dating

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

Three's a crowd
It was a running joke. Born from boozy after work catch ups with my happily and not so happily married friends, I had told them my ideal date would be an outrageous, over the top flourish. A testament to my independence and singledom.
By Michèle Nardelli6 years ago in Humans
Low Key in the Midnight Sun
We started talking online. Is anyone embarrassed about that anymore? The dating “game” since the internet has taken over seems a lot more brutal and shady than older generations say things were back in the day. It’s speed-blind-dating with an endless line of “whoa.” We all have our baggage and we all have our methods. I suppose whether or not it works depends what your intentions are.
By MissAdventured6 years ago in Humans
The Magic Of Merlot
Sadie knew she would have the jitters all day long. Today was the day her divorce would be finalized. However her marriage had been over for over two years. After 27 years of marriage, 4 kids(two sets of twins-18 months apart) and many happy and not so happy memories.
By LaShunta H6 years ago in Humans
A Love Letter
With spring coming to an end, hints of summer were beginning to emerge. The temperatures warm but not yet reaching the 30-degree mark. Perfect tennis playing weather. It was a Tuesday when I received a call from friends Mark and Sarah, avid tennis players, inviting me to play, doubles to be exact. Sarah, who worked at University Hospital mentioned the arrival of a colleague, new to “Toon Town”, endearingly referred to by locals, and they needed a fourth player.
By Cynthia Slattery6 years ago in Humans
Take a Leap
Eric waited outside a restaurant with the cold Portland air cutting against his face. The big bright letters above the building, which spelled out the restaurant’s name, were slightly blinding to him. He swayed side to side, hugging his arms close to his body, clenching his jaw, anticipating his date would arrive any second. Frustration grew on his face as he felt his pants sag.
By Derek Evers6 years ago in Humans
Outside The Box
“I have never done this before...” These were the first words out of Camille’s mouth as she walked into the dimly lit room. She gave a small, shy, smile toward the grinning man who had opened the door for her before glancing around the room and taking note of the very comfortable setting.
By Pageant Ashford6 years ago in Humans
A Sip of Memories
A man was seated on a chair, facing a beautifully set table. He nervously waited, fidgeting with the velvety feel of the tablecloth as his right leg started shaking in accordance with his habit. He sighed, trying to calm himself down by looking at his surroundings.
By Nazneen Dubash6 years ago in Humans
Him
She was gently awakened to the sound of an empty Merlot bottle rolling around lazily on the ever-so-slightly crooked floor. It took her a second to register where she was. Her head felt a little fuzzy. She rolled to her side, the creaky bed springs bringing back a sudden memory flash from the night before. He was still asleep, his naked back to her. She couldn't resist, and reached out to stroke a finger down that perfect caramel skin, admiring the strong muscles. It almost didn't seem real to her, to be waking up next to him after a night that felt almost like a dream.
By Maahi Trivedi6 years ago in Humans
Vinosity
I stood across the street looking back at the bar door. She stood there for a second and Then turned and went back inside. I had a cut over my eye and a glass of merlot staining my shirt in the shape of an archipelago. I smiled and took a drink from the bottle I grabbed from the table. I couldn’t have planned it any better. I wiped the blood from my lip and walked away.
By Craig Johnson6 years ago in Humans
Looking for love again?
Let me introduce myself. I am Valerie age 45 and single again after a fierce divorce. Its been 2 years since I even thought about dating a man. But lately I am getting the lonely blues to spend time with someone.
By Bev Peterson Reynolds6 years ago in Humans
Coincidental Fate
BEEPBEEP! BEEPBEEP! BEEPBEEP! BEEPBEEP! Kara reflexively swung her arm wildly in a vain attempt to quiet her alarm clock. She missed the clock, but instead knocked her journal to the floor. Kara rose slowly then silenced the dream killer. As she yawned and stretched she wondered aloud, “What the heck was that about?” She rolled her neck and looked down at the floor, spotting her journal. She grabbed it and scribbled down the parts of the dream she could remember before the details faded into the routine of the day. Satisfied, she made her way to the shower to ready herself for work.
By MJ6 years ago in Humans
A Definitive Ranking of Dating Apps. Top Story - April 2021.
Take it from me (or don’t, really it’s your call) that girl who was a part-time swiper, full-time third wheel. The girl who constantly got asked “how are you single?!” (sidenote- for what it’s worth, do NOT ask single people such dumb and borderline insulting questions), and promised to be set up by every friend, aunt, uncle, coworker, barista, and stranger on the street. The one who was passively swiping but also secretly kind of loving the single life, I KNOW dating sites (at least the free ones). While all of my friends were settling down, getting married, and having kids, I was dabbling in online dating, apps, and sharing dinners with my cat. But the strange thing was- I was okay with it! In the end, I walked away relatively unscathed and currently dating the dude of my dreams (barf) who I met- not so surprisingly- on one of those apps. Let’s take a deep dive into my ranking of online dating as we travel through my short, and brutally honest, segment “Are These Even Worth It?”
By ec from cle6 years ago in Humans