The Man’s Guide about Relationships Friday, Jun 5 2009 

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not your typical cheesball bachelor, habitually occupied by sitting at home missing the fun like a spoil sport. I’d wager you guys probably never pegged me to write a talk much about great dating and compatibility. Not a fan of the drama.

Helplessness is an avoidable quality and intentionally absent from my values. But I do have a tender heart. Here’s the situation, I had to squelch a special relationship and I felt a great deal for but just carried on to nowhere. I guess somone would go on record saying its been years since I dated someone new. I’m missing the dating with great expectations that came naturally before.

Being single is new and free. This much is certain, I won’t spend another weekend faithfully binging on Star Trek Enterprise on DVD. The real cause of this spell of weekend dating lameness? This isn’t college, and there are fewer available women.

My one-time college buddy, Josh, who doesn’t know the meaning of dating apathy, informed me he’s almost in the same boat. He signed up for Great Expectations Phoenix. I can’t argue with meeting new singles around my age. Surprise, I bit the bullet and joined.

Be honest, ya can’t feel down due to being alone if you haven’t picked up the phone. Just like my senior year baseball coach Terry Neelon chimed in when his wife wasn’t looking, “You’re complaining to the competition, Jeff.”

Coach was crazy, and a little out of touch. However, the old guy was on the money without being self-righteous. He meant well to everyone. This amazing Dallas matchmaking service I joined definitely would have overloaded the old man’s noggin’.

Last night at a Great Expectations happy hour I talked to a ton of quality and desirable ladies that hold my eye. I actually had a blast with a few intelligently incredible people. Called it a night with a sweet farewell, in addition to the fact that I developed some political acquaintances for my job. Success.

Get out there. You won’t complain if you sit the bench. Don’t sell yourself short, at least have great expectations for for your own good.

Live It Up!

Caleb

Online Single Men Tips for First Date Thursday, May 28 2009 

On the internet - there are lots of internet dating tips for both men and women. Here are 4 steps that will help you out on your 1st date.

Step One -

You shouldn’t act simply to impress her. You need to be yourself! You’re going to lose her interest if she has to concentrate on your act or attitude. Try to pretend that she is just a friend and you aren’t trying to win her over, and possibly you’ll be comfortable enough to more easily be yourself.

Second Step:

Remember - first impressions count! Make sure she doesn’t think you will be a boring partner. You shouldn’t talk to much - and try to balance the conversation. Don’t just say yes or no to her inquiries, but you also do not want to tell your biography either. If you just speak about yourself, then you will sound exceedingly vain and dull!

3rd Step:

You need to look confident on your first singles date. You want to make her feel like you are intelligent and fascinating. When you speak, you need to sound sure, but not overbearing. Don’t make her dislike you before she begins to experience you! You don’t desire to make your first date, your last date!

For my last point of advice - you need to have fun with dating online! If you can, just try and forget your nervousness and envision she already knows you. Imagine like your not even on a date - but instead, merely hanging out with your friend. Hopefully your first date will be a memorable one.