Grindr, Scruff and Other App Hook Ups In recent weeks and months, it seems like we have been hearing more and more incidents where something bad has happened to gay men as a result of hooking up online. Not too long ago, I saw a a news item about a Philadelphia tourist who was physically
SMS stands for Short Message Service. It was used for the first time on 3 December 1992, when Neil Papworth, a 22-year-old test engineer for SEMA in the UK, used a personal computer to send the message, “Merry Christmas.” Since then, texting has become an integral part of human life. Our texts can give clues
The internet is replete with articles purporting to offer sage advice as to whether that chap you’ve been eyeing is into you. The giveaways typically consist of such compelling no-brainers as, “he looks at you with puppy dog eyes”, “he holds your hand in public”, or “he introduces you to his family and friends as
How to Start a Conversation With a Guy on Tinder of Bumble Let’s be real—there’s nothing easy about online dating. Though it’s relatively simple to swipe and message your matches, it is increasingly difficult to keep a conversation going. Even with so many different people at your fingertips, it’s hard to spark a connection! The
It Takes All Kinds Online dating is a wonderful way for two people that would otherwise never meet each other to go out on a date. Personally, I know at least four couples who are now happily married that met online. So yes, online dating can definitely work. However, this is not necessarily a hub
Does My Friend Secretly Have Feelings for Me? If you’re wondering this, don’t fret—you’re not alone! Developing a crush on a friend isn’t uncommon in the slightest, so it’s definitely possible that your friend is attracted to you. Before anything else, however, ask yourself these questions: Do you like your friend romantically? Are you bothered
Every woman is unique and beautiful in her own way but being attractive constitutes more than the physical. It takes more than good looks and a sexy body to make a woman attractive. There are beautiful women who aren’t attractive at all. And there are those plain-looking women who always get the attention wherever they
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