myTakes: Dating

After a 20 year marriage I found myself suddenly back in the dating game. After a few horrifically failed dates I realized that the dating world has changed drastically. I no longer was able to gauge a man's interest...

Let's be real. Dating typically requires money. You need money to get ready, money for the movie tickets, for the club, for the dinner, for the coffee and ice cream, for gas, for the concert, for the bar, for the...

I've dated some men. Okay, I've dated a lot of men. And they always seem so different. I date men of all races, all ages, all religions, all professions, and yet it often seems like I am dating the same guys over and...

Ladies and gentlemen, I have been reading a lot of stuff on here that really just irks me. There are women pointing out what men are doing wrong when they try to start a relationship, and men bashing the women that don't...

My personal journey... Here goes! I wouldn't describe myself as drop-dead gorgeous. In fact, I simply take care of myself. Hair, makeup, nails, dressing up, fit body and with a smile on my face- pretty much always. To the...

From my dating history, one could gather that I'm pretty open minded when it comes to who I date. I have not been one of those, he has to be this race, or he had to go to this college, or has to to have this color hair as...

Okay, remember that one time we had a crush? Or maybe not one time... Either way, girls have their own way of making sure the guy finds out or doesn't. And here is how: 1. Hey, what are friends for? Girls in movies, real...

1. He Has A Female Best Friend This one is a no-brainer. If he has a female best friend, or even TWO, he 100% will cheat on you. Because guys can't have a girlfriend and girlfriends at the same time because men are just...

It is one of the most controversial and highly debated topics on G@G. Up until recently, I didn't even have an opinion on this subject. But after reading several mytakes and talking to my family members, I've reached a...

Having a physical preference in the opposite sex when it comes to dating and relationships is , literally , shallow - since it's something that you can see right off the bat. But not having that dictate your choice...

This might not be a typical office romance story, but most of the pros and cons I think of are. First, a little background: I dated a guy from my office in secret for four months before anyone found out. Four months of...

If you refuse to pay for our first date, you can take a hike. I'm tired of all these guys making a zillion excuses for why they shouldn't treat on a first date. All it shows is that you're LAZY and CHEAP. Well, even if...

(Disclaimer: This is an article based off of the style of the satire news article the Onion. This article is not owned by the Onion) Western expat Tom, who despises western women has moved to the East to live and hopes...

Hey Gagers, I'm back with another top 10 and guys, please take notes! :) ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● 1. Don't bring up your ex Especially if your date didn't ask about them. If you run your mouth about your ex...

I know universally, neediness or clinginess, is stereotyped as a bad trait for both genders but I want to dig a little deeper (mainly focusing on girls, as I don't know too much of it in guys but please, do give me an...

Many years ago, before I was in a long-term relationship, before I was the vixen and romantic Casanova that I am today (that was a joke, I'm still a nerd), I was also awkwardly navigating the dating pool, probably more...

This mytake is based on how to earn respect from your love interest and keep her happy at the same time. This is guide for anyone who's planning on pursuing a girl or keeping her happy. 1. Tell her sweet nothings or...

The tradition of women having to look beautiful for dates, evolved during oppressive times when men weren't able to enjoy the sight of beautiful women much elsewhere & communicate with them in a way mutually agreed upon...

I know there have been a lot of myTakes recently about how girls DON'T want children. And how they don't care about dating guys who do want kids. That's all fine. Do what you want, you're entitled. However, I thought it'd...

Hello there, I'm just a young black beautiful & confident girl here giving my opinions on why I choose to date outside my own race. And why i go for Latinos and maybe why more and more black girls are doing the same. 1)...