At least three men from my past consider me the one who got away. Among them are my first boyfriend who went to prison when I was 18. Altogether, he served 12 years (I was devastated for at least two)…. Read More ›
Romance
What Are You Looking For? —A Lovesong
Originally posted on My Female Persuasion:
I like a man who can take charge and be honest with me about what he’s looking for – in a woman, in a potential relationship, etc. I like to know his intentions. Just…
Countdown to London and Paris! (Part 1)
I know it’s premature to start obsessing over my trip to Europe, but it’s coming up in less than 60 days. How could I not?! The funny thing is I started respective Pinterest boards for both places before I ever… Read More ›
Long Distance Love – Are You Built For it?
Is there a certain “type” of woman who gets involved in a long distance relationship (LDR)? I know several who started off as online or phone buddies with men they later married. Virtual closeness is often what we settle for… Read More ›
Four Downsides to Being Single Long Term
Enjoying the single life is no doubt healthy (you should enjoy every relationship stage) and certainly there are numerous benefits and upsides. Finding happiness and solace in being single only makes you a better candidate for long term love –… Read More ›
Oh, hey! Love and History in Atlanta
LB and I took a vacation! But I lost my phone – like three months ago now, so anyway, hence the delay in sharing this recap. (I kept starting and stopping!) I was shopping on the 5th floor in Macy’s… Read More ›
5 Unusual Tips for a Successful Long Distance Relationship
If the numbers are correct, around 40% of single adults are involved in some type of online dating. Easy to believe when apps like Tinder allow you to use your smartphone to swipe left or right for viable candidates. That’s… Read More ›
Magic
Almost eight months ago, I wrote to you and told you about LB. Hesitant to meet up with him because he had what I thought could’ve been a fake English accent – I went anyway because I liked the food… Read More ›