dating

All about dating. First dates, three years into a relationship, Tinder, and more.

The First Date With My First Boyfriend
I remember feeling like I couldn’t breathe as I pulled up to the house. White garage doors, big windows, and neutral tones decorated the exterior. His silver ‘95 Jeep Cherokee was parked in the driveway, recognizable to be his by the uniquely cracked windshield and glowing “N” magnet barely hanging off the back. It was only 5:30 but it was dark as midnight outside. I was bundled in many layers.
By Olivia Cook8 years ago in Humans
The Reoccurring Case of the Ex
My mama always told me to follow my first mind in all situations. Her claim was that the inner voice that I hear was my spirit letting me know what choice I should make.
By Tyra Holloway8 years ago in Humans
Crazy Mad Love
A day home alone finally allowed her time to reflect. She thought about everything. Everything near and far. Old memories, ones she’d let run through her mind a thousand times over and ones she hadn’t allowed herself to think about until now. It’d almost been a year, she thought to herself. A year since she’d met Tony. Tony Fisher. His real name already sounded like that of a fairytale character. She laughed. Her First “official” boyfriend. Not an almost relationship like all the ones before that had been. Their whole relationship only lasted for about a month but boy did that encounter influence her life.
By Nina Marie8 years ago in Humans
Death to Tinder
Can we just stop this nonsense now? I get it. It’s the 21st century, life is lived online. But why does it have to include our love lives? Surely we are better than all this.
By Lianne Cooper8 years ago in Humans
Why I Have a Hard Time Socializing with Men...
How My Daddy Issues Cripple My Dating Life... Flirting has always been a struggle for me. There are times that I'm too aggressive and times when I'm too modest. I am woman with desire, but I have difficulty showing it. I've read books on how to flirt. I've bought programs to help me understand men. Going out always feels gross to me. Men in clubs/bars are usually very aggressive and I scare easily. What usually happens is I end up falling for one of my guy friends. Most of the time I end up in the friend zone because I can't show that I'm a sexual person. Flirting can come naturally when I feel comfortable, but even then I get anxiety about what to do next. I freeze up.
By Michelle Benoit8 years ago in Humans
Gift Exchange with Your Love
Are the gift giving holidays causing inner turmoil about what is proper etiquette between your partner and yourself? What do you give your partner when he or she does not clearly tell you what he or she wants? Should you repeatedly ask until your partner answers? If your partner must know about the gift, do you give it early? Who really writes the rules on this stuff?
By Kari Cadrette8 years ago in Humans
Diary of a Single Girl: Part 1
As someone who has been single for coming close to four years, who has become quite fussy in her search for a romantic partner, and who has thus far had very bad luck in finding a match, I should probably know a little something about the dos and do nots of dating. However, time and time again I find myself baffled by my experiences, and infuriated by the 'dating rules' that seem to apply to us unfortunate single ladies.
By Hedonist Diaries8 years ago in Humans
Autumn/Winter Romance - Final Part
The following few months were a whirlwind. I called my mom after Robert and I left the beach and went somewhere warm, and she screamed when I told her. The screaming was quickly followed by giddy laughter. Our friends were extremely happy for the two of us, having known from the Halloween interaction we had that we would end up together.
By Colleen Sweeney8 years ago in Humans
My Mind Is Racing
A small wave of anxiety has hit me today and I am trying my best to work through it, my mind is going a million miles a minute.
By Denise Rowe8 years ago in Humans
Does the Dating App Tinder Work for Everyone?
Tinder is one of the most popular dating apps out there. This is partially because it is easy to use and user friendly. But does that mean that Tinder will work for everyone? The answer isn’t as easy as yes or no. It all depends on how much work you want to put into it. Let’s take a look at what we are talking about.
By Car W.8 years ago in Humans
Long Distance Relationships
We can all become victims of a long distance relationship I guess, but to know how it feels and what you go through during this phase only those who have experienced it can understand. We all need somebody to comfort us through our lonely and depressing times because we say we can face the problems alone but we really cannot. Reality hits us throughout our life, in fact at every stage of our life and that is when you realise you are growing up. We all need somebody to love us at some point in our life or even just a really close friend to whom you can share your feelings. Just somebody who is listening to you and makes you feel protected and that they are always there when you are going to drown. You see life doesn’t always bless everyone with somebody at an early age but eventually as you grow up you realise there is someone there for you and it might just be on the other side of the world. Who knows? Or do we?
By Z K8 years ago in Humans
To the Boys I Loved Before
To the boys I loved before, I’m glad you came into my life. I’m glad you came into my life at every stage as a different lesson. First, you were the boy who sat in front of me in grade four... five... six, you were my friend. At that age, I didn’t know what more people can be but we all had crushes. You were so cute and funny, you would ask me to help you out in math, or make jokes about the teacher and that to me was the best it could get. I was just in love with the idea of liking someone. But somewhere along the way you ended up liking my best friend, she was beautiful and I was just one of the boys. I was as heartbroken as an 11-year-old could’ve been. You taught me that the one you love isn’t guaranteed to love you back, you showed me for the first time that I wasn’t beautiful, that tomboys aren’t likable, that love was all about how you look. But that’s not your fault.
By Valerie Rose8 years ago in Humans