Bored Dating

We hear a lot about online dating scams, but where can singles go to help protect themselves from such scams?

Singles in general should be smart about spotting Internet dating scams. While Internet dating is a great way to meet someone new, any form of dating can have its dangers.

Now, a new website aims to help Internet daters spot scams and identify con artists. Romancescams.org has a quiz on its site to help you determine if you've been corresponding with a scam artist. It also has resource links, common scams, pictures of scammers, and a scammer database.

Don't let the dishonest folks prevent you from trying to go online. Instead, make use of the resources out there like this one, and always be cautious until you truly know someone.

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Life as a dating single parent is never easy, but it should at least be fun. There are ways to make the best out of it, as in every other situation. A great way to meet people to go out on dates with is by checking out a single-parent dating site like Single Parents Mingle.

Something that those who might be dating a single parent should know is that you may have to occasionally deal with cancelled plans. If people have an understanding about children's needs and that they'll always take precedence over any other aspect of a parent's life, this shouldn't be that big of a deal. It really shouldn't be an issue if they happen to have found the person they're dating on a single-parent dating site anyway.

Most often, you'll find other single parents on a single-parent dating site. While that may not appeal to some if they feel they have as many children as they want already, for others, just knowing that the person you're dating understands what you're going through is a very big deal. It's nice to talk to someone about the difficulties of raising children by yourself. It certainly shouldn't be commiseration but more of a venue for expressing one's frustration and having someone there to not just listen but also suggest possible solutions to problems. In this type of relationship, as in all others, this kind of situation is invaluable.

Make sure to plan properly and make sure to do something that both of you will enjoy. There are single-parent dating sites that can help you find someone who matches your interests and lets you interact with them, so you know even before you go out on that first date that you're going to at least find some common ground. While not every date will lead to true love, it should at least lead to an enjoyable evening spent with an adult who shares similar interests and ideas.

If you like someone, do you also like the same music he or she does?

A common interest in musical tastes is the hook behind a new dating website called Rock 'n Roll Dating. They match singles who enjoy rockabilly, metal, or punk rock. Best of all? The site is free to sign up and create a profile.

According to the Long-Beach Press Telegram, "the site launched in mid-January and already has a few thousand members." The mastermind behind the site once owned a record label, so he wanted to create a place for singles like himself who enjoy rock 'n roll.

I think a site like this a great idea. It not only offers an "in" to first date conversation, but also lends itself to some date ideas as well. What's not to like about that?

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By: Shannon (guest writer)

Teenage dating violence and abuse is more common than most people would care to admit, with most presentations of teenage relationships being somewhat idealized and/or sanitized. If you are the parent of a teenager, or a teenager yourself, you should be aware of some warning signs of an abusive relationship. You can keep yourself, or your children, safe by being attentive to warning signs that may precede more explicit and violent abuse.

The first main warnings are aggressiveness and possessiveness. Forwardness and determination can initially be attractive traits, but can easily become an overbearing (or even bullying) attitude. Forced physical closeness, even the absence of other outwardly sexual behavior, is a major red flag that the person is potentially willing to force themselves on others.

This overbearing aggressiveness can quickly progress to unwanted sexual advances and more. It is often partnered with an extreme possessiveness: For example, a boyfriend who violently challenges anyone who they even vaguely perceive as “checking out [his] girl”.

Very often, those with these paired traits will progress into increasingly violent abuse. It may start with the grabbing of the arm, or the close and intimidating violation of personal space during an argument. This type of behavior is a severe warning sign of probable teenage dating violence, as statistically such a person is very likely to continue this pattern into more severe behavior, such as rape and outright beatings.

Other common warning signs are an unusually short temper and unsolicited defensive statements about never hurting a partner. These are indications that a young person may be prone to “fly off the handle” and commit violence.

A demeaning attitude is another important behavior to notice. No one should belittle or put down the person they love, especially on a regular basis. It is a form of emotional abuse and often coincides with teenage dating violence. A strong need for control, such as demanding to know every detail of a daily routine, is a disturbing marker. Those people with a need for such overwhelming control will often resort to violence, and any other means necessary, to maintain their sense of command and control.

If you are a parent and notice some of these warning signs, you should tactfully and carefully raise the issue with your child. No teenager likes to feel as though their parents are interfering in their lives and aggressively pushing the issue will likely only push your child to defiantly pursue the relationship. It may be helpful if you can speak with one of your teenager’s friends and express your concerns to him or her. A teen is more likely to respond positively to peers than to parents in such a situation.

If you are a teen and notice some red flags indicating the potential for teenage dating violence, talk to someone immediately. Your friends, parents and even your school counselor are all there to support you and help you get out of a dangerous relationship. If your partner threatens you, your family or your friends in any way, it is important to contact the authorities to protect yourself and your loved one from harm.

If you're the kind of guy who has an entrepreneurial spirit and a take charge attitude, you're probably accustomed to success. The thing is, the very talents that make you stand out in one sphere can sometimes hinder you in other aspects of your life. We live in a strangely hypocritical culture where we depend on industry and commerce for everything, but some people still have an aversion to the kind of people that make our world function. The good news is that there are a lot of dating sites for wealth men out there where you can find women who will recognize your quality as such. Wealthy dating sites like Millionaire Mate are a really good place to start your search.

The funny thing is that it's not as if people aren't naturally attracted to wealthy people, it's just that the wrong kinds of people are attracted for the wrong reasons. A lot of people view a person's financial success as a mark of implicit materialism, but the fact is a successful business can be a very positive force in the world in the right hands. Everyone respects innovation and creativity as being innately good things, but the time and resources in which to build and invent require a stable financial foundation. In the end, that's the point of developing a strong financial base: It creates an opportunity to provide leadership and backing for the things you think are valuable.

