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Word of the Week: Schrodinger’s Date

photo by Southern_Foodways_Alliance Okay, so it’s technically two words, but “Phrase of the Week” just doesn’t roll off the tongue in quite the same way. Anyway, “Schrodinger’s Date” is something that feels kind of like a date but may be more accurately described as a period of hanging out as a prelude to fucking. Even […]

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Wise Guys: What Do Men Think of Cougars?

photo by Harlequeen Advice from three of our guy friends. This week a straight woman asks, “What do men in general think about cougars?” Gay Single Guy (Jay Dyckman): “I am Cougar, hear me roar, In years too big to ignore…” If it isn’t already, this should be the anthem for the beloved cougar.  Prowl […]

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Wise Guys: Are You Down with Just Cuddling All Night?

photo by MShades Advice from three of our guy friends. This week a straight woman asks, “What do you guys think of a new date who wants to sleep over but doesn’t want to have sex?” Straight Single Guy (Max): Personally, I say bravo. The longer you make me work for it the better everything […]

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Wise Guys: Do Men Really Love Bitches?

photo by Publicly_Scalped Advice from three of our guy friends. This week they answer the following: Do men really love bitches? Straight Single Guy (Colin): Guys love a challenge. That’s why we’re always trying to fix cars, throw the perfect spiral, or look cool with really awful facial hair. If we’re ever with a bitch, […]

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Your Call: How Do I Find Out If My Co-Worker Digs Me?

photo by mtkopone Dear Em & Lo, I like a guy that I work with (I’m an office assistant and he’s a mechanic) but I’m not 100% sure that he likes me back. I don’t get many opportunities to talk to him privately at work as other people are quite often around, including his mother […]

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Wise Guys: How Should a Woman Pick Up a Man in a Bar?

Advice from three of our guy friends. This week they answer the following: What are the best ways for a woman to pick up a man in a bar? Gay Single Guy (Daniel): Well, what kind of bar is it? If it’s a sports bar, talk about the game of course! I’m going out on […]

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Dear Em & Lo: Should I Break Up with My Boyfriend?

photo by MyLifeStory Dear Em & Lo, I am 23 years old and Aiden, my boyfriend of four years, and I are currently four months into a long distance relationship until I graduate from my university this summer and move across the country to be with him. I recently connected with Josh, a guy that […]

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Your Call: A “Business Trip” Then a “Broken Foot” — Is He Lying?

movie poster via SassyPanda Dear Em & Lo, Two months ago I met a man online, we went out on a first date and hit it off immediately.  We saw each other a few days later, and had sex after that date.  We continued to see each other over the course of the month two […]

Vids
Dating Horror Story #483

KRISTEN WIIG & BRIAN PETSOS in “Barry” Funny. (Until the whole little sexual assault thing at the end.)

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Wise Guys: What's a Guy-Friendly Date?

photo by ClevelandSGS Advice from three of our guy friends. This week they answer the following: What is a guy-friendly date? Gay Engaged Guy (Joel Derfner, author of Swish): Seriously?  Anything that doesn’t involve talking about feelings. Straight Married Guy (Fred): If he’s into you, anything is a guy-friendly date.  Okay, maybe not ballroom dancing […]

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Wise Guys: What's the Deal with Chivalry?

a book about chivalry Advice from three of our guy friends. This week they answer the following: “What do you think about traditional gestures of chivalry like holding open a door for a woman, holding out her chair at the restaurant, etc? You know, is it just the polite thing to do, are you annoyed […]

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Wise Guys: How Much Younger Than Him Can a Man Date?

Advice from three of our guy friends. This week a straight woman asks, “How much younger than them do you think most guys are comfortable dating before it becomes embarrassing? Or is there no limit as long as the youngster in question is legal and not a complete airhead?” Gay Single Guy (Jay Dyckman): Yes, […]

Advice
What's Normal When It Comes to Dating?

Audience member Pamela explains how her partner of three months still introduces her as his “friend.” Em was on the Mike and Juliet Show this week for a segment called “What’s Normal When It Comes to Dating?” Below are the questions and our answers that didn’t make it on the show; after the jump are […]

TV
Em Was on TV This Week!

We know we heap a fair amount of abuse on Fox. Mostly, though, that’s just for their “fair and balanced” news coverage and their angry ranty political talk shows. When their cheery sparkly morning show comes calling, however, we just can’t say no. Because there’s nothing like dishing dating advice in front of a live […]

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Your Call: What’s a Good Term for Those Who Date Much Older People?

About a week and a half ago, a reader responded to a post about the charming new term “hyena” being used to describe sexually aggressive teen girls: Have they come up for a term for younger girls who date much older men, or even something besides cradle-robber, for older men who date younger women? I’d […]

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Dear Em & Lo: Why Isn't He Calling Me Back?

photo by SYD_Rahim Dear Em & Lo, I am interested in this man and I think he is interested in me.  I will call him if I am in his area and ask him to grab a drink with me and my friends.  This is usually last minute.  The past two times he was busy […]