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Rule #6: Don't put your best foot forward

April 02, 11:55 AM

A lot of those dating books will tell you to put your best foot forward on your first date, “Keep your house clean and look your best.” Let me tell ya, that’s a bunch of BS. If you get all dolled up in your best tube-top and break your back making your kid pick up your place for date number one, he’s going to come to expect that every time he comes over. Put on that sexy underwear and he’s going to think that all you wear sexy underwear. You don’t want to set up those expectations - that’s why I don’t wear underwear until date number three. With one guy I vacuumed my place and made him a hot pocket on our first date – by date three he was like, “Why is your place such a mess and where’s my hot pocket?” Screw that!


You’re not gonna keep a man by being clean, so I say let it all hang out from the get go. Why bother shaving those legs? Leave the empty beer cans rolling around your van. Don’t bother cleaning out the cigarette butts floating about your kitchen sink. Be as clean and pretty as you are normally on those early dates. Then when you do make him that hot pocket on a clean plate, he’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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Mr. Schenectady (05:04 PM)

I thought shcenectady was the douche city? Well I stand corrected

mike waters (02:03 PM)

Oh, I've kept my old car on cinder blocks in the front yard. Not only is it a conversation starter, it also lets him know I ain't doing squat for him. Don't mess with a chick who can get a car up on blocks. You can empty your own ashtry.

Caroline (03:08 PM)

Too many rules. Keep it simple. When they get up to use the restroom, grab their hand, pull them down into your lap and lay a big kiss upon them, and say, "This is to remind you what's waiting when you return.".

Neil the sailor (04:42 AM)

Kate!!! We used to do catering work together in Philly, back in the 80s. Damn, we got old, girl!

I was in touch with you a couple of years ago but can't find your email address now. Boo.

Here's a little tribute I just made for you on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yomofo/3425952793/ Hope you'll see it eventually.

So excited for you and proud of you for living the DREAM!

Mo Fogarty (from Philly!!!)

mofo (08:48 AM)

she doesnt write these

Anonymous (12:27 PM)

I always check the beer cans for any beer. I also, check the butts for an extra puff or two.

A true test of a woman's love is how fast she can whip up some fish sticks in the microwave, and serve it with homemade Tarter Sauce (pickle, ketchup and mayo), and some Tater Tots with cheez whiz. All this while cleaning out the septic tank.

Arizonaboy (04:51 PM)

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