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Where the Singles Are (and Aren’t)

We had begun to suspect my friend Elsa was dating a “player” because he didn’t seem to have a lot of time to see her in spite of his very 9-to-5 job, and when he made plans with her, he was constantly juggling them around, cutting them short, and taking an awful lot of phone [...]

17Nov2008 | Lola | 0 comments | Continued
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Stuck for a Place to Take a Date?

When asking someone out on a date, try showing a little more creativity than merely offering a cup of coffee. Thanks to the dating site Plenty of Fish, here’s a handy list of places men and women prefer to go on dates:

9Sep2008 | Lola | 0 comments | Continued
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Potential Date Material Is Right Under Your Nose

Are you lamenting the fact that you can’t find anyone good in bars, lounges, and clubs? You’re not alone; I hear that all the time. It’s because those are among the worst places to look for a potential date. (If you’re looking for a hookup, however, they top of the list.) Looking there for good [...]

15Aug2008 | Lola | 1 comment | Continued
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Politics, Religion, and Dating Don’t Mix, or What NOT to Talk About on a Date

The old maxim that one mustn’t discuss religion or politics because they’re powderkeg subjects is especially important on a first date (or while attempting to get that first date) because chances are excellent that powderkeg will blow up in your face. Unless you’re at a political rally or in a church, where you can be [...]

25Jun2008 | Lola | 1 comment | Continued