Q: What is the definition of an "open" marriage?
A: This is an interesting (and timely) question. I was wondering the same thing when I watched Oscar winner Mo'Nique discus...
Chic Geek
The Chic Geek is equally comfortable amongst the hipsters at a Grizzly Bear concert or at home playing Wii Bowling with his friends, or if lucky enough, his girlfriend, on a Saturday night. Sure, he may have been shoved into the occasional locker back in middle school but that’s all in the past now that geek is “in.” He’s always up on the latest gadget or Lost rumor and he’s your go-to guy on everything from Star Wars-themed weddings to proper dating etiquette in the iPhone generation. (If only there was an app for love!) Ready to get your geek on?
Featured: Nick Nadel
Recent questions answered by the Chic Geek:
A: You should tell him that you can't breathe, and that you might choke or puke (two things he doesn't want to happen while...
Q: What is a guy's opinion to when girls curse frequently? Is it a turn off?
A: I think it's kind of hot, actually, and funny. I mean, cursing someone out isn't funny (unless they're an a-hole* who de...
Q: What is a guy's view on dirty texts, and what is appropriate and what is not? Thanks!
A: My opinion on "sexting" (I hate that phrase with a fiery passion) is that less is more. An occasional filthy text about ...
Q: Why is it guys you used to date want you back when your about to get married???
A: Isn't that always the case? One of life's absolutes-- along with death, taxes, and Kelsey Grammar making yet another TV ...
A: Have you tried inviting some girlfriends over for a night of Jennifer Aniston flicks and toenail painting? I kid, I kid....
Q: How do I get my boyfriend to buy me tampons?
A: Tell him to man up. Or "HTFU," as my Wise Ass pal Cary would say. Occasionally buying tampons is part of being a good bo...
A: You know, I would like to think that movies have the power to affect people in that way. But I don't think romantic movi...
Q: is it unattractive to be sweaty at the gym?
A: Uh, no. That's why you go to the gym. To work up a nasty sweat and feel awesome afterwards. Wait, are you one of those p...
A: It's a beverage, popular in Spain and Mexico, usually made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and sometimes vanilla. Usually ser...
Q: Double dates. What are your thoughts?
A: Tons of fun once you're in a relationship. Early on, it can be tricky. I would say double dates shouldn't start until a ...
A: You're right: his decision has nothing to do with you. And the fact that you're worried about what guys will think of yo...
Q: What are your thoughts on long distance relationships? Are they worth the work it would take?
A: Anything or anyone you care about is worth the work. Is it easy? Rarely, if ever. I've known plenty of people in long-di...
A: I think he's feeding you a line of what my grandpa used to call "malarkey," or what is commonly referred to as "B.S." Ho...
A: You should treat it as you would any major surgery. Maybe don't bring it up on the first date, but a few weeks into the ...
A: ...What? Is he a ghost? There is so much going on here. Okay, first...what do you mean by "themselves"? Why is that in q...
Q: How can I ask a guy that I'm hooking up with for the night if I can spend the night?
A: Well, first of all, stop hooking up with guys who make you leave right after you've done the deed. Who are these d-bags ...
A: Well, you're already in danger of losing him as a friend now that you've crossed over into the "with benefits" realm. Se...
A: What? He's staring down random girls until they look back at him? Dump him. That's the worst thing I've ever heard. Okay...
A: You've gotta stop. Get one of those programs that offices use to block certain sites and block her Facebook page, Twitte...
A: He's thinking, "She's totally going to fold and call me, and I'm going to get to see her naked." He's also thinking, "I ...
A: You need to break up with him right now. You need to say, "I'm sorry, this isn't working out. See you never." Because no...
A: ...What? Oh, I'm sorry. I was just thinking about how hot it is when a girl plays guitar. I'm going to have to say this ...
A: Ha! Mr. Boneder. I've certainly never heard that saying before. But it's going in the GuySpeak Dictionary. What does it ...
Q: Do guys REALLY believe in love at first sight? Or is it just a bunch of crap?
A: Here's a better question: does anyone believe in love at first sight? I, for one, do not. But I do believe in lust at fi...
A: Agreed. Some of the best gifts I've ever received were handmade with love. They cost nothing, or were under $10. I think...
A: Don't let it go. That's not cool. Here at GuySpeak, we get tons of variations on the "my boyfriend/husband/guy I'm datin...
A: One of three things: 1. He wants a night out with his friends and doesn't want you around. If so, he's a big jerk for no...
A: He won't let you go to a strip club for a bachelorette party, or just in general? If he won't allow you to slip dollar b...
Q: What does it mean when a guy writes your number down on piece of paper, but clearly has a phone?
A: It means that you're in the "maybe call" pile. Sure, he might put you in his phone later. But why not just add you right...
A: He is looking out for you. And that's a good thing. Because if your boyfriend is worried that smoking pot is affecting y...
A: Well, I got news for you: you're already in a relationship. You spend all your time together, hook up, live together, an...
A: First off, I have to applaud you on your dating sabbatical. I'm sure it was difficult to go cold turkey like that, but i...
Q: Why do guys wear skinny jeans?
