No relationship is ever going to be perfect but being together makes up for a lot. When one of you has to put miles in between you, there has to be something else to fall back on. Long distance relationships involve much more effort. Being with someone means that you rely on your physical chemistry to speak sometimes; when that proximity is removed the dynamic has to change.
I was seeing a girl for a few months when her job ended and she had to move. We were at a crossroads and I didn’t want the relationship to end. We talked …read more

You ever felt like dating means trying to figure out in advance or via the internet if a girl is totally psycho? I do. I read the profiles and peruse the pictures to try and ascertain her tendencies to flip out over little stuff. Maybe that is just because I’ve dated enough of the crazy ones in my quest to find a nice girl that I no longer want to take a chance.
The frustration that this has given me led to some self observations. When I first meet a girl, I love it when she is spontaneous and exciting. I …read more

My best friend is a girl. She is one of those remarkable creatures that makes me happy and doesn’t care if I binge on nachos (and then wear the stained shirt the next day). I would be lying if I hadn’t considered the possibility of crossing the threshold of our friendship and turning platonic into romantic. However, I realize that this is easier said than done. The friend zone is the one place that seems to trap men because we may be the amazing guy but we’re not seen “that way”.
There are several methods to go about escaping the friend …read more

I think that the most nerve wracking part of dating comes when things are going good. It isn’t about finding an excuse to get out of there if you have chemistry. It becomes how to turn that chemistry into a physical connection. I’m a guy who moves a little slow when I really like a girl.
I don’t often kiss on the first date and I try not to touch her, other than the hug good night, if I’m into her. I want to make sure that things go good and we’re compatible. But I get incredibly nervous before breaking that …read more

We all go through dry spells. Mine came after I hadn’t had a good date in months and my online dating profile had gone through countless revisions without making a difference. I resorted to asking the girlfriend of a work buddy if she knew anyone that I would get along with. That night taught me a few things and I’m passing my knowledge on to you.
Do: Be careful who you ask to set you up. If it isn’t someone who knows you well then they are less likely to pick a person you are compatible with and more likely to …read more

I know several couples who have met online and lived happily ever after. But don’t get it twisted — this is not the norm. These days, it seems everyone has an online dating horror story or two. I think that is because of how it all begins … with a picture and a few lies.
In a traditional dating scenario, you normally see your potential partner before deciding to go out on a date. And though looks aren’t everything, they are a big factor. Physical attraction must exist in some sense if a relationship has a chance to survive.
With online dating, …read more

Here at EveryJoe, we talk about sex and dating from a male perspective. So it’s always interesting to see what that females are talking about in terms of dating and relationships.
Over on Blisstree, women can find some excellent relationship advice, dating tips, and a few horror stories thrown in there too. Though geared toward women, these articles are an interesting read for men too.
Here are just a few of the most recent posts that you might enjoy (whether you agree or not):

Can you be friends with an ex? (Most guys can’t — unless it’s friends with benefits)
How to know when …read more

Not a whole lot of men like to admit that we aren’t able to please our ladies but it is true. A few trips down hard-and-fast road has us arriving at our destination promptly but for the women folk, we often have to take the scenic route.
I’d say it is about a 50-50 split regarding whether a woman has the ability to cum from penetration alone. So paying attention to the clit is key and remember; location, location, location. If you don’t know where it is, shame on you! Every chick has a different way of liking this part of …read more

I once came to a point with a girlfriend that I knew we were headed down different paths. She was off to Europe for a study-abroad program and I had been searching for reasons to keep dating for quite some time. The looming distance was a catalyst for me to end things. Since I had no desire to see most of my belongings scattered on the front lawn or burning in a pile, I realized that tact was going to have to be a key element in the break-up.
Gentlemen, if you realize that your relationship ‘just isn’t meant to be’, …read more

There is always that perfect girl, the one who has a rocking bod and is funny. She is into your favorite team and can drink Guinness like a pro but inevitably she is always dating some other dude, proving the mantra that ‘all the good ones are taken’. Well, I have a foolproof plan to do some taking of my own-away from the loser she is currently with. There are five golden rules!
Rule #1 – Don’t criticize him! You may think that the guy is a total jizz-monkey but she’s with him for a reason. Calling him names around her …read more