One of the many discussions I’ve had with the boyfriend is the subject of cheating.
What constitutes cheating? What can be classified as cheating? Is cheating subjective or do we follow an unspoken rule? Do rules on cheating differ when two people are just dating than when these two are in a relationship?
Dodgy as it may sound, there are individuals who believe that cheating IS subjective. There’s always that context of “it depends” and the sad part about all of it is that these people don’t even realise that they are indeed being subjective.
For example, it has been raised that by …read more

I’m sure this is one topic that’s been talked about a hundred of times but I just wanted to share a bit on the conversation I found myself in over the weekend. I was hoping I could share the source’s name but I’m sworn to keep his identity a secret, simply due to privacy. I guess I’ll just have to refer to his as “Mister Logan” (don’t ask, it’s me being cryptic, heh). LOL.
While having coffee with a bunch of guy friends, I presented the question that basically asks this, “What’s your stand if or when a girl asks you …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

Question: Is it considered honest to show a guy your flaws when you just started dating? Or will it just scare him away?
Tough question, I should say.
Personally, it’s not totally about revealing flaws but knowing that you’re not simply acting a certain way to get him to keep dating you. Know what I mean?
Like what I read in the author’s answer, making up certain things about yourself can lead to catastrophic ends when found out. It’ll just be one lie after the other. I can’t imagine being in a relationship that will put so much stress on me. Is it …read more

Guy #1
You meet a guy. He’s nice, a bit stand-off-ish at times, and smart. Perhaps he can even be cute in your book. Best part, he becomes one of your closest friends. Wow. Seems like a great guy to date, eh?
Stop. And. Think. Again.
I recommend that you consider NOT looking at him through rose-tinted glasses. Some women are guilty of being in the state of “looking” each time they meet a guy, which somehow gives the guy a halo since these women fail to see the bad points.
Here’s a short series I’ll be doing here at Dating Dames, …read more

I just got back from a dinner at a friend’s house. These girls have been my friends since I was in highschool and we’ve stayed in touch over the years — over 10 years, in fact.
The conversation revolved around marriage, kids, engagements, and break ups. Of course, since I’m the only single left in the group, in a new relationship at that, I got grilled with questions regarding certain issues about the relationship, the fights, in particular.
All three have the same opinion on how they think individuals should view fights in relationships. They say it’s quite normal and, somewhat, good …read more

This is the opposite of exclusivity in dating. More people means more options. Options equates to a higher probability of finding the right match. Uh, or is it?
I guess that’s what dating is actually for — options. It creates an ideal scenario wherein you get to try out something until you find that one thing that suits you best.
However, it doesn’t always work out that way, right?
I’ve never been in a situation wherein I’m actively “seeing” several people at one time. More often than not, I always end up seeing just one person and that’s that. I’ll find out after …read more

I came across this post over at 500secretsaboutmen.com that talked about some of the things that really happen in relationships.
Women, I’ve observed, have the tendency to feel insecure when their men become less and less “actively involved” in the relationship. Personally, I do feel somewhat jealous of the things that take his attention away from me or the relationship.
The article clarified this occurence for me a bit and I’m quite relieved that there’s some sense to why men act the way they act at a certain period in the relationship.
“Usually, when a guy starts switching his attention away from the …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!

I’ve heard it said before that there are certain things about yourself, which you have to keep hidden from your partner. It’s seems like it’s a “need to know” basis kind of set up.
Is this a common practice between men and women?
I understand the need for a certain amount of privacy in relationships but how can you judge which “thing” you have to keep a secret? Won’t hiding things from your partner create a rift between the two of you?
Is the saying, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” applies to all relationships, may it be platonic or romantic? …read more