May 31, 2005
Love on the Rebound
I was reading up on rebound relationships today, trying to figure out where everyone stood on them. I was really surprised to see that a lot of “experts” and armchair commentators, like myself, were for them. I’m not sure why that surprised me. It makes sense to me that getting involved with someone right after the end of a huge relationship would help ease the pain. I think it sounds funny to say it, though.
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May 30, 2005
Soul Mates: Do You Believe?
Do you believe in soul mates? I do. I don’t believe that there’s one person on the earth that you’re meant to find. I think of it more like there’re people out there who just compliment your personality (and you theirs) in such a way that it seems perfect. I spent a lot of time when I was younger with the “wrong” people. I can see that now. I did it because I thought that’s what relationships were supposed to be like. I did it because I thought it was expected. I did it out of a need for love and companionship. I did it for the wrong reasons.
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May 27, 2005
Those Cheating Bastards
It never ceases to amaze me that people take back cheating boyfriends, girlfriends or spouses. I just don’t understand it. The person you’re married to or dating is supposed to be your best friend, one of the few people you look out for before you look out for yourself.
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May 26, 2005
Love Letters: Too old fashined or right on the money?
Today I did a piece on writing a love letter. While doing some research, I came across a site that had a different take on writing love letters.
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May 25, 2005
Catching that liar in a lie!
Have you ever had a conversation with your “other” and had the feeling that under the lining of simple words and sad sentences that there was a big fat lie? I have. I hate it! I’m naturally a bit paranoid. I like to think of it as a “healthy dose,” but you’re more than welcome to disagree. What it comes down to is not feeling secure with the way someone has responded to my questions. Now I can put up and shut up or I can walk. Normally I’ll walk, because I think I’m a pretty good judge.
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May 24, 2005
Would you like a side of money, power or security with that?
Money. Power. Security. There are three big words that have something to do with finding the best relationships. I used to believe that love was all that was important, but I have read a number of articles recently that say that looking for these "big three" are important for relationships. I consider myself a realist, but this makes me sad for some reason.
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May 23, 2005
Dating Chat Forum From Hell!
Today I went on to one of the dating chat boards around the
net – another one beyond Cupids Dating Chat Forum. As is usual, when I join a chat board I start by building
my profile. I add a picture, set my time zone, and enter some personal details
such as my location and job description. I also add a signature with a quote,
my ICQ and a link to my site – in this case, Cupids. Little did I know
– this was baaaaaad!
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May 20, 2005
The Star Wars III, Revenge of the Sith Date? Boohoo!
Tonight I’m heading out with some work colleagues to
check our Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith. I’ve
seen all the other movies that have been done to this point. I’m not a
fan, but I do think they’re well done. However, I know that there are
many fans around the globe that are clamoring to see the last installment of
the series. That leads me to believe that there will be a number of dates being
dragged along to see a movie that focuses on heavily on a dark side
victory!
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An Affair to Remember
I was getting very close to passing this day without a suitable entry for the blog. Yet, in the nick of time, I was saved by none other than Jay Lenno. It turns out there’s some new greeting cards in town. Here’s a hint for ya: they would be in high demand on AshleyMadison.com.
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May 18, 2005
Dangers of Dating
Today was a slow news day in the dating world. The only post I made was linking to a story of a woman who was raped at the end of a date. She met this creep online and went out for drinks. She apparently had a few too many. He walked her home and that’s when it happened.
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May 17, 2005
Women Who Ride Motorcycles
People seem to have a funny idea about where to draw the line when it comes to choosing the people they date. Last night I was out at the gym with a buddy. As we were walking back home, we got into a conversation about the qualities we were looking for in a girlfriend. I was saying that I love to ride motorcycles but really didn’t like dating women who ride, simply because it attracts a certain personality type – in particular, the Alpha Female. He was saying he was looking for a girl who loved to work out because she needed to understand that passion within him. It was then I began to think about how we all go about looking for people to date.
