Friday, February 29, 2008

Q: There is this girl at work, and we started going out as friends 6 months ago. Things between us got more intimate (going out every day, holding hands, touching, etc.) but it was unclear what was going on. 2 months ago we had a fight and she told me that she only sees me as a friend. From this day, we got out only a couple of times but there was nothing between us. Now, she asked me out for dinner. What do you think I should do? It hurts me going out just as friends. Should I make some kind of move, should I stop going out with her or is there something else that you suggest?

A: If she just wants to be friends then don’t go. If you think there’s a change since you last talked then you could go and see what happens, but go with low expectations!

I wouldn’t have another talk with her unless you really think she’s changed her mind since the fight.

Let me know what happens!

Love the Madness
DG

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Killer Bday Matt. Sorry for saying killer.

LTM
DG

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Q: I'm on a diet and hate going out to eat on dates. What do I do?

A: Either go seafood or go for a drink. You can stay healthy and not look too crazy if you get a salad (dressing on side) and fish (nothing fried or saucy)!
Guys hate when a girl’s got a little love handle and they hate when we order like a freak. Something’s gotta give!!

LTM
DG

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Q: Someone told me not to call the guy and to only wait for him to call me. is that true?

A: It’s nice when the guy pursues but if he’s not, then you can call as long as it’s not too close to the date you just had. If you went out last night, you should wait it out a little – give him at least 2 days to contact you.

LTM
DG

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Monday, February 25, 2008

Q: I went out of town and the guy I was dating seems to have forgotten about me. How long do I give it before I assume he's done.

A: Depends on how long you've been seeing each other. If it's been just a few dates, then give it a week and call it a day. If it's been a while, you can call him and see if he's checking out or just busy (which usually means checking out anyway).

LTM
DG

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Happy Bday Jillian!

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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Q: Hey DG-
Been out of touch for a while. I have an odd one for you. I recently moved to a new city where my ex lives. We've had dinner a couple times (as friends). After the last time we had dinner she sent me a text asking if I resented her. Obviously I don't or why would I talk to her & eat meals with her? I asked where this came from & she said it was my eye contact. I am a big person on eye contact. There was a mutual friend with us so the ex wasn't my main focus. Any insight or past experiences that may shed some light on the subject? I thought my eye contact was good but who knows. Is there something going on here I don't know about?

A: I would let it go. If you both seem fine with each other (it sounds like you are), then just continue as friends and call it a day. If one of you wants more than friendship, then you’ll have to put more space between you. Friendship thing only works when you’re both really ok with it. If she’s concerned about eye contact, she may be reading into stuff and over thinking which means she cares or she feels guilty about the break up.

Let me know what you think!

LTM
DG

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Friday, February 22, 2008

Q: Hey there!! I have an interesting question for you, there is a particular female model that I've seen in the catalog and now on the site, and she simply amazes me. I thought what the hell, this is a wild ride of life we're on, where we create moment to moment what "happens" to us, so take a chance, and it might just be worth the attempt to say Hi to a person that makes me smile when I see her. I don't know how to explain her without a name of course, but she is a burnette with straight hair, looking pretty tan on the web site, she is modeling the womens nigel tank, grey in color, item 392347. Any chance at all you could throw my contact info her way? Let me know, I'm a good guy who is really interested. Hope this was a crazy enough email for your Dating Girl forum!! Ha Ha!! Live well:)

A: Love the effort but I can’t do it! I’ve tried to set the models up and our mean lawyer won’t let it happen. So sorry. I’ll make sure we use her extra online and in the catalogs though.

Love the Madness
DG

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Q: Last time you said she wants to hang out so I should keep trying to hang out with her. The only weird thing about that is that if I want to hang out I always have to do the inviting. It is starting to feel one sided and sometimes I get the feeling that I would be bugging her by asking her to do something. We have not hung out since our last movie but I have invited her out 2 or 3 times. Not to mention, I have no idea if she is still "dating" this other guy. And I have no way of finding that out either because I don't really know any of her friends and I don't know him or his friends. Any suggestions? Thanks, you're the bomb.

A: Sounds like she’s not that into it. If you want, keep pursuing it but it’ll be you making the moves (which is fine if she accepts the invites).

If she keeps saying she’s busy or screening the calls, you have to call it quits.

Does that help?

Love the Madness
DG

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Q: Hi,

There is this very attractive guy I met a while ago, and who recently asked for my number... But although he likes me he's got a problem. He's 35 and I'm 20, about to turn 21, and he thinks our levels of life experience are too different, because of age. I am not bothered by the age difference and think I could learn a lot from him and he is certainly interested in me. I'm wondering, do you think that the different levels of life experience of all kinds between a 35-year-old (who acts and looks like he's 25-29) and a mature 20-year-old (who is completely sick of guys near her age because they are too immature for her but is fairly inexperienced) would be a problem? I'm fishing for opinions here...

Thanks!

