Valentine’s Day isn’t a “holiday” I generally celebrate. I think it’s more important to show affection, romance and appreciation year-round instead of just one day a year. This particular Valentine’s Day brought a few surprises: The first surprise came in the form of two dozen red roses from a man I had gone out on …
Tag Archive: relationships
Nov
28
Gaining The Male Perspective On Divorce
I find myself in an interesting situation where some close friends are going through a divorce or are considering a divorce. Since both of these friends are men, it provides a different perspective on my divorce. I should first say that I consider my divorce the most painful gift I have ever received. Though I …
Nov
17
It’s Hard To Open Up & Share
I’ve had interesting dating experiences – some fun and some scary! I haven’t experienced that special “spark” people speak about. (To be honest, I don’t know that it exists.) Sometimes I wonder if my psyche is screwed up and I’m not able to become deeply involved at an emotional level. Even now when I think …
Nov
05
Ready To Commit???
I’ve been emotionally unavailable. I thought I was in a position where I could open up and love a potential life partner, but I wasn’t. I was able to develop deep feelings and perhaps love that person, but I wasn’t able to open up and let go of my defenses. I think I just might …
Oct
29
Feeling Lost
I’m finding myself in a sad place right now. As I have worked to learn new coping skills, I have also worked to purge negative relationships from my life. I haven’t let down my defenses, so I haven’t developed new healthier relationships. This leaves me in a state of loneliness. I realize that my previous …
Oct
12
Maybe You Aren’t A Jerk, But I Wouldn’t Know
This is a brief post where I rant about flakey behavior. I’m not a needy person and I’m not demanding either, but I do think you should treat people with respect and consideration. I get that things happen and “life” can get in the way sometimes. Sometimes plans have to be changed because you just …
Oct
07
Dating Reflections
I’m trying to take stock of the dating lessons I have learned over the last year. I can honestly say I am not the same person I was 12 months ago. I have had a lot of positive personal growth and still have more to do. (Personal growth should never stop in my opinion.) Consistency …
Oct
03
Getting Back With An Ex
I recently broke up with a wonderful man. Why, because the timing just wasn’t right and there were some differences that were too great to overlook. I refuse to be a person or part of a couple that breaks ups and gets back together over and over again. That’s drama I am not willing to …
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