SparkLife: Posts by jon

By Jon_SkindzierAugust 10, 2012

Science Fact: Ogling a woman, even briefly, is distracting enough to make her perform worse on a problem-solving test. Explanation: You may have heard of "the male gaze," the concept that movies (and tons of other things) favor the perspective of men. You can ... More →

Dating With Science: Gawking at a Woman Makes Her Worse at Math

Ask Jono

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Ask Jono: Super-Casual Dates

By Jon_SkindzierAugust 8, 2012

Dear Jono, I was hoping for some male perspective on this situation I have. I met this guy through a school sport. We’ve talked a few times now, and I’m really starting to fancy him. One of my good friends is dating one of ... More →

Horoscopes

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August Horoscopes

By Jon_SkindzierAugust 3, 2012

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, Aries, but a non-gift horse is fair game. If you find a stray horse digging through your garbage, you can look at it any way you want. They say that the only gift is a portion of thyself, so if you do receive any presents, make sure they More →

Dating With Science

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Dating With Science: Women Notice How Guys Are Dressed; Men Notice Women's Makeup

By Jon_SkindzierJuly 30, 2012

Science Fact: Women are more likely to associate how well someone is dressed with his relationship potential; men are more likely to approach women wearing makeup. Explanation: Everyone knows one of those guys who could have a much better love life if ... More →

Dating With Science: Women Notice How Guys Are Dressed; Men Notice Women's Makeup

Awkward Situations

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Ask Jono: How To Talk with Awkward People

By Jon_SkindzierJuly 25, 2012

Hi Jono, I've only recently discovered your articles, and they honestly make me laugh. XD You're way too awesome. I have a sort of problem that has not happened yet, but maybe possibly just might. To make a long story short, there's ... More →

Ask Jono: How To Talk with Awkward People

Dating

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Dating With Science: She Doesn't Like You That Way

By Jon_SkindzierJuly 20, 2012

Science Fact: Men are more likely than women to think their opposite-sex friends are romantically interested in them, and are also more likely to be interested in their opposite-sex friends. Explanation: You've probably had a close friend of the opposite sex. Maybe you ... More →

Dating With Science: She Doesn't Like You That Way

Advice

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Ask Jono: Dudes And Feminism

By Jon_SkindzierJuly 18, 2012

Dear Jono, I need advice from a guy, and since my dad and guy friends are causing the problem, I turned to the man with the plan, man of the year, and all around good guy—you! Okay, here goes nothing or possibly everything. I'm a feminist, ... More →

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Dating With Science: Jocks Are Terrible (But They Remain Hot Anyway)

By Jon_SkindzierJuly 13, 2012

Science Fact: Men with high testosterone are more sexist, more aggressive, and yet more attractive. Explanation: You've probably noticed by now that jocks and nerds tend to have different attitudes about things. Perhaps you noticed this while upside-down, with your head stuffed in a ... More →

Dating With Science: Jocks Are Terrible (But They Remain Hot Anyway)

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Ask Jono: The Dos and Don'ts of Approaching a Guy

By Jon_SkindzierJuly 12, 2012

Hey Jono, First, I'd just like to say I LOVE your posts, they always help me sort out my problems. Seriously, you're great, as is your advice. I'm a 16-year-old girl from England and I've never had a proper boyfriend, mainly because I ... More →

Ask Jono: The Dos and Don'ts of Approaching a Guy

Horoscopes

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Your July 2012 Horoscopes!

By Jon_SkindzierJuly 5, 2012

Courage isn't the absence of fear, Aries, it is the absence of tarantulas. Keep your courage about you this month, and remember that fools rush in where angels fear to tread (the haunted angel house). Stand fast, skip slow, and jump medium. Do not hop under any circumstances More →