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Am I The Only One?
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating tips, Dating trends, Latest, Mobile dating on May 1, 2010
You’ve been dating for a few months now and everything is fantastic. You get along, get each other’s jokes, and the sex is like no other. You’re past the “fling” stage and you know this because you actually care what he/she is doing, regardless if you choose to admit or not. The big “uh-oh” sign is scrolling across your forehead like a Dow Jones stock crawl. Could it be? Yes. You now have feelings; feelings that go beyond the physical aspect. What comes shortly after is the unknown – even scarier. All sorts of questions start flooding your head. And then the ultimate question, that most are afraid to even ask and come face to face with…”Am I the only one?” You begin to wonder if he/she is dating anyone else. Let’s face it, everyone wants to be “the only one” for someone; even the most jaded.
Let’s get real for a second. No one in their right mind will ever simply admit they’re seeing someone else, especially if you have a great thing going. Those that do were never really “into you” the way you wanted them to be “into you.” So how do you know? Here are a few tell-tale signs that require no verbal communication to get the answers you’ve been dying to ask:
Uneasy Access
Alright, this is a pretty standard no-brainer. The unanswered phone calls, unresponsive texts, and deficient email communications are fairly telling. You can never get a hold of him/her when you want to, but if it were the other way around you’d step out of business meeting to take the call.
Terms of Endearment
After dating for a while, it’s not unusual to develop pet names for one another that’s specific to what you two know about each other. “Babe,” “Baby,” “Boo,” “Sweetie” are all too generic. So generic, in fact, that these terms of endearment are acceptably interchangeable with anyone and everyone else. “Stinky Pants” or “Bubble Butt,” on the other hand, are true testaments of a private moment you two have shared…alone.
Fixed Schedule
Are you the “M-W-F” or “T-TH-S” girl/guy? If you’ve established a fixed schedule for your hang-outs together, then there’s definitely something to worry about. While you’re with each other “M-W-F,” he/she could hold a whole other relationship the other days of the week. Mix it up. Be spontaneous. (Just trust me on this one.)
My Place or…My Place Again?
This is fairly straight-forward. I get it. There are some people that make it a big deal to open up their cocoon to someone other than themselves. And for good reason, I’m sure. But after six months of dating, or whatever time frame you deem appropriate, you don’t know so much of the color of his/her sheets, then there’s a problem. Even worse, you’ve already been to his/her place many times before and defiled every piece of furniture in sight and then all of sudden, you’re back at your place and your place only.
Again, these are just a few non-verbal signs of non-exclusivity. Of course, everyone has their own past experiences to develop their own list of signs and red flags. But this should get you started if you have that burning desire to ask the question. So to answer “Am I the only one?” you already know the answer. The rest is up to you to do something or nothing about it. Either way, protect yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Top Mood Killers in the Boudoir
You’ve got the date locked and you’re on it. It’s going great. The attraction level is intense and you can’t help but think where it’s going to end up, “his place or mine.” Pack the dessert up for sensual teasing body part licking games for later and get to a bedroom!
You arrive at your destination and the make out session is hot and heavy. Articles of clothing become scattered throughout the house as you make your way down the hall and into the bedroom. You’re there; lips are still locked and you can’t help but notice a dirty dish on the nightstand next to the bed you’re getting ready to roll around in. Even worse, looks like an unfinished bowl of day old oatmeal.And just like that–MOOD KILLER!
There are definitely varying degrees of mood killers in the boudoir for him and her. Here are a few you definitely want to take notes on to secure a passionate tango between the sheets:
Having a picture of an ex in full view
This applies to both sexes; moreso for her. No woman wants to see a picture of another chick in the bedroom. Granted, it might not stop her from having sex with you but you’re guaranteed to be questioned after the deed is done (if you get there).
“Who let the dogs in?!”
Ok, I know, I know. It’s just a dog. The problem here, is most dogs are protective of their owners. The moaning and groaning coming from the bed could be easily be misinterpreted by your best friend as a cry for help. Now you’re competing for bed space and getting barked at by another bitch in bed. Keep the pets out of the room.
