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How to find an online dating site that works for you Dear Annie, What is the best online dating site for a fifty-year-old woman? I tried e-Harmony and was spectacularly unsuccessful! |
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Don't waste time on someone who isn't interested in you Dear Annie, I met Ray at a party in North Beach. We had a fun conversation, but it went no further. I found his profile on OK Cupid and initiated an email correspondence. |
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The art of mingling: meet more men at singles events Dear Annie, How do I stop older men from approaching me at singles events? |
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The best way to say thanks for a date Dear Annie, Yesterday I went on a first date with Tom. I liked him a lot as he was really nice. He treated me to dinner in North Beach and I wanted to thank him. But I want to make sure I don’t come across as too eager to see him again. |
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Dear Annie, I’m fed up with most of the women I meet online. Most have so much baggage that I can’t wait for our first date to end. |
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The perils of talking about your ex What to do when your date backs off when you tell him about your ex... |
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Stay safe when first meeting your online beau What is the best way to run a security check before meeting? |
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Should she move in or hold out for marriage? I want to marry him. But it seems that couples who cohabit rarely marry. I would prefer to get engaged before we move in together. How can I tell him without sending the message that I’m forcing the issue? |
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How to tell a friend you're falling in love Dear Annie, I’m crazy about one of my friends. Should I surprise her with a gift? Or, should I e-mail her and declare my love? I’m scared that I’ll overdo it. |
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How to move from online flirting to dating Dear Annie, Mark and I have been emailing every day on Match.com for almost two weeks. I like him, and both of us live in Cow Hollow, so it would be nice to meet him. How do I get him to move forward and ask me out? |
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When you don't agree on what to do on your date I had a first date with Matt, who I met online, last week. We enjoyed each other’s company and he asked me for a second date. I suggested that we go to a concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Initially he said that he would prefer to do something else.. |
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Dealing with traffic and dating If he were really interested, wouldn’t he come to San Francisco for a second date? Do you think he is testing me to see if I am flexible? |
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Dear Annie, Is it ever OK to ask a guy out? I always have a wonderful time with Mike when we see each other at social events. I’ve hinted that I’d like to get together, but he has never broached the subject. |
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They broke up because he didn't measure up Dear Annie, Julia and I have gone out a few times. She even showed me her list of the thirteen things that she requires of a man before he can be her boyfriend. I meet all but one... |
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Dear Annie, I’m an educated, professional and good-natured woman. Eight months ago, I met Jay on eHarmony. He claimed to have Christian values and said that he was in search of a future wife. |
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How women sabotage their chances to meet men The thought of approaching a group of women is pretty intimidating. I don’t want to be rude and interrupt them. And the thought of being shot down in front of all of them: well that is definitely not worth it. |
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What to do when he calls too much I didn’t have time to return his call the next day. He kept calling, which really put me off. It’s obvious that he doesn’t understand social cues. After all, when someone leaves a message, they should wait for their call to be returned. |
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The perils of post-date analysis Rehashing the details of a date, no matter how promising, has a way of warping reality. Over-discussing the details with your friends can actually distort how you interpret what happened during lunch. |
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When a date goes longer than planned Dear Annie, Why wouldn’t a man call after a great first date? |
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First phone call do's and don’ts Even if you’ve enjoyed a wonderfully simpatico email exchange, a first phone call can make or break your romantic momentum. |
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Asking for a second date after an awkward first date Dear Annie, I often have trouble interacting with women on first dates. I recently went out with one who was sweet, cute and nice. But, as usual, conversation didn’t flow easily. |
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Meeting a man who won't waste her time Dear Annie, I’m a busy woman who is trying to meet men online. I only want to meet a guy in person if he is genuinely serious about getting into a relationship. I’m not interested in wasting my time. Do you have any tips? |
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Dear Annie, What are men thinking when they chat online? There are things that a woman just doesn’t want to hear. Can you please pass this on? |
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Where to meet your match this summer Now that summer has arrived, expand your opportunities to find romance by taking advantage of San Francisco festivals and fairs. You’ll get a chance to hone your flirting skills while listening to live music & checking out local culture.
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What do you do when tricky situations come up when you are first dating? Your date forgets his wallet, or you're not sure how to split the check... |
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