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Posts in category "Dating"

Ghosts of Facebook Past, Atomic Bombs, & Dealing with your Ex

Like it or not, Facebook is defining our generation’s dating culture. What Facebook has done is allow an entire generation of people looking to highlight their self-proclaimed fab life on Facebook, which creates all kinds of implications when starting or ending a relationship. From the “She didn’t respond to my text, but she liked my... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
August 31, 2011 at 5:53 pm
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This is Not a Good Week to have a Penis

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Two incidents have occurred this week that have me praising the fact that I do not have a penis. Incident 1: Not so Glorious Hole According to Metro UK, a drunken Cambodian man (Phnom Penh) suffered a lacerated penis when he decided to relieve himself through a hole in a fence. On the other side of... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
July 13, 2011 at 4:29 am
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These contacts will probably ruin your sex life

These contacts will probably ruin your sex life
Image via Wikipedia A lesson in “how can I piss away my hard-earned money?” Buy HD contacts.  This concoction, that Bausch & Lomb contrived, boasts that they provide “crisp, clear vision you require especially in low light.” Just what I needed, my zit to be seen through HD lenses. What they should say is: this newfound... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
May 9, 2011 at 3:25 am
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Textiquette 101: Practice Safe Sext

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What the hell has courtship come to in Chicago? Many men have become so sext-ually aggressive it’s not only off-putting, it’s downright grotesque.  In an effort to monetize the creep encounters that I frequently endure, I pass out business cards instead of my phone number. Hey, it’s a crap economy, and you never know where business... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
April 28, 2011 at 3:58 pm
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Best Cities to Date: It's Not Chicago. Surprised?

Image by chad davis via Flickr Keeping up with Cupid‘s spirit, the Daily Beast compiled a list of the best cities in the nation to find love using a myriad of factors including high marriage rates, low divorce rates, and best social scene to meet people.  Many Chicagoans, including myself, know how miserable the “Scene”... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
February 10, 2011 at 10:30 am
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Today is "Dump Your Significant Jerk Day"--who will you be ex-ing?

Today is "Dump Your Significant Jerk Day"--who will you be ex-ing?
Is there ever a right time to dump your ex? Not really. Some people cling to their worse halves holding out for some saccharine sweet, cheesy Valentine’s Day gift. The smart ones realize that the Valentine’s Day candy will probably go straight to their ass and the cheesy present is no consolation prize for dealing... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
February 7, 2011 at 1:24 pm
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Another reason why hickeys suck: They could kill you

Another reason why hickeys suck: They could kill you
Hickeys suck. Period. From the forced turtlenecks to the “oh, clumsy me-I burnt myself with the curling iron” hickeys are the Scarlet A’s of make-outs. But did you know that hickeys could kill you? A 44-year old woman in New Zealand suffered temporary paralysis and a stroke after being “twilighted” by her lover. According to... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
January 25, 2011 at 10:49 pm
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When Courtship gets Creepy: Highrise Neighbors Tape their Phone Number to the Window

When Courtship gets Creepy: Highrise Neighbors Tape their Phone Number to the Window
Spying on your neighbors is one of the hazards/perks of living in a high rise building. From my apartment, I am able to get a full frontal view of about 100 apartments. I may or may not peer out my window from time-to-time (don’t act like you wouldn’t).  This evening, dating and voyeurism intersected when my new... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
December 29, 2010 at 11:41 pm
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You'll most likely be dumped tomorrow

You'll most likely be dumped tomorrow
The holidays are a relationship litmus test. From the awkward office parties to the “meet the parents” to the exchanging of presents–a lot can be revealed about your partner. This can be a good thing or it could be a relationship Armageddon.  To illustrate, a recent study by David McCandless suggests that December 6th is the... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
November 7, 2010 at 3:20 pm
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The Apple of my Red Eye: Help Victor Find Lauren!

The Apple of my Red Eye: Help Victor Find Lauren!
As I was walking back from the gym today, I noticed this sign on a Red Eye at Lasalle and Erie.  I decided to make up a story about how I envision the encounter went down: ‘Twas Halloween Eve at Lasalle Power Company … two strangers spotted each other from across the room: Lauren, the... Read more »
By janeofalltrades,
November 1, 2010 at 2:31 pm
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