Romper Room
While a romp is indeed what you’re going for, no man or woman wants to get down and dirty in a twin or day bed. To really kill it, HE has posters of hot air-brushed chicks and SHE has an entire room of Hello Kitty pink linens and plush toys. How old are you again? It’s time to get a big boy bed and say “goodbye kitty” and have a beanie baby bon fire.
Follow the “bed” crumbs
Clean sheets. Enough said. (No one wants to wake up with a cheeto up their ass.)
“Please leave a message after the tone…”
It’s heating up and you’ve exchanged positions at least three times now. House phone rings. Ignored and onto position change number four. Then the dreaded answering machine comes on. She’s about to explode when “Hello? Are you there? Pick up if you’re there. This is your mother calling” blurts out from the box next to the bed. FAIL. So close but thanks for playing. Keep your answering machine off and silence your phones–all of them.
I’m sure there’s plenty more but these are just the basics in the event your common sense lapses.
Please feel free to share some of your mood killers here. In the meantime, happy flinging!
Better Late Than Never?
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating tips, Featured articles, Latest on February 20, 2010
…or is it? Forget the 24-hour coverage of the Winter Olympics. Yesterday’s worldwide top news story was Tiger Woods’ public apology for cheating on his wife–repeatedly. While many could care less, this was a huge ordeal! Could you imagine having the whole world tune in to your admittance of guilt and promising change and recovery? Yeah, I didn’t think so. It would be mortifying! This is soooooo a modern day “scarlet letter” classic! But did Tiger’s apology come too late? I mean, come on. It’s been about two months since the story broke and he became the new poster child for the show Cheaters. Does the old cliche “better late than never” apply here? Is there still hope?
For Tiger, we all get that he had a lot to lose. And being a public figure requires a formal statement, which is probably part of the reason why it took so long. But for the rest of us, or most of us, waiting this long would be too late, let alone accepting the apology at all. Why? Because the idea of “trust” is completely thrown out the window. Trust is one of the fundamental foundation blocks to any relationship. Regardless if one chooses to accept the apology and forgive, that’s a tough comeback! While there are a multitude of layers of trust, this wasn’t an “I spent the money on a new pair of shoes instead of paying the cable bill,” type of situation. This was an “all you can eat assorted sushi Tiger roll” type of situation. How do you come back from that? While Tiger’s wife, Elin, is willing to support his path to recovery, do you really think she’ll ever trust him again? She had it right when she stated “[his] apology will not come in the form of words, but will come in the form of action and [his] behavior.” That still doesn’t answer the question though.
In most matters of infidelity, apologies are nothing more than an ask for another chance. This, of course, is a slippery slope if the chance is granted. “I’ll give you another a chance. But that means I get the passwords to your email and voice mail, you have to be home by 6:30PM everyday, have lunch with me everyday, and call me every hour on the hour.” What idiot would accept those terms? (I could actually name a few, but I won’t.)
Apologies can also be a closing statements to end the relationship all together. “Sorry, I f’d up. Didn’t mean to hurt you…but I refuse to give you my email and voice mail password, have no idea what time I’ll get home everyday, can’t take you to lunch with me daily, and will most likely forget to call you every hour on the hour.” I’d say this is a much more honest and sincere apology.
To each his own, I guess.
Good luck Tiger! Hope to see you back in full schwing! (I meant “swing.” Full Swing!)
“Brangelina” – Open for Business?
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating tips, Dating trends, Featured articles, Latest on January 25, 2010
With the recent hums of Brad and Angelina’s talks of a potential split, due to the introduction of an “open” relationship, it made me wonder. Is there such a thing? And could it actually work?
According to the ever-knowing online wiki, “an open relationship is a relationship in which the participants are free to have emotional, spiritual and/or physical relationships with other partners, often within mutually agreed limits. If a couple in an open relationship is married, it can be called an open marriage.”
Really? Let me dissect this definition a bit.
“…participants are free to have emotional, spiritual and/or physical relationships with other partners.” Ok, I get the “physical” aspect of it, but I don’t understand the “emotional” or “spiritual” arms of that statement. Why on earth would anyone be in a relationship if they haven’t attained an emotional or spiritual level with that person? That’s all that’s left in relationship outside of the sex part. Call it what it is– a “hook-up.”
