Yo Brian!

Logical Advice for the 21st Century

Anonymous asked: I really don't like bars and the internet has not been very helpful for meeting guys, so where do you suggest I look for romance (not just hook ups)?

I think it is so hard to meet people in bars.  Everyone is just drunk and staring at each other and not talking to strangers.

A couple suggestions:

1.  Nonchalantly have your friends keep their eyes and ears open for eligible bachelors.  You can only meet so many people yourself, but if you have a team working for you, they can cover that much more ground.  Set-ups may not always work out, but sometimes they do (I can personally attest to that)!

2.  Get a part-time job that seems fun, easy, and where the people you are attracted to frequent.  Maybe you don’t want to work more, but what’s more logical than surrounding yourself with fun people and making a little extra money?  Sounds desperate, you say?  Well, desperate times call for desperate measures.

3.  Go socialize at places that aren’t bars - art shows (usually open bar anyway [wink]), concerts, Home Depot, etc.  Wherever the cute guys are, that’s where you need to be.

Anonymous asked: Hey! So I have never been able to grow a full beard, but I really would like one, if for at least just once. I started to grow it out but it doesn't connect with my mustache or chin. Should I keep letting it grow, try Rogaine on my face, use mascara to make it look thicker? Help!

I think patchy beards are really cute, but you’re looking for SOLUTIONS.  Let it grow out for a couple of weeks, depending on the speed at which your hair grows.  I wouldn’t let it get any longer than a quarter of an inch or so if it’s patchy because then you risk looking like you have onset alopecia and you don’t want to scare off the babes.  Keep it at a decent length and you’ll be fine.

If you want a full, thick beard, I recommend the following products:

Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara

makeupalley.com gives it a 3.7 out of 5 stars!

imadeyouabeard’s blonde costume beard (available on etsy, sold out)

It looks really cute, and it appears to be absorbent if you’re a heavy soup eater.

Take a visit to Uptown Tattoo Factory in Chicago

This lady has a few more sessions to go.

Point is, be happy with what the Lord gave you!

Anonymous asked: I wanna hookup more and get laid, but think everyone has some God-awful STD. What do I do?

I would suggest using protection, getting tested for STDs regularly, only hook up with people you trust, and avoid people with cold sores on their faces / balls / lady balls.  Go get some action!  Life is too short to be scared of the herp.  Just be safe.

Anonymous asked: Yo Brian,

I've been talking to this guy I met on tumblr and we've become good friends. Of course, as the Internet gods would allow, he lives in Georgia and I'm in NY. Would it be weird/too forward to fly out to see him just to fuck him?

The real question you need to ask yourself is: Do I want to be friends with this guy or do I just want to fuck him and never talk to him again?

I don’t think you should give up the goods the first time you meet if you actually want to retain a friend or shoot for a romantic relationship.

If you are just looking to fuck, I’m sure you can find sex in New York that is a hell of a lot cheaper than round trip airfare.

Anonymous asked: What the actual fuck is dating. Is there such a thing as having too high standards/expectations? Am I wrong for not settling just for the sake of?

I always compare the actual fuck of dating to picking out apples at a grocery store.  I think I heard it in a movie once, but it makes perfect sense.  You go on dates to set those standards and expectations.  You don’t marry the first person you go on a date with (well, some people do, but generally I think that’s nuts).  You have to figure out how you want to communicate with someone, how you want the relationship to work, and the level of attention you’re willing to give someone.

If you settle just to say that you’re in a relationship, you may risk some serious disappointment.  There are a lot of people that suck out there.  I say just hold out on the relationship until you find someone who you like, who likes you back, and is looking for the same things you are, relationship-wise.

And remember - you don’t have to marry every person you bone.  Good luck!

Anonymous asked: What is my life?

Many people ask this.  Either you’re someone in their twenties who needs some direction, or you’re a fluffy kitty and you’ve got it made.  I may need more information, Anonymous…

I will give you honest advice on anything.  Don’t know what to make for dinner?  I’m your man.  Girlfriend did something extremely fucked up to her face?  I will let you know what to say to her so she thinks you still like her.  ANYTHING.