Comments on: 30 Days to a Better Man Day 9: Take a Woman on a Date

By: will

will — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:03:52 +0000

It’s easy to ask someone out on a date if you know them somewhat,a colleague,another lady from your club,the challenge is asking complete stangers out like the lady who catches your eye at the supermarket.Any tips?

By: Joe Proctor

Joe Proctor — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:23:36 +0000

Married for almost 10 years. I’ve always valued the importance of alone time for the couple. I think far too many marriages fail when the kids become the focus. The core relationship that started the family matters most.

Never been able to have a weekly date night, but I make sure to spend time with her as much as possible.

Tomorrow’s task (which will be day 9 for me) – Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt plus Fright Feast minus the kids.

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By: Lady Brain

Lady Brain — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:27:36 +0000

This is the best advice ever!! A date night in marriage is a saving grace, and treating a woman in a focused meaningful way will always be rewarded emotionally, and often physically. Whether it’s a first date or a 100th. Check out the female perspective on this and other topics–(if you dare!) at http://askladybrain.com

By: Brett

Brett — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:49:21 +0000

@Julian-

Check out the link up in the sentence that says, “Check out this post for some great ideas.” It links to a post with 13 great date ideas.

By: Julian

Julian — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:24:31 +0000

Good post but I find it lacking…Ideas or inspiration for the killer date is most welcomed!

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:56:29 +0000

I think this is a great idea, except for one detail- I don’t date. I do have female friends, and don’t have issues with those who do date, I just have decided not to. So good luck to you guys with your dates, and if any of you live near San Antonio I have suggestions…

By: Tom from Vancouver, BC

Tom from Vancouver, BC — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:35:41 +0000

E- I think you know what the author meant. In fact, I find you ridiculous for even posting your comment. The idea of the article was not about men dating women to be manly, it was about going out on a date with someone and committing time to that one person instead of just hanging around a large group of friends and having “f**k buddies.” Act like a man and don’t get so offended over such trivial things!

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:24:07 +0000

Like E, I am not of the heterosexual persuasion. I am already planning something for my guy’s birthday tomorrow. We have shared a committed monogamous relationship for nearly 9 years now, and I confess that I could do more to spark some romance with my partner.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:06:52 +0000

I’m not exactly taking this 30 day challenge, myself, but I’m still following along every day to check out the suggestions. Today’s is most definitely a good suggestion, however as the folks above have mentioned – trying to force this to happen TODAY can be a little hasty.

I just met a gal, and things are moving along well (and more importantly, at a natural pace), but a jump to asking her out is still slightly premature.

I know your intentions with this blog series are all the best, though, and I think it’s pretty cool to have such an endeavor going for a month

By: Cutter

Cutter — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:17:09 +0000

We almost never go out for dinner anymore. Far too often, we’re disappointed with the quality of the food, feel guilty about spending a fortune, or have the experience ruined by loud families at the next table who don’t know how to behave in public.

So, for nearly a year, my wife and I have enjoyed a very nice Friday night dinner at home. I enjoy cooking immensely – especially French, Italian, and Mediterranean – and I spend a little time throughout the week planning the meal and gathering the best ingredients. My wife, who admits to being a lousy cook, really enjoys researching and sourcing the perfect wine for the meal. Then on Friday evening, we hang out in the kitchen, enjoying conversation, pre-dinner cocktails, and jazz or classical music, while I prepare dinner.

We have a wonderful evening together, have long conversations, and best of all, we don’t have anyone rudely talking on a cell phone next to us or letting their poorly-behaved kids have the run of the place. If the meal is especially good, I record the recipe & wine in a cooking journal I keep. My wife often works 14 hour days and this is a great way to shake off the week’s stress.

We don’t miss restaurants at all.

By: E

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:14:06 +0000

I’m queer, but I’ll happily take another gentlemen out to dinner and call this challenge complete.

It seems ridiculous that I have to bring this up… in 2009, are we really still stuck at a point where men have to date women to be men?