Table (Tennis) for Two + 4 Gift Ideas For Your Friend Who Just Got Dumped

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Advice:

How To Beat The Gay Holiday Blues [YourTango]
A Gentleman’s Guide to Meeting Your Girlfriend’s Parents [Complex]
8 Ways To Sound More Confident [Prevention.com]

Chime In:

Finding a Former Date On A Sex/Dating Site. [iVillage]
What Makes A Perfect First Date? [Men's Health]

Food For Thought:

Table (Tennis) for Two: Love And Ping Pong In New York [SB Nation]
Screw a Blood Diamond: Engaged Couples Now Choosing Unique, Cheaper Rings Together [Jezebel]

Candy:

Gifts To Bring When You’re Meeting His Family [Tres Sugar]
17 Excellent Geeky Gifts [Buzzfeed]
4 Gift Ideas For Your Friend Who Just Got Dumped [Glamour]