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…
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…