Ferndale residents give their advice on what makes a first date worthwhile.
I’ve had my share of miserable first dates. Last fall, a guy I’d recently met took me to the movies. After a preview for the documentary Waiting for Superman played, he turned to me and whispered, “I wonder if that was based on a true story.” I smiled, then saw he was serious, and stifled the urge to laugh behind an awkward cough. After the film, he picked out a semi-expensive restaurant for dinner. The bill came and nearly grew dust lying on the table. Finally, I suggested we split it. He agreed, then realized he didn’t have enough money to cover his half of the tab. I never saw him again, not because of his inability to differentiate documentaries from dramas, and not because he “accidentally” left his debit card in his “other wallet.” …
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Woodward Avenue Brewers (The WAB)
22646 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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No one witnesses more pick-up attempts than those working behind the bar. Find out what works and what doesn't, from some of Ferndale's own bartenders.
Ferndale's wide variety of bars and clubs within walking distance makes an ideal setting for barhopping and meeting new people. From sports bars to indie rock joints, from dive bars to swanky nightclubs, the intersection of Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue is a veritable X-marks-the-spot for anyone on the lookout for a summer romance. Male or female, straight or gay or lesbian or bi or transgendered or whatever — if you’re single, chances are you’ve tried the bar scene. It can be frustrating. If you’re with a large group of friends, others may have a hard time approaching you. But if you go it alone, you risk looking creepy or desperate, and will likely attract only the same—if any at all. Let's face it: trying to meet someone at a bar …
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Loving Touch
22634 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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The Bosco
22930 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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Soho
205 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Ally
10:17 pm on Sunday, June 26, 2011
This is a really insightful article. I agree that no plans in particular can be the recipe for the perfect first date. Lots of things can contribute to a horrible first date. If the spark is there, you can tell and the date is a success. Keep the relationship advice coming, Molly! more ›