My mother and I have been having a discussion lately on clingy, needy men and my constant effort to make sure my boys don’t grow up to be that way. Even if it means teaching them to fake not being clingy until it becomes habit. When I was a single parent on the dating scene, there were few things that would turn me off SO bad that I’d bail on the possibility of relationship and […] Read the Full Article »
Ring-Ring: Calling Upon The Universe For The Perfect Mate
Back when I was dating men who were perfectly horrid — one right after the other — I decided to take a break from dating altogether while I figured out a new action plan. Following the advice of some touchy-feel-y New Age-y types, I sat down and wrote a list of all the qualities I was looking for in a man. The theory goes that by writing the list, you’re creating a letter of intent […] Read the Full Article »
Dating In This Economy, Part Two: Cheap & Unusual Dates
In part one about dating & the economy, I covered some inexpensive ways to meet new people — including Mr. or Ms. Right. I do hope I helped prevent Samantha from going door-to-door looking for love… If you’re past the meeting new people stage and need cheap date ideas (and I mean that in terms of the price of the activities, not the person lol), most of the suggestions for places to meet new people […] Read the Full Article »