Friday, October 31, 2008
I'm getting back into the dating scene after a breakup with my longtime boyfriend. I would like to try an internet dating service but I'm concerned about my safety. Can you recommend some safety precautions for going out on a date with a man who is essentially a stranger?
Thanks
A: Yeah, I’m definitely not trained to give safety advice so you may want to check with someone who is, but this is what I know: Tell people where you’re going. Make sure they know when you leave and when to expect you home and set up a call time for the ending. Meet him, don’t let him pick you up. Only meet the guy at a public and popular place so other people are around. If you’re still scared, have a friend go to the same place to watch over you anonymously
LTM,
DG
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thanks again and I really do love moosejaw.
A: Yeah, it’s probably over. Not sure why she canceled, but she did and she didn’t even try for a resched which is probably bad news. Don’t take it too personally though. She either didn’t feel like it, found another guy or just felt like studying.
Sorry but move on!
LTM,
DG
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
A: Best costumes:
James Bond
Zorro
Disco guy with tinted glasses so you can easily peruse the field
Baseball player if you have a good butt
Let me know what you think!
LTM,
DG
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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DG
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Monday, October 27, 2008
A: You can definitely wear the bandaid, just don’t tell him the real reason why – kinda gross and certainly not sexy!
LTM,
DG
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
A: If he is trained and knows how to use it and how not to use it, then it’s not only safe but sexy!
LTM,
DG
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
A: Of course I watch The Office and no, I don’t think all guys think they’re having sex on date 3. That’s crazy talk! Love that she was so into it though!
LTM,
DG
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Friday, October 24, 2008
A: If she’s a bad ass snowboarder, do that. Let her show off! If she’s ok or bad, do the movie.
LTM,
DG
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
A: Don’t tell her. Show her. You need to get flirty, go out together, get a little touchy (but not too touchy) and eventually go in for the kiss! (but don’t ask for the kiss – the ask is huge turnoff!)
LTM,
DG
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Best date movie to take your girl to -- Secret Life of Bees. She’ll be putty after that and lovin’ you!.
LTM,
DG
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A: Make her an iTunes playlist. It's the mixed tape of today. Or you can send her a recipe and tell her you'll cook it up when she gets home. Or make a youtube video of something she'd like. And send pics - or virtual flowers!
You're a good bf for even thinking about it! Hope she appreciates you.
LTM,
DG
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Monday, October 20, 2008
My GF and I have been exclusive for years and we are way beyond college. My question is: how do we introduce each other to new people. "This is my girlfriend" is too high school. "Signifigant other" is for gossip columnists. "Life partner" doesn't work for straights.
What?
A: I don’t mind girlfriend. It’s sweet and all in love. You should google and see what Oprah and Stedman do but I’d say stick with girlfriend.
Hope that helps!
LTM,
DG
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
A: Can you go to a Halloween party instead of trick or treat? A party is a little more date-ish. If you really wanna do the trick or treating, keep it to an hour or less and then do dinner or a party or something else more intimate.
Hope that helps!
LTM,
DG
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
I just found out on the sly that one of the girls in our social group is having a secret affair with her masseur. She is so smart and pretty but he looks like a toad with bad hair. He is SOOO beneath her that it's an embarrassment for everyone in the group. How can I let her boyfriend know without anyone finding out that it was me who ratted her out?
A: That’s a tough one. You should talk to your friend and tell her she needs to break up with her bf instead of cheating on him. Tell her that if she doesn’t break up, that he’ll find out since people are already talking. Be nice and be her friend but she’s wrong in the cheat.
No one likes a cheater.
LTM,
DG
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
A: Not sure exactly who you are, but I’m guessing No. I’m sure you’re great but I still think I’m pretty safe with a No on this one.
LTM,
DG
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
A: My top priorities are:
Funny
Smart
Motivated
Chemistry
And sweet as pie
Is that such a tall order?!
LTM,
DG
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Q: I know this may sound like a ridiculous question, but this guy I'm dating keeps saying "I can see your tan but will I ever I see your difference" I don't want to sound dumb, but I have no idea what he is talking about. What do you think?