A: Because they're in an indie or emo band. Or they want to be in an indie or emo band. They think they look good, but they...
Q: I'm 45 - he is 25. Why are younger men sometimes attracted to an older woman?
A: First off, I'm going to try to get through this without using the term "cougar." (That one doesn't count.) I refuse to u...
Q: Do guys like girls who are bitchy and mean?
A: Not necessarily. But I'll throw the question back at you: do you fall for jerky, d-bag guys and then hate yourself in th...
A: Uh...Yes. That's a little concerning. I'm not saying he's cheating, but, uh, I can't think of another legitimate reason ...
Q: How do I know if I am a bad kisser?
A: He will stop kissing you and move on to other things. Like trying to get you naked. That old saying about how sex is lik...
A: Well, first of all, he needs better lines. Not only are his jokes cheesy, but he's also implying that he's Speedy Gonzal...
Q: How long is it appropriate for me to wait to be introduced to my new boyfriend's parents?
A: I would say six months to a year if his parents are local, 1-2 years if they're not. Any sooner could put unneeded press...
Q: Are you scared of gay men and if so why?
A: Well, they keep trying to eat my brain for one. Wait, that's zombies. No, I am not afraid of gay men. Are you? You shoul...
Q: How do I get my husband to agree to a 3-some with another woman?
A: Tell him it's just about sex. While you might think that the idea of being with two women at the same time is his ultima...
A: I'm going to let my girlfriend chime in on this one first. Nick's girlfriend: "Sounds like he needs to put a ring on it!...
A: I think the guy should pay, regardless of who did the asking out. I believe a guy should ALWAYS pay on the first date. E...
A: Go back and ask him where you can find the nearest comic book store. Or if you already go to one, tell him you're lookin...
Q: When men get old, do their penises shrink quite a bit??
A: Oh God I hope not. Getting old is hard enough. You forget where you put the remote, start calling Twitter "The Twitter."...
Q: Why won't my boyfriend tell me how many women he has slept with?
A: Because it's either a spectacularly high number or an extremely low one. If it's high, he's worried you'll think he's a ...
A: He thinks he's being smooth. He's trying be James Bond, or Don Draper from Mad Men. But he's actually being supremely ch...
A: Uh, yeah, he sounds like a creep of the highest order. By definition, a relationship means you support each other. Give ...
A: Not necessarily. But it means he still has feelings for her. Or at the very least, he wants to sleep with her again. As ...
A: Ah, the old "how soon is too soon?" gift issue. This is a delicate balancing act in new relationships. What is the prope...
Q: What turns a 17 year old guy on?
A: Victoria's Secret commercials. Blake Lively's low-cut dresses on Gossip Girl. Beer commercials. Scantily-clad video game...
Q: Does he want to be my boyfriend or is he happy being snuggly pals?
A: Do we have to use the term "snuggly pals"? Can't he be your "guy who holds you in his manly embrace"? Does he want to be...
A: He's probably worried about upsetting you. Every time you give him something to read, he probably thinks, "What if I don...
Q: Is it bad if a girl can get a higher score in video games then her boyfriend?
A: This question comes up a lot. It seems some boyfriends and husbands out there don't like it when their gal beats them at...
A: You need to talk to him. Right after you read this. I don't care if Jersey Shore is on. They'll run it again in a couple...
Q: If a guy takes me to his Company Christmas Party can that mean anything significant?
A: It could. It definitely means he likes you enough to want to introduce you to his coworkers. Maybe it's a test to see if...
A: It means he thinks you're going to cheat. He doesn't trust you, and he's paranoid. Does he have any reason to feel this ...
Q: When a guy slaps you on the arm what does that mean?
A: It means there's a bug on your arm, and he's trying to kill it. Or you are about to get hit by a car and he's trying to ...
Q: Do you think it's hot when girls Lolspeak?
A: Nope. Sorry. Actual, complete words are far sexier. Please, please save the Lolspeak for captioning photos of cats and n...
A: Uh...You know, I thought really hard about this one, and I can't think of any legitimate reason other than maybe he does...
Q: Would you be mad if your girlfriend of 7 years kissed another guy, while drunk, one night?
A: Yes, absolutely I would be mad. Would it end the relationship? I don't know. For some people, it might. Others might cha...
A: Ask and ye shall receive. Here is your ten-step plan to finding someone special...1. Stop telling yourself you have a lo...
A: Well, I'm not concerned about that either, considering we recently celebrated the 29th anniversary of John Lennon's deat...
Q: Would a guy be intimidated or not even date a girl taller than him?
A: No, short men like tall women. Medium height men like tall women. Tall guys like-- well, I suppose tall guys like low ce...
A: Wait, you had a "mistake" threesome? Like you were walking into a room, tripped and...whoops! Threesome! Seriously, thou...
A: I definitely appreciate them. I've discovered a lot of great music from mix CDs or playlists girlfriends have given me, ...
A: First of all, you should tell him that your shoes don't have visible plastic boobies. While the shoes/action figure comp...
A: Any number of reasons. Maybe he's ashamed. Maybe he watches some really hardcore porn that he thinks you'd wouldn't be i...
