Socks + dating

You know when you have an old pair of socks that you just can’t get rid of? They look good at-a-glance, but after taking a closer look you can see the wear and tear on sole. Perhaps there’s no holes yet, but it’s only a matter of time. The problem is you have hope theseContinue reading “Socks + dating”

one quick dating observation

Dating in Alberta is different than Toronto. Money doesn’t seem to be an issue out here. The guys here make good money; they are not complaining about paying their rent, they don’t drive shitty cars, and they sure as shit don’t leave the bill on the table once the server brings it over. In fact,Continue reading “one quick dating observation”

Don’t take dating advice from your married friends

“Stick with me and I’ll make him yours in 30 days,” words from my married friend after I told her about the latest guy I’ve been dating. I wasn’t sure how to absorb this. Is she looking out for me? Why does she want to have this type of control over my love life? DoesContinue reading “Don’t take dating advice from your married friends”

he’s just not that into you if…

He chooses sleeping in over seeing you He doesn’t respond to your texts within a reasonable amount of time He doesn’t lock-in plans to see you What are some others? Help me fill in the blanks. I write this because I often struggle with knowing my worth and setting boundaries, letting people take advantage ofContinue reading “he’s just not that into you if…”

Dick Distraction = Dating Detox

It seems every time I get involved in a love relationship I lose myself. I lose my standards, my voice, my passions, my healthy habits. I get so wrapped up in men, the attention I get, the hopes and dreams of finding “the one”, that I drop the things that are important to me andContinue reading “Dick Distraction = Dating Detox”

beauty is pain?

Women are on a mission to stay young, tight, and beautiful! Primping, priming, painting, crimping, extending, removing, gluing, taping, sucking-in, bleaching, waxing, plucking, etc. etc. etc., the things we do to ourselves to achieve and maintain beauty. We know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but here is what the dictionary says: BeautyContinue reading “beauty is pain?”