A: I think he wants to see you all naked. The “difference” is probably the spot where you’re not tan – aka naked! Don’t show the difference unless you want to! This guy seems like he’s waiting for 1 thing and one thing only. Remember not to do anything you’re not into.
LTM,
DG
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Happy Bday Sandy!!!
LTM,
DG
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Q: Hey DG, there is this attractive girl in my class, and she seems to be pretty cool too... how in the world do I crank a convo up without sounding like a stalker or freak?
A: You should start slow and build up. Start with eye contact. Then go to the “hi, how are you?” Then “Hi, how are you? Nice weather, huh?” Then something about a movie or tv show you saw. Then you say something about a restaurant you want to try and see if she wants to try it too, with you. This shouldn’t be done in a day, more like 2 wks or longer depending on how bold you are and how she responds.
Let me know how it goes!!
LTM,
DG
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Q: Me again. :) OK, I have finally decided that I don't
want to be a yo-yo anymore. I want to call her, and tell her how great
she is, and ask her if she is interested in more. Am I insane? How can
I pull this off without seeming pushy, or ridiculous? The whole
situation is awkward. I have never known a girl like her. . . It's too
complex!
A: Rental: You can just go for it! Just tell her you're not good at playing games and you don't want to push her away or anything but you want to date her and see where things can go and see if she's into it. Don't beat around the bush,
don't carry on too long, and make sure you have an out in case she says no.
So start the convo with, "I'm about to meet a friend but I wanted to call
and get something off my chest...." That way at the end, you can say, "Ok,
I'm meeting so and so now but I'll talk to you soon...."
Good luck!
LMK how it goes!
LTM,
DG
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Q: What's the best date movie right now?
A: Rental: Love Actually.
At the theater: Duchess but it's probably girly.
LTM,
DG
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Q: Hi. I met my girlfriend on an on-line dating service, but don't want my friends to know so I just make up a story about how we met. Should I be embarrassed to say we met on-line or should I just accept it and tell them?
A: Everybody and everybody is or has been on a dating site. Nothing to be embarrassed about. If you are embarrassed though, you can always say you were set up. Just don’t tell them you were set up by a website.
Hope that helps.
LTM,
DG
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Q: Dear DG
I don't know how to deal with this. My boyfriend only changes his socks once a week. He says socks don't get dirty because they're protected from dirt by his shoes so it doesn't matter. Well it DOES matter when he kicks off his shoes when we watch TV. I get dizzy from the smell but I just don't know how to tell him that his feet stink? What can I say?
A: Sicko! You should for sure tell him. Just make it a joke or you could throw up when the shoes come off – you’re probably not far off. Either that or dump him.
LTM,
DG
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Monday, October 6, 2008
Q: I’m putting my pic up online at one of the dating sites. I’m gonna put one in a wedding outfit and 1 in a hoodie. Which should be the primary pic everyone sees?
A: Make the main picture the one that’s more you. If you’re a fancy gal and dress up and wear make-up daily, then put the wedding pic. If you’re a t-shirt and jeans kinda girl, put the hoodie picture up first. Good luck!
LTM,
DG
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Q: I can't deal with my BF because he's SO unimformed. We can't have an intelligent conversation about the latest View because he refuses to watch it. He says it's for morons. I say he's the moron.
Who is right?
A: I can’t comment on who the moron is because I don’t know you! I wish I did because it’d be so fun to decide. I happen to like The View and watch it if I can but I have to say, it’s not the most intelligent show out there. You need to find a good inbetweener. How about The Office or Mad Men. You need something smart but not unrelatable. I don’t think unrelateble’s a word but I’m going with it!
Let me know what you think!
LTM,
DG
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
A: Yes, the bigger the paddle, the better. Kidding, I have no clue from paddles and spanking but no judgment! I’m thinkin ping pong paddle size would probably cup the buttocks best. But again, I’m not experienced so don’t take this one as final word.
LTM,
DG
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
We love you!
LTM,
DG
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