I think I’m drowning
asphyxiated
I wanna break this spell
that you’ve created
you’re something beautiful
a contradiction
I wanna play the game
I want the friction
Muse, Time is Running Out
It’s all about the friction.
Friction (def.):
1. The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
2. Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
We all know how good the first [...]
Tags: attraction, bad boys, challenge, drama, independence, independent, maturity, mixed message, Muse, psycho bitch, relationship, relationships, security, self-confidence, self-esteem, sex, strategy, success, upper hand
Posted by Susan Walsh on Oct 20, 2009 in
Relationship Strategies,
What Guys Want I hadn’t really planned a post for today, but I woke up to a couple of things this morning that I just have to share. Before lunch today I had already felt: moved, amused, proud, surprised, enlightened, horrified, sickened, shocked, bewildered, repulsed and consumed by paroxysms of laughter. In other words, there’s good news, and [...]
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Posted by Susan Walsh on Oct 9, 2009 in
Girl Talk,
Personal Development Love is the answer, but while you are waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions. ~Woody Allen
There are some very compelling reasons why you should be having sex. A lot of sex. Common sense tells us that the male orgasm directly serves to propagate the species. Although the female orgasm has puzzled [...]
Tags: attachment, brain, college students, creativity, date, David Buss, feelings, girl, guys, having sex, health, kiss, kissing, orgasm, porn, problem-solving, relationship, self-confidence, self-esteem, sex, support, swine, swine flu, testosterone, women
Another Friday and hopefully all you singles have big plans for the weekend. It’s autumn, and I always feel that there’s a sense of possibility in the air at this time of year. It’s the season for getting cozy, so how about meeting someone new? At the blog Life After College, guest blogger Ryan Stephens [...]
Tags: advice, blog, boyfriend, college, dance, date, dating, desperation, emotions, feelings, girl, girls, love, male, mind, plan, relationship, self-confidence, sex, single, singles, strategy, success, talk, weekend, women
We really need to find a way to get guys to stop worrying about penis size. I’ve gathered a critical mass of anecdotal evidence that tells me the problem is getting worse. Of course, guys worrying about the size of their junk is nothing new. Studies have always shown that many men are dissatisfied with [...]
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David Cain has a blog called Raptitude. He describes it as “the gentle art of sanity amidst civilization,” and invites you to have a look around by saying, “Raptitude is a blog for helping each other to enjoy being human. If you are a human, I’m sure you’ll find something you like.” I can get [...]
Tags: alcohol, awkward, beer emotions, communication, date, drunk, emotions, ex, flirt, friend, guy, love, open, plan, regret, relationship, relationships, self-confidence, strategies, strategy, support, trust, youth and beauty
Last week I posted You’re Welcome, Guys! and invited any guys enjoying Hooking Up Smart to write a guest post offering a male point of view. Right away I heard from Mike Hendel, and I’m delighted to welcome him today as our first ever guy guest blogger! A little info about this dynamic guy:
Mike Hendel [...]
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Posted by Susan Walsh on Feb 20, 2009 in
Relationship Strategies,
What Guys Want “Pay my respects to grace and virtue
Send my condolences to good
Give my regards to soul and romance
They always did the best they could
And so long to devotion
You taught me everything I know
Wave goodbye, wish me well
You’ve gotta let me go”
Brandon Flowers, The Killers, Human
Yeah, baby, the bitch is back! The March issue of Cosmopolitan proclaims [...]
Tags: attitude, beauty, bitchiness, challenge, college, emo, ex, Frat, freshman, girl, girls, guy, guys, heart, hos, hot, independent, male, power, relationships, romance, self-confidence, self-respect, sex, strategy, success
Posted by Susan Walsh on Jan 6, 2009 in
Relationship Strategies,
What Guys Want “Never frown, because you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile.”
Anonymous
Many women make the mistake of thinking that if a guy finds them attractive, they are on the path to a relationship. Even though they understand that the path may be full of twists and turns, still they believe that attracting [...]
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