The 15 Minute Dating Blog

by Alicia Howe.

First dates truly matter in terms of first impressions, and the chance to make any impression past that. Whether you’ve experienced a first date disaster, or even just witnessed a traumatic first between two others, you know that there are certain activities to steer clear from. However, if you are not a regular first date professional as of now, here are some tips of what not to do on a first date.

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Ever wonder what’s a good DVD to pop in that will turn your date on and generate chemistry?

Well, look no further. Here is a list for 50 best date movies ever. My favorite from the list? It’s got to be Dirty Dancing and Casablanca!

However, I’m not quite sure how some of them made into the list. Movies like “The Descent”, “The Science of Sleep” are IMO just too bloody or too weird to be considered good date movies.

What do you think of the list? Do you think it missed anything?

One movie I think that should definitely be on the list is “A Knight’s Tale”, with crazy tale mixing jousting and classic rock songs. Heath Ledger was just amazing.

Another one is gotta be “Fatal Attraction”. Michael Doughlas and Glenn Close was really great! I like that scene when she sneaks in their house and she’s holding a butcher life cutting herself now isn’t that creepy!!

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by Rebecca “Ruji” Chapnik.

You try to ignore it, but the queasy feeling won’t disappear. Is it all in my head? you wonder. Blaming yourself for being insecure, you sweep your worries under the futon.

Three months later, you’re purging the debris of a hit-and-run relationship, wishing you could rewind and stop at the instant you sensed you were getting the short end of the proverbial stick.

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For those who are in the dating game, you would be surpised on how much information you can dig up on your date using the net these days.

Internet search has totally changed the dating scene. In traditional dating you find out about the person that you are dating by spending time with him/her, and perhaps even through friends or families. Nowdays with our good friend google you can find out more than you want to know about who you are dating within a couple of minutes.

This article takes a look at the current trend of googling for information about who you are dating.

Pam Smith, who went out with a “Nice” man three times got a rude awakending when she typed her date’s name into Google and saw his name on the Most Wanted List.

“…He was the nicest guy you could possibly want to meet…Now, I feel like a fool.”

Would you ever google your date? What happens if everyone’s information is made public? Is compromising user privacy a good cause for better or even safer dating? What are some of your thoughts?

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by Arlie MacGregor

You have just met someone online. He/She says all the right things, and this might actually be a dream come true. Your internet date is the soul mate you’ve searched your entire life for. Or are they? Here are a few indications about your online date to help you sift potential life partners from the charlatans.

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Would you like to do something romantic with your sweetheart but a weekend on your private island or an evening on your yacht seems like a bit of a stretch?

This is an excellent article for those who are looking for romantic ideas while on a shoe-string budget.

50 Ways to Be Romantic on the Cheap

My favorite? Dark chocolates and love songs!

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Ever wonder if your girlfriend is speaking a foreign language? Are you frustrated that every time she ask you a question, somehow you always end up with the wrong answer?

Here’s an article that takes a humorous look at the intricate art of reading your girlfriend’s mind when she asks a question.

Questions From Your Girlfriend That Aren’t Really Questions

It contains some common (perhaps overused) questions such as “How do I look?”, “Do you think she’s pretty?”, as well as some funnier ones like “Don’t our married friends seem happy?”.

Enjoy!

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Just how much do people lie online? Do you stretch the truth a little bit when you are filling out your profile? This article is an excellent piece from Scientific American on the truthfulness of online dating.

According to the research conducted by MIT and Boston University, a whooping 90% of the people actually exaggerate their dating profiles while only 20% admit to doing so. The research results also indicate that men tend to lie about their education, marital status, heights, and income. Women tend to lie about their weight, age, and looks. Another interesting fact is that the amount of exaggeration tends to increase with age. Is online dating really making an already serious commitment problem even worse?

Apparently through websites such as DontDateHimGirl.com and Womansavers.com people can actually post “anti-profiles”, or profiles of persons to watch out for (sort of like America’s Most Wanted for Internet Dating). Have you checked to see if you’re on the most wanted list today?

The Internet can also be useful, like how online colleges allow you to get yourself degrees through an online school program. Many people find that by getting an online education they can save a lot of money, since you don’t have to move or commute to get online degrees from your couch at home.

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This is a humorous video clip of 7 tips on how to be the perfect girlfriend I found on VideoJug.com. While I don’t agree with some of the points entirely, I still think the British guy was just hilarious. “… Symptoms of hunger to be looked out for include grumpiness, slightly flared nostrils, or he may appear to be hunting …”. Apparentlly there is also a boyfriend version “How To Be The Perfect Boyfriend“, but in IMO the 1st one is still funnier.

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by Meg Stivison

Those pessimistic stereotypes about online dating are over now! Today, you’re more likely to find someone who’s simply been too busy with their career and their other interests to follow traditional dating patterns. And let’s be honest, do you really want to build a relationship with a pickup in the bar? ‘Net dating allows you to screen for someone really special, not just someone who happens to be single. With a little honesty and a little creativity, you’ll be meeting better matches and making better connections in no time.
　　
With thousands and thousands of potential loves out there, your personal description needs to attract your Mr. or Ms. Right. Everyone likes listening to music, watching movies and spending time with friends, but that’s exactly the kind of information you should leave out. When you read a lot of profiles, as I did as a matchmaker for a local agency, “I like listening to music,” starts to mean “I’m not creative,” or even “I’m boring.” That’s not what you want a possible date to think!

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by Carly Schuna

You’ve flirted, chatted, seen pictures of each other, and (hopefully) talked on the phone. You’re reasonably sure your target of affection is neither an axe murderer nor a megalomaniac. You’re standing at the crossroads all online daters anticipate, dread, covet, and fear: the point at which Internet dating becomes real dating.

At this stage, preparation is key. You want your date to end your meeting by thinking, “Damn… not only is s/he way hotter in person, but s/he is also way funnier, way smarter, and waaaay more desirable!” How is this accomplished? Read on.

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by Arlie MacGregor

Online dating is a great way to meet people and open the door to finding that special someone. Instead of being limited to the gene pool in your neighborhood, you’ve got the whole world at your fingertips, increasing your chances of ‘love ever after’. There’s an element of danger too though, because of the phonies who aren’t what they seem and use the anonymity of the Internet to prey on unsuspecting victims. Here are a few tips on how to surf for romance safely.

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