“…within mutually agreed limits” translates to rules. Based on a few online publications I found on this topic, all shared a first and foremost fundamental rule on open relationships: Communicate and be open to sharing your experiences. Are you f***ing kidding me with this? First of all, if you’re not already communicating with one another, you’re wasting your time. And secondly, I highly doubt any man would sit through dinner where standard table conversation would be how I got rammed in the back door by a stallion. No thank you.
Here are a few other rules I found in a single online publication on open relationships:
- Always practice safe sex outside the relationship.
- No sex with mutual friends.
- Sexual encounters must not interfere with the couple’s customary or planned time together.
- Sex is permissible only when one partner is out of town.
- Outside sex is only allowed with advance agreement with one’s lover.
- Outside sex is allowed only when both partners participate.
- Outside sex is never permitted at home.
- Sex is permitted at home, but not in the bedroom.
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Aren’t relationships complicated enough without rules? Rules are what kills most relationships.
“If a couple in an open relationship is married, it can be called an open marriage.” Then why the hell did you get married in the first place? It would be more understandable if this was “green card” situation. Chances are, it’s not. Not in this context. Add kids to the mix and the entire family are prime candidates for a series of daytime talk shows.
Apparently, there is such a thing as open relationships, based on the wealth of online content out there on this very topic. Could it work? I don’t see how, looking at all of the rules in play. I’m no dating or relationships expert, but I’ve got a pretty good handle on common sense.
What about you?
The Jersey Shore Appeal
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating trends, Featured articles, Latest on January 15, 2010
What is it with those guys at the Jersey Shore? If there’s anything we can all take away from it, it’s the lines! Oh the lines! It’s reality entertainment at its best. What’s even more entertaining is, the lines these guys run and the attitudes they carry when they’re out “creepin’” actually work! Really?
“She ditched a zero and went for a hero.”
Mike, aka, “The Situation”, doesn’t seem to have a problem in the hook-up arena. Why? Let’s break it down. He’s self righteous, pompous, a major douche, and lives by the “GTL” credo (gym, tan, and laundry). The appeal? Confidence. Let’s face it, chicks dig assholes with confidence even though they refuse to believe so. Now that’s not 100% full proof, but a chick can at least mess around with an asshole for momentary fun.
“Girls love a DJ, so once they see me behind the wheels of steel over there, doing my thing… watch out.”
Pauly D is The Situation’s wingman which doesn’t always work out in his favor. He’s had to take more than one for the team. While he’s all about hooking up with chicks too, he’s not so obvious with it, unlike The Situation. His appeal is his style. It doesn’t hurt that he’s a DJ too.
“I would send her a picture of my dick in a pack of bubblegum & say ‘chew on this’.”
Ronnie, contrary to how the season started, is the only guy in the house that sealed a relationship with Sammie, one of the female room-mates. In more than a handful of episodes, Ronnie demonstrates his machismo attitude by “fists meeting face” against those that are threatening his pack. His appeal? He’s a protector with a sensitive side and is clear on what’s right and wrong. Chick’s totally dig this in a guy, just be smart enough not to go to jail.
“Then there are some girls that are respectful, that you have to just actually treat like girls, human beings.”
And finally, we have Vinny. Vinny’s the youngest guy in the guido household yet seems to have the most sense when it comes to chicks and hooking up. He takes a much more cool, calm, and collected approach to girl chasing. If he clicks with a girl, cool. If not, no biggie. He’s of a “chill” mindset; a “roll with the punches” kinda’ guy, which for some girls, is all they’re looking for.
Now that we have the break-down here, these guys have their own variation of appeal factors that all lead them to a successful hook-up. The girls they hook-up with are direct products of the appeal they send off.
Having said that, knowing what kind of appeal you send off and what you’re attracted to can explain why you choose the people you date. This, in turn, can save you a lot of time and energy when getting ready for your next date.
End the Year with a BANG!
