XXX Social Network » Dating Advice http://www.xxxsocial.com/network Free Adult XXX Dating Online Chat Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:49:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Reader Asks For Some Senior Dating Help http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/02/reader-asks-for-some-senior-dating-help/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/02/reader-asks-for-some-senior-dating-help/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:48:13 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/02/reader-asks-for-some-senior-dating-help/
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    • ]]>     Stuart is a 60-something single gay man who hasn’t dated in over 30 years, mostly because he’s been taking care of an ailing parent in a challenging situation. He’s eager to meet someone, and specifically wants to find a kindred soul that understands his unique situation – but he has no idea where to start, much less how to navigate the senior dating waters – which admittedly are very different from those we tread in during our 20s, 30s, and beyond.

    Stuart would like suggestions on how to find someone as well as how to make time for a new relationship, and is eager to hear from other singles in similar life circumstances, especially those who identify as being gay or bisexual. I’ve got my own ideas for Stuart which I’ve posted (When Taking Care of an Ailing Parent, How Do You Date?), but I’d love to hear what you think.

    Related: How To Meet a Guy (for Gay Men), Healthy Senior Sex

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/02/reader-asks-for-some-senior-dating-help/feed/ 0     Readers’ Choice Award Nominations http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/readers-choice-award-nominations/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/readers-choice-award-nominations/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:45:09 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/readers-choice-award-nominations/
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    • ]]>     A few years ago, About.com’s Guide to Instant Messaging started his own Readers’ Choice Awards, where the most devoted IM fans nominated, and then voted, on a plethora of their favorite things, all related to Instant Messaging. Three years later, more than 100 About.com Guides are taking part – along with me, your Guide to Dating.

    This is the second year that I’m running these awards, and I think I’ve got a great list of categories that covers many of the major online dating sites. There are quite a few to choose from – nominate someone in all categories, just one, or any combination that works for you – but I may have missed a few. Feel free to email me if you think I should add another next year. Also, please note that you’ll have to log in to nominate, but you can nominate as many sites as you like, as many times as you like once you have.

    Our categories for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards for Dating, are:

    There are also a few other categories and sites with dating-related nomination categories:

    There are however lots of other categories that aren’t dating-related, so be sure to vote for your favorites. Nominations for the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards close February 15th, 2012, so stay tuned via RSS or the newsletter to hear which dating sites, books, blogs, and apps made the finals and eventually won.

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/readers-choice-award-nominations/feed/ 0     Getting Crafty For Valentine’s Day http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/getting-crafty-for-valentines-day-3/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/getting-crafty-for-valentines-day-3/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:38:35 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/getting-crafty-for-valentines-day-3/
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    • ]]>     I’m not a huge Valentine’s Day person, I’ll admit. But the year that the guy I was dating at the time made me both a gift (a photo book) and dinner (a luxurious all-out affair) is one that I’ll never, ever forget. So if you’re the crafty type who wants to make something special for your sweetie – or hey, even for yourself if you’re single – then some of my fellow Guides here at About.com have the digs:

    Valentine’s Day Knitting Projects

    My favorite? The ‘hugs and kisses’ XOXO scarf, which I’ve knit a few times myself.

    Beaded Safety Pin Patterns

    Maybe for the younger set, but still fun nonetheless.

    DIY Sexy Valentine’s Day Gifts

    A whole host of fun, exciting and very sexy ideas to make for your partner.

    Valentine’s Day Quilts

    Ok, you might not have time to make a whole quilt before February 14th, but maybe you do if you start now? Quilters, you’ll have to chime in on this one.

    Valentine’s Day Soap Projects

    Ooh, yummy. Ok I think I might have to try a few of these myself. Not for my partner. No, no. For myself! Hm, or maybe I’ll try making these cocoa butter massage bars instead.

    Fabric Heart Treat Bag

    From our Guide to Sewing, a cute little bag to make that could hold something small but significant.

    Valentine’s Day Pottery Projects

    A vase to hold those valentine’s day flowers perhaps?

    Valentine’s Day Painting Projects

    Wow, there’s a huge list of ideas and projects to choose from here, most of which are perfect for beginners.

    Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Projects

    A three page list of jewelry projects, mostly for women, that are skewed from beginners to advanced levels.

    Draw a Manga Valentine’s Day Card

    Unusual but perfect for the manga-lover in your life.

    Crocheted Valentine’s Day Arrangement

    With a few flowers from your garden, this would make a lovely gift.