Q: Do men care about christmas decorations?
A: I do. I can't get enough of them. In fact, I don't even care that they seem to come out earlier every year. Put up the t...
A: I'd say just phase it out over email. He'll get the idea. You've never met in person. Why lay the "I'm just not into you...
A: First off, I decided to answer this question as a counter to Funny Guy's "So You're Fat" blog because I think it's impor...
Q: We girls invest so much time and money on cute bras and panties. Do men really notice?
A: Yes, absolutely. Of course, we eventually want to get them off you, but we definitely appreciate it. In fact, there is a...
A: This has been coming up a lot lately. First of all, I blame the video games. Games today are just too awesome. They are ...
A: What, 19-year-olds can't be stressed? Guys have a lot of pressures at that age. For instance, how do you balance drinkin...
A: Wait, let me consult my magical device which tells me if guys are lying...Yes, he's lying. Or maybe he's not, and you're...
A: Wait. It's not dirty talk? What does he talk about? The weather? Fantasy football? What caused the blackout on FlashForw...
A: Maybe he's not into public displays of affection. And you can't get more public than Twitter and Facebook. Also, maybe h...
A: Stop going to cheesy, pretentious bars. That's the first step. Shallow, vain people tend to congregate together doing sh...
A: Empire Strikes Back. Oh, sorry, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Heavy sigh. I do not approve of George Luc...
A: Yes, you should definitely be concerned that he will make a move. Because that's what he's doing. He's making a move. He...
A: Funny you should ask, as I just bought tickets for myself and my girlfriend. (Don't tell her! It's a surprise.) Guys, ju...
Q: Are guys turned off when their girlfriend is more educated than them?
A: Only the stupid ones. A guy who is turned off by a woman's intellect is also easily frightened by loud noises, and has d...
A: Oh, high school. You would think society would've moved past the point of '80s teen comedies to a world where geeks and ...
A: While I don't think you should pick out matching Rock Band guitars just yet, it does sound like he might be sweet on you...
Q: What are some new up and coming bands that the cool kids are listening to?
A: There's actually a huge boom of quality bands in the New York City indie scene right now, particularly in the hipster en...
A: Well, you can tell him that First Lady of California Maria Shriver got busted for doing it, so it's only a matter of tim...
A: Yes, two weeks is too long to be emailing a stranger. For all you know, he could be a Nigerian prince who would be glad ...
A: Great question! And one that I think applies to all couples, not just "uber geek" and "not so geek." Couples don't have ...
A: What types of comics and graphic novels does he read? Perhaps he just needs to introduce you to more accessible material...
A: Christmas already? Holiday shopping starts earlier every year. But it's probably wise to start shopping now, as the hott...
A: Awww. You've warmed my robotic heart. I finally understand this thing you humans call love. I think it's great that you ...
A: Wait a minute. You're telling me that a guy who works at the Apple Store is a wee bit geeky? I'm sorry, but that flies i...
A: I think most single guys view every woman as someone they could potentially date and/or sleep with. From the new temp in...
A: Yeah, the Internet has really put a damper on the whole home porno/naughty photo thing. Time was, all a guy needed to ta...
A: It should absolutely be just like a regular date. Just because you met online, that doesn't mean he shouldn't fulfill al...
A: I heard about this. Pepsi has indeed pulled the app amid widespread criticism. Basically, "Amp Up Before You Score" was ...
A: Thanks for your question. I've been waiting for a chance to discuss this very topic. First off, I need to address the lo...
Q: To Twitter... or not to Twitter? That is the question!!! Is this a cool thing to do?
A: What, you don't Tweet? You don't update your friends, coworkers, family members, and random strangers on your every exci...
Q: I want to keep my office romance under wraps... for obvious reasons. Any advice?
A: I'm always surprised when people are shocked by workplace romance. We're increasingly spending more and more time at the...
A: "WoW widow." I love it. Submit that to the GuySpeak dictionary post-haste, fair maiden. It's like you lost him in ...
Q: Why don't guys like leggings on girls?
A: Who says guys don't like leggings? In fact, a certain skeezy hipster clothing company built their entire image on the as...
A: I love this question. It's like a nerd My Fair Lady--how do you bring out his latent geek? The raw material definitely s...
A: I can relate to the messenger bag issue. While stylish, those things are hell on your shoulders. We're all going to end ...
A: You mean you don't want to hear every single ear-shattering explosion and brilliant gem of dialogue in Transformers 2? (...
A: Have you tried OkCupid? It seems to be the new Nerve/Alt/LavaLife--the hipster alternative to Match.com and eHarmony. I'...
A: Yeah, that's pretty weird. People who mistake Facebook for a dating site never fail to crack me up. Female friends of mi...
A: Heavy sigh. I hear you, friend. This is becoming a serious problem. I'm of the opinion that if your son or daughter is o...
A: How about at the concert? Studies show that public places are the best venue for a break-up. He's less likely to make a ...
A: Funny you should mention this, gentle reader. I just addressed this very same problem-- how texting, social networking a...
A: First off, kudos for wanting to get your boss something he would actually like instead of yet another meat and cheese ba...
