Disclaimer: today’s blog is more along the lines of personal musings and not intended to smite other’s opinions on this subject. I know age is a tricky topic when it comes to dating and mating.
I’ll admit, I’m a bit sad today. I’ve been reading through a lot of dating blogs and articles online and am [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘gratitude’
October 27, 2009
Is Age Really Just A Number?
August 4, 2009
Elizabeth Gilbert Talks Creativity. Kelli Talks Dating.
For the creatives and scared to be creative among us, this video may be a huge encouragement. It’s about 20 minutes long, so you’ll need a lunch break or something to watch all of it, but her message urges the you to keep showing up whether your “genius” decides to inspire you or not.
As I [...]
July 29, 2009
It may be a heart breaking economy but what’s the upside?
According to a survey released by ING Direct on Monday, (don’t ask me why an international bank would be asking questions about romance on a survey… but anyway…) this recession is breaking American hearts. Apparently, we are weathering the storm less gracefully than our romantically inclined counterparts in other countries.
Survey says
June 2, 2009
To Friend or Not to Friend: The Ex is the Question.
I read a post yesterday that really made me think about the whole “to friend or not friend” an ex question. Roxanne shared on her blog that she’s not only friends with her exes but that they have taught her valuable lessons about herself she’s using to help her along the dating path. To be [...]
March 31, 2009
Looking for a True Partner
My married friends are usually busy running around after their 2.5 kids, a dog or three and chauffeuring between soccer, dance and school all while trying to keep the house neat, the bills paid and work rolling in on time. Its not a recipe that lends itself towards having time to sit leisurely with a single friend and shoot the breeze. However, when one of my new mom friends invited me over to share in the chaos of a two year old, a new baby and life in the mommy lane… she imparted a valuable piece of wisdom that deserves more air time than just rolling around in my brain…
March 13, 2009
Friends Are Awesome!
After an uproariously good time with friends at my place for dinner last night (it wasn’t entirely the margaritas), I’ve been thinking about the value of friends in a single person’s life. Yes, they are important for the married folks as well, but there is something vital about learning how to be a good friend [...]
March 9, 2009
Can You Work Through It or Should You Break Up?
We are so quick to pick apart our date or relationship… she seems a bit heavier than what you normally prefer, he isn’t as ambitious as you would like, he’s kind of messy, she’s too bossy… basically the other person just isn’t what you imagined for yourself. People become disposable commodities who either fit on our checklist of what we want or they are discarded for being less than perfect.
But what happens when someone surprises you? They don’t fit the checklist and you just can’t keep yourself from loving them anyway. When do you throw away your check list and when do you pay attention to the imperfections? How do you know if your preferences are requires or desires and does the difference matter?
I think the difference matters. Yes, we all want what we not only require but what we desire… but sometimes our desires can outstrip our requires by a long shot and that’s when we run the danger of asking more from one human being than is humanly possible.
If you keep finding yourself running the same relationship patterns of finding someone, dating for a certain length of time and then dumping them or not being able to find someone to fit your standards, perhaps take a look at your require v. desire list and see what’s going on…
February 27, 2009
How To Date The Newly Unemployed
With unemployment on the rise and companies cutting costs and closing doors all across the country, relationships may be undergoing new levels of stress as one or both partners lose income or positions. Just because you’re facing an experience that takes a pot shot or five at your self-esteem and pocket book, there are ways to keep the love alive through the transition…
February 13, 2009
Valentine Wishes For The Ladies
Just a quick hello and Valentine wish for my female readers out there… (and guys too — you just don’t tend to be very bummed about vDay when it isn’t what you exactly envisioned and I bet some of you may be grateful for being solo *grin*)
Anyway, ladies…
February 12, 2009
Impressing Your Hotshot Girlfriend For Valentine’s Day
One of my readers asked for a post on how to handle dating (or marrying) when the woman is the more “successful” partner in the relationship. I think it might be a good one for a week that puts an incredible amount of pressure on men to come up with something memorable, unique, romantic and more impressive than his girlfriend/wife’s peer circle.
If you are one of those guys hitched up to a successful woman (or even vice-versa) and are sweating Valentine’s Day a bit this time around… here are a few things to remember to maybe take some of the pressure off…
