Building your rejection muscle
One of the reasons people are hesitant to date is because of the potential for rejection. I would say you not only have the potential to be rejected -- it…
Being seduced by what he is over who he is
I admit it. I've been so enticed by what a man is that it's clouded my judgment about who he is. When dating the crazy psychiatrist, I adored when he…
Get back on the horse that threw you
After a distasteful or painful dating experience, it's tempting to stop dating for a while. In fact, some people find a heartbreaking experience so odious that they swear off dating…
Your Date-A-Base — tracking multiple suitors
When people hear that I've dated 71 men in 2 years and that I often date several guys simultaneously, they commonly ask, "How do you keep them straight?" I respond,…
Are you a happy dater?
The other day one of my dearest friends Ellie, asked me how I managed to stay so happy. It's true that generally I'm a perpetually perky person, but I do…
Are you a “Let’s Make a Deal” type of dater?
Do you remember the TV show, "Let's Make a Deal"? TV.com describes it as "a game of intuition, skill, luck, decision making and greed...all mixed into one." Sounds like dating,…
Cleaning out the suitors
Sometimes too much of a good thing is not wonderful, as Mae West said it was. Instead it can be time consuming. Too many potential suitors can mean it's time…
Do you hide your “light” from a date?
A gal pal asked me, "How do your dates respond to your accomplishments?" I responded, "Most don't know about them." "Really? Why not?" "Because I don't tell them." "Why?" "First…
What’s your definition of romance?
Often men say they are romantic in their online dating profiles. I've learned this means different things to different people. One may think that calling every day is romantic, while…
When you’re clear on what you want, it appears
In the past year I attended both the Toronto and San Jose Film Festivals. I loved screening yet-to-be-released films followed by live commentary from the writers, directors and stars. I…
Rocket Man
I've become fond of a man online who blows things up for a living. Tiny things. Miniatures. For the movies. And he's won an Oscar for his demolition efforts. Isn't…