I think there is one argument that divides the gender no greater than the internationally famous exchange, as follows:

GUY: "Is everything OK?"

GAL: "Yeah."

Or, put in another way:

GUY: "What's wrong?"

GAL: "Nothing."

GUY: "All right.  Let's get to the movies then!"Read more

Why.  Why oh why oh why.  You both had a great time, right?  Things went well.  Laughing.  Joking.  Maybe even a kiss.  So why didn't he call again?

Before I continue, as I say more often times than not, I've had this done to me as well, so this isn't necessarily a gender-specific dating experience.  But I'll go ahead and say guys are guilty of 'disappearing' more than ladies are.

Reasons are likely numerous, but aside from the players out there, the number 1 reason we guys "disappear" would have to be... *drumroll*:Read more

I had a bit of writer’s block for the last couple of weeks.  See, my problem has been that I wanted to write more about that first date.  But it wasn't what I've been thinking about.  So I caved and am now writing what's been on my mind.  I apologize if this is less-focused than my previous posts, but it's probably best to just get this one out of the way!

I was thinking about some recent knowledge I got.  About an ex.  The following topic may sound trite, strange or downright immature, but I think that my specific example can be extrapolated into a broader point.  So bear with me.  The topic?  Gifts!

It’s no startling revelation that most guys hate buying gifts.  We hate buying them for our ma and pa.  Hate buying them for weddings (I spent an hour and a half in a daze trying to find something off the registry from Bed Bath and Beyond).  Hate buying them for our lady friend.  Why do we hate?  Because we’re never 100% sure if this is what they want.Read more

In my previous post, I talked about the 2 kind of guys going to a bar, Guy1 and Guy2.  A Guy1 is super aggressive and their goal going out is to get a girl, whether it’s her number or more.  Guy2 is out to be out and social, and if a romantic situation presents itself, he’ll deal with it then.  I should’ve noted that a guy can go from Guy1 to Guy2 - we’re not stuck in either/or of my 2-person paradigm.

I’d say I’m a Guy2 90% of the time.

Which leads me to the third major way we guys get to that first date - the set-up.Read more

I’ve only done 2 posts, this one being number 3, and something unexpected has started happening.  I’m no dating expert nor claim to be, but I am realizing that all this self-reflection is giving me better perspective on what I do.  And what I do horribly wrong!Read more

Chris2, here, how was everyone's weekend?  I know, it's already over.  But, before we head into another week, grab your coffee and have a read.  I have something to share...Read more

 Like breaking the champagne bottle on the side of the ship, let's shove off!

No, that's not right.

Like the gun they fire before a race, let's get moving!

Nah, that sounds like I'm starting a spin class...

Like the awkward handshake on the first date, nice to meet you.

It'll do...

I'm Chris, or as I was referred to during the voting, Chris2.  I'm one of the new guy bloggers here and this is my first post, so let's get something straight right off the bat:

I'm going to give it to you straight.  No B.S.'ing.  Now I may not be a dating expert or guru, but what I have to say may help bridge this weird gap between what men and women say and mean.  I can share what I know and have experienced and what other guys have told me and experienced.  Maybe we can all learn something.  But I have 2 caveats...  Read more