Advice for Just About Anything

I realized I have a lot of advice on my blog. Like, a lot. So I thought it might be a good time to pull it all together so you can easily access whatever it is you need, all in one place.

Not sure who should pay for a check on a date? I've got a chart for that. Want to be more romantic but not sure how? Don't worry, scroll down.

Dating:
How to pay for a check on a date
How to meet the parents for the first time
How to be more romantic
How to tell you're dating a jerk
How to avoid having sex too soon

How to Tell You're a Booty Call

How to be more than Facebook friends
How to tell you're in love

Break Ups:
How to get over someone in the age of social media
How to tell someone you're never getting back together
How to break up with bad boyfriends
How to cope after a break up
How to lose a girl in 10 days
How to deal with rejection

Throwback: Iconic Celebrity Weddings

It's time for a serious throwback because it's Monday, and you're useless anyway today. Here's a look back on some unforgettable, and maybe forgotten weddings from the past.

A 70-Year-Old Man Asked Me For Dating Advice

The other night I was on the treadmill at the gym when a much older man approached me asking if he could bother me for some advice since I was the only one without headphones on.

A little surprised and nervous about what he might ask, or where he was going to go with the question (heard of stranger danger?), I said "sure!"

"I need some dating advice, can you tell me if this is a good idea?" he asked.

"You see, I have a second date with a woman and I'm not sure if this is a good idea. If you were going on a date, and had to drive separately, what would you think if the gentleman you met had the valet put a rose on your windshield when you left?"

I told him I thought it was a great idea and that he should definitely do it, of course (but really wanted to shout YOLO).

He then expressed relief and said "Really? Damn, I'm 70 and getting back in the dating game. This is like some teenage shit."

What a guy.

I was so struck that a 70-year-old man was being so candid with a total stranger, and of all things he was doing to impress a woman, was simply putting a rose on her windshield. It seemed so antiquated in this day and age, yet so refreshing.

I think we often overthink things when it comes to dating, and we certainly hold back in fear of what the other person might think, in the beginning, at least. I mean, God forbid you act too interested too soon by doing something as sweet as putting a rose on her windshield.

However, if there was ever a better lesson in dating, this man reminded me that it doesn't matter what you do, any gesture from the heart is a good one. And if, for any reason, the person you're trying to impress thinks otherwise, screw em.

There will be someone, somewhere else, who will appreciate all that you do (YOLO).

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Movie Recommendation: Swingers

Has there ever been a movie that so brilliantly paints bromance and what it's like to be a guy with seemingly delusional feelings after a breakup, all while saying the F word 95 times, than Swingers? Don't think so.

I recently saw it for the first time and it became an instant favorite for obvious reasons like Big Bad VooDoo Daddy having a role. JK, that wasn't an obvious reason, obviously.

From the 90s, LA nostalgia, to the dating woes and amazing one liners, this movie rules.

What was your first date like?

First dates. Don'tcha love them? I wrote about my experience here, but if you're too lazy to read it, here's the CliffsNotes version: I was too shy to eat my food, I barely said a word the entire time and my jeans ripped in the crotch mid-date. But since I was too embarrassed to say anything, I instead walked like a penguin for the rest of the night trying to conceal the rip with my purse.

Don't pity me. 

Yes, first dates tend to be terrifying for most, but once they're in the past, all you can do is look back and laugh. 

So in the spirit of first dates, I asked a few friends to share their experiences. Enjoy: