Entries tagged “dating”

Dating During an Election Year!

By Stephanie Agresta Presidential politics are everywhere these days.  We're getting closer to announcements about vice-presidential picks and the conventions for both parties.  Here at WE Vote '08 we are all about riding that wave!  It starts with registering and...

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Does "Samantha" Exist?

Do some women only want sex?By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzJOHN:  Yesterday, an attractive thirty-six-year-old woman told me--point blank--that she doesn't ever want to get married; she doesn't ever want to have kids; and she definitely prefers "booty calls"...

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Video: Is Monogamy Natural?

The nature vs. nurture debate continues! Amy and John argue that monogamy has become natural....

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Video: Do Nice Guys Finish Last?

Why do nice guys finish last?  Find out why women tend to go for bad boys.  And what's the deal with texting?...

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Five Reasons You're Single

Keep reading, if you want to know.By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzAMY:  Last night, while I was waiting in a very long line for the ladies' room at a concert, I overheard two extremely attractive, twenty-something women complaining about...

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Video: Questions for Women by Women

Women ask each other important dating questions, like why women date for dating's sake. Amy and John have the answers....

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Video: What Do People Really Look for in a Mate?

Amy and John try to find out what people really look for in a mate. How important are looks?...

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Video: Do You Have Qualities of the Opposite Gender?

Amy and John reveal some of their qualities that are more common in the opposite sex....

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Video: How Important is Religion in a Relationship?

Is dating someone from a different religion a deal breaker?  Amy and John weigh in with the help of New Yorkers in Central Park. What do you think?  Let Amy and John know by leaving a comment below....

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Video: Who Has the Stronger Sex Drive?

Do men or women have the stronger sex drive?  You may be surprised to hear what people on the street had to say. What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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Video: Amy and John Preview "In Men We Trust"

Amy and John had a chance to preview WEtv.com's all-new original series "In Men We Trust."  They weigh in on how they would run their own dating bootcamp.  (John thinks Amy would make a great drill sergeant!) Do you agree...

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Video: Who Should Pay on a Date?

Amy and John answer the age-old question: Who should pay on a date - the man or the woman?...

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Craving Commitment

How can I make a guy want to commit?By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzQ: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN:  Two years ago, the man I'm currently seeing, "Sean," started working in my office. He's gorgeous, so every single girl at...

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Ladies, Don't Pay

Amy and John discuss "going Dutch"By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzJOHN:  I just read the latest entry on our sister blog "Live and Let Date" by Liza Persky entitled "Recession Dating" and, as a man, I feel compelled to...

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Video: Ask Amy vs. John - Part 2

Do men always have to be the aggressors in order for a relationship to get started? Amy and John answer this and more....

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Video: Ask Amy vs. John

Why do women wear makeup? This week, Amy and John flip the script and answer relationship questions on camera. Have questions for Amy and John?  Ask away below....

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Video: Is Valentine's Day Just for Women?

Amy thinks Valentine's Day is the one day women get to be spoiled, but some people think it should be a day for both sexes. What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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Video: Men & Dancing

Does a man need to know how to dance?  Amy and John explore the benefits of having a man who knows how to move. ...

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Video: Better Love in 2009

What's your New Year's love resolution? Most of the couples Amy and John interviewed want to spend more time together, while others want to focus on self-improvement....

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Video: Clothing and Attraction

What role does clothing play in attraction? Amy and John ask men and women about what the opposite sex should and should NOT wear. What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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Video: The Truth About Men

Why can't men commit? Amy and John answer women's burning questions about men.  ...

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Video: The Truth About Women

Why do women take so long to get ready? Amy and John answer men's burning questions about women. Can you explain why women do the things we do?  Leave a comment below....

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Video: Male Stereotypes

Do men smell?  Are men incapable of asking for directions?  Amy and John ask people which male stereotypes are true. Which male stereotypes are true?  Leave a comment below....

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Video: Women & Sports

Do women fake their interest in sports just to please men?  Amy doesn't think women genuinely like sports...but John and some of the women they spoke to beg to differ. What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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Today on Today

Amy and John stop by The Today Show for a chat. By Amy Kean and John Schwartz Amy:  Today John and I made our way down to NBC's studios at Rockefeller Center to tape a fun -- and very timely...

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Video: Good Cheap Dates

With the economy in shambles we all have to tighten our belts. Amy and John ask people on the street for date ideas that won't break the bank. Share your ideas for good cheap dates.  Leave a comment below....

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Video: Can Your Partner Be Friends With an Ex?

Is it OK for your partner to be friends with his or her ex? Amy and John found that people say one thing to the camera but may feel differently behind closed doors....

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The Ex Factor

How can I get my boyfriend to stop speaking to his ex?By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzQ:DEAR AMY VS. JOHN:  Please Help! My boyfriend's still in contact with his ex. He keeps telling me, "There's nothing going on" but...

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Does Cooking Make a Woman More Attractive?

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.  Does a woman have to know how to cook to be attractive to guys? What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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Cheating: To Forgive or Not to Forgive?

In light of the recent John Edwards scandal, Amy and John ask the question "Can you forgive a cheater?"  You may be surprised to hear what some women have to say. What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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Too Great To Date?

Are guys not asking me out because I'm too perfect? Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN:  Why are men so turned off by confident women? I'm a 30-year-old former model who now runs my own public relations company. I'm confused...

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The Pick-Up Line Revisited

Amy and John, with the help of an "expert," discover that the pick-up line is a lost art form that can be used strategically. What do you think about pick-up lines?  Leave a comment below....

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The Pick-Up Line

Do pick-up lines work?  Or are they just a cheesy way to approach the opposite sex? What's your take on pick-up lines?  Leave a comment below....

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New Pick-up Spots

Where's the best place to meet someone?  Bars are out!  The dentist's office may be a better option, according to Amy. Do you agree with Amy or John?  Check out their original blog post on this topic: Looking For Love...

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Prenups: Practical or Paranoid?

How necessary is a prenuptial agreement?...

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She Likes Him, But He Likes Me

Love triangle leaves friendship in jeopardy Q: Dear Amy vs. John:  My co-worker, and best friend Denise has been chasing after a hot guy we both work with, for over a year. But he's clearly not interested. She's had...

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Find Me a Different Man!

My Best Friend Wants To Set Me Up With Her Fat Brother--Do I Have To Say Yes? Q: IS IT RUDE TO REJECT MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER?Dear Amy vs. John: I love my best friend (let's call her "Suzy")...

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Wife Seeking Boyfriend For Traditional Courtship

AMY:  The other night, John splurged on dinner at a semi-decent restaurant, which seems to happen less and less now that we're "happily" married. (This is exactly why I wanted to stay engaged forever; it's the ideal arrangement.) In...

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Is Compatibility a Crock?

What really makes someone a perfect match AMY: I hope I'm not jinxing us, but here goes. John and I have been very happily married since 2006. Big deal, you're thinking; that's only two damn years. Okay, fine, we're not...

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Undercover Lover

Are you an open book with new people? By Sherri RifkinWhile Mariel is on her undercover date with Jack, the super of her building, she confesses to him that because of what he does, she feels as if she's never...

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Seasons of Love

The challenges of dating during the warm-weather months.By Liza PerskyThere are certain phenomena's that happen in life that make being single even harder than it already is.  The holiday's...High School reunions...weddings...funerals...brunch. But, the biggest of all: Daylight Savings Time. You...

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Spoke Too Soon (and Too Much)

Why do women feel the need to bare it all on a first date?By Liza PerskyWell, this day was a total waste of makeup.  There's almost nothing worse than looking really good and having nobody see you other than your...

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Recession Dating

Who picks up the tab during a recession?By Liza PerskyI was at a doctor's appointment the other day and went through my usual waiting room ritual of picking up every magazine looking for one I hadn't read yet.  There's nothing...

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He's Just Not That Into You

Liza grudgingly sees the truth in stereotypes.By Liza PerskySo, after two weeks, many reviews, and much anticipation, I finally saw, "He's Just Not That Into You."  I've been doing a lot of talking about this movie, and it dawned on...

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Facing Facebook

Nothing says "I care" like a comment - or a poke.  By Liza PerskyLast week my Blackberry stopped working. Like most well adjusted busy but rational professionals, I panicked.  Not only did it make me realize how absolutely dependent I...

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More Sex, Less Stress?

Our dating blogger disagrees.by Liza PerskyLast weekend was very productive and I was able to get a lot of things done:  Christmas shopping for my family, getting my winter wardrobe out of storage, paying bills, de-friending Rocco Dispirito (on Facebook)...all...

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Video: Online Dating

Some people are afraid to try online dating because they're afraid of meeting crazy people. We talk to men and women in New York City to find out if online dating deserves its bad rep. Have you ever tried online...

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The Gym: New Meet Market?

Our dating blogger learns a valuable lesson at the gym.By Liza PerskyWhen you are single you become acutely aware of the places you may meet men. We've all heard the stories where love is found in supermarkets, sports bars, dinner...

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Video: What's Your Type?

Do you have a type?  Does it make sense to have a type, or should you be open-minded?  Find out what these New York City women think. What's your type?  Leave a comment below....

