myTakes: Dating

1. Gentleman Nothing is more attractive to me personally than an old-school gentleman. One that opens the door, offers to pay and actually cares what the woman has to say, versus loving to hear himself talk. 2. Time,...

I have been dating my boyfriend for the past 2 years. With the ups and downs, breakups, fights, and getting back together...I realized that I am not done with him, or at least I am not ready to call it quits for good. The...

Dating Outside Your Race for the Right Reasons I'm sure we've all heard: "I don't date people within my own race." This often stems from various issues whether it be self hate or fetishes. Either way, when choosing a...

Single Lady Problems As a single woman who doesn't want a relationship right now, I run into so many people who just can't seem to understand why I chose to be single right now. Any time I simply talk to a guy for more...

1. This person doesn't see your value Imagine someone who never tells you that they appreciate you. Would you desperately try to make that person be your friend? No, you probably wouldn't. Same goes for a romantic...

Casual dating seems to be the perfect idea at first. You are going out with someone you are interested in, and he seems to be interested in you too. You hold hands, kiss, go out on dates, and text everyday, yet the word...

The restaurant and movie theater are the two main places for dating. However, a fancy restaurant meal for one person may be priced above $10. A fast food restaurant meal for one person may be priced above $5. The movie...

1. He asks for space all the time If your guy starts telling you he needs alone time, to think and figure things out...then he probably isn't feeling you nor the relationship 2. He takes a long time to reply to your...

1. Being too picky "Must have brown-skin, beautiful eyes, make more money than me, knowing at least 3 languages..." 2. Being too independent Do you feel like you don't need anyone? 3. Not making enough effort No one...

1. He is a confident speaker The Alpha male will speak clearly, and with open body language. He will be very firm and direct, and will have no problem with getting his point across. 2. He is dominant He likes to take...

1. It's fun Who doesn't like to go out on several dates all within the same night? 2 dinners in 1 night, sounds like a dream! 2. You get to meet different people By the end of the year, you would have met enough...

1. Being a doormat is not sexy Being overly nice will put you into the "mom" compartment of his brain. Why do you have to put everything aside to make sure he is happy? It is a give and a taken. So don't always be there...

1. Impatience and self entitlement If you date is rude to waiter, or is constantly impatient waiting for his food and is simply a jerk... then that is a clear sign. 2. No interest in you If you feel like you are...

For the purposes of this article, when I refer to "cheating" I am not referring to anything physical (such as sex or kissing), but emotional cheating. AKA - conversations, going out for coffee, dates etc. 1. I wasn't...