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May 16, 2005
Saturday Night Whackos
It was Saturday night and I was sitting watching a movie on the couch. I was feeling completely comfortable, totally in the relaxation zone, when notification came in that I had mail in my box at one of the dating sites I belong to. A few easy clicks and I was there. To my surprise, it was from a 40 year old many who lives about three hours from me. He said I was cute. I thanked him. That should have been the end of it.
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May 13, 2005
IWantU in Montreal
Last week at this time I was riding down in an elevator inside
the Sheridan in downtown Montreal. I was on my way to a great lunch atop one
of Montreal’s tallest buildings. The day was big, blue and bright and
the sight was spectacular. It was lunchtime, yet it seemed it was the first
meal of the day for most. I sat down next to a couple of guys from IWantU.com
and the gang from AdultFriendFinder.com.
I ordered a glass of white wine, a cream of spinach soup and a peppercorn steak.
For those of you taking notes, this is the proper way to start your day!
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May 12, 2005
You Can Be A Star
As solutions go, on the whole I’ve been pretty satisfied
with online dating. I’ve had one or two relationships so far that worked
out pretty well after meeting online. Obviously, I haven’t met the one
so far, but I never met the “one” going to bars. Although, after
a few drinks I am more likely to be confused briefly into thinking it’s
the one when it’s really just the beer. I guess that’s what I consider
the advantage. Getting to someone in writing before actually meeting allows
you to soberly decide whether you think there’s a possibility for something
worthwhile. I also find myself talking to people who wouldn’t approach
me or whom I wouldn’t approach because of being shy or insecure, which
ironically are the ones that are most probably the most like me.
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May 11, 2005
Thoughts on Love and Life
I’ve often found that meeting people naturally doesn’t
happen naturally for me. I mean I make “friends” easily enough,
at least those co-workers, neighbours and coffee shop folks that populate that
vague level of friendship that lies somewhere between complete stranger and
best friend for life. I wouldn’t die for these people, but I do genuinely
feel concerned for their well being and feel the same in return. When it comes
to romantic connections, I find it isn’t so easy.
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May 10, 2005
The Cost of Dating
A recent article has suggested that in the UK, a date costs about £200 or $375. They don’t go as far as to say what goes into that number but they do mention that the average woman spends £90 in the salon before a date so I’ll assume that there’s a broad range of costs that go into this rather extraordinary figure. It also goes as far as to suggest that 60 percent of men feel they should pay for date and that this somehow “offsets” the cost that women incur getting their hair done and buying lingerie. I had no idea buying new underwear was standard practice for women dating in the UK, but if that’s the case, way to go to all the blokes over there! On this side of the pond it’s a little different I think, but what gets me the most is that there is supposed to be some connection between what women pay out vs. what men do.
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May 5, 2005
Toronto to Montreal: Dating Abroad?
It’s twenty minutes into my train ride from Toronto to Montreal for a business conference and a short Indian man with hunched shoulders and thick-rimmed glasses is pushing a cart of snacks up the isle. I’m chatting with the girl sitting next to me who’s from Melbourne, Australia. She was working in Whistler, British Columbia and is on her way through to New York. Next to her sits her boyfriend who she picked up in while working out west. Travel can be fun. It can be an adventure. And sometimes, without really knowing it, it can lead to wild romance!
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May 4, 2005
Fake Profiles - ARGH!
Ever send a sign of interest to someone online only to wonder why they don’t reply even after they returned your sign of interest and you spent the money trying to contact them? I do. My paranoia, healthy or not, has led me to strict rules about the way I contact people online.
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May 3, 2005
Cupids First Blog!
It was January 2002 and I had yet to discover online dating. I had been in a relationship for three years, so this should come as no surprise. But as 2002 rolled in, I was single again and figured I’d give the Internet a try. I’ve had a few great years meeting people and learning how various sites operate. I’ve met mostly wonderful individuals who, although not being a perfect match, have still helped change by life in some way. Now it’s 2005 and I sit here typing to you from a site that seeks to explore all the pros and cons of an industry that I have really come to respect and admire.
Hopefully over the next little while, this blog will begin to shape itself into more than just a collection of thoughts and words. I hope it expresses the trials and tribulations of what’s going on at CupidsReviews.com. With that in mind, I’ll enter this:
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