I read today that Jamie Foxx will not allow his 14-year-old daughter to date because she looks older than her age.  Here’s the quote that I read:

Hollywood star Jamie Foxx has banned his teenage daughter from dating after the press confused the 14-year-old girl for the actor’s latest flame.
According to contactmusic.com, the actor/singer admits he’s become overprotective of his young daughter, Corrine, because men often think she’s twice her age.
“She’s not going to date until she’s married. She’s so beautiful…I was coming out of a restaurant with her, I guess the paparazzi didn’t know who she was, and the paper …read more

Yay! My first date story submission from fellow b5′er Darcie Vany. I love that she sent this to me, and for the record, it’s not posted on HER blog because Dude From Bar reads it. So keep your comments here, k? (But go check out her blog for sure, for more great stories!)
Ok, this guy really brings out the weirdo in Darcie.
Sequence of events:
- The boxing instructor from my gym calls me (read yesterday’s post in fitdarcie.com). He tells me that because I am a Scorpio, I get very protective of my friends.
- I call Twyla, she tells me that someone pissed …read more

Every date should be a chance for couples to celebrate each other’s presence in their lives. Or if you look at dates from the point of view of two individuals just starting out, each date should be a chance to get to know the other person a little better.
There are lots of ways you can go about dating but going to the movies is one of the more popular ways. But how do you settle on which movie to watch? Let me enumerate some sample scenarios:
Guy wants to impress the girl, agrees to her pick.
Girl wants the guy to …read more

Normally, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in manner that will induce butterflies in the stomach, romantic notions, or elation because it’s the one day in the year when everyone is given license to be as cheesy as they can possibly be. It’s the day of hearts. It’s like a day when you can think that anything can happen in your love life.
So, how did you spend it?
I can think of possible things that you guys might have done. Spend a gazillion amounts of money on roses (we can all agree that they’re more expensive around that period of time), romantic …read more

I’m not talking about outright intrusion on sensitive personal facts about yourself. What I’m referring to are limitations you set during those initial stages of dating. Do you even set limitations at all?
I’m not sure if you’ve encountered the concept of applying “rules” in your dating life. An example for that would be something I’ve heard (not verifiable, though) done which is that a girl would not accept dates after Wednesday or something like “let’s go out tomorrow night” sort of invite.
Well, in my country, dates are becoming quite common but it’s interspersed with the traditional courtship practices. But for …read more

I’ve been writing for Dating Dames for quite a bit now but I never really thought of asking this question. Silly, huh? But, now, I’m making it a point to open up this discussion.
Just how much does a typical date cost nowadays?
I’m not limiting to the dinner and movies kinda date. It can be any sort that YOU consider typical, just simply let me know how much it usually costs you.
You can simply vote on our poll (as soon as I get it up, that is) or you can leave a comment on this post, OR you can blog about …read more

Will there be cyber dates happening tonight? I won’t ask about the offline dates and hook ups happening since it’s a given, really.
I hope you enjoy this day of hearts. May it be filled with as much romance as the day can allow. I reckon being sickly sweet and romantic for a day out of 365 days is good enough excuse for most who normally aren’t. Hehe.
Splurge on that candlelit dinner, rose bouquet, and chocolates for that special someone. (Ouch. It’s twice expensive during this time of the year!) But yea, all in the spirit of celebrating Valentine’s day.
Happy …read more

On a light note regarding the whole dating scene, I’ve come up with a few ideas on what you can do with that person you’ve found to snuggle next to.

WiFi on a local coffee shop — for all the geeky couples out there!
Take your dog for an afternoon walk on the nearby park — you gotta love spending time with your pets, too!
Go on a food trip, i.e. binge on foreign cuisine, cakes, etc. — who doesn’t love eating?!
Take an hour urban roadtrip just listening to music and talking about anything that would catch your fancy
Rent and watch a bunch …read more

What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day refers to both the day after Christmas day, December 26th, and the Public holiday which follows Christmas Day, should the 26th and 27th fall on a weekend. [Wikipedia]
Traditionally, this day is alloted for a sporting activity, i.e. fox-hunting but nowadays it’s either football, cricket or yacht racing. I understand that most women aren’t into sports but, hey, some are!
Here are a few ideas on what you can do or where to go on your Boxing Day date. Let’s start off with the more obvious ones:

Go watch the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds …read more

I just wanted to wish the readers of Dating Dames who celebrate this particular holiday! [I know it's a bit late. Heehee.]
I’m quite curious, though. Do people schedule dates on this occasion? Or is the day just reserved for family and friends? And if you do go out on a date on this day, does it mean you’ll be meeting important people in his or her life?
Hmmm.
Well, anyway — enjoy the pumpkin and turkey! Happy Thanksgiving!