    Free Bead Patterns for Valentine’s Day

    A handful of cute, small projects from the Guide to Beadwork.

    Love Coupons

    Inexpensive and easy enough for anyone to do, you can use the list of ideas presented here or make your own.

    Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards

    So much more personal when you do it yourself, with the help of some ink and stamps.

    Create a Romantic Presentation

    Alright, so its not quite crafty, but it is DIY. Use Powerpoint to make your partner a Valentine’s Day themed presentation with the tips and tricks suggested here.

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/getting-crafty-for-valentines-day-3/feed/ 0     How Long Do You Wait To Have Sex? http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/how-long-do-you-wait-to-have-sex/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/how-long-do-you-wait-to-have-sex/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:38 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/how-long-do-you-wait-to-have-sex/
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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/how-long-do-you-wait-to-have-sex/feed/ 0     The 2012 Dating Readers’ Choice Awards http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/the-2012-dating-readers-choice-awards/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/the-2012-dating-readers-choice-awards/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:26:33 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/the-2012-dating-readers-choice-awards/
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    • ]]>     For year two of the Dating Readers’ Choice Awards, I’d like to add a significant number of categories for you, the readers, to nominate and vote upon as being your favorites. These are the categories we started with last year, and with links to the respective nominees and winners:

    During the nomination period, I had several dating site owners, readers and experts suggest other categories that I’d missed, and so I took note to add them to this year’s list. Therefore, the new categories for the Dating Readers’ Choice Awards, are:

    Nominations open January 18th, 2012 for this year’s awards, so I’ll post the forms and final categories soon. Until then, what do you think, dear readers? Have I forgotten an important category in the dating world that needs adding? Are there too many categories?

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2012/01/the-2012-dating-readers-choice-awards/feed/ 0     Dating New Years Resolutions http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/dating-new-years-resolutions-2/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/dating-new-years-resolutions-2/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:07:46 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/dating-new-years-resolutions-2/
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    • ]]>     Do you have any dating-related New Years resolutions this year? I’ve solicited singles, couples and experts for their views and ideas, creating two New Years resolution lists that I think will be helpful to a lot of readers:

    A couple of the suggestions – such as 39-year-old Megan Reese’s of creating a ‘Man Plan’ for her dating life – are extensive yet focused, while others are simple shifts in one’s worldview to improve either the relationships we are attracting, or those we already have. And then there is a whole other level of New Years resolution, and I’ve found one that is so above and beyond the norm (but fascinating!) that it deserved more than just a quick quip in an article.

    The first comes from best selling authors and challenge creators Pastor Kerry Shook and his wife Chris. Their book, One Month to Live, suggest that those wanting a dramatic shift in their lives just need to think about what they’d do if they only had thirty days left. From one of their press releases:

    “Arguably, resolutions fail because there’s no sense of urgency. With a whole year ahead to reach the goal, it’s easy to relegate it to the back burner or forget about it altogether. Indeed, in one study nearly 40 percent of respondents cite having too many other things to do as the reason for breaking their resolutions. But what if instead of just making resolutions you acted as if you had only 30 days to live and to really make a difference in your life?”

    What about you? Have you ever gone to extreme lengths to find a date? Would you? Have you resolved to improve about your dating life or relationship for 2012?

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/dating-new-years-resolutions-2/feed/ 0     Attracting Positive Relationships http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/attracting-positive-relationships-2/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/attracting-positive-relationships-2/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:49:58 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/attracting-positive-relationships-2/
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    • ]]>     “Energy flows where attention goes.”

    A Huna saying that has found a new set of followers through the book, “The Secret”, this is what was emblazoned on a bookmark I received for Christmas a few years back from a dear friend. And although I’ve heard the phrase before, for some reason this time I can’t get it out of my head.

    Like many singles, I too get stuck sometimes thinking about the “nts” in my dating life. Some of the ones I’ve heard recently from readers:

    • I don’t feel attractive/skinny/smart enough;
    • Why couldn’t s/he have given me a chance/been faithful/trusted me;
    • I’ll never find a date/love/satisfaction in a relationship…

    You get my jist. We all have our ‘nts’, and some are a bit more challenging than others. But what if we were to ignore those ‘nts’, just for a couple of days, and focus instead on what we want to bring into our lives, essentially attracting the kind of energy/relationship we’re looking for?

    About.com’s Guide to Holistic Healing has written a lovely article about Attracting Positives, using a technique that focuses on surrounding yourself with positive images, whether they be physical, mental or spiritual manifestations. I think I’ll create my own little Book of Positives, kind of like the one in Queen Latifah’s movie, Last Holiday as my gift to myself these next few days. My pre- New Years’ resolution, if you will.

