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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?
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.
Connection-SUCCESSFUL!
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating trends, Featured articles, Latest on November 17, 2009
After months of perusing online dating sites, creating multiple online dating profiles, playing Tetris with key characteristics, and five paychecks wasted on dry dates, a’las, you’ve found your match! Now, the million dollar question (or whatever amount you’ve dished on these online dating services, unless it’s free like PhoneFling)…
“Do you keep your online dating profiles up and active?”
After taking an independent poll, made up of a few co-workers, Twit-Heads, and even a few BFFs, I’ve concluded the answer to this question is influenced by the direct correlation between your dating objective and your dating type:
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Dating Objective: |
Dating Type: |
Answer: |
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Casual |
Sack-Roller |
Yes |
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Relationship |
Cruiser |
Perhaps |
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Marriage |
Sucker |
No |
The “Sack-Roller” isn’t looking for anything more than a roll in the sack, a pounding on the hood of a car, or a bladder stabbing in a dark corner. Like the sack-roller’s sex drive, their online dating profile will remain active.
The “Cruiser” is a bit more complex. The cruiser likes relationships and wouldn’t mind having a relationship, but is analogous to that of a job-seeker. Once a job-seeker lands that job, does the job-seeker keep his/her on-line resume updated and active? Sure. Why? Because the job-seeker is always open to newer and better opportunities, IF it exists. However, the job-seeker’s response to newer and better opportunities is swayed by their current state of contention. Meaning, offers may still come in but can be rejected or ignored if the job-seeker is perfectly satisfied with his/her current position. Just like the job-seeker, while the cruiser may keep their online dating profile active, responding to other “offers” or “requests” may be in-active.
The “Sucker…” well, I think that’s self-explanatory.
There you have it. But now that I think of it, what you do with your online dating profile post-connection isn’t really up to you, is it? No. It’s up to the “connecteee” and how they feel about you keeping it active while you’re with them. In that case, the answer is “Yes” to all. (Well that was a waste of energy.)
“I Know Who You Did Last Summer (and I know Who You’re Doing Now)”
Posted by Tech Babe in Dating trends, Featured articles, Latest, PhoneFling on November 11, 2009
Everyone’s doing it and I’m sure you have too! Whether you’re in a relationship, looking for one, or playing the host on Cheaters for yourself or for a BFF, you’ve run a person’s search online. A recent survey, conducted by Intelitech, Inc., the creators of PhoneFling, polled 275,000 of its members, and 62% support this fact.
Actually, that 62%, more specifically, have searched online for an ex. The survey results did not confirm why but come on, we all know why. For guys, it’s to see what new loser your whore of an ex is contaminating now. And for girls, it’s just what we do. I’m guessing the majority of that 62% are chicks….scorned chicks! (Guilty.)
But searching online for someone isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s a way to do your background checks before setting yourself up for failure all over again. But if you’re having to pay for services to obtain a person’s information, then you are borderline stalker…not cool.
Other statistics in the survey reflect how the influence of increasing social media trends, online dating included, has really changed the dating game. The popularity of online dating services has morphed from a quick and easy way to meet your match to a quick and easy way to create an online, uninhibited persona; one that some may not actually demonstrate in real life.
Surprisingly, 64.1% said that they are less likely to do this though it is a top concern. How do you know the person really is who they say they are or look the way they look in their profile in real life (IRL)? That’s just it. You don’t. But if you’re ever at a point where you are ready to take this online affair to an offline meeting “IRL”, choose a meeting location with lots of windows that face a crowded street. That way you can sneak a peek before your meeting begins. If he/she is not for you, keep going and block him/her from any of your social media networks. Otherwise, rock on and keep it wrapped! (That’s another thing that won’t be disclosed online.)
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