I’ve been single way too long! And the idea of companionship as we enter into warmer weather is a whimsical notion that is very attractive to me. I yearn to hear someone endearingly say to me: Oh honey…you look fat in that bathing suit or do you really need another cocktail?   Read More »

If you don’t love yourself…how the hell are you gonna love anyone else? – RuPaul  Read More »

Whatever the happenstance, the end result was always the same…people met on board The Love Boat and fell in love. But The Love Boat was canceled. With it perhaps dawned the age of narcissistic cynicism. Romance died as the internet boomed…  Read More »

New relationships shine with so much brightness you might feel like you’re floating on air or walking down a red carpet. But, at some point that newness fades and keeping the fire alive takes work…  Read More »

Isn’t it interesting that in a world where we give out bronze statuettes and certificates for just about everything, we don’t give out awards for the relationships in our lives? Are those not also some of the greatest performances of the season?  Read More »

I didn’t have a Valentine’s date even at the end of what I thought was a wonderfully successful gathering by Charlie The Matchmaker. But, in hindsight, I got the best Valentine’s Day gift ever…  Read More »

One of the first things you learn in Dating 101 is never date someone who reminds you of your father — reminds you of either one of your parents for that matter! It’s just a bad idea. But what happens when you come across someone who just thinks they’ve got all the answers? Who like father-they know best…  Read More »

I’m not going to lie – I found myself particularly smitten (and now brace yourself) with an online valentine! I found myself engaged in a conversation I never imagined I’d find myself in…but it began with a simple: “Hello”…  Read More »

It’s funny how we’ll try anything, especially once our survival instinct kicks in. In order to survive we’d settle for anything…but I wonder why that doesn’t necessarily translate when it comes to who we date? There’s like a button, a safety switch, that keeps us from running afoul…  Read More »

So, this week I suffered the slight indignity of going jeans shopping and found myself confronted by the fact that I may not be all that suited to the latest fashion trends.  Read More »

With the beginning of a New Year, one always makes the best effort to wipe the slate clean and put a lot of old clutter or business to rest. Sometimes this is easily accomplished. A little spring cleaning and organization around the homestead is a good start.   Read More »

There’s still one more day — or rather night ahead of us to still think about, and tha’s New Year’s Eve. I can only speak for myself and hopefully someone will back me up, but we do tend to put a lot of expectations on this particular night of the year. We have to go to the perfect party, have the perfect outfit and be seen with the perfect crowd…  Read More »

Perhaps it had something to do with being a little under the weather this weekend and holed up on the couch with a collection of Disney Blu-rays, but I got to thinking about how important that first kiss can be — how it can make or break everything.  Read More »

I’m not a proponent of “one-night standing” your way through the dating scene. But le’s be honest, one-night stands happen (and I’m not here to judge).  Read More »

Nothing can be more stressful than the moment you have to navigate the waters of deciding whether to fly solo or bring a “plus one” to holiday parties or family gatherings. Truly, there is no more uncomfortable feeling than subjugating a near-stranger, someone you’ve just begun to date, to the insufferable scrutiny of friends, family or co-workers…   Read More »