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6 misunderstood first-date signs
Match.com on Yahoo ^ | December 23, 2010 | Julie Taylor

Posted on 12/24/2010 12:30:12 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks

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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Best dating advice I can offer: Beware of the hyphenated last name.


41 posted on 12/24/2010 6:13:07 AM PST by Hat-Trick (Do you trust a government that cannot trust you with guns?)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Excellent article, imho.


42 posted on 12/24/2010 6:15:35 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Getting dates is easy when you're a musician. Convincing a lady to stick around for the long haul is difficult once they realize what becoming a good musician entails -- living the life of a monk/mad scientist, even when they're well off financially.

It's hard for a woman to have to compete with a Steinway. They have needs.

The ivories, I mean.

43 posted on 12/24/2010 6:20:38 AM PST by InternetTuffGuy
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Julie Taylor has written for Cosmopolitan and Redbook and is the coauthor of How to Be a Dominant Diva

Hard for someone to take advice from someone who wrote a book called "How to Be a Dominant Diva"

My last date was 30 years ago so maybe I'm behind the times a tad !!!

44 posted on 12/24/2010 6:23:52 AM PST by Popman (Obama. First Marxist to turn a five year Marxist plan into a 4 year administration.)
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To: caww

Honestly, I think (in your case), the guy was clearly using a tactic. I never have (or would) try that old schtick of asking for a kiss up front to dispell “tension”. Frankly, I only care about getting intimate if I want a second date. And I typically make that decision as the date is winding down, if everything has gone well. If I’m really interested at that point, I’ll press for more. If not, not.

Of course, I’ve been married for over 20 years, so I’ve been out of the dating game for quite a while. Can’t say I miss it much.


45 posted on 12/24/2010 6:29:02 AM PST by rbg81 (When you see Obama, shout: "DO YOUR JOB!!")
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To: Rebelbase

Yup, some differences cannot be overcome.


46 posted on 12/24/2010 6:34:47 AM PST by mad_as_he$$ (V for Vendetta.)
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To: calex59

“I would never date a vegan”

That’s what a guy told me when we first starting dating. Then I told him I was vegan and he changed his mind. We were married 2 years later and still going strong. (I’m no longer vegan, for what it’s worth)

I never, ever lectured or argued with him (or anyone else) about the issue. Ever.


47 posted on 12/24/2010 6:58:10 AM PST by coop71 (Being a redhead means never having to say you're sorry...)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Here's my only distilled wisdom:

The first time she mentions her meds, or her therapist, count slowly to sixty.

Then, put down your drink.

Excuse yourself, saying that you have to go to the men's room.

Once there, open the window and exit.

Go home.

Change your name on the mailbox.

Change your phone number.

Don't go out for three months.

Seriously.

48 posted on 12/24/2010 7:04:46 AM PST by Jim Noble (It's the tyranny, stupid!)
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To: calex59
I would never date a vegan

Oh, c'mon!

If your the first guy, she'll never forget....

Oh, you said "vegan". Never mind...

49 posted on 12/24/2010 7:08:38 AM PST by Jim Noble (It's the tyranny, stupid!)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Over the years I have lowered my standards on the “gotta have list” of acceptable date characteristics. Currently it includes “Having a pulse is not mandatory, but it helps.”.


50 posted on 12/24/2010 10:27:39 AM PST by Petruchio (I Think . . . Therefor I FReep.)
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To: Petruchio
LOL great dating philosophy....

If they are weak and appear sickly but are rich, go for it..

51 posted on 12/24/2010 10:59:48 AM PST by goat granny (Great dad's are a blessing to son's but more so to daughters...)
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To: Dr. Sivana

LOL!
Well, I suppose I was just overcome by that velvety macho voice of his.....


52 posted on 12/24/2010 12:35:42 PM PST by ransomnote
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To: Cowman

LOL Sounds like you’d just want some peace and quiet. I’d want to have some fun and drive her over the edge. ;^)


53 posted on 12/24/2010 2:03:12 PM PST by TigersEye (Who crashed the markets on 9/28/08 and why?)
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To: central_va

It’s more than mere talent don’t you think?


54 posted on 12/24/2010 2:13:35 PM PST by TigersEye (Who crashed the markets on 9/28/08 and why?)
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To: TigersEye

I went on this date with this guy once. We went to the boardwalk & I beat him in every pinball game. I won the wheel games & then beat him at pool. I don’t even play that well. He got so mad that we ended the date early. He avoided me after that. Never could figure that one out...lmao! Guess he was a bad loser.


55 posted on 12/24/2010 8:53:00 PM PST by pandoraou812 (You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you.)
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To: pandoraou812

It’s difficult for some fragile egos to put up with having their asses kicked by a girl. :-)


56 posted on 12/25/2010 12:57:36 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (up)
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To: calex59
I would never date a vegan regardless of what this article says or a frickin liberal either.

LOL. I read "virgin" not "vegan".

57 posted on 12/25/2010 1:30:43 PM PST by gitmo ( The democRats drew first blood. It's our turn now.)
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To: central_va
She has a gift?

Uh, YEAH. And it's almost unwrapped.

58 posted on 12/25/2010 1:42:15 PM PST by gitmo ( The democRats drew first blood. It's our turn now.)
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To: gitmo
LOL. I read "virgin" not "vegan".

You are the second guy to say that:) Just to remove any doubt, I would date a virgin and have done so in the past:)

59 posted on 12/25/2010 2:31:01 PM PST by calex59
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To: Popman

It seems this article is more about “everything is excusable”

There should be some absolutes.

Liberal Democrat who voted for Obama = NEXT!


60 posted on 12/27/2010 9:39:39 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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