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Being single in the city is not quite as glamorous as Carrie makes it out to be. But it sure is a heck of a lot more interesting!
"I believe much of the pain of a breakup comes from having a life plan that you have fallen in love with. When it does not work out, you become angry that you now have to pursue a new life plan." ~ Karen Salmansohn Break-ups Don't Need to Be "Bad" "He is an asshole." "His [...]
"Valentine's Day is definitely one of those days where it's either awesome or it's a downer." ~ Judah Friedlander I have joked many times I am a dude when it come to relationships. I am not clingy nor do I have to spend 24/7 with my man. I am thankful to have found a guy [...]
I was at a wedding, when a guy I was tentatively dating - I say tentatively because it wasn’t official, nor did it ever become official- sent me a text saying only trashy girls post pictures of themselves drinking. I was shocked and appalled. In no way was it a trashy picture. I wasn’t naked. [...]
I was amazed by the incredible feedback I received on my essay "Single in the City." Strangers and friends alike wrote to me about their opinions on the subject and the common theme was that it needs to be discussed more. I heard varying degrees about the pressures they faced. Well it got me thinking and [...]
“We're never so vulnerable than when we trust someone - but paradoxically, if we cannot trust, neither can we find love or joy." ~Walter Anderson Trust. Ahh, that pesky five letter word that, can build up or bull doze down relationships. Believe me, I know all to well about trust, lack of it, the insecurities it [...]
For centuries, centuries, I feel like, people have been trying to change others. Why? Why I ask? I am reminded of that episode of Boy Meets World, where the boys do a little skit about the stupidity of men to win back their wives and girlfriends All because they had the brilliant idea they could [...]
I have been told multiple times (including by my dates) that if I really wanted to find someone, I would. I have been told to stop being picky. That I have to high standards (personally I think it is morals, but what do I know), you name it, I have heard it. Like being single [...]
Weddings can always bring the melancholy out of the single gal, but it doesn't have to be. In fact bringing a date can be just as stressful, do I have to hold his hand constantly if he doesn't know anyone? And then if it is family, oh lord he is going to meet Aunt Donna [...]
A few months ago, I decided to give that online dating thing ago. I was skeptical. I had my doubts. But as a good little yogi I knew I had to put those aside and take a positive outlook. You attract what you give out, or so they say. I settled for EHarmony after talking [...]