Yummy is as yummy does
When my friends ask if a particular man I'm seeing is handsome, I commonly respond, "If I saw him from across the room, I wouldn't say 'Who's that yummy guy?'…
A man to go with my wardrobe
Our lifestyle is often reflected by the clothing we're most comfortable in, which often represents the activities we enjoy. Most of us have a range of clothing from sweats to…
He had me from “You’re gorgeous!”
In "Jerry McGuire," Renee Zellweger's character tells Jerry "You had me from 'hello.'" Mine was a little different. We'd talked a few times on the phone and had nice, but…
Date turned out to be losing bet
While most daters can regale you with dates gone bad, I've been lucky enough to only have about 10% of my dates in this category. And even bad dates have…
“Hot bunking” your beaus
No, I am not suggesting you hot wire your guys! The original phrase "hot bunking" relates to sleeping in shifts on a ship. There aren't enough bunks so one sailor…
First-date red flags that this guy isn’t for you
He's pleasant and cordial. However, there are red flags that make you cautious. Some by themselves are deal breakers (he drinks too much), while others have the cumulative effect of…
The importance of sweet talk
You've developed a fondness for each other in several long phone conversations, so you agree to meet. There are signs he's attracted -- he touches you gently, holds your hand,…
Signs that he won’t be asking for a second date
He's pleasant and cordial, not a jerk. But there are signs that there won't be a second date. You'd agreed to meet for a drink. The waiter brings your drinks,…
Chivalry isn’t dead — but it seems to be hibernating
A few of my dates have had impeccable manners. Most weren't brought up in a house of privilege. Some were taught how to treat a woman by their mothers. However,…
Gentleman morphs into masher
I recognized him at the airport coming past Security. He was taller than he seemed in his pics, better looking and better built. He'd been on an airplane 13 hours,…
Anticipating a big date is like awaiting Santa
Tonight I'm meeting a man with whom I've been communicating for a month, with nearly daily hour-long phone calls. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve, unsettled with the…