Dating

Online Dating Fail

“Pooh,” said Rabbit kindly, “you haven’t any brain.” “I know,” said Pooh humbly.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh If I haven’t managed to scare you off online dating sufficiently, perhaps this article from Huff Post will! This OkCupid Message Will Scare You Off Online Dating For All Of Eternity. When you’re fresh out of a long-term … Continue reading →

Introducing Miss Anthrope

I am thrilled to be able to introduce you to Miss Anthrope who has kindly agreed to dispense her wisdom on this blog. Miss Anthrope is an expert in most fields (but is on a quest to learn the Answer to Life through her readers), she is held in high esteem by her loyal following. … Continue reading →

Do you believe in magic?

I’m not normally as schmaltzy as this, but if you’re one of the few people on the planet that hasn’t seen Peter Pan’s amazing proposal to Wendy, then this is for you. this, I think it’s pretty cool. If you believe in magic, there’s hope for all romantics! Tinkerbell Would Love This Romantic Proposal    

Adult Male

Originally posted on Nonlinear Navigations: Poetry and Prose:
Monument to the “Father of our Country” I’m a complex person, but here goes nothing. I promise I’m not a serial killer. I’m an introspective social chameleon. I love the good life. The screeching roar of jet engines makes me indescribably giddy. I’m happier than I’ve ever…

Online stalking; creepy or critical?

I don’t know about you, but there is absolutely NO way I’m going on a blind date with anyone without getting as much information about him as possible. There are a plethora of axe murderers, psychotic chainsaw surgeons and just ordinary garden variety sociopaths running around, particularly on internet dating sites. It seems that I’m … Continue reading →

Horn blowing in progress…

Thank you, belsbror, for nominating me for the Awesome Blossom award. It is really appreciated. Just as soon as I can fit my swollen head through the door again, I’ll do the necessary. If you haven’t visited belsbror’s blog, please do yourself a favour and get there. It’s fantastic!  

The X Files; examining the existence of ex’s

This is a minefield! Unless you are dating a man who was previously a celibate priest or one who has recently gone back into the closet, the man will most certainly have an ‘ex’ or two. What this means, for you, is that you will have to listen to hours’ worth of wrongs that the … Continue reading →

Happy holidays to all Martians and Venutians

There are plenty of fish in the sea…

Weathering widowhood wearily

All the way through my internet dating debacles I was still being harassed by hopeless unskilled matchmakers, well intentioned friends and family and the occasional do-gooder looking for brownie points. I still maintain that people trying to ‘fix you up’ deserve a special place in hell. I’m not sure if divorcees receive the same amount … Continue reading →