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Program Change

October 4, 2016

While contemplating my next move with Jon B, I’m realizing that aside from him being cute and seemingly good on paper, we really don’t have that much in common or at least nothing else that I can tell because he doesn’t talk about much. Sure, we both enjoy eating and indulging in cocktails, but other than that I only… Read More Program Change

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Down with the Swirl- Part 2

September 27, 2016

So it’s been a few weeks of this swirling dating adventure with Jon B and I have a few observations to report. No, not THE actual R&B crooner hottie himself but as much as the new guy hates being told, that’s exactly who he favors. 😍😍😍😍😍 The Look a Like and I met on a… Read More Down with the Swirl- Part 2

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Types of Men to Avoid When Dating

September 20, 2016

Years ago when people actually read email forwards, I remember one that had been circulated quite a few times. It was called the 12 types of men and while it was really targeted a more”urban” audience with its references to thugs and baby daddies, but still had a few on there that everyone could relate to. Having… Read More Types of Men to Avoid When Dating

— Dating over 40, Interracial Dating, Online Dating, Swirling (Interracial Dating), What Women Want —

Down with the Swirl

September 18, 2016

Everything about this latest situation is different. I woke up this morning to both dogs at the foot of the bed; Thelma on his side and Louise on my side. Every now and then, feeling each one turning around head as if to make sure we’re in our spot. After snapping the photo of our… Read More Down with the Swirl

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When The Texts Stop Coming

August 18, 2016

I think it’s fair to say that we’ve all been in a situation where we met someone new, exchanged numbers and after a few text messages, felt like things may be going in the right direction. But then the communication starts changing a little bit or those texts stop altogether, leaving you wondering what went… Read More When The Texts Stop Coming

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Can Incompatibility Be The Problem?

July 18, 2016

He’s giving me that look again, rubbing on my leg and talking dirty to me. I know what he wants and don’t know if I can stomach another round with him. In fact, the last time I almost reached towards the nightstand to get B.O.B. and this was while we were having sex. I have… Read More Can Incompatibility Be The Problem?

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5 Things Women Want in a Man

April 19, 2016

Someone new reached out to me over the weekend online and sent this: I know there’s less than a snowball chance in hell that you will even respond to this message, but sending it anyway. Your profile is well written and you’re photos are great, depicting a woman who’s at the tip of her game.… Read More 5 Things Women Want in a Man