When I was in fifth grade I was “going out” with a boy I had dated since the third grade. (Even then I was into commitment.) Going out meant that we stood next to each other in line at recess, sat behind each other on the bus during field trips, and talked on the phone [...] Read More…
I received the most priceless email from a friend this morning. She was passing along an introductory email a suitor on match.com sent to one of her coworkers Tuesday. Gentlemen, if your goal is to make people laugh do the following. If your goal is to score a date: don’t. Never: Open with: You represent [...] Read More…
After years of tussling with the idea of online dating, a girl friend recently came to terms with the concept. She enlisted me to help write her profile, snap her picture, and upload everything she wants in another human being onto her hard drive and into the ether for all the world to see. I [...] Read More…
It isn’t every day that you get to sit at a table and have your past sitting across to your left, and your future sitting across to your right. That you get to watch them interact – exchanging music tips, debating politics, and trading laughs in the dark. That you watch your future buy your [...] Read More…
One evening not too long ago, I was lamenting to my brother about how I didn’t know if a certain boy liked me. I was three minutes into the back story when he cut me off. You see, Matty is not one for sitting through other people’s stories. Especially when he can already figure out [...] Read More…
There comes a point in a serious romantic relationship when you feel it is appropriate to say three little words. Aloud. And to the person you are dating. Not just about him in passing. Or in emails to your mom. To the mirror, or in G chats with your friends as you freak out about [...] Read More…
We have a policy here at The Adorable Stalkers: You do not stalk married or taken men. Ever. While it’s normal to occasionally develop feelings for someone who is unavailable, it’s flat out trashy and desperate to actually pursue them. And more so, to pursue them in the public forum – whether on a somewhat [...] Read More…
I am not really a feminist. I like boys who hold doors, can change a tire on my Subaru, know how to use a shovel, and who I absolutely can’t benchpress. I like boys who think I’m smart. And attractive. However, I am an equalist. I believe everyone deserves a fair shot in life – [...] Read More…
A coworker I occasionally give dating advice to came into my office this morning and demanded to know why it has taken him so long to find a great girl. Before I could begin he interrupted. And since I just found her, why now? I’m leaving for graduate school soon! I shifted in my chair. [...] Read More…
Old school dating is not a whirlwind of sexy. It is not making out on a city side street at 2am. It is not sending deviant text messages back and forth all night from across town. I know this. Old school dating is polite. Slower. And maybe for some of you, a little boring. Old [...] Read More…