About a year ago I became single, after 9 years in a relationship. Well, 9 years at my age is basically my whole adult life! So, even though I really knew that specific guy, I was not used to dating anymore.

That's when I stumble upon Matthew Hussey on YouTube. Instantly I liked his videos. (Ok, it helps that he is cute. And I melt when I hear a British accent!) His are no-nonsense tips (not unlike some other things you hear sometimes).My friends and I have tried his "look" tip a few times, with success!

This year is a big year for Matthew. Alongside working with Eva Longoria on the new show Ready for Love, Matthew has launched his book, Get the Guy, in North America this week!

I can't wait to read the book, as Matthew has been consistent with quality material ever since I stumble across his blog ans YouTube channel. I really like his "Wait or Create" philosophy, not just in relationships, but in all aspects in life. If you're not familiar with him, you can check an exerpt of his book on Amazon ;)

To get the word out there that his book was coming, he posted a video a few weeks ago and I thought it was so funny. Here is the link for you to enjoy!


Those girls have the same questions my friends and I do.  Hehe! They're cute.

Matthew's team has provided me with a great offer for my American fans. The first 30 girls that buy a print copy of the book (either on Amazon or in a local library) gets one of his Get the Guy Tour ticket (US and Toronto venues). All you have to do is provide me a copy of your receit at msbububusiness (at) gmail(dot) com and I will forward it the Matthew's people.

Here's where you can find more of Matthew Hussey online:
Blog
YouTube
Twitter
Ready for Love

Did you already know Matthew Hussey? What's the best dating advice you have ever received?

We Heart It

Modern Hippy is a guy who has been "courting" me for a few weeks now. Even though he was so not my type, I decided to give him a chance, just to see if I could broaden my horizons a little bit. People say I'm a fussy girl, so I decided to give the guy the benefit of the doubt.

Modern Hippy is a guy who lives with 4 roommates, in a hippyesque house (think didgeridoos, quotes in Spanish everywhere and cooperation posters) in the countryside outside my village. They cook together, make their own granola cereals together, go out together,  they do everything together. I later found out that they are so fusional it's scary.

Modern Hippy is not a typical looking hippy. He may fool you, looking like what Homer Simpson calls a party dude. Having short hair even! Modern Hippy is modern,  as he owns a jeep (filled with his hockey paraphernalia), a ski-doo, uses a tablet and is pretty sporty (snowboard, hockey, etc).

What I liked about Modern Hippy is that he is kind of a go-getter, and after we met at a brunch right away invited me for dinner later in the week. Finaly, a manly man! I have only met wussies in the last while, and seriously it got me thinking "How do the human specie will survive?".

Well, we got dinner together and then a week later I was having a date with him after he came back from a week away. You kind of know where this is going. Me, beauty blogger (the one who spent around 100$ on nail polishes at Sephora) getting ready and actually doing too much (even though I did tame it down in regards to Modern Hippy). Heck! I wanted to wear my new minty skinny jeans! And my new scarf! A reason to dress up. Good!

Modern Hippy came knocking at my door. Looking not too shaby. Then asked me: "You know what? My roommates haven't seen me in a while and they're happy to see me. Do you mind if we stay home and play board games with them instead of going out?"

I couldn't believe it. You're taking a girl out. She's not interrested in dating your friends (nor your parents). Not now. This is not what was planned.

I was actually thinking: "No way! I dressed up! I made an effort! I spent hours to preen myself! I want to be seen! I didn't dress up for your hippy friends!" And then I said: "Actually this is not what was planned, so I'm not interrested."

A good point for Modern Hippy is that we ended up going to the bar, like planned. He even acknowlegded  tha it was not a good move from his part. Well at least he's aware now.

This got me thinking that even though it's essential to open up your horizons, sometimes they're there for a reason. I guess dating a Modern Hippy was stretching my comfort zone a tad too much.

Pinterest

Long time no blogged about guys! I didn't have much to say. Even though the story I'm going to share dates from about a month ago or so, I was just thinking about it, because of other things I might be talking about in a near future. Maybe. We shall see. Yes, I'm a tease ;)

My friends at work are always trying to match me to the young fellows that enter the store. I guess it's their way of thinking that if I meet a suitor, I will stay with them in the village and not go back to London. They have no clue why I'm single... Oh yes, the question! Well, there is a thing called high standards and expectations. I don't see myself as an annoyingly fussy girl. But they do.

And clearly their standards (or taste) are not like mine. Sometimes (well ok most of the times), it's quite insulting. You should see the guys that they pointed me. God! Some were total losers. Come on! I'm not desperate. I'm not one of those girls (or guys, because I know one) that are just always thinking of being in a relationship.

For me, being in a relationship is about being with a person I admire. In a physical and mental way. Yes, you could say I'm shallow. Looks are important for me. They are important for everyone, if you are honest with yourself. Would you go out with someone that disgusts you?

I am repulsed by most guys wearing baseball caps. First you would think it's a superficial thing. It's not. If a guy isn't sporty but wears baseball caps, it tells me something about them I don't like. It's wrong. If your my friend Nancy, you would say, you can always take the baseball cap off. Yes you can, but then the type of guy is still the same.

So I'm sticking to my guns. I know my worth and I would just be miserable with a guy I know is not my type. Don't get me wrong. I go past my comfort zone, and go with the wait and see approach. You never know. But some things you can tell at first sight...

I can across this saying while browsing the Web. It sums up what I think. I refuse to go for just ok. I refuse mediocrity.

In the mean time, I have to go because my man Tony is waiting for me!

Please do share your opinons on setting standards and if you ever compromise on them.

I have now been single for almost a year now, and I'm kinda learning to date again. Fun fun fun! But I have to say I cannot believe how clueless some guys are when it is to women! (Ok, we don't totally understand them either, but some common sense is required)...

So I was thinking of putting a funny Facebook status, but since most of them are facebook friending me and it will be too long anyway, I decided to share it with you girls.  And if you want to share it with the guys in your life, go ahead!

Well, let's start!

If you offer a drink to a girl and she says "Thanks!" don't run way! What kind of guy is buying a drink and then disapear?

You also have the guy who is divorcing and trying to hit on me. Quite frankly, out of the blue, but your wife is on my Facebook, so don't even think about it!

One guy I was thinking of seeing this summer just decided to peep his head out of the hole and asked me to go for a drink. Just when he started seeing someone. Gee, why didn't you do something while you were single?

Then you have the guy I was actually dating this fall. I went to spend the weekend at his place (Quebec is so big, I live far away from everyone) to then spend the weekend at his parents playing Kinnect. I'm not 12 anymore!!!

Finally, you have the guys (yes, two of them) who decided it was a good idea to two-time 2 best friends.... I think this one is the most stupid of the lot... Anyway, I'm still talking to one of them, but the dammage it has done to my friendship is kinda hard to swallow. If a girl tells you "Oh you just added my best friend on FB" run! And if you are just trying to hit on one of your interest's best friend, this is just plain mean.

Fortunately, I'm not one to think that all guys are jerks! I know some good guys are out there, and I can't wait to meet them!

Any single ladies here with some interresting dating stories to share, or am I the only one stumbling on the daft ones?