Reflections
the POSSIBILITY of sex
“So you’re really back in the game, huh?” Eddie pushes the last piece of the mulberry tart towards me with his fork. I shrug. We’re both killing some time by grabbing a bite before heading out to a singles’-slash-benefit event in the Mission. I nudge the last bite towards him. Eddie’s got an insatiable sweet [...]
The appeal of the hot one
At some point, we’ve all seen that other person that makes us stop and say, “wow.” Their sheer physical beauty is beyond what we could imagine and causes an immediate slip into a fantasy world where clothing is optional and you’re together. Men are most often accused of this because, quite frankly, we make it [...]
Single on Valentine’s Day
When I was in grade school, I used to hate getting my tests back. Not because I was a bad student , and not because I dreaded some draconian punishment if I did poorly. On the contrary, I had good grades and my parents were very permissive. No, I hated getting my tests back because [...]
SINGLE-itis
I’ve come to rely heavily on Depeche Mode’s take on GOD’s bizarre sense of humor — especially when it comes to my dating life. It’s been six months (give or take) since the scolding I got from Karen at the clinic for not practicing better cootie control. I cried abstinence, so I guess GOD decided [...]
I Got Fluffed
Patience or denial? Um, that would be denial. I got fluffed. Played like a banjo. I saved a low-level of optimism that that Sunday’s tentative wine-tasting date with Mr. Perfect would come together. After all, his efforts of pursuit had increased after Wednesday’s date, so there was hope he was “getting it”. On the flip [...]
Patience or Denial?
After the Sunset I read Sara and Josh’s comments at least five times. “You can’t rush a relationship anymore than you can rush (flowers growing).” True that, my online friend. I’ll admit though, patience is not my strong suit. I don’t have a timetable or agenda, but I also don’t want to waste my time. [...]
NEXT time
“To be happy, drop the words if only and substitute instead the words next time.” — S. Banton ( 1882-1966 ) American physician ************************************** NEXT TIME: I’ll make ample “heart”space for the man in my life. Whatever way, shape or form he chooses to come in. He won’t have to compete for my FULL attention. [...]
Top 10 Posts of 2008
Happy 2009! I just woke up from a wicked New Year’s Eve hangover and figured it was time to take a look back at 2008. And what a year it’s been. Last February 1st, we launched DatingThoughts.com with a handful of talented and single 30-something bloggers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout the year, [...]
Waiting for the call
Thanks to everyone who posted a comment on The Perfect Date, I’m so relieved to know I’m not the only one who has felt anxiety (instead of just pure bliss) when things go well! So although I knew it was unlikely to see him again before 2009, I have to say this waiting is making [...]
The Perfect Date
I’m afraid to even write this blog, as this date was too perfect, and usually that’s a red flag. Oh well, I think we can all use some good news, and quite frankly, this date was a breath of fresh air I needed desperately. We met for drinks on a Sunday night – conversation was [...]
