A Man’s thoughts on Valentines Day

Ask Justin Bird
Men have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s day. Some have it down, some don’t. The latter runs to the flower shop the day of to buy what’s left of the roses and then stumbles to the Hallmark aisle for the “perfect” card. #truth Read more

How to Negotiate the Ring

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Does Your Age Put Men Off?

Woman examines her age in the mirror
I get so many emails from women each week that begin the same way. They lead with something like, “David, I’m a 46 year old woman, but I don’t look my age.” Or, “I’m in my fifties, but I’m very young-minded.” My favorite one is, “I’m 44, but guys always say I look much younger.” Why do you need to start an email like that? Why is your age important? Nobody really thinks they look their age anyway. Here’s the thing… I look good for my age, but it doesn’t matter if people think I look much younger. All that matters is I look good, and I’m in great shape for a man of my age. That’s the mindset you need. You can’t turn back time. It’s great a man thinks you look younger, but the fact you bring your age up all the time means you’re subconsciously worried you’re too old to meet a man. Read more

The Top 5 Benefits of Being in Love

A couple revels in their love for one another
I chose this profession because I love love. I love being in love, talking about love, and helping people find love. My theory is: love makes people the best individuals that they can be. I strongly believe that those who are in a connected, loving relationship are more productive, better citizens, and more capable of making the world a positive place. During these next few days leading up to Valentine’s Day, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the amazing benefits of love. Read more

What He’s Thinking vs. What She’s Thinking During Sex

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Feeling the Love on Valentine’s Day

woman learns to feel love on valentine's day
Way before the Millionaire Matchmaker, the French had their own custom for scoring a date on Valentine’s Day. In une loterie d’amour—a drawing for love—single people of all ages gathered in houses that faced one another and proceeded to call out through the windows in an effort to make a match, until the men and women eventually paired off. The pairings weren’t perfect—sometimes the ladies were much more attractive to the men from far away. And let’s face it: screaming from across the street leaves a large margin of error when it comes to matchmaking. Read more