There is actually a science to sending messages that get you a reply. Why do some online dating messages get replies and others fall flat? Partly it has to do with how well you present yourself in your profile, but there is actually a science to sending messages that get better reply rates. Read on to […]
Does he defend Bill Cosby? Run. Seriously, run. I’ve been on this planet for more than three decades now and I’ve learned a lot about being a straight feminist woman post-puberty in romantic relationships. Importantly, I’ve learned that there are some generally solid ways to figure out if the guy you’re dating is worth the […]
My alcoholic past is my biggest flaw and insecurity. It’s unfair that I have to reveal it so early. Other shortcomings are easier to hide, at least for a while. Nora was oppressively sexy. She was so beautiful that I imagine if she walked into a Verizon store, her smile would compel any employee to […]
Dear Dana is a bi-weekly advice column for humans who engage in romantic relationships. Please send your dilemmas, issues, conundrums, assumptions, conflicts, anxieties, worriments, obstacles, complications, predicaments, queries, questions, and any other synonyms for “problems” to deardana@rolereboot.org. Dear Dana: I’m 35 and single. I’ve been trying my hand at online dating for the last year and […]
I say it’s time we do away with the “thrill of the chase” narrative. Men go out on the town “hunting” for women to win over, while we women are taught to play coy and hard-to-get for fear of coming off as “easy.” It seems like every day there’s a new app, site, or trend […]
