Of all the first date questions, “what’s your favorite color?” probably seems like the most innocuous. It doesn’t have the emotional weight of inquiring after family, and it doesn’t have the potential for disagreement like a political query. It turns out, though that your preferred color Continue reading →
Eye Contact: The Most Flirtatious Form of Body Language
There are few indicators of romantic interest quite as reliable as the eyes. When we’re face to face with someone who sets our pulse racing, there’s no hiding the attraction. From dilated pupils to fluttering eyelashes to raised eyebrows, the signs are visible if you Continue reading →
Online Dating for Love and English
When I’m not writing about my many online dates, I work at an adult ESL academy. This means that I spend six hours of my day teaching various Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Turkish, and assorted other nationals how to make vowel sounds and choose between gerunds Continue reading →
Monday’s Mix: Water Came Down
It’s pisces season, and while I don’t really know what that means, I think it’s got something to do with fresh starts. So here’s a mix that celebrates water, because there’s no better way to start over than by washing off last year’s remains. Continue reading →
Advice That’ll Get You Fired
Many moons ago I was a writer for a lifestyle and culture website giving out love advice. Women would send me their tear-jerking letters and in the beginning, I would tell them what any sane, cold robotic genius standing safely within her ivory tower would Continue reading →
14 Amazing Responses to “Why Are You Still Single?”
Oh, hello holidays. Nice to see you again. Its been what — a whole year? You’re looking great. No. Really. You are. If you don’t see your family often, the time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s often serves as a way to show off how Continue reading →