Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Based on interviews with hundreds of active daters for her book, “Smart Man Hunting,” Liz H. Kelly provides 10 questions that can help you ignite sparks online:
Where did you get that fantastic smile?
What is your favorite ice cream flavor and why?
What is the most romantic place that you’ve been on a date?
What would you do if we got stuck in a snow storm in the mountains?
If you were going to take me out for a romantic evening, what would we do?
What is your favorite thing to do with a partner for fun?
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
How long have you played guitar? (Ask about something in their profile.)
Wow, is that your cute golden retriever? (Compliment something in their photograph.)
When are we going to meet to find out whether we would ever want to kiss each other? (Depending on the person, you can sound cute using this one)
Liz H. Kelly is a dating coach and author of “Smart Man Hunting: A Fast-Track Dating Guide for Finding Mr. Right.” Her proactive dating strategy has been featured on such shows as FOX News, BBC Radio, Dick Clark’s “The Other Half” and Lifetime’s “Speaking of Women’s Health.” Her dating tips have also appeared in Cosmopolitan, Glamour, USA Today and the Chicago Tribune. Look for Liz online at smartmanhunting.com.
Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Most guys make their biggest mistakes either on the first date or before they even get there. Here are 5 basic tips for dating success that’ll take you to that second date.
While I agree with the five points tips this article shares, I have to admit that number five needs to be kept on a short leash. If a guy compliments too much or listens too much, it’s a huge red flag that he’s not being himself.
While I was on the dating scene, I’d much rather date a man who was himself from the start. Not putting his best foot forward so much as putting his true self out in the front where I could get a true sense of who he really was.
I’m sure there are many other tips that daters have to share for success on the first date. What are some of the tips that you found to be most helpful in your dating career?
