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
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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
Human Sexuality: A Crash Course
One of the things I have run into with this whole online dating, other than hundreds of men knocking down my door to be with me, is the many options and explanations of each of these people's sexuality. I grew up in a world where people were straight, or occasionally gay (and there was a … Continue reading Human Sexuality: A Crash Course
Left Behind: Surviving Being Ghosted
Ghosting: the practice of ending a thing (relationship, situation, mommy group, UN sanctioned peace talks, etc.) by simply ceasing all forms of communication. Ghosting leaves one party exposed and the other smug with power. I'm not a fan of involuntarily unbalanced power dynamics in any situation, and you, as my reader, shouldn't be either. To … Continue reading Left Behind: Surviving Being Ghosted
Excuse Me and Other Socially Appropriate Conversation Enders
We've all put out foot in our mouth at some point, and if we were lucky the people who witnessed this awful display of poor taste were kind enough to laugh it off, at least until we walked away. You learn and move one. But what happens when the sales guy at Best Buy doesn't … Continue reading Excuse Me and Other Socially Appropriate Conversation Enders
Proper Dream Interpretation
I was asleep in my pillow nest, spinning a vibrant dream when my alarm went off. The dream was a filled with strange juxtapositions, two men, one past, one present, two predators, one stiffening me with fear, they other pitiosuly dead, mountains and ocean, heat and snow. I woke up exhausted and a bit teary, … Continue reading Proper Dream Interpretation
When to Ignore the Ring
Yes, collections calls are the answer, but I'm not in the mood to discuss that today (Sallie, if you want me to talk to you leave me a message). No, today we are going to talk about when it is okay to ignore a potential suitors wedding ring... The short answer is never but you … Continue reading When to Ignore the Ring
Knowing When to End a Relationship
I will tell you upfront that I have never been in a serious relationship which is why you should trust me and everything I say. I can only see the whole picture where as you, a part of the relationship I am advising can only see a piece of it, or you're just plain blind … Continue reading Knowing When to End a Relationship
Navigating a Love Triangle
Sometimes you fall in love with someone and they fall in love with you and you get married and have babies and live happily ever after. Sometimes, because you don't live in a Disney-ized version of reality, you fall in love with a someone and they love someone else and this third party is in … Continue reading Navigating a Love Triangle
Valentine’s Prep
'Tis the season of Tinder dates turning into frenzied romantic affairs. People are making reservations and praying to gods they don't believe in that they get to keep those reservations. The radio is trying to force me to buy some lady an engagement ring and some flowers with cruddy free chocolates. At a concert this … Continue reading Valentine’s Prep
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