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How Long Should You Wait Before Having Sex with the Guy You Met

One of the more common questions that single women ask is how to make sure that the guy they met and started dating is interested in more than just sex, and how long they should … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 10, 2013 by practicalh · 1 Comment

Jenn v The Feminist Gang (Guest Posting)

The other day I attended a party, and the attached men I saw there reminded me of the crabs holed up in them big aquariums at a store. The men huddled by the grill cooking slabs … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 3, 2013 by practicalh · Leave a comment

The Case of the Golden Vagina (Guest Posting)

Many on my female friends consider me the poster woman for the Feminist Agenda. Just because a bad man betrayed me with my best friend and left me to raise four kids on my own, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 2, 2013 by practicalh · 2 Comments

Do You Expect to Be Pursued Too Eary On by the Guys You Meet?

Every now and then I hear how a guy and a girl would start things on a wrong foot from the very beginning – even before they go out on a first date. The unnecessary issues … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 6, 2013 by practicalh · 2 Comments

What Would it Be Like without Online Dating Today?

Have you ever asked yourself what it would be like and how different the dynamics between the single men and women would be if, all of a sudden, meeting people online was banned and all … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 28, 2012 by practicalh · 1 Comment

Handling the Stigma Against Single Men Living at Home

It is not a secret that there exists a stigma with regard to living at home and/or living with parents. By the time you reach a certain age, you are expected to go “on your … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 16, 2010 by practicalh · 2 Comments

When You are too Nice to Your Dating Partner

I am not the biggest fan of being a “challenge”  when it comes to dating, at least not as it is presented by some sources of dating advice, who suggest that making yourself purposefully unavailable, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2010 by practicalh · 11 Comments

How to Deal With His Fear of Commitment

One of the biggest issues that women have in dealing with men on the romantic level is that fear of commitment that so many guys have. Many women are worried that the guy they have been … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2010 by practicalh · 1 Comment

When your guy watches porn…

It is not uncommon for a woman to become extremely frustrated, jealous, angry and upset when she finds out that her dating partner/boyfriend/husband routinely watches porn on his computer or TV. This usually causes a … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2010 by practicalh · 19 Comments

Why Flaking is So Common Among Men and Women

Flaking is one of the more frustrating parts of dating along with a number of other kind of unreliable behavior. When people you are interested in dating flake on you, it is both disappointing and … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2010 by practicalh · Leave a comment

Why We Play Games When we Date

As we talk to different people about their dating lives, it’s almost inevitable for us to hear the typical complaints of “he is just playing games” or “I am tired of games” and “I don’t … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2010 by practicalh · Leave a comment

Why both men and women give out “mixed signals”

Lately, I have been getting the “mixed signals” question more and more often and I am compelled to address it. Usually, it’s the guys who are really curious as to why a certain girl they … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 19, 2010 by practicalh · 5 Comments

Top Three Reasons Men Cheat

Men’s tendency to cheat on the women they date is one of the most common and the most painful issues that women have with men. So many women can recount numerous relationships during which they found … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 19, 2010 by practicalh · 41 Comments

Do guys like smart, successful women?

Sooner or later, an educated, professionally successful woman will come to asking herself this question – do men like strong, independent, successful, career-oriented women? Surely, men are different from each other and are unique individuals … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 5, 2009 by practicalh · 12 Comments

One Night Stands – Why Guys Disappear After Sleeping With a Woman Once

A one-night stand can be an emotionally taxing experience for a woman. Few experiences are more disappointing and frustrating to a woman than one night stands with guys that she was actually interested in getting to … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 13, 2008 by practicalh · 104 Comments

How to Deal with His Sexual Past

So you start dating a guy you really like, everything goes great and then, at some point, you find out from your friends or from the guy himself that shortly before he met you, his … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 5, 2008 by practicalh · 2 Comments

What and who you may be missing by being a challenge

Have you ever seen a single guy Hoverer in your social circle? You’re an assertive, confident woman. You can exchange good eye contact, you know how to put your solid flirting skills in play, and … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 12, 2008 by practicalh · 1 Comment

Why he didn’t call you after he got your number

You went out and had a great time talking to that guy who looked very interesting and … very interested in you. You had a great conversation, you felt at ease and it was almost … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 2, 2008 by practicalh · 2 Comments

Why marriage reduces passion and sexual attraction between the partners

The title of this article might lead you to believe otherwise, but I have a lot of respect for the institution of marriage. I would never advise anyone to get married or not get married. … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 10, 2007 by practicalh · Leave a comment

Why guys treat you like a sex object

Many women are very unhappy with the opposite sex because men seem to treat them like sex objects. Instead of listening to what women have to say, they stare at a woman’s lips, chest, legs, behind and … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 19, 2007 by practicalh · 6 Comments

Men, Women, Dating and Double Standard

We often use the term “double standard” to describe how many societal rules and customs are applied unequally to men and women. While many people perceive this double standard as wrong and unfair, and something … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 19, 2007 by practicalh · Leave a comment

Why He Didn’t Approach You

As I am hanging out at this trendy lounge with my girlfriend and four of her female friends, we are all sitting in a circle, talking, laughing and people watching. At one point, one of … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 28, 2007 by practicalh · 1 Comment

Dating a Guy who has Children

So, you met a guy who you find very attractive and interesting in more ways than one. It has been a long time since you looked for or though you would find a perfect guys, but … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 10, 2006 by practicalh · 1 Comment

When the Guy Tells You “I love you” Too Soon

As I was observing and studying the behavior of different individuals and couples, one fact became evident to me – people who make serious promises too early on, without giving much thought to it, are … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 12, 2006 by practicalh · Leave a comment
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