Welcome to the April 11, 2012 edition of the Carnival of Online Dating! This is the twenty-sixth edition of the blog carnival, and we really appreciate those who have submitted their links for inclusion. Spread the word: The next Carnival of Online Dating will be April 25, 2012, so make sure to get your submissions in by 8:59pm PST/11:59pm EST Tuesday April 24.
Date Ideas
Grace Pamer presents How a stop motion film is the perfect idea for your proposal posted at 10 Sure Fire Opening Messages That Work posted at Online Dating Advices.
Dating Tips & Advice
Sex & Seduction
Be sure to tune in every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays for more! The next Carnival of Online Dating will be April 25th, 2012, so make sure to get your submissions in by 8:59pm PST/11:59pm EST Tuesday April 24th!
That concludes this edition. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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by Hayley Quinn on April 9, 2012
Welcome to the March 30, 2012 edition of the Carnival of Online Dating! This is the twenty-fifth edition of the blog carnival, and we really appreciate those who have submitted their links for inclusion. Sorry for the delay on publishing this edition, the Blogcarnival.com servers (how we manage our submissions) had hardware failure. But they’re back! Spread the word: The next Carnival of Online Dating will be April 11, 2012, so make sure to get your submissions in by 8:59pm PST/11:59pm EST Tuesday April 10.
Dating Tips & Advice
- Grace Pamer presents Is It Ever OK To Use Coupons On A First Date? posted at Romance Never Dies, saying, “Whilst we are undoubtably living in difficult economic times is it ever OK to use a coupon on a first date? If you think the answer is even close to being a yes then read on as you’ve still got a lot to learn!”
- Mary Edwards presents 10 Reasons a Woman Should Lie to Her Boyfriend posted at Best Dating Sites, saying, “When asked whether it’s OK to lie to one’s partner most of us would probably instinctively and emphatically say absolutely not, reasoning that honesty is not only an important part of a healthy relationship, but arguably one of the most important parts of a healthy relationship.”
- Laura Backes presents 10 Ways Secrets Told Online Don’t Stay Secret posted at DSL Service Providers, saying, “There’s an old saying that the three quickest ways to spread news are telephone, television, and tell a friend. Of course that saying predates the internet by about four decades, and now there’s really no hope for keeping a secret. In fact, there are so many ways to ruin a secret online that we’re going to share a list.”
- Mary Edwards presents 10 Ways to Win Every Argument with Your Girlfriend posted at Best Dating Sites, saying, “You’re probably wondering if it’s actually possible to win every argument. And the answer is… maybe. Then again, maybe not; it really all depends on how you handle things.”
- Matt Savage presents How to Delete Your OkCupid Account posted at Online Dating Paradox.
- Mary Edwards presents 10 Reasons Women Hate Mustaches posted at Best Dating Sites, saying, “Most men like to grow facial hair because they think it makes them more macho and manly. The only problem is that growing a full beard can be itchy and uncomfortable, and keeping a goatee trimmed and looking nice can be a hassle. So where’s the happy medium?”
- Mary Edwards presents 10 Reasons a Man Should Lie to His Girlfriend posted at Best Dating Sites, saying, “Dishonesty isn’t an admirable trait, and the health of any relationship depends on honest and open communication. Trust is an essential factor as well, yet there are times when a little white lie here and there might be less damaging than telling your partner what you really think.”
Personal Anecdotes
Be sure to tune in every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays for more! Due to the rescheduling of this edition, the next Carnival of Online Dating will be April 11th, 2012, so make sure to get your submissions in by 8:59pm PST/11:59pm EST Tuesday April 10th!
That concludes this edition. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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by Hayley Quinn on March 22, 2012
No matter what age you are, introducing your new significant other to your family can be a stressful situation filled with apprehension and a pulse rate so high you swear you’re going to have a heart attack. As a guy introducing a new girlfriend to his family, you’re probably worried that your family is going to chase her away.
As the son in a family, you’ll be up against a few things when you bring a new girlfriend home to meet the family. At the bottom of the totem pole you have your siblings. Brothers are probably not much of a concern — expect some teasing or jealousy, both of which are easy enough to handle. Depending on your sisters, if you have any, you may or may not have a problem. Girls have a very differing attitudes toward other women, so as soon as your girlfriend walks through the door, your sisters, and probably your mother, are going to have her “type” selected. With any luck she will pass their tests, but more likely, if she is too much like them or too much unlike them, you may have a problem.\
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Bringing home a new boyfriend to meet mom and dad is a tough first step. For one, you don’t want to frighten him off with your family’s antics, and two, as their child, you know your parents are always going to put whoever you bring home through the wringer.
