Being in step with the dance of dating
A date and I met some gal pals and their hubbies at a zydeco dance club. If you're unfamiliar with this term, the music originated in southern Louisiana. Like most…
Dating’s “pre-game” activities
Have you been inundated with the Super Bowl pre-game activity options? You could easily devote the whole weekend to Super Bowl shows if you wanted. In scanning the various proceeding,…
Are you enjoying the banquet of dating?
My friend, world class photojournalist, author, former National Geographic photographer and Academy Award-nominated director, Dewitt Jones is also an entrancing speaker. His presentations are illustrated with his riveting photos as…
The dangers of idealization
On a third date, a guy and I were sharing how well we both felt we got along and how well matched we seemed to be. He surprised me when…
“What’s in your wallet?”
While this has become an advertising slogan for a credit card company, I hope you don't say it to a man you're dating. Just as most women protectively guard the…
Facing fear in dating
Recently, I had a coffee date to meet a new guy. I noticed myself feeling a bit nervous beforehand, something I hadn't felt in a while. I wondered if he…
Sharing your sexual owner’s manual with him
Have you ever driven a car that seems very foreign to you? I remember driving a friend's Italian sports car that had five gears when I was used to four.…
When your guy vexes you, ask what your highest self would do
When the guy you're dating does something that really torques your jaw, something you consider incredibly rude, self-centered, or insensitive, it's easy to get in his face about it. But…
Flirting with fame — and a radio interviewer
Thursday I was interviewed by Steve L., a reporter from ClearChannel's KEX radio station in Portland. Not only did Steve prove to be a great interviewer, but a fun flirt…
No bull — Welsh dairy farmers herding up dates
Single Welsh dairy farmers looking for love are putting personal ads on their milk cartons! How udderly creative! This comes as they celebrate St. Dwynwen’s Day (Jan. 25), The Welsh…
Can Google help — or hinder — your dating life?
Perhaps you're like me and immediately Google a guy as soon as you have his first and last name. While I've never found any incriminating evidence this way, I have…