I have been reading your column for over a year and found it a revelation. To me, you two are the voice of reason. You are free to laugh, but when I feel like things have been bad in the love department, I go through your archives and read your articles. If it weren’t for [...]

I was out with friends the other day and met a handsome fellow who is a military pilot. He approached me and we began to chat up a storm. We talked about everything from our families to our favorite movies. I’m 25. He’s 29. Before I left he asked for my number and we exchanged [...]
Outsourcing I have a middle-aged American friend, divorced for many years, who ended a long relationship a few months ago. Recently he became fascinated with the culture and women of a country where marriages are arranged. He found himself a couple of pen pals and is planning to go over soon and interview potential brides. [...]
Finis I’m in my 40s, never been married, with long-term relationships over the years and casual dating in between. My current eight year relationship has evolved into a state of inertia. While I’ve done it all—dating services, personal ads, fix-ups, taking classes, hobbies, you name it—the One just hasn’t shown up. Oh yeah, one or [...]
Many men today are confused as to how to attract and deal with women. Today our women are more beautiful (through natural selection and beautification), capable and empowered than at any point in history, and though this is a wonderful thing, it’s had many ramifications when it comes to relationships. Countless guys including ‘great catches’ [...]