Bad dates are inevitable. Many magazines even feature an entire page devoted to embarrassing and awful date stories submitted by avid readers. Prepare yourself, because everyone will experience an awkward, boring or just plain awful date at least once in their lives. The talkative; the obnoxious; the rude; the stand up–we’ve all been there. With the New Year here and Valentine’s Day approaching, you may find yourself scrambling to find dates. Don’t just settle because you may end up discouraged. Here are some excellent tips from the experts on how to avoid a bad date before it happens:
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6 Simple Ways to Please Your Man
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By John Powers
Contrary to popular belief, men are simple creatures.  It doesn’t take much to make us happy.  All you have to do is find out what your man likes and then take an interest.  That’s honestly all it takes.  Spend quality time together doing things you both appreciate and your relationship will flourish.  Here are some ways to make that happen:
Enjoy each other’s company.
Laugh, smile, and be silly and lighthearted.  It may sound impossible, but it’s necessary to eliminate stress.  Do this by sharing inside jokes and special moments.  A good relationship will bring out the best in both of you, and you should look forward to being together.  Most guys are low-maintenance, and we want our downtime to be carefree.
