I am currently married, but I dated extensively online before that. For those of you that have been readers for a while, you may have read about my online dating woes. If not, you can read all about my online dating experiences here. I've experienced manipulators, scrubs, being catfished and, my personal favorite, a man I started dating who I met online who couldn't be bothered … [Read more...] about How To Avoid An Online Romance Scam
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My Name Is Not Susan
My name is not Susan. I go by my middle name, which is, of course, not Susan. It's Dawn, in case you are new to my blog. My first name is also not Susan. I just always think of this song when someone still calls me by my first name. I mean, I am pushing 50 and have gone by Dawn since I was 12. That's a long time to still be calling someone something they don't want to be … [Read more...] about My Name Is Not Susan
Are You Dating A Hobosexual? Here’s How To Know
For those of you currently dating, here's a hug. It's rough out there. If you are looking for a long-term, committed and monogamous relationship, it can sometimes seem an insurmountable task to find someone of the same mindset. As many of you are aware, I got married a few weeks ago. Before that, I shared my seemingly endless struggles dating. In my many years of relationship … [Read more...] about Are You Dating A Hobosexual? Here’s How To Know
An Open Discussion About Sex And Sexuality
A lot has already been said and written about people belonging to the LGBTQ community. These people have been subjected to inhuman treatment. Almost every second day, we come across news stories that highlight the plight of people having ‘unusual’ sexual orientations. As individuals, we need to open our arms to those belonging to sexual minorities. All of us speak endlessly … [Read more...] about An Open Discussion About Sex And Sexuality
The Gamification Of Online Dating
I am definitely no stranger to online dating. In my 20s, I used Yahoo Personals and Match. I even met my husband Jay on Yahoo Personals. We were married throughout my entire 30s, then we split up, and I have been dating again, online, in my 40s. And believe me, online dating is quite a different monster than it was in my 20s. I think the gamification of online dating has killed … [Read more...] about The Gamification Of Online Dating
5 Reasons Vacations Strengthen Your Relationships
Who can say no to a vacation? With all of the benefits a holiday provides from boosting your mood and productivity upon your return to helping you reconnect with your partner or children, a vacation is often just what you need. No matter why you feel like you need to strengthen your relationships, a vacation can do the trick. A couples vacation can help you smooth out a rough … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Vacations Strengthen Your Relationships
I Was Dying In A Hospital Bed And My Boyfriend Ghosted Me
For any of you that are unaware of what ghosting means, it's when your significant other basically falls off the face of the Earth. Essentially, you never hear from them again. Or they are done with you and don't even offer you the courtesy of an explanation. Are they dead? Did they join a cult? Did they join the circus? Who knows? Certainly not you, that's for sure. Just like … [Read more...] about I Was Dying In A Hospital Bed And My Boyfriend Ghosted Me
Getting Down And Dirty With The Basics Of Online Dating
For people of a particular generation, the idea of online dating seems terrible. It brings to mind images of an underworld of dodgy date prospects and risky situations. As such, we’d never even consider this as a way of meeting men. But, when you’re on the dating scene in the modern age, online seems to be the way to go. We’ll say from the off that this method isn’t for … [Read more...] about Getting Down And Dirty With The Basics Of Online Dating
Is Traditional Dating Dead?
After an 11-12 year hiatus, I have been back in the dating pool for 5 or 6 months now. And I have to say, it's been a rude awakening. Dating is so much different now than it was in my 20s. Sooooo much different. And, honestly, I am having a really hard time trying to fit my square self into this round hole. And I have come to realize that I am just not sure this new style of … [Read more...] about Is Traditional Dating Dead?
Online Dating And The Fallout Of Being Catfished
When I moved into the dating pool, it was after a sudden ending of a relationship I had been deeply involved in. Sadly, it was also a start and stop relationship. We’d be intensely into each other, then have a falling out, then try it again. When it ended, however, there hadn’t been any falling out. One day it was fine and the next day I got a text asking if we could talk. She … [Read more...] about Online Dating And The Fallout Of Being Catfished
