Last month I ended things with a guy who I had been seeing for a few months, on and off. I say on and off because that's exactly what it was. We would be on one week, off the next. Constantly. It was really quite ridiculous and childish, looking back, and I am not quite sure why I kept wanting him back after he would constantly block me on social media and his phone, refusing … [Read more...] about I Was In A Controlling Relationship And Didn’t Even Know It
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Online Dating And My Personal Catfish Experience
I feel like most of you know what catfish means as in terms of dating, right? If not, check out this show stat from MTV and then get back over here. So, anyway, I have been dating online for years. I did it in my 20s, then I was married to Jay for the entirety of my 30s {who I also met online} and now, at 40, I am doing online dating again. Well, I was. I no longer have any … [Read more...] about Online Dating And My Personal Catfish Experience
Telling The Truth About Online Honesty And Dating
I’m back, and it seems just in the nick of time since Dawn announced she’s taking a break from the world of online dating. Never fear: I’ll continue to try to entertain you with my own experiences, both comedic and tragic. … [Read more...] about Telling The Truth About Online Honesty And Dating
Why I Shut Down My Online Dating Profiles
As many of you have probably already read about, I decided to try online dating again after being out of the dating pool for about 12 years. We also try to keep it fair over here, so if you haven't already been following along, be sure to check out Rafe's experience online dating as well. Rafe and I have been friends since we were teens and I can attest, he is a catch, ladies, … [Read more...] about Why I Shut Down My Online Dating Profiles
How Breaking Up Saved Our Marriage
Jay and I just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary last month with a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN. Flashback to a year ago though, and I really didn't think we would get to that anniversary milestone. In the summer of 2015, Jay and I broke up. We tried to continue to live together for a few months, but it just wasn't working. We really needed some time apart. So, he moved … [Read more...] about How Breaking Up Saved Our Marriage
5 Tips To Help Make Your Relationship Last Forever
Married life is full of challenges. Disagreements, fights, and offenses are inevitable but if partners put enough effort into their relationship, they will manage to avoid all those pitfalls and keep their love alive. Psychologists and relationship experts share the secrets of happy long-term relationships. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Help Make Your Relationship Last Forever
6 Reasons Why I’m Thankful I Met My {Almost Ex} Husband
My husband and I separated. I felt it was important to share this here because you won't be seeing many more posts from him {he has a few coming} and I didn't want you readers to wonder why. We have been together over 9 years and our 9 year wedding anniversary would be in February. As we all know, there are many reasons couples break up. Some of the fault lies with him. Some of … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why I’m Thankful I Met My {Almost Ex} Husband
The Difference Between Guys and Men
Difference Between Guys and Men ~ A lot of people use the terms "guys" and "men" interchangeably. This irks me to no end. Although most men exhibit some "guy" traits and vice versa, I think there is a distinct difference between guys and men. The following is my opinion of the differences between guys and men... … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Guys and Men
Ghosting – Have You Ever Been Ghosted?
Ghosting ~ Yesterday I learned about a new thing called "ghosting." What the heck is that? Well, remember the good old days when you you spent all afternoon getting ready for a hot date and your suitor never even bothered to show up {I use the term "good old days" loosely}? You were stood up and you may or may not have heard from him again. Well, "ghosting" is … [Read more...] about Ghosting – Have You Ever Been Ghosted?
