Unsolicited Dating Advice

One of the most genius humans alive, Noam Chomsky, talks about his feelings on love. It’s interesting to see how an incredibly educated and experienced philosopher thinks about something so mysterious, and yet so commonplace.

Have you ever wondered if you have to settle?

Have you ever had a friend tell you, “You could do better?”

Have you noticed that beautiful people tend to date beautiful people, and that less beautiful tend to date less beautiful people?

Ever wondered why?

Watch this video. It will give you a new insight into how we decide who to date and marry, and why. It really is amazing…

Dan Ariely: Adaptive Responses from PopTech on Vimeo.

Thanks to RocketBoom for the find!

I don’t drink, but I do play wingman… a lot. I’m probably better at being the wingman than I am at dating. Practice makes perfect.

Side note: Girls, guys never say, “Hey, let’s go dancing!” The only reason we go dancing is because we know you say, “Hey! Let’s go dancing!” to your friends.  It’s a necessary evil that can occasionally provide us the opportunity to stand close to you.

Would they love you, or would they hate you? Why? It’s a worthy question to ponder.

I have a hard time taking anyone seriously who can’t correctly pronounce their “R’s” correctly… or maybe I just have a hard time taking this particular guy who can’t pronounce his “R’s” correctly seriously.  Am I wong in this?

Feew fwee to weave yo’ favowite quotes in da comments section… ow make up yo’ own!

Part of dating is knowing what you want.

All too often, we just take whatever comes along. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to be open minded… but if you’re too open minded it’s easy to get exasperated, jaded and completely burned out.

Make a list of things that are important to you in a partner and pursue people with those characteristics. You’ll find a lot more purpose in your dating life, and a lot less desperation. I promise.

Sometimes I wonder, where were the mothers of the lessons of social awareness were supposed to be taught? How does this happen?

Once again, leave 3 of the deal breakers you saw in this video in the comment section.

Ok, despite the absurdity of this video, I support the message. If you’re a guy who’s only interested in a chick so you can get in her pants, you’re a tool. I dare you to treat women with respect.

Be a man!

Ladies, I know many of you have been wanting some tips regarding how to pick up on a dude without coming off as desperate or weird. Well, here’s some advice… kind of.

Despite what the experts say, spilling your drink a fella will not make him fall in love with you. I promise.