Jess conducted a small social experiment

A few of our staffers had the bright idea of registering on okcupid.com, a free online dating site.
While I’m perfectly content with my current status, I’m also an asshole, so I had some fun with this.  If you want to stalk me–and have this post make any sense to you–my profile is here.
The frightening part [...]

When No actually means NO!

I suppose in the “big picture” of things, I’m still pretty new to the dating scene.  I’ve always really been focused on my career and having a good time–never really focusing on dating until a few years ago. I mean, I’m still not all into “I need to have a boyfriend of my life is [...]

Why Chicks Dig Douchebags

Or do they?  Most of the lengthy, longwinded debates with my guy friends began with the assumption that girls like guys who act like assholes.  They whined about how unfair it is that ”nice guys finish last” and that girls like to be treated badly.
The sad thing is, they’re half right.
What a lot of genuinely nice guys [...]

Childless in Chicago Seeks Open-Minded Strangers

One of the fun parts about growing up and reflecting back on one’s (misspent?) youth is laughing at the dramatic changes that have unfolded in sensibilities and opinions. I’ve let go of my purple lipstick and silver eyeliner. (I must have looked like a damn Power Ranger.) I go to far more interesting concerts than [...]

How to fail at pimpin’

I will begin by stating that whoever said “Pimpin’ ain’t easy” simply didn’t get enough practice.
That said, there is one particular person I know who needs to study up and be benched for a while before he gets to field again.
While I bide my time waiting around for a “real job”, I brew coffee for [...]