Before you get to the introductions, you should prepare your parents, in a sense, to meet your boyfriend. Drop hints that you have a boyfriend in the first place, or slip him into conversation. Hiding your boyfriend’s existence could work against you. Some folks aren’t as close with their parents, but if you do have a chance to mention your boyfriend, take it. If, for example, you’re talking to your mom about your weekend plans, say, “I’m going camping this weekend, I may bring my boyfriend along,” instead of, “I’m going camping.”
If you know it’s time to introduce your family to your boyfriend — or you know there is no avoiding it any longer — you should also keep in mind it’s best to do the introducing when you control the situation. Therefore, you’re going to have a lot more control and say in the situations if you introduce your boyfriend to your family on your grounds, meaning your home, instead of theirs. They are already going to feel different being in your home instead of theirs. Take advantage of this change and bring your boyfriend to your house to meet them. (But for heaven’s sake, don’t bring him out of the bedroom!) If you’d like to have the meeting in a more neutral setting, meet up at a park or restaurant.
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It’s sad that in the world of dating, we’re taught to shroud our feelings in mystery. All in the name of protecting ourselves, of course! What if you meet a guy that goes against the grain — is it all bad? Here are 3 things that scare many women off, but shouldn’t.
He unexpectedly compliments you
If you’re used to a guy that pays you a compliment after you’ve “earned it,” you may be disarmed if your date compliments you out of nowhere. “You seem very nice,” for example. Many women think, “Is this guy needy? Is this guy a creeper?” How much could he really know about you already? Well, you’d be surprised. From a short conversation, that guy could already have discovered that you are a genuinely kind person. He’s probably already discovered a few great qualities about you. The thing is, most guys just don’t come out with those compliments immediately. Don’t freak out immediately!
He introduces you to his friends early on
After a few dates, your guy wants to introduce you to his friends. Woah. What’s going on? Your mind’s probably racing, “Is he already trying to rope me into his life?” — relax. Introducing you to his friends doesn’t always warrant a freak out, nor does it mean your date has decided that you’re the one. In fact, it could mean the opposite. He could be using his friends as a sounding board, to see if they like you and to get any feedback from them to determine his course of action.
He’s making plans for a second date on the first
Women these days are used to being tortured, waiting for feedback from their date. “Will I get a text from him saying he had fun? Does he like me? AGH!” Many times our questions are answered when we get asked out again a few days, or a week, later. But that’s the rub — we’re used to that wait time. So, if our date suggests a second date before the first is over, some women think red flag. Is he needy? Not necessarily — he just might like you. Think back on your date: Have you picked up on any other red flags? Has he done anything else to indicate desperation? Did you both have a great time? Well, if the coast is clear, take him up on the offer. You may have scored a great, confident guy and hey, he’s saving you the frustration of wondering.
It has been more than a month since Valentine’s Day — how’s your search for love going? If your tool of choice is online dating, you should take some time to spring clean your profile. Here are four things you shouldn’t say on your profile, and how to go about expressing yourself instead.
- “I love life!” – Great, could you be any more vague? Give me something to work with! I want to ask you questions, so let me take a look inside your head. It’s just as bad if you say something along the lines of, “I like food,” or “I like music.” I’m pretty sure most of us like food and music of some sort! Tell me about the best meal you’ve ever had or the awesome concert that changed your life. These details will make you stand out, and you just may find a message in your inbox.
- “I can’t believe I’m doing this.” – Online dating sites have been around quite a while now… why can’t you believe you’d join one? It really brings down the whole process — why would you want to risk giving the impression that you’re better than online dating? Imagine someone coming across your profile and thinking that you really don’t need to find anyone. That you have a ton of people already interested in dating you outside of the sire. Well, you could risk driving someone away with this phrase!
- “I’m down to earth.” – Another case of being vague. It might be that you’re trying to describe yourself as humble, but being “down to earth” is different for every person. Throw in some interesting facts about yourself. Do you give back to your community in some way? Do you have a quirky hobby?
- “I love to laugh!” – Really, who doesn’t? Laughter is something that can bring two people together — it’s like the universal connector. Instead of saying that you love to laugh, instead write a bit about what makes you laugh, or brings you joy.
The theme here, as you can probably gather, is to not be vague in your online dating profile. You don’t have to reveal secrets, but talking about your passions will get you far.