Posted by Tech Babe in PhoneFling on December 31, 2009
New Year’s eve brings the whore out in everyone. It’s the perfect excuse to shove your tongue down a stranger’s throat at the stroke of midnight without getting slapped (maybe). It’s also a perfect opportunity for one night stands. With all the boozing flowing through your veins, your thought process will be overly skewed and you might wake up in an unfamiliar place with a stranger next to you the next morning. Having said that, and while you are still in the right mind-set, get your New Year’s eve emergency kit ready to go! (AKA “Walk of Shame Kit.”)
Your NYE emergency kit should consist of the following:
- A pair of clean panties. Preferably a thong so it fits nicely in your purse. Girls only. Guys can go days.
- Dark sunglasses, unless you’re into doing the walk of shame with your head held high.
- Gum/breath-mints. Chances are you won’t be using your one night stand’s toothbrush.
- $75 – $100 in cash for that cab ride home or in the event you’re trying to ditch the sucker. Add an extra five dollars for your morning shot of espresso.
- Condoms–at least four. One to back up the one that broke, one to give to your friend, and the other for going another round.
- Lastly, a post-it note with two of your friend’s phone numbers on it. Technology has made it very difficult to memorize phone numbers anymore. Fold it up and tuck it in your shoe or purse. You’ll remember it’s there if you’re in a bind.
You’ll probably want to incorporate an overcoat with your NYE outfit in the event you lose your clothes. Well folks, that about wraps it up for the decade they call “The Noughties.” Speaking of “wrap,” be smart, be safe, keep it sexy and KEEP IT WRAPPED!
HAPPY WHORING and NEW YEAR!
(Also check out “Essential Supplies for Car Sex.“)
“PhoneShag Nominated for Dating Program of the Year”
Posted by Tech Babe in Featured articles, Latest, Mobile dating, PhoneFling on December 26, 2009
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating tips, Dating trends, Featured articles, Latest on December 22, 2009
It’s three days before Christmas and you’re still coming up empty for that special someone. What to do? The more important question is “what to get?”
First, consider your budget. He/She isn’t earning your paycheck, so they have no right to dictate what they want from you (unless it’s sex). Next, consider their worth. How much does he/she really mean to you? Bed buddies shouldn’t expect anything (unless it’s sex). Lastly, consider the length of time you two have been dating. If you’ve made it through several holiday seasons together already, then your sheer presence should be gift enough (accompanied by sex).
I’ve compiled a few last minute gift ideas that should fit into a mix and match of these considerations.
For Her:
- Scented Candles [Tip: Stay away from floral scented candles, unless she’s an old hag. Vanilla is always a winner!]
- Foot Spa – This is a bonus for guys. Every girl needs one of these, and best of all, you won’t ever have to rub her feet again!
- Chocolate Fondue Set - If she’s feeling kinky enough, she might let you lick the chocolate off her private parts.
- Weight Scale – While chicks are always checking their weight, be careful with this one guys. This might lead to a never ending game of twenty questions. The only difference is it would be the same question over and over and over again: “Am I fat?”
- Day Spa Gift Certificate – This is the perfect gift that says “I care about your well being.” It also gets her out your hair for at least a couple of hours depending on the amount you give.
For Him:
- Gym bag – This is a multi-purpose gift. He can use it to carry his smelly gym clothes or you can use it to pack in all of his crap that he left behind at your place after you throw him out.
- Bathrobe – Nothing like cuddling up next to a man who feels like, and might be the size of, a big plush teddy bear.
- Bar Ware – This is for the man who still drinks scotch out of college party cups. (You know who you are.)
- An HD Handheld Video Cam – Only make this purchase if you don’t mind being a porn star one night. Ladies…you will be filmed.
- Best Buy Gift Card – This is the perfect gift that says “I know it’s not enough for a 50” plasma but that should be motivation to do something with your life.”
Hope this helps. If all else fails, go with booze. A good bottle with the right amount of consumption is sure to end with sex.
Have Merry Sexy Christmas!
