I suddenly heard from a friend that I haven’t seen or talked to for months a few days ago. I actually was starting to believe that she completely dropped me as a friend. So, imagine my surprise when I received an email and an invitation to call. I was not prepared for what I was about to hear. I had expected the usual small talk, excuses for absences and catching up questions, however, learning her tell me that she just literally narrowly escaped a destructive relationship — she left an abusive partner whom she’d been with for only 7 months. …read more

Here is a date idea post intended particularly for the men who wishes to sweep their lady love off their feet by taking them on a whimsical date.
A good friend of mine tips us on certain *romantic* places you can take you date to — with emphasis on putting an element of surprise in the plan. Of course, this only applies to singles who are currently staying or living in Manila, Philippines.
Markku Seguerra is a programmer-slash-photographer who is currently single and, quite possibly, in love. That’s probably why he’s able to write a post on five special and romantic places …read more

I found some good tips on what NOT to do when you enter the world of Online Dating over at ZDNet.com earlier and I immediately thought that I should share it with you guys who are into this kinda’ thing.
These tips focused on your dating behaviour, your expectations and initial impressions, and your methods of procuring a date.

Don’t lie about your civil status or your police record.
Dating is for single people! If you’re already married, stop signing up for those dating sites! It’s unethical of you — not to mention, unsafe for unsuspecting users! — to not disclose important things …read more

10 Tips: Becoming the Man’s Man
Tip 10: Prep Up
All men want to end up with their ideal woman. It’s probably the reason why you’re reading these tips I’ve been dishing out. You want to find a way to be able to do just that. I don’t blame you, I mean, who doesn’t want to end up with their ideal?
I’m sure most of you believe that the first thing you should do in order to win her over is to learn how that woman thinks or perhaps to find out what makes her tick. Am I right? What if I tell …read more

10 Tips: Becoming the Man’s Man
Tip 9: Practice Carte Blanche
Carte Blanche n unrestricted power to act at one’s own discretion
I’m well aware of the importance that men put on their own space, i.e. poker night, sports, drinks at the pub with the boys, couch time. You guys need us women to respect that.
Personally, I don’t mind it. I’d offer to come check it out one time but I certainly won’t make a habit out of it cuz I do have my own set of interests.
Having said that, I want you to respect the woman’s independece, too. Because, admit it …read more

10 Tips: Becoming the Man’s Man
Tip 8: Live The Single Life
Yes. I’m referring to you living a life of a bachelor. I’m suggesting that you work on your life first. Alone. Enrich it with experiences and passions, to the point when you’ll come to wonder if you, indeed, need a woman in your life, thus, creating a ironic dilemma in your dating life since you have grown accustomed to living alone.
That’s the beauty of it, you see. It has now become a choice and not social pressure. You will cease to view your entering a relationship as an obligation or …read more

10 Tips: Becoming the Man’s Man
Tip 7: Be A Man
Boys need to grow up sooner or later. And I don’t just mean physically. I’m putting emphasis on the mental, psychological and emotional growth. You simply have to learn how to be a MAN.
This means that your level of maturity is at par with your age and experiences. Learn to step up to what’s expected of you as a mature adult.
How do you achieve a higher level of maturity? Here are some things that come to mind:

You’ve got to stop acting all that when you know you only amount to …read more

10 Tips: Becoming the Man’s Man
Tip 6: Lose The Cover-Ups
It’s quite a common practice for both genders that when faced with an individual they’re attracted to, they always put their best foot forward. We all know that, by experience, it won’t be long when true colours show.
My suggestion is to refrain from hiding the things you’re insecure about. It’s best that you just laugh about them if or when the subject is raised in a conversation. After all, when the question about weaknesses is asked during a job interview, you don’t exactly go and put yourself down with the interviewer …read more

10 Tips: Becoming the Man’s Man
Tip 5: Believe In Yourself
Since I raised the subject of beautiful women — what is it about them that shatters your confidence level? I mean, I’m sure you think that your own mothers are such beautiful creatures but I know they don’t compare to Victoria’s Secret or Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models. Still. I doesn’t answer the question why you can’t seem to find a way to be at ease when faced with such heavenly human beings. Come on, admit it.
Lesson for today? Well, it’s quite obvious. I want you to believe in yourself.
One way to …read more

10 Tips: Becoming the Man’s Man
Tip 4: Be Unfazed
Are you easily awe-struck by celebrities? Or act goofy around beautiful women? Perhaps you tend to follow your boss around like a puppy in order for you to “make a good impression”?
STOP.
Don’t you know that that’s a real turn-off? Eeek. I’d be very worried if I were you. Hahaha.
You simply have to learn how to keep your cool!
Here’s a quick how-to:

1. Always remember that these people are human, too. Just like you.
2. Resist that subservient inclination.
3. Never think that you are not worthy of their attention.
4. There’s something about you that makes …read more