Seeking strategies for successful online dating when you're an unconventional type of person and unsure of what you are looking for. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jul 12, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I help my guy friends to meet nice women? [more inside]
posted by universal_qlc on Oct 12, 2008 - 23 answers

Ok, so I've been in this relationship now for about 9 months, this girl is 8 years older than me. I am in my late 20's. Both of us are recovering alcoholics, both sober almost 1 year presently. We met in "the program," as it were...and I'm having some residual difficulty feeling "committed" to the relationship. I check out other women and think about other women on a semi-regular basis - fantasize about women I see, know, occasional porn, etc. Just recently a woman I work with who I am considerably attracted to, and who has participated in mutual flirting around with at work for a while (minor-type), mentioned to me her desire to meet somebody. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2008 - 13 answers

Need a venue in Manhattan that will seat 100 and is able to serve booze for a charity singles trivia matchmaking event. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by toftflin on Jan 23, 2006 - 2 answers

VideoProductionFilter: I’d like to experiment with adding 3d objects into a video clip. What should I use? [mi] [more inside]
posted by sexymofo on Feb 8, 2005 - 14 answers

DatingSiteFilter: One thing that annoys me on dating sites is profiles that are very short - just 2-3 lines or so. I'd like to know a bit about potential matches (yes, I'm picky!) But I'm wondering if having too long a profile is a turn-off to women. I'm a guy in his late twenties who totally believes in honesty, and my profile on a couple of sites is about 600 words long. This is so I don't accidentally end up with people who won't fit (I'm an atheist libertarian among other things). Is my profile too long? Should I keep some "mystery" back? Am I not getting any contacts because women might be falling asleep by the time they finish reading? Please share your thoughts and experiences.
posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2005 - 31 answers

I'm a gay male in my early thirties nearing my sixth year of singlehood, and long since ready to be with someone. However, I've had the hardest time trying to relate to the the gay community. I'm a bit eccentric and will often go to the gay club to write and probably get too wordy with personal ads. It seems that emotional and spiritual depth, along with a lack of care about materialism, just doesn't jibe with the "gay mainstream." My question is this: how can I continue my joyously weird existance, and attract the right person, without diminishing my personality and belief system? What sacrifices must I make with my 'kookiness' and still be me? Thanks!
posted by anonymous on Dec 29, 2004 - 30 answers