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Never Let Your Ex-Boyfriend Set You Up
This story is from Ellie, a 23-year-old graduate student living in Los Angeles, as told to Raz: I have a really good relationship with my ex—we parted as friends—so when he introduced me to his new roommate, Tony, and suggested we’d hit it off, I trusted that he was a good guy. Tony and I […]
Posted in: Your Stories
One of Everything
May 22, 2012
I have to admit, I like to date men who make more money than I do. Mostly, this is because I make so little money that I can barely afford to live in NYC, and making less than I do would mean you are probably homeless. Luckily, I’ve discovered online dating, which I can use […]
Posted in: My Stories
The Tournament
May 20, 2012
This story is from Rebecca, a 25-year-old journalist living in NYC, as told to Raz: Tyler and I met at a friend’s party. A friend who assured me that Tyler was a great guy and I should “totally go for it.” So I did, and after about thirty minutes of my flirtatious charms, he asked […]
Posted in: Your Stories
Blame It On The Alcohol (Part 2)
May 18, 2012
This story is from Kate, a 24-year-old merchandising assistant in NYC, as told to Raz: In case you missed Part 1 (which is right here, so you can just read it now), here’s what happened: Co-worker Simon is old but gorgeous. He sucks at showing up when he’s supposed to. I had too many cocktails […]
Posted in: Your Stories
Blame It On The Alcohol (Part 1)
May 16, 2012
This story is from Kate, a 24-year-old merchandising assistant in NYC, as told to Raz: When Simon, my coworker, asked me out, I didn’t even hesitate before saying yes. He was so hot. Like Ryan Gosling hot. And I got nervous and giggly just thinking about him. Plus, he didn’t even work in my department, […]
Posted in: Your Stories
Got Mole?
May 14, 2012
I have two moles over my upper lip, and I’ve always hated them. As a kid, I was even convinced that I would keep growing more and more of them until I was left with a mole mustache. I had recurring nightmares about it. While the dreams have subsided, my self consciousness about my “beauty […]
Posted in: Favorites, My Stories
This Old Man
May 12, 2012
This story is from Lauren, a 48-year-old lawyer from Chicago, as told to Raz: After my divorce, it seemed that every one of my friends had someone “perfect for me” that they just needed to set me up with. The problem was, these bachelors were almost always at least 15 years my senior. “Get used […]
Posted in: Your Stories
Bahama Drama
May 10, 2012
This story is from Megan, a 28-year-old writer in NYC, as told to Raz: I’m not usually one to venture into the NYC club scene, but when a good friend decided to have her birthday party at a nightclub in the meat packing district, I begrudgingly slipped into something small and sparkly and decided to […]
Posted in: Favorites, Your Stories
Red Solo Cup
May 8, 2012
You know what I like about online dating? That you can check off all your non-negotiables before you even agree to say hello. The first things I look for? Age, religion, politics, height (remember, I’m a heightaholic), job and written description (no typos please!). If someone sends me a message, I tend to check out […]
Posted in: Favorites, My Stories
One Wild Ride
May 6, 2012
This story is from Lauren, a 48-year-old lawyer from Chicago, as told to Raz: Newly divorced and excited to jump head first into the dating world, I was thrilled when Jeff, a friend’s 40-year-old cousin asked me out. While I don’t usually go for younger men, I figured, I’m not looking to get married, might […]
Posted in: Your Stories
Real dates, real men, real disasters
When Bad Dates Happen To Good People 
May 24, 2012
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