Relationships

Dating Dos and Don’ts

By Sean Horlor • June 20, 2010 8:31 pm EDT

You know what they say: spring fevers bring summer slut showers… and Up Your Alley is here to give you tools to successfully fend for yourself during dates (remember this and this and this).

Things you shouldn’t say on your date, on your dating profile or to any living person in general? Check this out:

Learn from these men… but do not love them.

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Relationships, Love & Sex, Dating

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