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End of Song, Beginning of Story: Dating Resolutions for the New Year

2 January 2012 by Leave a Comment
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It’s the first day of the rest of your life! Well, it’s the second day of . . . the second page . . . it’s January 2nd, 2012. A good day for making resolutions. Especially for making new resolutions because the ones you made yesterday have already been broken. I’m trying to avoid the whole resolution thing this year, but for my queer and geeky brethren out there this is the perfect time to make a new start in your quest for love. Think about adding these resolutions to your dating … [Read more...]

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TLC’s Geek Love TV Show: Wasted Potential?

6 December 2011 by 4 Comments
TLC's Geek Love: geek speed dating

This is what happens when I get rid of cable: I almost completely miss the fact that TLC will be launching a new show in a few weeks called “Geek Love,” about a speed dating event that takes place at conventions.  The show hasn’t aired yet - it premieres December 18th - but already people are up in arms about the trailer. The trailer features your typical geek stereotypes: the guy who makes Wookie calls, awkward pauses, and geek girls who appear far more socially competent than their … [Read more...]

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Age Is Just A Number (Unless She’s Seventeen)

5 December 2011 by 1 Comment
Holding hands, by nic snell

Recently, a friend of mine started seeing a guy she met through an online dating site. They hit it off online, and then again when they met in person after a few weeks of chatting. The sex is fantastic, they share similar interests and hobbies, and they can comfortably spend hours just hanging out not doing much of anything. For all intents and purposes, they’re perfectly suited. Except that she’s a nineteen-year-old college student and he’s thirty-five. This is not a cautionary … [Read more...]

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SALE: Black Friday – Cyber Monday 2011

25 November 2011 by Leave a Comment
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We hope you had a scrumtrulescent Thanksgiving! Ready to find that special geeky someone to kiss on New Year's Eve? We can help make that happen. From now until the end of Cyber Monday (11:59 pm Eastern on 11/28/11), you can save up to $50 with code ONYX2011. Choose Your Weapon, Adventurer! "Just a scroll, please! I think I've got this dating thing mostly figured out." Save 50% off our ebook! You Geek, They Grok: A Geek's Guide to Leveling Up Your Dating Game is the ultimate guide … [Read more...]

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Conversation Chillers: Weapons

19 October 2011 by 1 Comment
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As you undoubtedly already know, here at Geek's Dream Girl we're all fans of geek guys.  I don't think I've ever dated a guy who couldn't be called a geek guy, actually.  However, it's also no secret that some can be a little, well, awkward.  There's an internal filter that we can all access; some naturally use it depending on the situation, while others need to be reminded that it even exists.  So I began to wonder: even if you're on a date with a proud nerd girl like myself, are there … [Read more...]

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Online Dating 101: The Pesky Age Bracket

30 August 2011 by 10 Comments

Ever wonder exactly what age group you should be listing on your dating profile? You're not alone. It's a question I get a lot from my clients and at my convention events. XKCD's comic (above, click for the original) gives the following formula for determining the youngest person you should date: Your age divided by 2, then add 7. I am 32. According to this formula, I should not be dating anyone younger than 23. A Baseline, But Not A Hard Number For me, that number is still too low. I … [Read more...]

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Ladies: Your OkCupid Profile Is A Red Light District

16 August 2011 by 28 Comments
OkCupid Red Light - Replies Selectively

One of the features of OkCupid that is both wonderful and troublesome is the Message lights system. When someone is logged in and looking at your profile, one of three traffic light colors will appear: Green: Replies often Yellow: Replies selectively Red: Replies very selectively As far as I can find out, there is no specific documentation on OkCupid's end explaining the math behind the lights. There's much speculation on the OkCupid forum and in user's journals about the system and … [Read more...]

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Guys: Put Your Cock(iness) Away, It Has No Place In Your Dating Profile

2 August 2011 by 2 Comments
Put your cock(iness) away, please.

Made ya click. We've been talking lately about things that are the death of a geek guy's dating profile. Things like being Captain Obvious or accidentally sending the message that you don't want a girlfriend. But what if you swing the pendulum too far the other way? What if you get... cocky? We delve into more men's match.com profiles. Remember, these are quotes from the profiles of guys who are looking for a geek girl like me - a late 20s/early 30s, educated, professional … [Read more...]

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GenCon Speed Dating Tips From The Guy Who Got 9 Matches

29 July 2011 by 1 Comment
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 Editor's Note: GenCon is coming up quickly and there are tickets available for ladies to get in on the Speed Dating events on Friday. Click to order tickets if you are a lady aged 21-35, or here if you are a lady over 30.  (Yes, if you're in the middle, you can choose one - or both!) Last year we had a blast! We actually ended up with more women than men because a few guys chickened out at the last minute. Since we had a waiting list, we were able to even the numbers back out at the … [Read more...]

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Guys: Your Dating Profile Is Saying That You Don’t Want A Girlfriend

26 July 2011 by 2 Comments
Do you want a girlfriend, or someone to sit on the couch while you play video games all weekend?

Last week, we looked into how being Captain Obvious was making your dating profile ho-hum and boring (and ultimately, making you seem not worthy of attention or emails). Today, we delve into more men's match.com profiles to show a totally different epidemic: guys who are on dating sites but have profiles that make it seem like they really don't care if they get a girlfriend. Remember, these are quotes from the profiles of guys who are looking for a geek girl like me - a late 20s/early 30s, … [Read more...]

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