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Sunday, December 6, 2009

How to Get a Boyfriend by the Holidays

Sure, being single during the holiday season has its charms: one less present you’ve gotta buy, and a whole lot more flirting on the party circuit. But lots of chicks yearn for a steady guy to ring in the new year with. And hey, if your guy's been acting like a major jerk, maybe you should dump him before '09 is over and find a new guy by New Year's Eve. If that’s your MO, grab that guy that you've been hanging out with and try out some of these creative, wallet-friendly (and bond-strengthening) date ideas. They just might tip you two over into “serious” territory by Thanksgiving.


1. Go day-hiking and marvel at the amazing autumn colors on a woodsy trail. You’ll both feel alive and connected to nature...and to each other. Check out more almost free dates.

2. Invite him over for homemade s’mores you make on your stove-top. It’s a sweet gesture that’s not as loaded (or time-consuming) as cooking an entire fancy dinner. Mix up one of these festive cocktails.

3. Meet up at a local college football game; it’s that competition thing again. While you're there, pull one of these dating moves that drives NFL stars wild.

4. Go ice-skating — and don’t be afraid to suck at it. It’ll give you something goofy to bond over.

5. If snow arrives early, pick up a cheap plastic sled and hit a nearby hill.
You’ll feel free, kid-like, and unguarded.

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  • richietfan's Avatar
    Posted by richietfan Mon Nov 2, 2009 1:29pm PST

    Useless as ever.

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  • None's Avatar
    Posted by None Mon Nov 2, 2009 1:33pm PST

    s---! I got a blister....ohm oh this article hmm useless yes, where oh where is my soul man!

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  • misscee2's Avatar
    Posted by misscee2 Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:00pm PST

    dumbest article award, ever.

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  • Boo's Avatar
    Posted by Boo Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:01pm PST

    useless!

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  • Mely01's Avatar
    Posted by Mely01 Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:36pm PST

    Oh, so that's what I've been doing wrong......

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  • brad's Avatar
    Posted by brad Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:37pm PST

    I do hope that someday there will be a woman who would be the one for me. First things first after we are aware of our strengths and weaknesses. But until that day comes I enjoy life as I do work my job to provide money to pay my bills. I have acquaintances who have been where I want to be. Some are divorced and some are not. I hope that i can survive the hard times as they do happen. To my fellow single people everywhere be happy with yourself and do take care. Life could always be worse.

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  • Kelsey's Avatar
    Posted by Kelsey Mon Nov 2, 2009 11:54pm PST

    that was stupid. who in the hell would actually do those things??!?!

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  • Diann S's Avatar
    Posted by Diann S Tue Nov 3, 2009 5:59pm PST

    wow i dont even want to know if the people who commented are single. Cause they might as well be. Being adventurous and spontaneous is what usually catches a guys attention. Good tips, and people actually do do these things.

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