Online dating time equivalent to dog years
Sometimes you hit it off with someone online and you exchange a flurry of emails. That is if you ignore the advice in The Rules for Online Dating. Authors Ellen…
Are you a hoochie mama?
"What's that?" you ask. The term is commonly used to denote a loose or crass woman. However, because I have a dear friend who uses this as an enduring term…
Sleepover do’s and don’ts
"Sleepover? For adults?" you may be asking. "What do you mean?" Two-person pajama party. Duo slumber party. Couple cuddle fest. Jammie jam. No-sex sleepover. It can happen early in the…
I’m glad dating is hard
I bet you're thinking, "That's an odd approach." At first blush, it sounds incongruent. But let me explain. My dear friend, the late Art Berg, was one of the best…
Being present to the presents
My nearly divorced 48-year-old neighbor said she was inspired by my philosophy expressed in this blog. She asked how I could still be positive and upbeat after going out with…
A face perfect for radio
I'm sure you've heard that old insult. Well, after seeing myself on the Greg Behrendt Show the other day, I feel I have a face perfect for radio. Or newspaper.…
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Knight and day
How many women have said they want a "knight in shining armor"? Well, I found one. Literally. His after-work life involves teaching historical swordplay and leather craft. He often gives…
Sharing your dating disclaimer
My friend George, a long-time dater and avowed bachelor until he met his soulmate 18 months ago, had a printed dating disclaimer. He says he made women read it before…
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?'…
Treasure found
One of the joys I've experienced with online dating is discovering amazing men. I wrote about this in "Dating as networking." A year ago, I received a well-written email from…
Multi-dating pros and cons
When I've shared with single, dating guy pals that I'm multi-dating they say that there is a double standard. If a guy talked about having dates with multiple women, he'd…