Archive for the 'dating' Category

If all is fair in love and war

We all have our standards. But when it comes to finding love new research suggests that women might be developing unrealistic expectations.Picture this: She’s on the night out with the girls when she catches him watching her with his piercing blue eyes.He’s absolutely delicious, and the mere thought of his strong body under his expensive [...]

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Making eye contact in our bid of attention

Musos have written songs about it. Leonardo Da Vinci nailed it with the Mona Lisa and good hospitality staff can make a fortune in tips by using it just enough.It’s the look. The long, lingering, come-hither, time-stopping, earth-moving look.Harvard psychologist Zick Rubin set out to measure love scientifically in the ’70s by recording the amount [...]

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Six deal-breaking habits

After a dating drought, it’s tempting to believe that the first Jake Gyllenhaal look-alike to cross your path is your perfect match.But make sure you’re not overlooking any major character flaws before falling head over heels. Of course cheating and serious criminal behaviour are the big stop signs, but what about the little ones that [...]

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Add some spice to your dating line-up

When it comes to dates, the done-to-death dinner and-a-movie combination can be a bit blah.And going to the same dates after week can make your relationship a bit of a yawn.But a date that breaks with cliche doesn’t have to be as extravagant as Carrie Bradshow and Mr Big’s horse Carriage ride through the Central [...]

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

In the game of finding love

When it comes to getting the one you want, is there hope for those of us who aren’t blessed with model good looks?Do men really fall in love with their eyes first?Girls, there’s no denying that men are visual creatures but the good news is that they’re not as superficial as you might think.A five-year [...]

Friday, September 12th, 2008