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    Should We Live Together?

    July 22nd, 2008

    Tommy and I dated for eight years before moving in together.

    Four months later, we moved out.

    How could two people be together for eight years and then suddenly break up mere months after sharing the same address? It may sound obvious, but living under the same roof is a lot different from sleeping over at each others’ houses. Sure, Tommy and I had “issues” before we had the same set of keys. But with no second apartment to escape to, the sticking points became magnified. Suddenly, Tommy thought I had poor organizational skills (he called it “being a slob”). I thought he woke up way too early (he called it “having a job”). Remote controls became weapons and unpaid phone bills became ransom notes. It quickly got ugly.

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    Video Game Disasters

    June 13th, 2008

    Waterworld. Hudson Hawk. Showgirls. The movie world is replete with examples of projects that swallowed up vast amounts of cash only to sink beneath the waves, vanish into Bruce Willis’ past, or disappear into our darkest nightmares. So too is the world of videogames, and although there’s no game failure that can quite match the sheer scale of the movie world’s excesses, there’s still no shortage of games so unsuccessful that they brought down companies, destroyed careers, and shattered dreams. Here are seven of our favorites.

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    Will You Two Click

    June 12th, 2008

    So you’ve met someone online. This person seems fine… but you’re not sure. Should you go on a date? Will the two of you be in sync? You’re just not sure whether you have enough info to go on…

    Well, here’s something to consider: Those initial emails with a new person are actually loaded with information that can help you decide, ahead of time, whether you two should go on that first date. You just have to know how to read the signs. Here, we break down the clues (both positive and negative) that will tell you if a potential date deserves a chance or if you should move on to those other interesting people turning up in your search results.

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    Video Game News

    January 23rd, 2008

    Tech Jobs At GD101

    January 17th, 2008

    I’m pleased to announce we have a new Jobs section here at GD101.  Click the JOBS button to search tech jobs or visit http://jobs.geekdating101.com.  You can also post any job for only $5 Bucks!!!  You can’t beat that.  Check it out and let me know what you think.


    10 Things Guests Should Never Do

    November 17th, 2007

    Whether with family or friends, be the best guest you can be this holiday season. Here are 10 easy ways to get nominated for the best guest hall of fame.

    1. Don’t ask “Can I bring anything?”

    Call your host and ask “What can I bring?” instead. This shows you are committed to helping and not simply being dutiful.

    2. Don’t sport jeans

    Vans and a faded tee can be hip and cute, but this is a holiday party, folks, not a Ben Harper concert. So dust off those shiny shoes and put in a little effort.

    3. Don’t come empty handed

    Even if it’s a framed pic of your host in his Halloween pirate getup, bring it on. Hosts don’t forget funny or thoughtful gifts. If irreverent isn’t your thing, a good bottle of wine is always nice. Extra points: Buy it at a wine shop and ask about region and a couple of defining characteristics so you can let the host know what you’re giving them.

    4. Don’t just sit there

    Yeah, it’s nice to put your feet up (not literally), but nicer to help your host. Don’t make it a half-hearted offer, either. Be aware of the host’s needs. If they don’t want help, don’t push it, but offer again during the evening.

    5. Don’t hog the eggnog

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    November 6th, 2007

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    The pricey-date problem

    November 1st, 2007

    Your first date went pretty well, but it was a little extravagant for your taste. The guy picked a dinner spot that cost you nearly $100 (including overly-expensive wine). But you figure, It’s not a big deal, he was just trying to impress me. The next date, though, he proposes that you both go to a show, letting you know when you show up that the ticket is $90, which you give him at dinner, plus another $100 for that meal. Now, even though the guy’s cute, the financial commitment is getting uncomfortable. Even if you’re doing pretty well for yourself, you probably don’t like hemorrhaging cash this way. So you may wonder… should I see how long I can keep up with Mr. Big Spender? Or should I end things now, before the credit-card debt piles waaay up?

    A closer look at dollars & dating
    “The issue of spending a lot of money on dates really touches on the essential values that people have regarding finances—some people see money as the only way to express love, interest and fun,” says Rik Isensee (www.rikisensee.com), a psychotherapist based in San Francisco, CA, and author of books including Love Between Men: Enhancing Intimacy & Resolving Conflicts in Gay Relationships. But he also cautions that you should wait two dates to make sure this is an actual recurring problem, not just a well-meant gesture. “At first, your date might be wanting to do lofty things just to impress you,” he says, “so don’t automatically take it as something that’s meant to alienate you. It might just be his way of wanting to celebrate his newfound interest in you. It’s normal for someone to go a little over-the-top on the first date.” However, says Isensee, “if the big spending goes on longer than the first couple of dates, and you’re uncomfortable, you’ve got to speak up—otherwise you’ll build resentment toward the other person.”

    How to have the money talk
    OK, so you have to bring up the impact that dating this person is having on your wallet. Isensee recommends that you couch it in the positive, to avoid coming off as unnecessarily confrontational. “Sit down with the person,” says Isensee, “and start out by saying, ‘Hey, we’ve done some fabulous stuff on our first couple of dates. And I love expensive dinners as much as the next person. But I’d like to spend a little less in the future—so how about a nice long walk next time, followed by a dinner at a fun place that’s a little more moderately-priced?’ Offer a concrete, solid option like that.”

    If you speak honestly like this, your date might respond with relief: Charles, 34, a waiter/actor in New York, NY, says, “It’s embarrassing to admit, but I’ve gone into a little credit-card debt, spending too much money on the first few dates with guys. I think I’m trying to show I’m successful, that spending $80 on dinner isn’t a problem for me. I’d be so relieved if a guy told me up front, ‘Let’s not spend a lot of money on a date.’ I’d put my bowling shoes on and have a lot more fun.” Suggesting this compromise (still a good dinner out, just not so expensive), instead of a $1 hot dog, shows that you’re open to nice things, but just don’t want to spend a whole paycheck.

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    Show 26 Released

    October 31st, 2007

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