NewsBreak Original

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a close friend, who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. I have heard all sorts of hilarious dating tales, but one in particular always stands out to me. A friend of mine was going on a third date with a guy she’d met online. The first two dates had gone well, so she was pretty excited for this one, especially since it was his birthday.

Controversial Youtuber and dating coach, Kevin Samuels, has passed away at the age of 56. Samuels was known for his controversial dating and relationship advice. Some of his blunt, no holds barred opinions rubbed many women and some men the wrong way.

You might be out in the dating world, looking for someone to connect with, but while you have been out there, you might have run into a potential date that likes to give you compliments that sometimes seem backhanded. So, what do you do if the person that you likes gives you compliments that you feel have an underlying meaning? How do you handle this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions can be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

This one is for the ladies. You’re meeting for the first time. You’re anxious that you won’t meet his expectations. Which one looks better between the olive green and black dress?

A long-distance relationship is not a proper relationship. Exactly my thoughts. Now, I’ve been in one for almost 2 years. I won’t say it’s easy, but it’s doable in the right conditions, with the right person.

You and your partner might like to go out and do activities together. The two of you might even like to go to restaurants once in a while. However, when the two of you do go out, you might be embarrassed because your partner chews with his or her mouth open. So, what do you do if your partner likes to chew with his or her mouth open and this really bothers you? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions can be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You and your partner may have been together for a while. The two of you might get along really well, but when it comes to washing one's hands, the two of you might disagree. Your partner might feel like it is unnecessary to wash his or her hands after going to the bathroom or taking out the trash, and this might bother you. So, what do you do if you have an issue with your partner washing his or her hands? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be difficult for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You and your partner might have been together for a while and though the two of you may have found a way to split most of the chores in the household, you may have an issue when deciding who is going to mow the lawn. Both of you might avoid this chore until the other person does it, and this could cause an issue between the two of you. So, what do you do if you and your partner have an issue when it comes to mowing the lawn? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions can be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You and your partner may have been dating for a while, and though the two of you might love and care about each other, you might have an issue when it comes to your dinner plans. The two of you might eat the same things over and over again, and you might be looking for a way to mix things up. So, what do you do if you are tired of eating the same thing every night? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions may be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You might have found someone that you love and care about, and the two of you might want to take the next step in your relationship. However, you might decided that it would be better for you to live together before making a further equipment. So, how can you use the time that you have together to decide if the two of you should take the next step? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions can be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You and your partner might have been in a relationship for a while, and the two of you might even live together. Though you may have established your daily routine together and your conversations might be frequent, you might still have one pet peeve. Your partner might not take off his or her shoes when he or she comes into your house, and he or she might leave dirt on the carpet. So, what do you do if your partner doesn't take off his or her shoes upon coming into the house? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You might be in a relationship with someone that you have been with for a while, and the two of you might be looking for a way to save money. Therefore, you and your partner might have decided to grow some of your own food, but how do you do this? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You might be in a relationship with someone that you love and care about. However, the two of you might find that by the time you get to spend time together, both of you are tired. So, what do you do if you and your partner are too tired to do anything together? How do you approach this situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

Is this worth it? Am I better off dating my neighbor instead? How long do we have to wait?. Long-distance relationships are tough to navigate. Yes, we have Zoom, Telegram, Whatsapp and Skype but these online platforms can never make up for physical presence.

You may be with someone that you care about, and the two of you might have been dating for a while. You and your partner might agree on most things, but the two of you might disagree when it comes to tipping. Your partner might not think that it is necessary to tip at restaurants or for services that you receive like grocery deliveries, and you may feel that it is necessary to do so. This issue might cause conflict between the two of you, so you may be looking for a way to resolve your differences. So, what do you do if your partner doesn't believe in tipping? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You might be looking for a person that you connect with, and you may have found someone that you are interested in going out with. The only issue could be that you haven't approached him or her to ask him or her if the feeling is mutual. Instead you might have been indirectly referencing your feelings on social media, hoping that the other person picks up on your ques, and unfortunately, this might not be working. So, what do you do if you like someone but you aren't sure how to approach him or her to see if he or she feels the same way? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You might have been friends with someone for a while, and your friend may have gotten in a new relationship. The three of you may have spent some time hanging out together and though you have tried to get along with your friend's other half, you might be bothered that your friend's partner flirts with you. So, how do you let your friend know this is happening? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

You might be in a relationship with someone that you connect with, and though things may be going great for the most part, you might have an issue with his or her flatulence. You might be disturbed that your partner feels free to pass gas whenever and wherever he or she wants to, and this might be an issue that you are looking to fix. So, what do you do if you are having an issue with your partner's flatulence? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a close friend, who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. One of my best friends suffered from aggressive periodontal disease. As a result, she has been wearing full dentures since her late twenties.

You might be dating someone that you are growing close to, and the two of you might be preparing to take the next step. However, you might have an issue with his or her odors. This might seem like an embarrassing issue to bring up to him or her, but you still might want to talk to your partner about in order to fix the situation. So, how do you do this? How do you bring up body odor to your loved one? How do you approach this subject? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.