The Lo-Down: "Dating - Part 5"

the video keeps freezing. Anyone else?

That just reminded me of those poor people who, years ago, were sent outside at work by fire alarm and then sent a text which told them they were sacked. Poor chaps. (England)

Dump by texting, oh no oh no. 

 Sparkling advice, if only paragraphs from the book 'lesbian woman', were accompanying. (i think it was called that).

One thing I love: you being so polite and pointing out how important it is to be polite and nice. thumbs up! never expect anyone to pay for you. (for example: my girlfriend earns a whole lot more than what I do. But yet - when we go out, I am prepared to pay for myself. If she wants to invite me to dinner, she simply tells me).

One thing I hate: the whole kiss and tell thing. I don't like it when everyone knows details and stuff...wasn't easy hooking up/dating my gf at first and being private about it, because my roommate is a good friend of the friend who  introduced us to one another...

I was dumped, via text, mere hours before my birthday last year. In hensight, the "Will you go out with me?" text didn't bode well for the five day relationship.

My ex needs to watch this video.

I really like what you're doing here. You kept it simple but also packed with good information. So many people don't know how to communicate and/or how to be polite.

Thanks!

www.SeekingSaraSummers.com

 I've been listening to the 2 of you for a while, and have found your videos funny, and helpful for those looking for dating tips. I would like to offer another perspective regarding the advice you gave for the "speed of communication". I personally prefer to be honest and true, and my authentic self as much as possible. So I believe that if you want to respond to someone as soon as you receive their message - which could be within a second of receiving their email, or more - do it! Just do it - enough of the game playing and the pretend-playing. What exactly is the point of deliberating making yourself wait? Isn't the goal to get together with the person whose message you just received? I mean, if they are going to read something negative into your truthful response, then its just as well - time to drop that line! She isn't worth the trouble!

And I don't believe I'm the only one who visits this fantasy-land of 'reality' often - I firmly believe there are more of us, and more would like to be like us, if they know that we exist.

So do it people - respond with honesty and truth - join me to "Say no to game-playing!"

I'll get off my soapbox now, thank you very much!  Thanks for the opportunity to discuss!

"A human

Really glad to see you both back on afterellen! This dating series has been really useful - I think I'm learning not to rush anymore...

I think modern technology has just complicated dating, there's now waaay too many ways to get hold of people at anytime you want to. It's like with mobile phones people are kinda made permanatly contactable, which I have learnt is not always a good thing!

I learnt to keep secrets from being in an all girls school. You let something out, everyone would know. So not kissing and telling is a good tip for sure.

Brilliant advice and very helpful can't wait for the last two episodes.

The closer you get to the light, the greater your shadow becomes, but don't be afraid...

I would kiss and tell if someone decided to break up with me via a text message:-)

I wonder what Sarah's T-shirt message was about?  I had my own ideas, but I doubt if this was correct.