A: It sounds like a big spread to me. It’ll probably work short term but be bad long term. It’s true that you don’t have a ton in common from 35 to 20. Having said all that, give it a shot and see, but if he’s seeing the problem already, it’s trouble.

Love the Madness
DG

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Q: Can I go to dinner on a first date or should it just be drinks?

A: Either one is fine. If it’s a blind date, drinks is probably safer since you can be in and out in an hour if need be but if you know each other, dinner is great.

Love the Madness
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Monday, February 18, 2008

Q: Someone winked at me at the gym. Do you wink back at that?

A: No need to wink on a wink. A flirty smile is a better comeback on that.

Love the Madness
DG

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Friday, February 15, 2008

Q: What kind of flowers should I get a new girlfriend for val day?

A: Red roses are great but if you think she’s too new, you can do yellow roses or a bundle of tulips. Make the tulips all 1 color if you go that way. No multi colored anything!

Love the Madness
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Thursday, February 14, 2008

HAPPY VALENTINE’S! I’m accepting flowers from 9 to 5 at the office.

Love the Madness
DG


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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Q: So is it okay to ask if someone wants to make out? Or should you always just do it? Or ask then just do it before an answer is given.....So my b-day is v-day, what should I do (I'm single)? Hey since were jumping around like beans, there is a very good chance I am sterile should I tell girls this early on in a relationship, like date two-ish. Or wait til' later....Whatever that may be?

A: Never ask. Just do it! The ask ruins the moment.

Do you have other single friends to hang with on Valentine’s? Go to the bar. If you don’t have single friends, then you should stay home, carry in and rent a movie. Perfect date night with yourself! Or go to the gym, workout and get a massage.

No need to open up about the sterile thing on date 2. That’s too personal and says "I love you" on date 2 which isn’t cool.

Love the Madness
DG


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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Q: Hey DG,

Quick question. Due to avoidance of relationships, I'm into something new (like two, maybe three weeks old) with absolutely no recognition of what's going on between me and this guy and valentine's day is coming up. Do I get him a valentine's day gift? Or do I pray he doesn't get me something, thereby making it awkward when I'm all "Hey, thanks...I sure didn't get you anything"?

A: Get him something small (t-shirt, boxers, etc) and make sure it’s returnable. Hide it somewhere. If he gets you a present, you pull it out. If not, you return it on 2-15.

Hope he gets you something!!

Love the Madness
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Monday, February 11, 2008

Q: Alright, so I decided to go to the movie because I obviously still have feelings for her. It was pretty normal but there wasn't any real touching or flirting. Just a hug at the beginning and end of the night. I think that since it was the first time in a few weeks (since the talk about her going on dates with someone else) that we had hung out we both were kind of seeing what the situation would be like.

I think the truly weird thing is is that when we talk in class and in text messages she says things that in my opinion would only ever take place if we were dating. For example, I was talking about my dad's classic car with another classmate and she chimed in "Oh wow, my dad used to take me to car shows all the time. I'd love to see it someday". Or I told her my sister was having a baby boy because we found that out today and she said how when it comes she'd love to see it.

I'm wondering when she thinks these meetings would ever take place. I'd have to take her to my p arents house an hour away from here, introduce her to them, and then show her the car. Or I'd have to take her an hour in the other direction to my sisters house to see the baby. She hasn't ever met any member of my family because we only "dated" or whatever its called for a little less than 4 months. What do you make of those statements? It's mind boggling!

A: Let those comments just roll off. Assume they mean, "I like you and wanna do more stuff with you." Not that they mean, "I want to be a part of your fam!"

You should continue to ask her out and call her, etc. Sounds like she’s into it!

Love the Madness
And you’re welcome!
DG


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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Q: Ok, I have a situation that I cant quite figure out myself. I was eating lunch with my boss today and our waitress walks up (I know I am already on thin ice cause all waitresses are supposed to smile and be friendly) Anyways, she is gorgeous and totally catches my attention! Throughout the whole meal I kept seeing her looking over at me, not in that "im looking at your table to see if I need to fill your glass" type of look but good ole eye contact. When she would come to the table it was all smiles (more than normal). As we were paying out at the register she made it a point to walk across the restaurant and say "thank you" . (This is turning into a book) Anyways, So my question is, How would I go about seeing if she was really interested in me or just the tip? While all at the same time not seem like I have actually been sitting here thinking about her? Cause I dont want to come across as obsessive or anything she just made a really great impression!

A: You might as well ask her out and see what happens since the only bad that would happen is you can’t go to that restaurant anymore. Small price to pay.

So go in for lunch or dinner and hope she’s your waitress again. If she is, you have to be bold and at some point towards the end, ask her if she wants to go out sometime. If she says yes, make sure you ask for her number so you can plan it.

If she says no, you’re done eating and then done with that restaurant for a while.

If she isn’t your waitress, you’ll have to get up to go to the bathroom and bump into her. It’ll take a lot of planning to bump in at the perfect time. And you’ll have to be quick with the ask since she’ll be busy so don’t hem and haw.

