

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Match.com recently surveyed over 550 men and women, and asked them about the costs associated to dating. They published this infographic (click above to see the larger picture), which has some some interesting tidbits about the perception of cost from the male and female perspective. [Read The Rest Of This Entry]

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Updates

Recap: April 10th – 17th, 2011 (Tax Season Edition)

Published On: April 18th, 2011 by Single City Guy | No Comments

Last week was a lead-up to today, Tax Day (for those in the United States). In case you were too busy prepping for your taxes, here’s what you missed over the last week.

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Dating

The Girl You Like Has A Boyfriend. Now What?

Published On: April 18th, 2011 by Single City Guy | 65 Comments

A couple, walking with a third wheel in tow.

You think you’ve met the perfect girl. She’s attractive, likes all of things you like, and you two really get along. Co-workers and friends think the two of you make a great couple, and should begin dating. There’s only one problem, she has a boyfriend. So, what do you do now? Most guys tend to retreat, distancing themselves from the woman as if she’s uranium. It’s a self-serving gesture. It’s like you’re saying “I want to get to know you, because I want to see you without your pants on.” The point of becoming friends with someone is because they are great people, not because they would look great, naked, in your bed.

There are other alternatives guy’s try to employ, but they often aren’t of the best ethical standing. So, if a girl you have an interest in, has a boyfriend, what should you do? [Read The Rest Of This Entry]

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Lifestyle

Should Dating Websites Screen For Sexual Offenders?

Published On: April 17th, 2011 by Single City Guy | 5 Comments

Gate with security sign

The debate about the responsibilities of websites has recently arisen from the sexual assault of a Californian woman by a guy she met thru a dating website. CNet reports, that after the second date, with someone she met from Match.com, the man followed her home and sexually assaulted her. The man had been previously classified as a sexual offender. The woman, thru a lawsuit, is placing blame at Match.com for not protecting her from sexual offenders, and her lawyer indicates that dating websites should scan its users against a the sex-offenders database and remove offenders from the site. This case is another chapter of sex-offenders on online websites, and revisits some of the concerns when sexual offenders were found on social networking websites (i.e. MySpace, when popular; and Facebook.) There are differences between the two incidents. The concern with social networking sites, are that sexual offenders will target minors. It’s such a hot-button issue legislation was dafted, barring sex offenders from social networking sites.

With this topic, the debate, shifts in a different direction. Dating websites, like Match.com, are for adults, with the assumption that adults will be responsible for their own actions. Creating a system where dating websites screen for sexual offenders has several convoluted issues. It delves into the issue of responsibility, if a website’s sole purpose is to play as match maker, where does their responsibility begin and end? Thru this post, I want to look at some of the issues that arise, from this topic. [Read The Rest Of This Entry]

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Dating

Chemistry.com Offers Free Passes During Tax Filing Day

Published On: April 15th, 2011 by Single City Guy | No Comments

Chemistry.com Logo

Filing your income tax is a stressful process. Most times you need to go to a professional, have them scan over your tax information, while you find receipts and look for innovative ways to earn a deduction (such as claiming your cat.) Chemistry.com wants to relieve this stressful time, by providing a free 3 day pass to their dating website. From April 15th, 2011 till the 18th, anyone who signs up for the website, and fills out a profile, will be given a free three day pass to the service. Chemistry.com is a dating website, based on your personality, where people are matched after completing a personality based dating profile. Currently, I’m tresting Chemistry.com (for a future review), and don’t have any complete thoughts of the service, but it’s worth a try. Visit Chemistry’s Tax Day Freebie webpage for more information.

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Sports & Entertainment

Playoff Season is Upon Us

Published On: April 14th, 2011 by Single City Guy | No Comments

 

NBA Playoff Logo

Mid-April is the only time of the year, where two of the major four sports begin their post-season. The NHL began their playoff’s earlier in the week, and the NBA playoff’s begin this weekend. This season, I have a rooting interests in both sports, both the Rangers and Knicks are playoff teams. While I don’t expect either to reach their conference finals, Madison Square Garden will be buzzing with post-season play.

I couldn’t name all the teams in the chase for the Stanley Cup, but I do know last year’s champions are in the race. History does indicate that the chance for a repeat title isn’t high, but that doesn’t mean the Blackhawks will make a good playoff push. If I had to choose a team to win this year’s Stanley’s Cup, it would be the Bruins. While I’m not a fan of anything Boston, the Bruins have been a quietly good team. In hockey, that’s usually a recipe for success. On the basketball side, neither the Heat or the Celtics aren’t reaching the finals. Neither are the Lakers. If I had to choose this year’s matchup, it would be Chicago (as much as it pains me to say that), and the Spurs. Watch out for the Magic, Knicks, and Denver, those three teams are very dangerous and will cause an upset, or two.

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Dating

5 Signs You’re On A Successful First Date

Published On: April 14th, 2011 by Single City Guy | 2 Comments

Couple leaning into each other

First dates are stressful. There’s a lot of unknown about a first date, including your dates personal preferences. It could be hard to gage how well the date is going, especially if you don’t know much about the person sitting across from you. Unless a friend played matchmaker, or the two of you have common friends, its hard to feedback on the date. There are signs that can help you judge how successful the date is going. Sometimes, they can even help you improve the date, if things are going sideways. Here are five common signs that can help you gauge how well the first is progressing. [Read The Rest Of This Entry]

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