Since the advent of the social media, our lord and savior, we’ve had the joy of keeping track of everything from the comfort of our asses. We no longer need high school reunions to find out who has done who and how the ambitious of the teenaged set have faired as adults. We’ve used to … Continue reading Heartbreak Renewed: Dealing with the an Ex Moving On
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On Condoms
Dating can be rough, you have to worry about married men*, date rape (do they call it that these days? I'm getting old and am not keeping up with the terminology), and murder, successful or otherwise. There are also general freaks and weirdos to watch out for. Once you meet a nice person who buys … Continue reading On Condoms
Online Dating at its Best
Last night I won the award for "Online Dating at its Best"! I didn't even know I was nominated but I won. It's like the Emmy's but in Pringle crumb covered sweatpants (just kidding, you guys, I don't own sweatpants). I know not everyone can be a winner but I want to help those of … Continue reading Online Dating at its Best
Resolute You
I'd be a bad blogger, and a worse life coach, if I didn't tell you what to do to get your life back on track after another year of just living. I mean, what are you doing with your life if you aren't gearing up to invest in yourself at this moment of annual renewal? … Continue reading Resolute You
Deafening Silence: a Translation
I've been known to abort a pregnant pauses. I've skipped doses while administering the silent treatment. No lie, I've been chattering refuge for a priest on silent retreat. My incessant noise exists to prevent introspection (though I'm sure some coworkers think I blather on to motivate them to be busy enough to ignore me). And … Continue reading Deafening Silence: a Translation
Ghosts of Tinder Past
We've all been there. Thanksgiving has come and gone. Aunt Marge has bullied you about your weight. Uncle Frank has announced that its ok by him that you're "one of the gays" because that's the only reason you could possibly be single at your age. Your pants are a little tighter than they were in … Continue reading Ghosts of Tinder Past
Cross contamination: a Guide to Allergic Dating
I may or may have mentioned in passing here that I'm one of those peopled blessed with allergies. Food allergies, though not my most fun allergies, do create a bit of excitement when out with a new suitor. And boy, when that suitor is also an allergic, there just aren't words! At this point you're … Continue reading Cross contamination: a Guide to Allergic Dating
Thirty and Single: a Cautionary Tale
Today, I am thirty years old. For my birthday I paid a man to touch my butt*. If I wasn't single I wouldn't have had to pay for it, butt touches would be free and expected If you aren't thirty yet, and single keep reading, avoid the pitfalls that have led to this tragic point … Continue reading Thirty and Single: a Cautionary Tale
The Art of Lying
I don't typically advocate lying, but as a human you and I both know it's going to happen once or twice during the span of your life. And your lie will be discovered, there are no two ways about it, but the better the liar you are the longer it will take for the truth … Continue reading The Art of Lying
How to Marry a Doctor
Being a successful adult is tough, you have to work hard, know the right people, and go to work frequently. Maybe you thought you could do it and now, at 25, are discovering that you're not even cut out to do anything beyond answering someone more important's phone. Don't worry, you're not just a millennial … Continue reading How to Marry a Doctor