This hook up culture thing is bunk. I’ve seen it coming up in the media lately, and it’s as though people have just started having casual sex. Um…no. Hooking up has been part of the culture for a long ass time. In a recent article, the author interviewed some men who I can only assume were frat boys. It doesn’t take… Read more »
I totally hooked you in with that title. My dating advice isn’t actually weird. It’s pretty simple actually. Maybe that makes it weird. Dating is frustrating. I know. I did it for 20 years before I got married. I watched friend after friend and relative after relative walk down the aisle. Here’s my dating advice to you: It’s OK. It’s OK… Read more »
Why are so many people shocked that relationships are work? Didn’t you pay attention to your parents? Do you remember the arguments with your siblings? Seriously. Relationships OF ALL KINDS are work. Your friends, your good friends, piss you off sometimes, but you work through it. Please, for the love of God, don’t compare your life to pieces of fiction. … Read more »
I spent a very large portion of my life thus far as a single, unattached gal. Dating pretty much sucks. Lately, I’ve been watching King of the Hill while trying to fall asleep and it dawned on me that Hank Hill is the ideal husband. Ok, stop laughing. I’m serious. Ideal husband qualities Think about it. Hank is reliable. He… Read more »
Anyone who has spent even a few minutes in the dating world knows that people can be less than nice…OK, down right rude. Most of the time though, you just get radio silence. It’s sadly rare to get a respectful blow off. Here’s the thing, rejection sucks. The only thing you can do is treat someone the way you’d want… Read more »
For the first time in my life, I am celebrating a dating anniversary. No, this isn’t one of those, “We’ve been together for a month, so let’s Facebook it to death, schmoopie” things. One year ago on August 31st, I met the man of my dreams. I can still remember seeing him come down the escalator at the airport. I… Read more »
I have a love/hate relationship with furniture shopping. On the one hand, I love having new items decorating my home. On the other, I’m cheap. This past weekend, Paul and I went shopping for furniture for our new home. Oddly enough, it was actually pleasant. We seem to be on the same page about the important furniture issues, value, seating… Read more »