“The Fourth Kind”
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating tips, Featured articles, Latest on December 7, 2009
With the plethora of social networking sites and “Googling” being a necessary daily activity, it has become more than challenging to not be a stalker. The same goes for online dating sites even more so with the personal profile people give up. Profiles are created to attract. That is the goal, right? So first comes the attraction, then comes the flirtation, and finally, what at least one of you hopes for, comes the connection. The attraction is the easy part. But the road to connection street could get a bit tricky. How does one remain persistent in their pursuit without being deemed a stalker? Let’s first understand the four kinds of stalking:
The 1st Kind: SIGHTING – Checks out your profiles on various social networking sites for the mere sake of checking it out. Everyone does this so this is okay.
The 2nd Kind: EVIDENCE – Goes beyond your online profile and starts “following” or “friending” your friends and family to add to their own accounts. (So not cool. Stop any form of contact and initiate the cock-block or clam-jam.)
The 3rd Kind: CONTACT – Randomly shows up at the same place at the same time when you don’t live or work in the same neighborhood. (Have your restraining order ready.)
The 4th Kind: ABDUCTION – If it gets to this point, sorry couldn’t help you. But you will be celebritized on CNN, I’m sure.
Now that the four kinds of stalking have been established, here are a few anti-stalker guiding principles:
- If the person you’ve been having flirtatious exchanges with stops reciprocating all of sudden, STOP! There’s nothing creepier than receiving a text that reads “I’m beating off to your profile pic baby” after you’ve made it clear you’re no longer interested. Move on, assuming you’re the guy with your cock in your hand.
- DO NOT, under any circumstance, “just show up” at the same place as your interested party after tracing their every move from their Twitter or Facebook updates. If you happen to be at the same place at the same time, casually walk over and give a quick greeting and salutation and walk away. At least pretend you weren’t stalking the person.
- While the “wait three days to call back” rule no longer applies after a first date, it’s not okay to call, leave a message, and then follow it up with a text message to say you called and left a message. If he/she is interested, they’ll call you back.
- Pursuant to the third point above, if weeks have gone by, or hell, even months, and he/she still hasn’t returned your phone call or text, don’t leave another message indicating you’re still waiting for the call. (“Hello Desperado.”)
- Regardless of how great your Photo Shop skills are, don’t start shopping him/her into your photos and then post it to your Facebook or Flickr accounts. (That’s just creepy.)
If you are guilty of any of the aforementioned, then you should start re-evaluating your online pursuits or you could end up in jail. Persistence is good but be casual and be prepared for rejection.
“Cock-Will-Do-Her-Screw”
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating tips, Featured articles, Latest on November 25, 2009
Ah yes, the holiday season is here. And there’s no better way to spend it than to spend it with only your closest friends and family. Keep that in mind when deciding if you should invite your significant other, who you met online, to partake in family holiday traditions.
At what point in your relationship do you bring your boyfriend/girlfriend home for the holidays?
The holiday season always makes this a tough question to answer, let alone all the factors you have to consider. I’ll do my best in bringing some of those considerations to light.
Q: Is this someone you’d bring around your family?
A: If yes, then you should have done so already. If no, then no need to read further.
Q: Have you already introduced your girlfriend/boyfriend to the family in another, less formal setting?
A: If yes, I don’t see any harm. Plus it alleviates all the annoying questions asked by your nosey aunts, such as, “why didn’t you bring so and so?” “Does so and so not like us?” “Are you embarrassed by us?” You get the picture.
But if not, then Thanksgiving is probably not the best setting to bring in an outlier to witness your drunk-ass uncles double dipping while picking at the food out on the table.
Q: Are you looking to get laid during the holidays?
A: Silly question, I know. Who the hell wouldn’t? However, remember, Thanksgiving is a selfless holiday, or it’s supposed to be, anyway. Depending on what you decided with the first two questions will steer you in the right direction for this one.
Just because you don’t invite your boyfriend/girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner with your family doesn’t mean you can’t get laid. Schedule a post-turkey hook-up so she can have her cock and eat it too.
I hope this was somewhat helpful in answering the original question at hand. The fundamental take away here is to consider what kind of a relationship you are currently in. If all this thinking and relationship analysis made your head hurt, then you’re probably only interested in a “cock-will-do-her-screw”. In which case, leave the girlfriend/boyfriend out.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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