Shared Experiences
Get responses online
Meeting people online has its issues, but they are not impossible to deal with. You need tactics, as if you were an online pickup artist.
I met my boyfriend, Jason, on plentyoffish.com. I swore to myself it would be the last dating site I would ever join. Since I was still working on my book, and [...]
Sexting
Myself being a follower of proper work ethic, I once had an affair with my co-worker. Possessing the typical spine-tingling bravado attributed to all things generally looked down upon, this affair in nearly every way was stereotypical: Secret, awkward, and sexual. However, one basic difference separated this affair from your typical make-out-in-the-backroom-and-behind-closed-doors deal. This was [...]
Airport non-pickup
I had seen her walking around in the terminal prior to getting into the gate. She looked like a model: tall, thin, long dark hair, rock star sunglasses, jean shorts that went to her knees, and pink high heels. I must say, she was quite striking and pretty close to my definition of “hot.” I’ll [...]
TRUTH about cats & dogs
“It’s a given that all men are dogs. What differentiates each guy is how much dog is in him.”
I barely settle into my side of the cab and my college buddy starts barking his version of conventional dating wisdom at me.
“I suggest you tap into me to discern the purebreds from the strays in [...]
PUPPETS, PIRATES & ICE-CREAM… Oh my!
“So this guy points out all our differences on the date…” Eddie wants a full rundown on my latest-and-greatest dating adventure. I’m trying to convince him that this taking-it-slow mantra is just not working for me. It’s not my style. Right?
“Wait, this is your second date?” He’s got his big [...]
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. [...]
Great wingmanship
I noticed her from across the room. Of course, I always notice her when she’s around. Ever since our somewhat dramatic relationship that never was, I’m somehow always able to find her in a room even without trying. Of course, she looked cute…she always does. Her brown hair frame her beautiful face that was tonight [...]
ABC Dating
Poker is a great game because it is intellectually challenging on many levels – you need timing, luck, skill, and courage. These are the same skills needed for dating. Poker imitates life, so I think we can learn a lot about what to do, and what NOT to do, from poker.
One typical weakness I see [...]
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 [...]
Holidating, Part 1: New Year’s Resolution or Cupid’s Coercion?
Have you noticed that holidays have a way of influencing our dating behavior? If so, then you’ve experience the phenomenon I call, holidating. For example, we just rang in a new year and many of us have made resolutions that revolve around dating: date more, screen out psychos, end unfulfilling relationships, get into a serious [...]
