dating
All about dating. First dates, three years into a relationship, Tinder, and more.
Just Like Jasper
JUST LIKE JASPER Circa June 1969 Chevron Gas Station in Corcoran California I was running low on gas and pulled up to the gas pump and turned the engine off in my ’66 Ice Blue Fastback Mustang. I noticed a brand new Gold-Colored Camero at the other gas pump as I was about to exit my car… then a Handsome Brother came out of the store and walked to the Camero. He gave me the nod when he noticed me. My brother’s girlfriend Maxine burst through the door headed for the Camero but then spotted me.
By PAT CHANEY7 years ago in Humans
Is It Okay to Kiss on the First Date?
Your first date is going very well. Your chemistry is nearly tangible. Your conversation is flowing pretty well. As if pre-planned, without any signal whatsoever, boom!! You two are locking lips in the most electrifying kiss of your life. Or maybe you were saying your goodbyes and as you leaned in to cheek peck her, one thing led to another and you ended up kissing on the lips. These scenarios would probably make you uncomfortable—or not, depending on how you perceive first date kisses. But the million dollar question is:
By Robert Gitau7 years ago in Humans
Four Seasons Are Better Than One: A Seasonal Date Guide
There are some people who are "summer" people, some who love spring, those who “fall in love” with fall, and people who enjoy cozying up to winter; and then, there are those who (like myself) cannot get enough of the changing of the seasons—and couldn’t possibly pick just one.
By Emily Christyson7 years ago in Humans
Real Real Estate
Frankly, I was afraid it was going to leave a mark. That’s pretty much what swayed me. I live in LA and any kind of scarring on the outside is not okay. Whatever is wrecked, hurricaned and shattered into somewhat artful prisms on the inside can be covered by anything by Alo, Victoria Beckham or good skin on the outside. But that skin may break, or much worse, fold. But as it happened, at this particular moment, my friend’s insanely strong nails were digging into my relatively thin Scandinavian skin. I’m already accident-prone and have a few non-LA sanctioned scars on both the outside and, allegedly, on the inside, so I just decided to say Yes. Yes, I will help manage your big shiny quality problem, but a problem, no less. Yes, I will help you think something through that I have so impulsively done myself. No. Not have a baby. Something one has a little more control over (initially)—buying a house. I’m not usually an impulsive buyer. Not in regards to jeans, shirts or even dresses, but we all know that you can’t look fat in your house, so impulsivity had reigned. But my friend was terrified. She was in that horrible predicament of being successful, attractive and smart. But most of all, she was single. How could she buy anything when she was single? This is something you’re supposed to do with someone else. This was a secret code that most people know how to adhere to. Having a baby by yourself is absolutely fine, but buying a house? It means not needing something and as an LA woman there’s a fine line and great divide between appropriate neediness and ugly vulnerability. I told her that this was a great start, speaking in code, because when you start looking at buildings, you have to absolutely begin with code. Is the house up to code? Are you in the postal code you want to be? But this was neither about standards nor zips. Clearly she was buying into some code that did little more than surpass the mid-century moderns and take us straight back to the 50s.
By Camilla Rantsen7 years ago in Humans
Miss Independent - That's Why I Love Her
Being in a relationship is great. Two (or more) people who love each other and enjoy spending time together; it's wonderful. Having someone who sticks by you and supports you through thick and thin feels good, it really does. However, your significant other shouldn't take up your whole life. I'm not saying you shouldn't treat them like they're special or make an effort for them. What I mean is that I see people make their partner the all-consuming centre of their life, or they become dependent on them. There is a big difference between a loving and supportive relationship, and an unhealthy and demanding one.
By Tone Breistrand7 years ago in Humans
It's Date Night!
Saturday night is always party night! Especially in Puerto Rico! Prince Charming had invited me to Casa Cataño to see one of his favorites perform: Tito Auger. I was super excited because I have never had the opportunity to see him live. I've been listening to his music for the longest time and was ecstatic to share this with him.
By Jennis Vicente7 years ago in Humans
