Valentine's Edition 'Ask That Dude'

'That Dude' is your average guy, even though his President is Black, his Lambo is definitely a VW.  He drinks beer and watches sports, he's the guy you meet at the gym, at the house party. He's charming but not so swoon-worthy that you are swept off of your feet.  That is how ''That Dude'' gets you, by his unassuming averageness.

Fortunately for you, my Rolodex is filled with 'That Dude" numbers and That Dude loves to talk, about his conquests, about his mergers, about the annoying thing you did last night.  So ask, and I'll be happy to pull a number from my Rolodex and get you a straight from the Dude's mouth, answer.

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Today's question:

Dear Bianca,

I have been casually dating someone for months now.  As Valentine's day approached, he got a little odd, then suddenly said he was going  ''out of town''.  Am I wrong to feel upset about this?  He did say we'd get together on Monday when he got back.

Casually Valentine Date Free

Well, Casually VD Free... you've gone and painted yourself into a Casual Box, it seems. and you are pretty much getting what you casually told him you expected of him. Casually, NOTHING.  Since it's the day of dumb Cupid, I will lecture you at a later date.  I know just the guy to handle this question.  

"TACKY HEART DAY, How does a single man spend it? Do you make your rounds to your ladies on your roster, focus on your top tier darling, or pull the old 'Going out of town' fake out and catch up on your crew without the pressure of  paper Cupid over your head?"

Valen Doom Dan:  Well, I have a son- that's a great excuse to duck the masses.  This way I can reschedule everyone around the actual day.  The going out of town thing works too, especially if you have a woman who doesn't live where you do the majority of your dirt.  You look like a King in her eyes, and you miss running into one of your regulars out on the town with someone that's NOT them.

Bianca:  I need a Tom Collins.  So, while you are on this Poontapolooza, where do you tell the other's you are? Missions for the poor?

VD Dan:  Oh no, just avoid telling where. No need to be a liar.  And no need to hurt feelings. Just don't get specific.

Bianca:  Just out of curiosity, are you aware we are in a recession? How is it even possible to maintain all of these women in this day and age?

VD Dan:  (snorts) I don't pay for anything.  Are you kidding me?  (laughs heartily).

At this point Bianca has heard enough and is on her 3rd drink refill.  

Come on ladies!  This Valentine's Day- love YOURSELVES  more than you love THAT DUDE!