Tag Archives: dating online

Dating Your Past

The group I spent most of my time with in high school consisted of three guys and two girls: myself and a gorgeous girl named Jade.  While I was horsey and self deprecating, Jade oozed sex appeal — combined damsel … Continue reading →

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Is Your Love Running on E?

After electronically dating for over a year, the Date Doctor is finally e-fficial. Yes, that’s right- my facebook profile name had that glorious little violet heart next to it yesterday proclaiming my “changed relationship status” to thousands of our “friends.” … Continue reading →

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How to Instantly Blow Your First Date

Many dating columnists advise their audience on how to successfully prep themselves for their first date.  However, the advice seekers think they are following the rules on how to win over their date for a second date when they realize … Continue reading →

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I Think I Might Be Easy

I was out recently with my friend, her boyfriend, and his adorable but hard-to-read buddy who has asked to be referred to as “Shark.”  Shark and I have exchanged some playful banter.  We’ve checked each other out (I think).  Neither … Continue reading →

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All You Need is…Need?

I want you to think for a moment why you love the person that you’re with. Why is the relationship you are in, or once were in- a loving one? What is it about this person that makes your heart … Continue reading →

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One’s Company

I used to be a serial monogamist. I was in three relationships from the time I was 14 until the time I was 24. For ten solid years, I dated three men. I was comfortably happy with the knowledge that … Continue reading →

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Lower Your Standards: Determine Your Type

Some people have definite types when it comes to dating. I have one girlfriend who goes for the Seth Rogan type – sweet, funny, more to love. (Husky nerds everywhere are indebted to Seth Rogan). Another friend likes pricks – … Continue reading →

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The Cotton Candy Man

Today’s specimen was brought to me by a friend who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent. Her story all began with a tall, dark, and handsome, a twinkle in his eye, and a little help from his friends- “Aston,” … Continue reading →

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“Dear Chen Lee”

Some cardinal rules when it comes to dating: Never date someone your best friend has loved or slept with. Don’t kiss your bald boss in his office when the secretary can hear. Don’t date anyone who smells like cheese. A … Continue reading →

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Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

I don’t see too many people in my therapy practice who tell me how wonderful their relationship is, how much passion and fire they have, and how they  just can’t get enough of each other. Those people are loved up … Continue reading →

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