Please let me know how it goes!

Love the Madness
DG

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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Q: Hello Dating G.


Question 1: What do i get/do for the new boy for Valentines?

Question 2: Can you reccommend some kind of perfume/scented something that is good for any occasion? Never really been into that so i have no idea where to start. Give me your best opinion and then maybe a cheap option (since i have the strange habit of acidentally spending all my money at moosejaw even though i dont actually need that eight millionth pair of snowboarding pants)


Please include the obvious in your answer. If there is something that 99% of the female race knows, i'm prolly in the 1% that's still clueless. lol.


'preciate it!


A: You can get him Patagonia Boxers. Super cute, not expensive and thoughtful.


Try these perfumes:


http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P33801&categoryId=B23

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P122641&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=1254


or

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P4106&categoryId=B70


Let me know what you think!

Love the Madness

DG



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Friday, February 8, 2008

Q: I could definitely use some advice. So I was dating this guy (for only a couple months), and it wasn't working out so well because he was a horrible boyfriend, so we called it off and everything is fine/friendly. Thing is, I met a coworker and friend of his while we were dating... and now I find myself having a crush on this guy. The ex knows this and could care less if I act on it, but from talking with the crush guy, I think he's not the type to feel comfortable dating a friend's girl... or ex-girl, as it were. Anyway! Is all doomed? Or is there hope? A couple people have said that they think crush guy shares my feelings (interested, curious about what could happen...), but I think we're both hesitant to act because of the circumstances in which we met. (We can act though, because we have each other's numbers, etc.) I don't want to just let it go, unless it is hopeless... but I don't want to seem like I'm bouncing from one guy to the next, either. Is there a time period I could wait, and then maybe hint at something? If so, what would I say or do? Help please!

A: It’s not hopeless. You should start this one out more as friends and let it develop so you don’t seem like the hopper. You can then say, “Too bad you’re friends with __. You would have made a good boyfriend.” If he opens the door for more convo then you’re in! Even a knowing, “Yeah, I know…” from him is an open door for you to say, “That would be wrong of us, right?” And give those flirty eyes.
Hopefully it works out.

Love the Madness
DG

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Thursday, February 7, 2008

Q: Some of the girls who model for MJ are really cute. I want to ask one out. Or a couple of them. Especially the dark-haired one and the blonde. I know, I'm really descriptive. Any chance you could hook me up?

Q: I wish I could but I can’t. I’ve asked for other people and it’s a no go!

Sorry. You’ll have to find them out!!

Love the Madness
DG

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Q: Okay so I have an important question. One of my guy friends who I have a huge crush on is turning 18 in a few weeks and I really want to get him a gift that he'll love and that might suggest my feelings without being to obvious. We are both really into adventure sports, what should I get him?

thanks, crushin'

Q: A Moosejaw T and Paty boxers! Says adventure and let me see you in your underwear!

I love it!

Love the Madness
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Q: Dear DG,

I met this guy recently and we are going to hang out for the first time in a more-than-friends way. I also have a son. This new guy doesn't know about my son. I don't want to bring it up, so as not to scare him off. But if things get more serious, he will have to know about(and meet) my son. I don't want to feel as though I'm deceiving my new interest, but my experience is that folks my age(early 20s) aren't really into the settling down and being a step-dad thing? Any advice?

-Hip Lonely Momma

Q: You should tell him on the next date or it’ll seem like you’re hiding it and he’ll use it against you. I agree, most guys in their early 20s are not ready to be dads so you have an obstacle. Maybe you should look a little older like late 20s…

Love the Madness
DG

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Monday, February 4, 2008

Q: dear dating girl,

i always take the advice of women over men....you guys are just better at it. period. in light of this, i would like to ask you a very important question. i jump out of perfectly good airplanes quite often and like clothing which fits into my kooky personality and clothing optional lifestyle. i'm really just lookin for some cool pants to go jumpin in....lite weight...maybe some sort of goofy....just unique-ish pants. i know i sound nutso...and i love it. please help.

mucho gracis and amore (that means many thanks and love, in case you were wondering).

have a good day.

you're still reading this aren't you.

you must like me....

yes, that must be it.

we should go on a lunch date sometime....

you like to eat. i like to eats. its perfect.

lol.....jk

but really....

jk

Q: Different pants? Try Arc Terxy pants. I like the Gamma LT and Spotters.

Check em out!

Love the Madness
DG

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Saturday, February 2, 2008

Sam is the best boyfriend ever! Please let him know.
Love Jane.

Love the Madness
DG

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Friday, February 1, 2008

Q: I went on a date now I’m going out o f town for 10 days so I won’t see her again for a while. How do I make sure she doesn’t forget about me?

A: Keep the communication going from out of town. Text her once a day or every other day and call her a couple times too.
Then you’ll keep her interested.

Love the Madness
DG

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