The New York Times Modern Love column is one of my favs. It offers a range of fascinating, nuanced stories of regular folks' journeys falling in and out of love. Stories that are messy, complicated, heartfelt, and emotional - much like dating itself. And one of the most popular essays ever published . . .
Are vices sexy in online dating?
When you're writing your online dating profile, are there some things you just kind of....omit? Like how much you indulge in smoking, drinking, or the occasional edible? We all have vices, but some seem to be more acceptable than others, especially when you're dating. We all hide . . .
How ‘Master of None’ brilliantly covers the struggle of dating
First, Aziz Ansari, the creator and star of Netflix's series Master of None, is a genius. The way he subtly exposes issues challenging single people today - especially with existing stereotypes of race, gender, and sexuality - is amazing. He points out our flaws and weaknesses in a way . . .
Breadcrumbing, and how we fall for it
Breadcrumbing is a new term in dating, but the behavior has been around for a while. Like with ghosting, if you’ve been dating for any period of time, chances are you’ve encountered someone who does it, or perhaps you do it yourself. Breadcrumbing is a tactic of leading someone on through . . .
A Pleasure-full Holiday Giveaway!!
I'm in a giving mood this year. Maybe it's all the extra donations to my favorite charities, or the Christmas lights and crisp air, but here we go again with another fantastic holiday giveaway!! Do you want a little something to help spice up your sex life this holiday season? Let's face it, we . . .
Dating across party lines
Think that politics and dating don’t mix? Yes, it's an unprecedented election year. Political beliefs and emotions are running high, and many people aren’t willing to date across party lines. A recent study by OkCupid found that 50% of their users would NOT date someone with opposing political . . .