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Category Archives: Dating
Tisha B’Av Pick-Up Lines
Heshy Fried writes: We can make our own live music together You smell great for someone who hasn’t showered since Rosh Chodesh Want to try some of my milchig treats? We can use non-leather whips if you’re machmir on Tisha … Continue reading
Marry Him: The Case For Settling For Mr Good Enough
I could not put down this new book from author Lori Gottlieb. I read it straight through Shabbos afternoon. What made it particularly appealing is revenge. As a guy, I have to go through life making the first move on … Continue reading
Men, Women And Competition
On Dennis Prager’s radio show yesterday, relationship expert Alison Armstrong says: “Sports is one of my most favorite place to watch men. One of the things about men that women don’t know is that you are always about winning. A … Continue reading
The Rating Game
Today I was telling my shrink, Dr. Spielvogel, about this new book by Reba Toney — The Rating Game. If you find yourself getting dumped a lot, it’s probably because you’re dating out of your league. If you do the … Continue reading
The Emotional Embargo
New Orleans pimp Frenchy Brouillette writes in his new book: I used the silent treatment to keep order. I gave my respect and friendship to women who treated me with respect and friendship. If you stole from me or cheated … Continue reading
Hot Chix
“I was reading your blog,” she said. “So you want to get married?” “Yes,” I said. “What age range are you looking for?” “Oh,” I said, “thirty to forty.” “When you wrote about looking around the audience for hot chix, … Continue reading
Stuff Single Orthodox Girls Like
From FrumSatire: Working as a Madricha at a seminary, as a Limudei Kodesh teacher , or at any job where it
‘Because She Wasn’t Jewish’
“I need to understand,” she said. “Why did you write that?” “Well,” he said, “I always have to balance multiple concerns. I am not going to lose a good friend over a blog post, but almost everything else in my … Continue reading
But That Doesn’t Change The Way I Feel About You
I’m watching season three of the TV show “24”. Kim Bauer is shocked to find out her that boyfriend Chase has a baby. He responds, “But that doesn’t change the way I feel about you.” I thank the Good Lord … Continue reading
Saving The Single Woman
I think most women grow up believing that a man will come along who will take care of the big stuff for them — the mortgage, the primary income, protection, taking care of the cars, etc. As Dennis Prager says, … Continue reading