Dating

V is for “Vagina”

By myfemalepersuasion on February 14, 2015 • ( 10 )

I got a Brazilian bikini wax for the first time last night. I love the results and I’ve already scheduled my next appointment! But wait, V is really for Valentine’s Day, right? And not “vagina.” Because today is February 14th?… Read More ›

Conditional Friends of the Opposite Sex

By myfemalepersuasion on February 2, 2015 • ( 10 )

1) Age old question: Can heterosexual men and women be just friends? 2) Another question: Should people in committed partnerships have friends of the opposite gender? 3) Interesting one: Can two people who’ve been sexually active with one another be… Read More ›

Not Blogging About Love – The Backlash

By myfemalepersuasion on January 14, 2015 • ( 10 )

Ever since I announced that I won’t be blogging much about LB – this new guy I met (in fact, I promised him I wouldn’t), and posted a poem about the relationship, I’ve received a bit of loving backlash from… Read More ›

BOYFRIEND?

By myfemalepersuasion on January 12, 2015 • ( 12 )

This is a bit weird! I was single for almost four years, and naturally used to being selfish. With my new status, I have to communicate more openly, practice full disclosure, be fully available, and cater to his wants/needs. I… Read More ›

The Single Life | Is It Over For Me?

By myfemalepersuasion on December 11, 2014 • ( 14 )

I promised the man I’m dating that I wouldn’t blog about him or us – and I’m sticking to that… But I’m in the midst of a dilemma that I need to let you all in on. Notice I’ve been… Read More ›

My Promise to “Him”

By myfemalepersuasion on November 17, 2014 • ( 15 )

After three plus years of the single life, I’ve finally met a man who I want to keep all to myself. He feels like a kindred soul. Was that the most revealing thing I’ve ever said on this blog??… Read More ›

Well, well, well – Idris Elba or Nah?

By myfemalepersuasion on October 31, 2014 • ( 25 )

I almost didn’t show up last night. He lives in Europe. I live in the states. A chance meeting brought us together in Manhattan during his business trip, but what could possibly come of it? My thoughts were scattered :… Read More ›

Mr. Charming Wants to Get Married

By myfemalepersuasion on October 1, 2014 • ( 28 )

I swear this dating life has me skeptical as hell! It’s been so long since I had an interesting, fun conversation with a prospect. I’m usually half-listening while they ramble on about whatever. Enter Mr. Charming. He’s a 34 year… Read More ›