Dating Advice from . . . Animators by Chantal O'Keeffe Q: Is there a way to enjoy the primitive game of cat-and-mouse without crossing any lines? A: Well, if the mouse starts picking up ironing boards and frying pans...
What's the best way to hit on a hunter?
I usually like to flirt with a guy about his truck, his dog and/or his firearm. It also doesn't hurt to let them know how sexy they look in their hunting gear.
What's a fun first-date idea?
I would prefer pheasant hunting, hiking, to a hockey game or even kayaking any day compared to a movie, concert or romantic dinner. You learn so much more about a potential mate's character when you're out in a different element.
How soon is too soon to say I love you?
You know, I always tell my friends that I love them, even my close male friends. When it comes to that man in your life, one needs to get to know them just as you would a friend. When that time is right, you will know it.
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What's your favorite date idea after you've been hunting all day?
This is when the romantic dinner enters the scene. There's nothing better after a day out in the field with the man you love than cooking your upland game birds together and reminiscing about the day, complemented by your favorite glass of wine.
What's the worst way to get dumped?
The sudden break-up followed by "really it's not you, it's me." Or for that matter, someone who feels that you have them up on a pedestal and that they will never be deserving enough of you, even though they are. Bottom line, communication is a key ingredient in any relationship.
What has hunting taught you about love?
It's taught me to be very patient in any relationship. It's taught me to love deeper and not to be afraid to pursue what I want.
Chris, 35 What's the easiest way into a hunter's heart?
Hunters love to be outside, so outdoor activities are the easiest way into a hunter's heart.
My boyfriend is really into the great outdoors. I'm not. How do I get him to stop trying to take me camping without coming across as rude and prissy?
Go on the hunting or fishing trip, but just tell him that you'll stay in a motel.
I love my girlfriend, but I'm just not ready to commit. She wants to get married. What should I do?
Find a new girlfriend.
What's the worst way to get dumped?
In front of your peers.
