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Top 5 Ways To Get Through Fall

The nights are long, the chill is real, and it appears that autumn is finally upon us. Now that it's fall, the season of Pumpkin Spice and Uggs and bulky sweaters, it's time to figure out how to spend these cold months without developing Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are OBC's top 5 ways to make …
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Go For the Gold With a Premium OBC Membership

We all love freebies. Free snacks at Costco, free tickets won in a radio contest, free dinners at Mom n Dads. However, lots of times when you choose a free option, you're missing out on the benefits of upgraded things (like Costco pizza, VIP tickets to a show, or a dinner NOT with your mom). …
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Fall Dating Dos and Don'ts

Temps are still high in SoCal, but now that Labor Day has come and gone, Pumpkin Spice Lattes have hit Starbucks and Pinterest pages are abound with pie recipes and knit sweaters, it seems fall is nearly here. If you're starting to dip your toe back into the dating pool after a summer of living …
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Here We Go Again: What is "Hoodfishing"?

Alright, y'all - the dating "trends" are getting out of hand. Let's count em, shall we? Ghosting Orbiting NATO mode Gophering Getting Zombied Goblintimacy Winter coating Pocketing What's next??? Well - turns out, it's "hoodfishing". WTH? Apparently, it's when you tell someone you live one place, when you really live farther away. The term was …
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ProTip: Don't Get Married Too Young

Image via cemkece.com Good news! The divorce rate has been steadily declining in recent years, with 39% of 2023 marriages ending in Splitsville. Why do experts think marriages are more likely to last now than in the 1980s, when half of all couplings ended in divorce? It could be thanks to the smart choices of …
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Pro-Tips from Online Dating Pros

If you've been online dating on the new OBC app or other dating app and are feeling burnt out or just plain over it, you might be wondering what you're doing wrong. Well, right here on the blog we share a ton of tips to help you be successful in dating, whether online or in …
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Are They Really Cute, Or Do You Have "Office Goggles"?

There's a new guy or gal in the cubicle a few down from you, and damn are they cute... or are they? If you're crushing on a coworker, it might be time to consider if they're actually as attractive as you think, or if you just have "office goggles." Via NY post:A bubble-busting relationship expert …
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Get Out of that Dating Dry Spell

Are you feeling stuck in a dating dry spell and wondering if your love life will ever catch fire again? Fear not! We've all been there, and the good news is that with a bit of effort and the right mindset, you can turn things around. Here are three tips to help you break out …
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The Sex Mistake Hall of Fame

There are many hall of fames that would be nice to be in. MLB, NFL, Rock and roll -- but one that you probably especially don't want to join: the sex mistake hall of fame. Here are some cringe-worthy whoopsies from Reddit users that have us saying, "that's enough internet for today." Take it from …
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