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Category Archives: Dating
Boring Dates
In his book on happiness, Dennis Prager has a page on boring dates. On his radio show Jan. 7, 2010, Dennis said: “I bore easily. One of the reasons I am interesting is that I bore easily. I would bore … Continue reading
I Tend To Date Smart But Cruel Women
I’ll never forget the day my therapist asked me, “What do you get out of being in an emotionally unsafe relationship?” I’d never though of that. The question took me aback, but then I quickly answered, “It leaves me free … Continue reading
Afraid To Love
The call came in at 8:43 pm, Dec. 31. He knew why she was calling then. She’d only be able to talk for a few minutes before she’d have to join her family for the new year. They were on … Continue reading
My Orit Arfa Interview II
Here’s part one. I really tried to keep the conversation holy, but… Luke: What do you think of the beard? What does it say to you? Orit: It says I need to be accepted as an Orthodox Jew. Please accept … Continue reading
Jewish Journal Singles Columnist Orit Arfa Interviewed About Her New Book
Part two of the interview. Dec. 28, 2009, I interviewed Jewish Journal singles columnist Orit Arfa about her new book on the tests women give men. Orit: “Mansch is inspired by the whole pick-up artist community… I’ve yet to have … Continue reading
50 JDates
From her blog: “I am a 26 year old Jewish girl dating a non Jew. My mom does not want me to marry him and I don’t know what to do! So I have challenged myself to 50 Jewish dates… … Continue reading
What’s The Big Difference Between LA And NY Orthodox Shuls?
There are hardly any single women in Los Angeles Orthodox shuls while New York shuls are filled with them. The Upper West Side of Manhattan has the biggest Orthodox singles scene in North America. Los Angeles? Not so much. In … Continue reading
Meeting The Tests Women Throw Your Way
I just read Orit Arfa‘s new ebook, “Survival of the S—test“. I wish she hadn’t used an obscenity as her title and theme. I’m not into the fecal. It’s not Jewish to muck around in that stuff. Oy, what will … Continue reading
Should I Date Sharon Tay Of KCBS TV?
It seems like she’s had a lot of suffering in her dating life and I am feeling great compassion for her. From a KCBS TV blog: Herewith, Let’s Blog! is proud to present the top-five (alright, six) list of Sharon … Continue reading
I’m In ‘The Tunnel’
I’m listening to this lecture by Alison Armstrong (UnderstandMen.com) about the "amazing development of men." I’m trying to figure out which stage of life I am in. This is my second time listening to this lecture. I just figured it … Continue reading