What kind of dating standards have you set for yourself?

When dating, some guys will put in the minimal effort to try and sweep us off our feet. They think things like casual texts like “sup?”, photos of their dog laying in their crotch and last minute hangout invites are going to woo us. My word. What are we, 18? When situations like this arise,Continue reading “What kind of dating standards have you set for yourself?”

a bad connection

Sometimes the reason why things don’t work out could simply be due to a bad connection. Actually, poor communication is the reason why many things fall to pieces. “The definition of connection is that something is linked with another or associated with another or that there is a relationship between two or more things.” And that link, when youContinue reading “a bad connection”

The World Record for the Longest First Date

Did I just set a new Guinness World Record for the longest first date? At the time I started this post, we were going on 360 hours spent together, mostly under one roof. It’s completely arguable though if it still counts as a date once we reached the point that we were no longer interestedContinue reading “The World Record for the Longest First Date”

The ultimate dating experiment

Is it possible to find love with someone you haven’t met in person yet? Well, in 6 days, I’m about to find out. I met an American on Tinder in November. I never really thought anything of it because well, the distance, and also the whole Covid thing didn’t help. After four months of consistentContinue reading “The ultimate dating experiment”

Let’s talk about what’s essential!

This pandemic is driving us crazy! The way government and health officials are handling everything is creating outrage and protests. We are questioning the logic behind the decisions being made, the restrictions put in place, the businesses and activities they deem “essential” and “non-essential”, and all we want are our freedoms back! And now dependingContinue reading “Let’s talk about what’s essential!”

dating around

How do you handle the dating world? At this age, aren’t we all just looking for someone to balance us out and build a partnership with? The thought of being single at 40 terrifies me, but this may be my reality. Back in the day, young adults would date one person (probably a neighbour orContinue reading “dating around”

all in the name of “love”

Ignoring the red flags, we all do it, we hope for better, we see what we want to see, hear what we want to hear. You know what was a red flag? The fact he didn’t appreciate Joni Mitchell. She’s a beautiful poet. #byeboybye. but on a more serious note: Huge red flag for myselfContinue reading “all in the name of “love””

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…”