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Frustrated and alone
JESS: Dear Frustrated,Don't fret—I am in the exact same boat as you.
Speaking from experience, you are at an awkward stage in the dating pool. Most women you meet are going to either have had a past and therefore don't want to get involved right away or, if they are single, might be screwed up. If they've made it to age 31 without any relationship baggage, it makes you wonder what's wrong with them.
The best bet for you right now is to stop looking so hard for that special one. I'm not saying you should give up hope; just don't focus too much on it. The minute you stop paying attention, the faster it falls right in your lap.
When you're at full attention in a game and your girl gives you the "Let's go" signal, what do you do: Drop the controller immediately or attempt to save the game first? —Anonymous
P.S. We all know size matters, but does one's gamer score?
JESS: These are some pretty solid questions!I'll have to run with option two as the proper choice. Sex with your girl lasts a few minutes, maybe an hour. Losing your game in a rush to get off? You just potentially destroyed 10-plus hours of intense gameage. You do not want to risk that! And auto-save is no excuse!
As for your second question: If you're both naked and about to ride the baloney pony, neither of you are going to be thinking clearly enough to start comparing trophies or running numbers.
I have no problem talking to girls, but it's hard to start a conversation without a good approach topic. What do I talk about with a girl at a bar?
JESS: It's as simple as sticking with what you know. If the girl you're talking to seems uninterested, then you should walk away. If she's not digging what you're laying down, what could you possibly have in common? If you're attempting to hit up random topics which you don't really have knowledge of or don't care about, it's going to become very obvious, very quickly, that you have no clue. You open yourself up to potential disaster; especially if she knows about the topic at hand. Save yourself the risk of looking like a fool and stay true to yourself and your interests.
I'm an attractive African American male who has found a new attraction to Caucasian women. How do I cross the cultural and racial barriers? —Anonymous
JESS: The same way you would approach an African American woman: Be your handsome, charming self. Ladies are still ladies no matter what their color. With that said, be prepared for some Caucasian women to pass on your offer. Even in modern times, it's tough for people to break the boundaries they were brought up with. Take any rejections you get with a grain of salt and keep pursuing what you find attractive and what makes you happy.
I've been dating this girl for more than a year and, while everything is mostly great, she still sometimes plays hard to get. She'll talk dirty and make it seem like she's horny, but I still end up working to get some lovin'. Sometimes she won't even put out. What do I do? —Anonymous
JESS: Sometimes the horny urge strikes unexpectedly for girls. If that fire isn't stoked, it can just as quickly die out. Next time your girl starts whispering nasty things in your ear, make sure to act on them pronto. Do not wait till the evening when she's exhausted from a tough day of whatever she does.If it's during the daylight hours and you take her up on her offer for a mid-day booty call, just make sure you don't mess up her hair or makeup too bad. The added tension of having to remain presentable will up the ante on that afternoon delight! Her ability to slip back into her daily routine as if nothing had happened might help to convince her that mid-day snacks are the way to go!
If your girlfriend doesn't care and wants you to ravage her, then please, by all means, do so! Smear that lipstick as if she were the Joker!
Jessica Chobot is a lifetime gamer and zombie slaughterer. When she's not lovingly staring at her limited-edition, Japanese import Hello Kitty Dreamcast, she is a video host and writer for IGN.com and GreenPixels.com. Check out IGN Strategize, Jessica's weekly video with tips and tricks to kick ass on your favorite games.