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By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

It's a lot of fun chatting about the outfits we'd wear on first dates, but this afternoon, let's turn our sartorial eyes on the gents.

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Match.com polled its users about appropriate and attractive attire to wear on summer dates and some of their findings weren't terribly surprising. Dudes enjoy seeing ladies in white pants or short skirts. But what I found most interesting was what the ladies had to say about men's fashion.

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82% of women who participated in the survey felt that Hawaiian shirts were not cool, try telling that to my Grandpa. As for shades, the gals favored guy rocking aviators. And over 90% of the ladies polled said that "khakis or shorts with a polo shirt" was the outfit they most preferred dudes to wear on summer dates.

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Kim Kardashian's new fiance, Kris Humphries, seems to show that she's more in control of her love life and ready to settle down than she was in the past. By Danielle Kwateng, Glamour magazine

If opposites don't attract, what does your current guy or even worse your ex say about your personality?

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See, I have this theory: I believe who you date, used to date-or even just hooked up with at the back of the club after three margaritas- has something to do with who you are as a person.

Now let me clarify (before you commenters grab the pitchforks). I don't mean they say something about your character but more of your state of mind at the time. And I know it sounds crazy, given that some of us have had a few too many regretful make-out sessions or horrible ex-boyfriends. But think about it: Have ever you noticed a trend in the guys you've dated?

My first ex was the typical bad boy. I was starting high school. He was going to high school #2 for fighting too much. I liked Mariah Carey. He liked Mobb Deep. I was into writing. He was into shoplifting. You get the point.

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By Erin Meanley, Glamour magazine

This happens a lot: you're dating someone consistently and he seems to really like you, but you get the feeling he's not gunning for a committed relationship. So what are the specific signs that this guy-as pleasantly as things are going-does NOT plan to stick around long-term? I've seen the signs a million times, but just to confirm my suspicions, I asked an actual guy named Mike what he tends to do when he doesn't plan to end up in a relationship with someone he's dating. Here are 11 telltale signs:

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1. He texts instead of calls, or he texts more often than he calls. When a guy likes a girl, he wants to hear her voice. "Texting is not an easy way to communicate-it's an easy way to avoid communication," says Mike.

2. He finds reasons to blow you off or be late more times than not. Maybe he's just flaky or disorganized, you say? Don't make excuses. If a guy likes you and wants to continue hanging out with you,

By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

Sorry romantic comedies, sitcoms, made-for-TV movies and romance novels. There's a fresh study out that says in real life, opposites don't attract.

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The Daily Mail reports that researchers at UC Berkley believe "single men and women are drawn to potential mates who are in their league in terms of looks and desirability. And they are much less likely to pick a partner who comes from a different social or economic background - putting Hollywood love stories such as Pretty Woman and My Fair Lady firmly in the realm of fiction." Say what?!

After monitoring "unsolicited messages received by 3,000 members of an online dating website," the researchers found that "high popularity users," that is, individuals who received tons of winks, pokes, and private messages were more likely to contact other high popularity users. And "low popularity" users were more likely to contact other low popularity users. A follow up

By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

Coffee shop dudes are kind of mysterious, aren't they? And who hasn't flirted with one (or two or three) baristas while picking up your morning java fix? Today, we're getting to know the guys behind the counter of Portola Coffee Lab in Costa Mesa, California. Pour yourself a cup of office-issue coffee and get comfortable.

By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, it's safe to say that a good number of folks plan to catch elaborate fireworks shows this weekend. However, if you've got romance planned for the long weekend, you could just create the fireworks at home.

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Flashy fireworks and sparklers can be a whole lot of fun, but if you'd like to celebrate with your boyfriend in a more intimate (and less flammable) fashion, peep these ideas for creating fireworks without leaving the comfort of home.

1. Run through your backyard sprinklers. Slip into your bathing suits and get old school.

2. Or, if your neck of the woods is still feeling a bit chilly, draw a warm bubble bath for the two of you to share.

3. Turn the lights down low and watch your favorite movie together. You can share popcorn, recite your favorite lines and smooch like you're in an empty theater.

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By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

First dates are exciting, stressful, nerve-wracking and fun all rolled together. But sometimes things can go downhill before the date even starts.

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Over the weekend, a friend was pumped for a first date. The fellow was going to pick her up and then take her out to dinner. Seems pretty straight forward, right? Well, about an hour before the dude was to pick her up, he called and said he hadn't made any plans or reservations for dinner. He also asked her for suggestions.

Sure, two single people meeting up for a date often plan the soiree together, but this time around, the dude had said he'd pick out the restaurant. Frustrated, my friend suggested the most expensive restaurant she knew with plans to order the most expensive thing on the menu. However, once the date started, the two hit it off. And she decided to go with a reasonably priced dish instead of the $30 steak she planned on ordering.

By Erin Meanley, Glamour magazine

Believe it: a true friend is way more valuable than a boyfriend. The same is true when you're 20 as when you're 80. So while some of you may be scrambling to meet a guy or working overtime to make a relationship happen, just remember that your best friend is for life. The guys will come and go-and they'll cause a lot of drama in between. In case you need a reminder, I've listed 20 reasons a BFF is more important than a BF:

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1. A best friend doesn't care if you haven't shaved your legs or painted your nails today.

2. A best friend doesn't make you watch boxing on TV.

3. A best friend is equally as literate in The Bachelor and DWTS as you are.

4. A best friend doesn't booty call you.

5. A best friend isn't concerned whether you're Julia Child or not.

6. You won't have to diet to meet your best friend's mom.

7. A best friend doesn't talk about marriage just because s/he thinks it's what you want to