By now, you know that I prefer that first dates be kept short, simple and flexible. This allows you to fairly easily and painlessly escape a date that is not going well, while leaving plenty of room to continue on if everything is moving in the right direction. So what should you do on a first date? Remember that the ability to have a conversation is key. You aren’t on a date with a restaurant or movie theater, you probably already know if you like Italian food or Action Adventure movies. Yo... Read Full Story

I recently went on a blind date with a guy I met on a dating site. He asked if I wanted to have dinner. I countered with coffee and “let’s play it by ear.” Why would I pass up the opportunity for a free meal in this economy? Well, because I didn’t want to be trapped to an hour of tedious conversation if the date wasn’t going well. What could be less appetizing than suffering through a meal across from someone you just don’t want to be with? Maybe trying to make small talk with spinach stuck ... Read Full Story

First, yeah, I know this site is Successful ONLINE Dating, but occasionally I get out from behind the computer. So, why do the cheesy pick up lines never work? Well, they are cheesy and we’ve all heard them before. However, we all know someone that’s met someone in a bar. So, what’s the secret? Why do some guys (and girls) get the digits and others get rejected? I’ve found that there are 3 major components to approaches that work in person. Clean Clean as in not overtly sexual, or downright ... Read Full Story

We all need to develop new ways to advertise our businesses and get new customers, especially in the current tough economy. The term “think outside the box” has been around forever, but exactly how do you do it? Today I came across a poll that asked which you put on on a sandwich first, the peanut butter or the jelly. My first thought was “Peanut butter, of course!” But wait…how many people actually put the jelly on first? As it turns out, just over 1%. Those are people operating “outside th... Read Full Story

We all need to develop new ways to advertise our businesses and get new customers, especially in the current tough economy. The term “think outside the box” has been around forever, but exactly how do you do it? Today I came across a poll that asked which you put on on a sandwich first, the peanut butter or the jelly. My first thought was “Peanut butter, of course!” But wait…how many people actually put the jelly on first? As it turns out, just over 1%. Those are people operating “outside th... Read Full Story

During the first few dates, it’s often a little nerve wracking trying to figure out just where you stand. Act too interested, you scare the other person away, act too aloof and you hurt their feelings. So how can you find out if the other person is interested without asking outright? While there’s nothing wrong with open communication, sometimes a little reassurance is a good thing. Here are a few of the non-verbal cues that can tell you how your date, man or woman feels about you: Smiles –... Read Full Story

I had a date the other night with a guy I met on OkCupid.com. According to his online profile, we have a ton of things in common. It was hard to tell about his physical appearance from the photos, but the conversation was good online, so we progressed to text messages, and soon had plans for a Saturday night. Now one thing you need to know about me, is I am always decidedly unexcited about a first date. I become a terrible pessimist. So when I was telling my friends about it, I sounded less ... Read Full Story

Here’s a little peak at a few exclusive NEW ERA fitted caps coming soon. These new Texas Rangers fitted hats will only be available at Hat Club’s two Texas shops, and a limited amount on HatClub.com. All three of the New Era custom hats look sick, but the favorite is the all Black 59Fifty with a Graphite & Gold classic Rangers logo. Each hat is made in the USA and only 30 of each colorway were made. Pick up one of these or other custom fitted caps at HatClub.com. Read Full Story

The hype has built up over the past few months ever since pics of the Air Jordan XII "Rising Sun" hit the net.  But, you’ll have to wait a little longer to add the pair to your collection.  Originally scheduled to be released this weekend, all of the shoes were recalled by Nike after an agency in Japan threatened to sue Nike for using the Japanese rising sun logo inside the sole.  Nike is rumored to be replacing the sole with a solid white one.  The XII is a rea... Read Full Story

Anybody think the Phillies have a potential dynasty in the making? With their lineup and the way their competition in the National League is set up currently; why not? The Phillies will continue to defend their status as world champions after they knocked off the Dodgers 10-4 Wednesday night to win the 2009 National League Pennant. The Phils are the first defending champions to make it back to the Fall Classic since the 2001 Yankees and are also the first NL team to win consecutive pennants s... Read Full Story