    What about you? How do you stay positive when dating, or looking for love? What techniques have worked for you?

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/attracting-positive-relationships-2/feed/ 0     Finding Passion and Inspiration In Our Dating Lives http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/finding-passion-and-inspiration-in-our-dating-lives/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/finding-passion-and-inspiration-in-our-dating-lives/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:22:19 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/finding-passion-and-inspiration-in-our-dating-lives/
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    • ]]>     Last night, I went to see Prince. The ticket price was well over what I’ve ever paid for a concert in the past, and I was somewhat leery that I’d get my money’s worth. Once I arrived at the arena however, I had nothing to worry about. When I got to my seat I was both flabbergasted and overwhelmed: I was maybe a foot or two from the stage, at eye level of The Artist himself, and smack in front of the piano – right where a lot of the action took place. I was so close, I could hear him singing without the microphone at times, could see the sweat on his brow, and all of his facial expressions, little moments and other tidbits that folks sitting further away missed completely. I laughed, I cried, I sang and danced, and felt inspired, passionate, and alive. It was worth every penny.

    So what does this have to do with this dating blog? For me, lots. I want to help create that sort of feeling, excitement, and passion in all of you, just like Prince did for me last night. And although I’ll never be a rock star, I’d like to think that what I write here helps people, makes their lives better, and helps us all to find, keep, maintain and nourish the kinds of relationships we all long for.

    So I ask you, dear readers: What can I, or any dating blogger or expert for that matter, do create that kind of positive energy in your life, in your relationships, and in your heart?

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/finding-passion-and-inspiration-in-our-dating-lives/feed/ 0     Christmas Music and Your Partner http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/christmas-music-and-your-partner/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/christmas-music-and-your-partner/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:17:07 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/christmas-music-and-your-partner/
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    • ]]>     There’s a lot of holiday-themed posts on my Facebook page of late, but none that grabbed my attention as much as one about Christmas music. Without breaking any confidences, the person posting stated they love this time of year and the happy feelings it engenders in many of us,but that if they had to listen to one more Christmas tune from their partner’s playlist, they’d go berserk.

    What followed was a fun debate about what kinds of Christmas music was appropriate to share, and which tunes make us all cringe and wonder why we’re in a relationship with the person enjoying said music in the first place. Some folks bemoaned the Celine Deon, Jessica Simpson and Justin Bieber Christmas CDs, while others suggested trying the holiday editions of Annie Lennox, Rat Pack and Putumayo. While I don’t normally listen to Christmas music at all, I’m quite fond of Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, or Boney M’s Christmas Album. For me, a tad odd, since these are both CDs that came out well before my time, and don’t fall within my normal music-listening spectrum.

    What about you? Do you enjoy listening to the same holiday tunes as your partner, or do you cringe each time they load their playlist, CD player or start signing along to the radio?

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    ]]>     http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/christmas-music-and-your-partner/feed/ 0     Dating While Snowed In http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/dating-while-snowed-in/ http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/dating-while-snowed-in/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:09:45 +0000 xxxsocial http://www.xxxsocial.com/network/2011/12/dating-while-snowed-in/
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    • ]]>     I currently live on an island – one that doesn’t often get snow, much less temperatures in the freezing range. And yet, one early, sleeping night, I woke up to huge fluffy white flakes everywhere.

    I’m sure I’m not the only single snowed who feels snowed in (even if the snow didn’t stick), wishing he or she were out and about meeting new people, socializing, working, or planning Christmas party shenanigans. And I’m also quite positive there are more than a few dating couples who are also frustrated, either unable to get to their partner’s place or feeling cooped up with nothing to do together.

    Although I love the snow (as I’m sure the local ski hill does as well), I sometimes find it challenging to get out and socialize when it’s as cold as it is here today. Once I actually get to my cozy destination however, I’m usually quite content with wherever I’ve ended up — until I need to go back outside again. So I coax myself home with the knowledge that a good book and a comforting soup are waiting for me at home to curl up with.

    I’ve heard several stories of late from readers and friends who’ve admitted they met the person they are dating during inclement weather, or who were out enjoying activities only partaken during the winter months, such as skiing or ice fishing. I even heard from one couple who met during a snow camping expedition for an Outward Bound -type organization.

    What about you? Do you find it harder to meet people when the weather is challenging? Do you use nasty outside temperatures as an excuse to spend more time with the person you are dating?

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