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Tales from the Dating Vault

My best friend once said to me in college that she worried I wasn’t as confident as I was in high school. I blame this on my habit of outgrowing ponds. At a small public high school in my hometown, I was confident because I wasn’t challenged. I could join every club, ace every […]

What If I Just Let Nothing Happen?

One of the other tough dichotomies I’ve come across in dating advice is “Pursue what you want the way you would anything else in your life” vs. “It’ll happen when you least expect it so just stop looking.”
With most things I want in life I look for examples of other people who have […]

Just Be Yourself (As Long as That Self is Perfect)

One of the toughest parts about dating is how many generally accepted rules there are that are completely contradictory. Bright Lights, Date City started an interesting discussion recently on being THAT girl.
People are constantly saying that you need to find someone who loves you for you, flaws and all, but Bachelor Travis Stork just wrote […]

My Kiss Addiction

I’ve come to believe that I have a moderately addictive personality. I don’t necessarily have to start my day off with a double tall latte to feel human, but it is rare that I hit the pillow at night without some sort of caffeine fix. I don’t feel the need to fill a lunchtime […]

…Not Exactly A Hallmark Card

There is one thing worse than a walk of shame- that lasts longer, is more visible, and almost impossible to deny…
a hickey.
The only more visible manifestation of sex I can think of is a pregnant woman, which is on a whole ‘nother level. A bruised neck just reeks of immaturity and irresponsibility- a souvenir […]

If You Believe It, He Will Call

What strange self-delusion is it that has me hanging on to hope of hearing from Manning again? I told myself after the last time I saw him- the night of the Giants playoff game- that I wouldn’t let myself get upset about not hearing from him until after the Super Bowl.
What makes me think my life […]

I’ll Stick to Trying to Connect Two

In an effort to distract myself from wanting to call Manning, I’ve been trying to focus on anything and everything else. I’m feeling a bit like Patty Loveless.
There are a million dating books out there that advise you to date more than one guy at once so that you don’t get too attached to […]

Because I Said So, That’s Why

It’s always tough to come across a subject or a feeling that you can’t describe, especially when it’s the final blow in your closing argument.
I spent a recent evening out with a male colleague who I’ve known for a while, but haven’t had many in-depth conversations with. Over a couple beers, business talk turned […]

The Magic of Snow and Love

There’s something magical about snow. I don’t even like it much, but the whole idea of every flake being different and every kid staring wide eyed out the window at their “first snow” gives it an element that is not of this world, one that even tramping through ugly Manhattan sludge can’t tarnish.
Love is […]

Eat, Blog, Love

One of my girlfriends said something to me yesterday that really struck a chord. As I was retelling the story of going out with Manning and maligning my urge to make any sort of contact, be it smoke signals or text messages, she stopped me and said “Stop analyzing and just tell me what […]

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