7 Shockingly Interesting Dating Articles

My obsession with getting traffic for the Boulder examiner dating column has gone depressingly poorly. I have written something each day and always advertised to Twitter and Facebook, but the resulting page views have been completely unpredictable and, in many cases, quite low.

I read a bunch of stuff that tells things you can do to build traffic... comment on others' sites, get involved in networks, write "pillar" content, etc. etc. I'm going to focus on something new each week and see what happens.

This week, I read about the importance of the title (hence my rather embellished claim about the "shockingly interesting" articles I wrote last week.) But, hey... I think they're interesting. The one about checklists vs. intuition generated a lot of discussion on Facebook. Let me know what you think!

Which of these titles draws you in and makes you want to click on the link? Why or why not?

1. 10 reasons Pearl Street is the best place to go on a date in Boulder
2. Holidate idea: Search for the perfect eggs benedict
3. Online dating: Bad experiences with Match.com
4. Checklists or intuition? Deciding if you want to go out again
5. Crepes a la Carte: French dining that won’t break the bank
6. Celebrate free ice cream with a date at Ben and Jerry's!
7. Learn to cook and impress your date with a romantic home-cooked meal

Boulder dating roundup

I've really been having fun with my new side-"job" of Boulder Dating Advisor for Examiner.com. Admittedly, it's more like a hobby than a job, since it's virtually no money. But it can be kind of addictive to try and build traffic. With that in mind, I think I'll do a Sunday roundup on this blog.

I get about half-a-cent per page view, so if you see something you like, I'd love it if you'd check it out and help me spread the word by pressing the "like" button. It also would be wonderful to get some participation, so leave comments or questions on this blog or on my Facebook page and let's get some discussion going.

If you have a site, business or service related to the Boulder area or dating, let me know and we can exchange links or possibly think about doing some partner content.

Do you have dating question? Is there something you'd like to see more of? Let me know!

Dating for singles

Speed dating: 8 minutes is all you need

Online dating: How to get a woman to reply to a first email

Boulder Digital Arts presents Single Digits: Geeks looking good

Advice and ideas for couples or singles

Contra dance: Speed dating with a spin

Nia classes: Sensual dancing to enhance your dating success

Take the challenge: Weekly dates for married or singles

Men want romance, too – Find out their top date pick

How to creatively plan your next date using special holidays

Ignite Boulder introduces DateDesigner.com

Place to go on a date in Boulder

Cantina Laredo: Best Mexican restaurant for date night

Celebrate Japan at Sushi Zanmai

Events in the Boulder area

Unique date idea: Check out Rarities and Oddities and... pandas?

Music and short films by Boulder-area artists at mmmmmBoulder on April 30

Geocaching in Boulder County: REI offers free GPS class March 29

Technosexuals unite - Single Digits Free Mixer in Boulder

Just for fun

Boulder daters eating their word

Best April Fools date ideas for the most narcissistic city in America

Ménage à trois anyone?

Last night a friend of mine hosted a French-theme party. Now I absolutely love theme parties. To really get in the spirit, I thought it would be fun to go as a Ménage à trois!

Oo la la!

I'm, of course, way too wholesome to carry this ruse to the bedroom, but I have to say, an evening of dressing up sexy and play-acting was certainly fun!

Have you ever done any "role playing" to have an evening of acting out of character? How was it?

Leave me a comment on the best date you had where you went "out of character" and maybe I'll write about it on my Dating Advisor column for examiner.com.

Online dating: How to get a woman to reply to a first email - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com

Online dating: How to get a woman to reply to a first email - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com

I love my new Dating Advice column at the Boulder Examiner. It would really be great to get more comments and participation, though. How about on this blog? Any dating questions? Have a dating dilemma? It's always fun to see advice from others, so help me out with a comment and give your point of view.

What would be your advice on getting someone to respond to a first email when you're online dating?

The moments of life... The moments of love..

I found this video (a production by Will Hoffman) on The JackB blog. He says "This video is going to lead to many blog posts."

I've been struggling with maintaining focus for this blog... First it was just random stuff, then for the past three months it's been about The Love Project. This quarter, it will be about dating since I have the new Boulder Dating Adviser column on examiner.com.

This video isn't about dating so it may appear I'm already losing my focus! But stick with me here.

I'd like to redefine dating. When we think of "dating" we typically think of singles, rejection, stress, online dating and all the awkward, uncomfortable stuff that comes with new dates. But dating shouldn't be like that! Dating should be filled with beautiful moments. Dating should be sharing all those moments that fill you with happiness with someone else. Dating should be about smiles, relaxation, living in those moments... Not wasting them worrying, judging, or trying to figure out whether or not you'll go out again.

I've thought a lot about my relationship with my friend who died from ALS, Craig. I always looked forward to seeing him, even when he couldn't move or talk. He always was happy to see me. He found a way to flirt and play, even when he couldn't talk. He was so "alive" even when he was dying.

Once Craig knew he was dying, he told me he wouldn't "date" anyone. And it's interesting that when he became "safe"... when there were no worries about rejection or "dating," I had more fun with him than ever. It's the stupid "date" word that can often get in the way of us just enjoying the company of one another. We are too worried that if we're not a perfect match, we will either eventually get hurt or hurt someone else. It's too bad we can't just learn to love in the moment... love like we were dying.

I learned from watching Craig never to take life or people for granted. Dating isn't only for singles. It isn't only for romantic couples. Dating is for everyone. Enjoy dating. Enjoy people. Enjoy all the beautiful moments of life and love.

How to creatively plan your next date using special holidays - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com

How to creatively plan your next date using special holidays - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com

What are some creative dates you've had?

Men want romance, too – Find out their top date pick - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com

Men want romance, too – Find out their top date pick - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com

I'm going to start sharing all the stuff I'm writing for examiner.com on this blog. Come check it out and subscribe!

Take the challenge: Weekly dates for married or singles - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com

Take the challenge: Weekly dates for married or singles - Boulder Dating Advice | Examiner.com