Perception Paradox
Blind Date
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
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
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
A fascinating infographic on the cost of a date
Was your last date worth it? Please let me know. –>Visualistan: The Cost Of A Date Around The World [Infographic].
Dates from Hell and Klingons
Everyone has had at least one of these. If you haven’t had the pleasure, good luck! Dates from Hell are usually (but not restricted to) blind dates. Invariably, the Date from Hell believes he is an Adonis with aptitude, and expects you to feel the same way. For some unfathomable reason, Dates from Hell usually … Continue reading
To all the wines I’ve loved before
I was sent this link by my sister-in-law who is my loyal drinking buddy. We live by the ‘life is too short to drink crappy wine’ philosophy. Having had to endure the hardship of drinking really bad wines on really bad dates over the years (for various reasons including, but not limited to trying to spare the date … Continue reading
Random acts of nature
‘Hound-dog-man’ date scenario (see blog http://wp.me/s46MAw-12 for details about how you got here in the first place) : So blind date day has arrived safe and sound, completely unhindered by your pleas to various deities for random ‘acts of nature’ (i.e. tsunamis, earthquakes etc.) which might have allowed you to call the date off. The fact that … Continue reading
Blind Dates Rule. Not!
The rules of dating change dramatically once you hit your 40’s. When you are 20, you don’t think twice of informing the Neanderthal at your front door that your sister (not that you actually have one) had to suddenly go out and perform an emergency appendectomy, sorry! When you are 40, the likelihood of your … Continue reading
Perception Paradox 