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Not sure I agree with the end, but I love the rest. :)

Proxee Consultancy

Anyone who's ever been part of the dating world knows that the "first" of "first date" is almost always synonymous with "only". From the moment you realize he has no intention of opening that door for you, to the awkward moment when you realize your dress and heels are completely inappropriate for a surprise date hike, to the pause by the doorstop when you reluctantly admit that you "would rather stab yourself in the eye with kabob sticks than let his lips go anywhere near you" (paraphrased)... things can go fantastically, horribly wrong.

These aren't the dates we're worried about. Having a Date-From-Hell story is practically a rite of passage for women, something we can bond and giggle over while we distract ourselves with frozen yogurt on a completely date-less Friday night. Nothing says sisterhood like sharing the time your date called your mom a whore (I wish I was kidding).

No, we're more worried about the other dates. The non-spectacular failures when your roommates demand a play-by-play and all you can say is "eh". Or worse, the non-dates where you are stuck in hanging-out limbo but the guy still has the expectation of making out with you.

Dear Romeos: we know we can seem hard to get sometimes. Ever considered using different bait?

Proxee Consulting is officially open for business.

"Proxee is not like other dating services. We don’t match up, hunt singles, or play cupid. We stand in proxy for the person of your dreams, giving you practice, tips, and advice to help you be a winner on that first date. Consider us a dress rehearsal, your coach in the corner, the final run through before the actual date. There are several basic tricks when it comes to dating, and we’ll clue you in on them." (see our website for more information)

For the Guys:
The Date and Review: You take one of our Proxies out and we'll give you a comprehensive review afterward with individualized feedback about your performance.
Ask the Proxies Personal Email Session: If you just have a quick question about women, dating, or anything else you think we might be able to help with, shoot us an email.
Image Consultancy: Customized tips about personal image and wardrobe.

Our blog will be updated a few times a week with general advice, dating fail stories, and dating success stories. If you have a story to share or you want to be a guest blogger, let us know! We'd love to hear from you.

Love,
Your new Proxee

P.S.: Check out Danielle's post too!

I get by with a little help from my friends: Nat-chan

Nat-chan sent me an adorably wrapped birthday present from Japan. Isn't she the sweetest?



All the boxes of sweets were opened and emptied within a day. Foreign chocolate, guys. I have no regrets.