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Waxing Poetic

Our dating blogger asks, "If a woman gets a bikini wax and no one is around to see it, does it still count"?By Liza Persky I was getting a bikini wax the other day and Marina, my Russian waxer, who...

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Video: Texting

Ever sent a drunk text that you regretted the next day? You're not alone!  These women share their texting horror stories. Read Liza's original blog post about texting here.  Share your own texting stories below....

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Stakes Tartar

Our dating blogger makes a dietary exception on a first date. By Liza PerskyMy dad is a great guy. And anybody with a great dad knows that makes it even harder to find a boyfriend. So, you can imagine when...

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Video: Hooking Up

Is chivalry dead?  We spoke to men and women in New York City to find out if hooking up has taken over traditional courting. What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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The Politics of Dating

Liza Persky clarifies her positions on some important issues.By Liza PerskyWith the world's attention focused right now on the upcoming election, and people deciding on where their candidate stands on the issues, it got me to thinking about where I...

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Cooking For Singles

In an effort to meet the man of her dreams, our dating blogger ends up feeling more alone then ever.By Liza PerskyIn my never-ending pursuit of meeting a mate, I did something I hadn't done in forever. I took a...

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Text and the City

A false sense of intimacy in an intimate settingBy Liza PerskySo here's the thing: texting may be the end of all of us.  I know it's supposed to be a quick and cute way to get closer, but really, I...

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Blast from the Past

Can revisiting your past relationships help you get the one you really want? By Anna David When you're single and frustrated, you consider all kinds of options: Internet dating, speed dating, lowering your expectations. At some point -- possibly...

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Dating Diary

There are pros and cons to documenting your every date in a diary. Here, one woman makes a book out of hers. By Anna David My journal used to be the recipient of all my dating woes. No boy...

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Avoiding the Manholes

Women, over and over again, date the same bad-for-them guy. Why don't we see the warning signs?  By Anna David For some of us, dating can be like Groundhog Day -- and I'm not talking about the holiday where...

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Pillow Party Etiquette

Some basic snooze guidelines to handling the one-night stand...post-sex. by Anna David We've all--or most of us, anyway--had the requisite one-night-stand. We've done the walk of shame--probably in the little black dress that seemed infinitely more appealing when we...

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Dating by Disease

Dating Websites so specific, it may feel a little strange. By Anna David There are options galore when it comes to online dating--sites so specifically tailored to various types of people that the goal seems to be less about...

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Sweet Vengeance

When a guy acts like a jerk to you, maybe it's worth taking the high road. by Anna David You know how it is after you're dating someone for a few years--or months or weeks or days--and it doesn't work...

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Matchmaker, Please Don't Make Me a Match

Internet dating doesn't sound so bad after a matchmaker tells a group of women what they need to do to attract a man. by Anna David It sounded like a good enough idea at the time. A friend who...

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Ringing in the Single Life

Single and proud of it... here's a ring just for you. By Anna David If you listen to some people out there, the single most important goal for any woman should be to land a man. Bridget Jones introduced...

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Turning Your Man (Light) On

There may be a reason why you aren't meeting the man of your dreams by Anna David By now, you know the scenario. You're out at night. Little black dress? Check. Mascara? Double check. Christ, you even shaved your...

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Typecasting

When it comes to dating, what you've always thought you liked may not be what's actually going to work for you. Einstein's definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Perhaps no one...

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Don't Be Duped By Exbook

If you get an e-mail telling you that your ex is out there tarnishing your good name, it may not be what you think. Call me naïve, paranoid, or simply a person who's made some somewhat questionable dating choices...

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Dating Differences

Women and men approach dating from very different places. Is it just me or does dating seem to get more and not less complicated all the time? I mean, I know men are from Mars and we're from Venus and...

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Dad Shopping

I have a theory on dating called "man shopping" but what about when you are also "dad shopping"?By Alaina SheerI've been applying my man shopping theory to dating for years now and it's paid off. I've avoided most of the...

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Getting Back Out There?

I'm not quite sure what's going on but I haven't been making time or even trying to date lately.By Alaina SheerHave I finally lost my steam?  After my divorce and a five month cooling off period I dove right back...

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There's a Man in My Bed

But he's only 3 feet tall (give or take). By Alaina SheerIsn't that awful that I don't even know how tall my child is? When Benjamin was a teeny, tiny guy he always checked in the bottom 25th p-rcentile for weight...

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First Comes Love...

By Jessa Goodworth Jason and I met on Memorial Day weekend of 2008.At that point in my life I had become a serial blind-dater.  Everyone I knew wanted to set me up with someone.  I had become accustomed to fancy...

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