I’ve been noticing that apart from the usual online dating sites, people have resorted to social networking sites to find dates.
It’s actually not a bad idea if you think of it. What do you really need in a site to find someone you can date anyway? Isn’t it all about finding a person whom you can connect with?
I’ve got to admit that I have gone on dates with people I met through sites like these — social networking sites, I mean. I can’t say it’s 100% better than online dating sites, it’s just another alternative to finding Mr. Right.
What I …read more

As a single, I’ve had my share of bad days in terms of dating, which almost made me throw in the towel. But I’ve always bounced back and got back in the whole dating scene.
Things that helped me be positive about the whole thing are the following:

I’d make it a point to give myself a break.
This is when I refuse to stress about love, relationships and men.

I’ve learned to love life.
There are tonnes of things I can do to enrich my life, meaning that there’s more to this life than meeting Mr. Right. No sense in hanging around, waiting, when …read more

Just how much are you willing to shell out to find a mate?
For the young and single seekers, the normal amount you spend on a dinner and drinks or perhaps a movie, is all that it takes. But what if you’re someone who’s been around the block? I mean, you’ve been married for decades and had children and even grandchildren and now divorced or widowed? Will dinner and movie dates be suficient enough?
I reckon it may be difficult to get into the dating scene again. Heck, it’s hard enough for singles to deal with dating, can you imagine how …read more

Adelaide Speed Date. I know it’s a local host but I thought I’d suggest it anyway.
Gayla told you about my Speed Dating experience before and they’re the one who organised the event. Neil was a good host and he was pretty friendly and helpful. I went alone but he made me feel “at home” which I really appreciated.
It’s scary to go venture into something that’s totally unfamiliar to my customs or beliefs but this experience allowed me to meet a lot of people — 25 guys if you want to get technical. Imagine, I can actually say that I dated …read more

And I’m referring to face-to-face meet ups and not online.
I did mention before that I’m pretty old fashioned when it comes to finding a potential mate, reason being I’m a romantic. I do like chance encounters so whenever I step out of the door, I’d often find myself wondering if I’m going to meet someone that day.
This thought came to mind since I’ll be heading to my home country, Philippines, tomorrow. Well, technically I’m stopping by Singapore first and spend quite a bit of time there before I head to Manila. And from my experience in travelling, I know there …read more

Recalling that moment when you first see him or her, your mind would suddenly produce several questions that somehow you find hard to find any answer to. Not unless you do get to really meet this guy or girl and get a few answered. I’m sure it can be attraction or plain curiosity that will push you to take that second look.
Don’t be afraid to do something out of character especially when you’re an alien to a place or situation. It’s taking that chance, which will give you that opening big enough for you to say if it’s something worthwhile. …read more

When Gayla shared her non-couple moment in a previous entry then invited us over at the b5media community to do the same, I knew I couldn’t and wouldn’t turn her down. I like telling stories, you see.
It took time for me to organise my thoughts as to which non-couple moment I would share here at Dating Dames. Yea, I did have a moment or two — uh, perhaps a little more than that — that I might share to you guys. But for now, I reckon I’d start with one. His name is Peter.
Wow. I’m disclosing his real name, eh? …read more

According to a recent survey conducted in 16 countries by Canadian romance publisher Harlequin Enterprises – men and women on six continents were asked about traits they liked or disliked and how they went about trying to meet Mr. or Ms. Right.
The poll revealed differences between countries in the way people tried to impress the opposite sex.
Australians and British men frequently admitted drinking too much
About half of German and Italian men said they had lied about their finances.
Spaniards were the most likely to use sex to catch someone’s attention.
Eighty percent of Brazilian and Mexican men said they had lied …read more