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Category Archives: Disappointments

What Would Earl Do?

In general, I’ve got pretty good karma. I’ve gotten lucky in drawings, raffles and such and I generally find the answers to crises of housing, employment, etc. just when I was ready to give up hope (and yes, I’m knocking on wood as I type this- shout out to the karma gods!).
But what I’ve […]

Observation Dating Déjà Vu

I should have known something was suspicious from the guy’s opening line:
Looks directly at me, “I have to apologize…”
“Why?” I ask as girlfriend and I exchange glances.
“Because I really like the way she looks,” he replies turning to said girlfriend.
Okay, way to start on an arrogant note. Read The Game much, buddy? Making […]

The Ex-Crush

There are certain people who make more of an impression on your mind than they ever do in your life.
It can almost be harder to get over a crush than an actual relationship. They never had the chance to disappoint you so you can cling to that perfect vision you had of him asking […]

I’m Not Looking for Excuses

I’ve heard a number of idiotic excuses from guys in the past as to why they didn’t want to get involved:
- “You’re too mature.”
- “You’re moving and I don’t want to get too attached.”
- “I’m afraid to tell my best friend, because he’s always really liked you too.”
- “You’re a bad kisser.”
And while I […]

The Apology

Let me just start by saying that it wasn’t forthcoming. The first communication I got the day after being asked along on someone else’s date was as noncommittal and oblivious as the previous evening’s actions. 
“Great to see you last night… ☺”
I almost had to laugh- what part of that experience had been anything remotely resembling […]

Kiss Her?! But I’M Irish!

The luck of the leprechauns was not with me yesterday. In fact, I’m wondering if ancestors of mine were actually gold thieves and I’m living out a curse based on their bad behavior.
The worst nights always start so well, letting you slip out of that heavy coat of defense into something more comfortable until […]

Just Don’t

Don’t get my hopes up. Don’t even let me get to know you because everything I learn just makes you more appealing.
Don’t agree with me - politically, morally, musically - and then treat us as if we have nothing in common. Don’t rattle off your story because it sounds a bit too much like […]

Bleepin’ BLEEEEEEEEEE-eeeeeeeep!

Shit, it’s been almost a week. You know what they say to addicts, dieters, and anyone involved in a workout plan that falls off the wagon- don’t dwell on the past just pick up and do the best you can moving forward, one day at a time.
I can rattle off all the necessary excuses- […]

Crossed Off and Moving On

The dreading is almost always worse than the doing. I was so not looking forward to having a conversation with Connect Zero that I found myself in serious procrastination mode. When Saturday rolled around and I didn’t have a good excuse of something else to do, I sent a text saying exactly what I […]

In the Name of The Greater Dating Good

I decided to give Connect Zero a second chance, not because I thought he would win me over but because I have an empathetic streak that tends to stroll hand in hand with its pall the guilt complex. For all the times I’ve wished for a do-over with a guy I really like the […]

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