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What's the Worst Thing About Being Single?
My experience at the wedding I attended this past weekend has illuminated what is the most annoying/painful thing about being single.
By Rich Santos Published
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How to Reject a Friend (Who, Like, Totally Likes You)
How To Rejection is a fine art that requires tact, sensitivity, and thought... if you're going to do it in a humane way.
By Rich Santos Published
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MC's Very Own Bachelorette
Meet the winner of our matchmaker contest, Aimee Solis!
By Marie Claire Published
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A Guy's Perspective on Sugar Daddies (& Mamas)
I read a fellow MarieClaire.com blogger's post about how to obtain a sugar daddy, and it was pertinent, given my experience. I actually disagreed with a couple of her points.
By Rich Santos Published
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Is It Still "Good Sex" if You Don't Have an Orgasm?
A real guy confesses that he feels he's failed a woman if he can't bring her the big bang.
By Rich Santos Published
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Is Not Wanting Children a Deal Breaker? (Part 2)
The three topics that cause the most conflict in relationships are money management, where to live, and whether a couple should have children.
By Rich Santos Published
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Is Not Wanting Children a Deal Breaker? (Part 1)
A recent trip to the beach with my family sparked a debate in my mind about whether I really ever wanted to have kids.
By Rich Santos Published
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How Not to Greet (and Depart!) a First Date
How To Hellos and goodbyes are so important in dating. Hellos dictate the ever important first impression. And goodbyes leave a lasting impression.
By Rich Santos Published
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7 Ways to Be Independent in Your Relationship
How To As Independence Day approaches, I want to make sure I see beyond the beers and BBQ to remember why we are all celebrating. Independence is such a beautiful thing, and I shouldn't take it for granted.
By Rich Santos Published
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Do You "Let Yourself Go" When You're in a Serious Relationship?
Once you settle down, there's not as much urgency because you've got someone, right?
By Rich Santos Published
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"Phantom Dating": If It Takes Too Long to Get Together, Are They Even Interested?
How To Do you ever get into that strange situation where you're involved in "negotiations" or "discussions" about an upcoming first date? If it goes on too long, it turns into the elusive "phantom date."...
By Rich Santos Published
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11 Ways to Compliment a Woman
How To Rich Santos explains the rules to follow when giving women compliments.
By Rich Santos Published
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How Not to Compliment a Woman
By Rich Santos Published
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Can You Ever Really "Delete" Someone from Your Life?
Last week I attended Love 2.0, hosted by Zoosk, featuring a panel of experts discussing online dating. This discussion went beyond basic dating sites and touched on texting, calling via cell, Facebook, etc., and I'll go over...
By Rich Santos Published
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4 Awkward Moves Guys Make When They're Nervous
Features My brother-in-law enjoys poking fun at me for my stupid moves with women. Here are four of them that some guys make because, frankly, they don't know what else to do.
By Rich Santos Published
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4 Reasons We Grow Apart After a Breakup
Features I recently had a bittersweet dream about a girl I was once close to. We were in the water and she had turned into a fish and I couldn't find her. I explained the dream to the girl and we both laughed, and I even admitted that I had an...
By Rich Santos Published
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How to Pick Up Women: 4 Universal Guy Theories Explained
How To Most "universal guy theories" resemble the following: The world is flat, Earth is the center of the universe, amputations are easier with a swig of whiskey. Unlike those preposterous theories, men fail to develop new theories that actually work....
By Rich Santos Published
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5 Encouraging Facts About Long-Term Relationships
Features Why your memory of your first date and your choice of birth control matter in finding Mr. Right.
By Maura Kelly Published
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What He Really Thinks of Your Hair
Have you ever taken a Rorschach test? The doctor shows you "inkblots" and you blurt out what comes to mind. The inkblots measure perception of abstract shapes, tapping into the corners of the mind. Hopefully, guys don't...
By Rich Santos Published
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Is Love Just an Illusion?
Freud thought so. Rilke thought so. Maybe single women do, too.
By Maura Kelly Published
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The Case for a Harem of Husbands
One Saudi Arabian woman risks her life to speak out against the gender inequality of polygamy.
By Abigail Haworth Published
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Is It Too Much to Ask for Looks and Personality?
This past weekend my buddy and I were at happy hour chatting with a woman at the bar. I was impressed by how interesting she was, and particularly astounded by the following three things...
By Rich Santos Published
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The Science of Love and Sex
Looking for Mr. Right? Change your birth control — and other secrets to finding your perfect match revealed.
By Amanda Robb Published
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7 Things That Make Me Feel Lonely
Features The other day I was walking across the Manhattan Bridge and made the mistake of looking down at the water below. I suddenly felt helpless and lightheaded. I recovered, looked straight forward and trudged quickly to the end of the bridge...wi...
By Rich Santos Published
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8 Reasons I Don't Kiss/Make Out on the First Few Dates
Features I think it's pretty sad that I've never kissed a girl goodnight or made out, sober, after an actual date. The majority of my first kisses/encounters have occurred after knowing the person pretty well, crashing at each others apartment, a...
By Rich Santos Published
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The Art of Letting Your Inner Monster Out at the Right Time
I recently emailed a girl I don't know too well and "ornamented" the email with a joke. Of course my instincts are never correct, so I had my friend Margaret drop by my desk at work and assist me with editing. My clueless...
By Rich Santos Published
