How to Make Breakfast in Bed

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Whether you're married, in a relationship or casually dating, you should know by now that doing something unexpected is always well received. Do something special to surprise your mate and more often than not, you'll have them falling all over you.

The problem that many of us encounter is we frequently make a couple of common mistakes when trying to surprise someone:

1. Focusing on the material purchases like jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc. Not saying that won't go over well with a person, but at some point it is nice to see something with a little extra thought and effort put into it.
2. Waiting until a birthday, anniversary or other significant event/day to do something special for someone.  Just because can be as good or even better!

A breakfast in bed is a great romantic gesture that is very adaptable. It’s miles better than breakfast at the best restaurant and will get way more respect. The great thing about this is that it can serve not only as a romantic gesture but also a great apology for a mishap or fight you’ve had. Sounds good? Well let’s continue. … Continue Reading

11 Amazingly Cheap and Easy Romantic Ideas

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Newsflash, Newsflash!!! The economy is awful right now. And when times are tough, most folks are looking for ways to cutback on spending and save a little money.

3 Simple Ways Women Can Attract a Man

Who Do Women Like More? Mr. Nice Guy or the Bad Boy

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I can vividly remember growing up and going to school. Not only going to school, but beginning the process of dating girls.  And although classmates from those days post throwback pictures of Facebook reaffirming how skinny and nerdy I looked, I thought I was a pretty cool dude.  

When segmenting the general population at that time, I found myself targeting cute girls I thought it would be cool to date, court or go steady with.  While going through that process, one thing became very clear to me.  The bad boys got way more play than the nice guys with the girls I found to be most attractive. … Continue Reading

Six Things To Remember About Cheating

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How Do You Choose Friends After A Break Up?

Do Relationship Ultimatums Work?

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Ask Us Wednesday #5: Should I Tell Her He’s Cheating?

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Why would an engaged man still want to date other women? What if you know the girl that he’s engaged to? Do you tell her that her man is still trying to talk to other women?

7 Ways to Turn a Man Off

“Ask Us” Wednesday #4: No More Children

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Today is "Ask Us" Wednesday. This gives readers a chance to submit a problem, question or dilemma to Men’s Playbook for our opinion.  This week’s question comes from MP reader Sherica:

I am 31 and got my own everything. I just want a REAL man to treat me and my baby girl correct. BUT I DON’T WANT ANY MORE KIDS! I only have 1 (child), however I am good with that!  A very good friend said I shouldn’t tell (a guy) this off the rip. Why not? I am too grown for that! If u want more kids, that means we not a match. Am I right? … Continue Reading

Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater? [Question of the Week]

A few comments left on MP have been left talking about troubled relationships with a cheater. Most of these have been ladies asking our for our thoughts, but we’ve had a man or two in the same boat.  And sense no one likes the feeling of being cheated on, we thought the subject was worthy of a Question of the Week. … Continue Reading

Oh, She’s Just My Buddy: Can Men and Women Really Just Be Friends?

The friend and I actually met working at the same company. We clicked immediately and would begin to hang out, carpool to work, grab bites to eat, etc. No level of sexual attraction or wanting to date was ever between us. She was really just a super cool person to be friends with. … Continue Reading

“Ask Us” Wednesday #3: Is His Age the Issue?

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Today is "Ask Us" Wednesday. This gives readers a chance to submit a problem, question or dilemma to Men’s Playbook for our opinion.  This week’s question is a bit different.  We actually pulled this from the comment section of our 4 Simple Reasons Why He Won’t Marry You.  MP reader Bri leaves the following.

I think I am stuck in the Horse Before Carriage situation and I may not be the one for him. We have been together for five years. I am three years older than him. We met when he was a sophomore in college and I was in my first year of grad school. What was suppose to just be a casual dating scene (cause at the time I was not looking for a relationship) turned into something more. We now have two children and have been living together since Jan 2007. … Continue Reading

Remain Friends With Ex’s Family: Fair or Foul? [Question of The Week]

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When you are in a long term relationship or dating someone, it is common to grow very close with your mate’s family. You celebrate important events like birthdays and holidays together.  You grow to enjoy each others’ company by having dinner with these people. You may hang out with them even if your mate isn’t around. A bond has formed. You almost become a part of their family.

After the time you have spent getting to know your mate and his/her family, the worse thing happens. The relationship ends!

Now, not only are you not breaking ties with your ex, but also his/her family.  Or do you have to? After the relationship ends, should the relationship with the family end as well? … Continue Reading

“Ask Us” Wednesday #2: What Does He Really Mean?

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Today is "Ask Us" Wednesday. This gives readers a chance to submit a problem, question or dilemma to Men’s Playbook for our opinion.  This week’s comes from Keisha.

My ex-boyfriend (Kevin) and I met when I was about 19. We had a long distance relationship. We started dating about 3 months after we met.  We dated for about 6 months. Before I dated him, I dated another guy that pretty much dogged me out. After we broke up, I started back with the "dog" and ended up pregnant. … Continue Reading