Still, you'll find a lot of people who see your money as something they want, and they really won't respect the talent, hard work or vision that's involved in becoming successful. This is precisely the kind of attention you don't want. Dating sites for wealthy men are a good tool for finding the right kind of people who are attracted to your strengths for the right reasons. Whether you're looking to date wealthy women or you're open to beautiful love in whatever form it comes in, they'll help you find what you want. Your success shouldn't be a burden, and it doesn't have to be. All you need to do is find people who really understand how the world works and know what's of real value.

Have you ever met someone at church? In a singles group, or group activity, or even at one of the worship services?

I used to go to a lot of "singles events" at my church. I never dated anyone from there long term, but I did meet a few friends over the years. Our church was very good about ministering to singles. We had a singles group that would meet after the regular service to talk about the challenges of being a single Christian, and what it meant in the plan God had for us.

But I felt that sometimes in church it seemed that many more activities (and sermons) applied more to the challenges of married life and raising a family. Perhaps this was my bias at the time, because now that I am married I no longer feel the sermons shifted in that direction. Perhaps being singles means that you tend to feel "left out" of the majority of society.

I recently read an article that quotes a Census Bureau's survey as saying that "34 percent of Americans ages 15-64 have never been married and 10 percent of the age group is divorced."

The article goes on to talk about how both the church and singles and how they can benefit from targeted interaction. After all, if one of the largest groups in society is single, should we all pay them a little more attention?

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I consider myself to be a bit of a matchmaker. I'm usually pretty good at it, but, like all people who open their mouths to give advice, sometimes it goes horribly wrong. Not like anybody's lost a limb or anything, just that sometimes my instincts about this kind of thing can be off. My girlfriend thinks I should just keep my mouth shut and let people find each other on Internet matchmaking sites.

I once set up a couple of my friends that through some misguided thought processes of mine I felt would be perfect for each other. Both of them were sad, lonely, angry, depressed people. They had both been jilted by ex-lovers and were still dealing with that. I suppose it can be blamed on the fact that I'm quite linear, but I thought that since misery loves company these two would be perfect for each other.

It was hard enough getting them to agree to meet, but I'm a pretty good salesman. In fact, I may have oversold each of them to the other a little bit. The date was a complete disaster. They didn't like each other from the moment they met. I think it had something to do with the fact that they were both trying to reject the other before they could themselves be rejected, but what do I know? I'm not a psychologist, that's for sure.

They disagreed about what to do. When they decided to get something to eat, they disagreed on the restaurant. It seemed like they picked one that neither of them would like, because they just complained about the menu the whole time and then when the food got there, all they did was complain about the food. That might not have been the worst thing in the world, but they constantly blamed each other for the fact that they weren't having a good time. By the time the check came, there was an argument about who would pay. I guess the good news is that neither of them had to pay as they were asked to leave the restaurant because it was such a heated argument. Let's just say, it was not the best date ever.

That hasn't stopped me from trying to be a matchmaker, though. I try because I still believe that I have a good feel for people who would be good matches for the other. Besides, if we all gave up after one failure, where would any of us be?

Thanks to all of you who entered to win our contest for the book: Get Your Dating Game On. I asked each of you the best pickup line you'd ever heard. I hope you got a chance to see the entries!

There were some incredibly cheesy and lame openers. It's amazing any of them worked, although I think sometimes you just need to break the ice when you see someone you want to talk to.

I loved reading them all. After careful consideration, I had to choose this line from Maggie Yu:

"Boy: Hey! I haven't seen you for a long time! Girl: Do I know you? Boy: Hmmm, you look familiar. Girl: *Thinks* No. Boy: That is a shame, I'd sure like to. I am (name). *Big grin*"

This is a pretty cute opening line, and I can actually see it working. I especially like the "big grin" part. Maggie, you definitely win the prize! Congrats.

In addition to the entries, I hope you all noticed we got a shout out from Jennifer Worick, author of Get Your Dating Game On in the comments as well.

Thanks to all who entered, and if you didn't win, at least you have a few opening lines to use next time you go out. (wink!)

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Have you ever wondered how many lovemaking positions there are? I have and I've done my best to find out. I have to tell you, though, that you should be careful, because some of these positions can be very tricky. Some people should consult with a physician before attempting certain lovemaking positions. If you're single and want to try something adventurous, then maybe you should sign up for a sex dating site and meet someone who's as exploratory as you are.

Now, how do I know all about these sexual positions? It's kind of embarrassing actually. I had a girlfriend a few years ago whose parents had a cabin near the mountains. One weekend we went out there, just the two of us, to spend a romantic weekend together. It's a great log cabin in a very beautiful part of the world. They've had it for quite a few years, and they use it often enough that they've accumulated some stuff there over time. One of the first things I did was check out their library to see what kind of books my girlfriend's parents had and whether or not I could find something to read one afternoon. Lo and behold, I found amongst their collection of books the Kama Sutra and The Joy of Sex.

Looking through the books I was a little bit uncomfortable. I'm obviously not prudish, but I was a bit disturbed. The thought of her parents having these books and doing all these lovemaking positions kind of wigged me out a little bit, but then I have an overactive imagination at the best of times. Nevertheless, I was intrigued and am kind of glad that I took the time to look through them.

In fact, my girlfriend and I made a weekend out of trying as many of the sexual positions in the books as we could. There are lots of instructions, diagrams of lovemaking positions and pictures of people kissing and the like. If you've never seen either of these books before, I highly recommend them for spicing up your love life. Even if it's already fun, it doesn't hurt to learn a little bit more about how to please your partner.

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