dating

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

Sunrise over the Thames
Of all the great capitals in the world, London is not for lovers. It doesn't have that Parisian charm, the never-sleeping qualities of New York, or the Lover's Bridge of Seoul. Even compared to the rest of United Kingdom, it doesn't have the old world charm of Edinburgh or the sweeping hills of fairytales found in the Midlands. And yet, my favourite love story begins in London, over the dingy Thames.
By Melissa6 years ago in Humans
The Kiss
Meeting him was the fun part, after long conversations and texting for two months, which had my mind swooning with erotic fantasies of being kissed like in the movies.
By Audrey E Miller6 years ago in Humans
Matchmakers Are Busy Helping Senior Singles in Fort Myers
Dating and finding love is very difficult no matter your age, but it can be even more challenging for singles over 50, 60, 70 or beyond. The odds are stacked against older singles who are genuinely looking for true love. All of us should be able to find someone special to share our lives with but the process of finding love in today’s modern dating scene can be frustrating and time-consuming.
By TrendingModels6 years ago in Humans
Finding Myself
At a young age I knew something about me was off. When I would watch a movie with my family I would solely be focused on the female character and not the male (who was intended to be everyone’s attraction). A very vivid example I can remember is seeing the movie Harry Potter and being attracted to Hermione and not Harry or any of the other leading males. At the time, of course, I knew nothing about why I felt that way and just sort of moved on from the feeling.
By Nat6 years ago in Humans
Sorry about the shirt!
“Maybe I should have worn the Burgundy… Hold on one second” Let me position my phone slightly higher in the air so she can get a better view of my outfit. Is it weird that I keep turning my head side to side to recon the outside of the restaurant to avoid any awkward stares? I probably look ridiculous…
By Joshua Fuentes-Paule6 years ago in Humans
Young Blackbird
" The quintessential of class and elegance" is what I read off the bottle of a Pomerol Merlot. I had been waiting for while now and I think I got to know that bottle better then the blind date I was suppose to be on, I hadn't lost hope yet. The more and more I poured a glass the better I felt about being stood up. Don't get me wrong I like a good bottle of wine but this one stuck out. Well, it had been the fifth blind date I've been on in the last three months and it was a unique request of the other party that I order this particular bottle. He had said "it would change my life forever." Well it did, I was sloshed by the time I drank that bottle down to nothing and the meal I ordered wasn't enough to soak up all that rich dark flavor and yet there as a nutty sweet after taste and it made me smile at each sip. Now at this time I had had more of a interesting conversation with the waiter then I had with myself. He had asked me question which I thought a little strange but being a ex-waitress he was just doing his job. At this point I wasn't sure if I should wait longer and order dessert or just grab the check and leave. The waiter looked at me with a concerned face while he waited for my answer. I looked at that bottle and decided to order one more. So as I waited I was wondering why this jerk-off would do this to me. I was so mad or maybe I was that drunk I kept picking at the label on the bottle the waiter had left just in case, and kept thinking about my blind date and what could have happen to him. At this point I didn't even care if he got hit by a bus. I think the waiter felt bad for me but he was also really nice, so I didn't mind him staring at me, at this point id go out with anyone. I found myself now watching the waiter as he served others and wondered about him. He was of course young, good looking and he had a look that well I hadn't noticed before. He looked like a young Clint Eastwood with a dash of Tom Hardy and well he was beautiful. But I knew he wouldn't go for anyone like me and how many woman do you think he picks up in a night? It made me think back at when I use to waitress, yes those where wild times. I hadn't realized I had drank another bottle, whole bottle, to myself when the waiter again asked if I needed anything else. I said "no" in the most polite, non drunken way I could have said it and told him to bring the check. He said his shift was over and that someone else would bring it to me. That made me feel sad because in all the time waiting he had given me a good time even tho it seemed I was stood up. I quickly gave him a tip and said "thank you, you where the best date I had had in three months even tho I got stood up tonight, thank you " and he smiled back and said "it was a pleasure, hopefully the wine changed my life forever."
By Lady Vee6 years ago in Humans
Can You Smell The Pepper?
“Can you smell the pepper?” “Well, maybe, a little…” “Let it rest on your tongue and slowly roll down the back of your throat. You’ll pick up some intense notes in this wine you won’t find in other Merlots.” He demonstrates.
By Heather M Mosko6 years ago in Humans
Only The First Date
Only The First Date Jackson Taylor stared across the table at his date. He stared directly into her eyes. They were the most beautiful things on her face. As he stared, they sat at a round table in a restaurant that they had chosen for their first date. They had known each other for years working in the same building for the same business; but this was the first time they had gone out. It was right after the first time that he had developed the courage to ask her out not knowing that she had, for just as long, wanted to ask him out.
By Shahidah Ahmad6 years ago in Humans
Love in New York
Challenging, scary and interesting this day should be considering the placement of it all. This is going to be my first real, blind, fancy date. Unsure if I am nervous about my date or am I nervous about the environment. This place looks sophisticated but also well off. Dylan, my blind date, must have paid a good hand to get us a place here. The Capital Grille looks too fancy for my taste.
By Shaylynn Fitzgerald6 years ago in Humans
From, Your Secret Admirer
Today I stepped outside, reached into my mailbox, and flipped through my mail. To my surprise, I received a love letter. It was in an unassuming white envelope with a tiny red heart-shaped sticker that sealed it. On the back of it, it said in large cursive letters my name. Carefully I inspected the letter and sniffed it to see if I could guess its contents. But I could not smell anything. Despite feeling as if receiving a handwritten letter was antiquated, a small smile formed on my lips. But then it quickly disappeared and was replaced with a grimace.
By Joan S6 years ago in Humans
Little Blackbird
Little Blackbird You cannot start a fire with a feather. My Grandma’s unique phrase was a perfect metaphor for my current situation. Trying to start a fire with a feather is like dating in your sixties – an exercise in futility. A feather is the wrong tool for starting a fire; it is not a match. How do you find a match – or what is the appropriate tool for dating in life’s later years?
By Diane Reindl6 years ago in Humans
First Date?
What do I like? What do I like? I repeated this to myself as I drummed my fingers against my laptop keyboard. When you break it down that is a HARD question to answer. I stared for a while at that dumb website Siobhan signed me up for: EZMatch.com, no relation to match. It’s a knock off. I slammed the lid closed on the laptop. As I was about to move from my crossed legged position on the floor, Siobhan's voice rang out from bathroom. “I hope you are finishing up that profile!”
By Natasha Prince6 years ago in Humans