Category Archives: lessons

Lesson: The Right Men Respect the Rules

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Don’t spoil dinner with dessert first. Catch up with Part 1 and Part 2… “I had fun not having sex with you,” The Real T leaned over and kissed me. “Good morning.” My lips barely touched his before I pulled … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, favorite bars, first date, I lost my pants, Kissing, lessons, Little Miss Whiskey's, The Real Mr. T | 6 Comments

Lesson: A True Player Doesn’t Try So Hard

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

Three times. Three men. Three rejections. I’m struck out. I don’t strike out. A while back I lost my mojo. I was in a slump with all my XMen – the next men. I have to be honest – I … Continue reading →

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“I Prefer ‘Sex-Positive Hussy,’ Sir”

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

“If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde This weekend was yet another bizarre one in the life of dating blogger “C.” It came to light … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, h street, lessons, Little Miss Whiskey's, out with Courtney, Rejection, Roommate E, sex | 15 Comments

I Have Casual Sex Like a Woman

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

She doesn’t think I can have sex with him sans emotions, sans attachment. I can see it in her face, even as she nods and says it sounds great. Finally, she admits it. “I think I’ve you’re going to fall … Continue reading →

Posted in I lost my pants, laws of attraction, lessons, sex | 5 Comments

On Wine & Women, Part 1

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

I know a lot about women and little ‘bout wine. Bernie, or, as you may know him, @berniemacx81, knows a lot about wine and little ‘bout women. On Saturday night we set out to enhance each others’ dating lives with … Continue reading →

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Lesson: With Great Sex Comes Great Vulnerability

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

He opened the door, saying “hello” by pushing me back against it. His body weight around me, his hands devouring my body, his mouth taking over mine – I stopped thinking. About anything. About everything. It sounds like any erotic … Continue reading →

Posted in laws of attraction, lessons, my flaws, sex | 4 Comments

Lesson: Rejection Doesn’t Negate the Connection

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

He promised he would make it happen. “I got this,” he said, nodding enthusiastically, his eyes darting off to the other side of the bar, where my Would-Be Match stood talking to a group of their friends. I grinned and … Continue reading →

Posted in brutally honest, ending it template, laws of attraction, lessons, Rejection | 5 Comments

Lesson: Heartache is Par for the Course

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

We met on Twitter, the Killer Kisser and I did. He shanghied me into a date with him, as Roommate E put it. He responded to our brief conversation with, “Uh-oh. I see myself about to be pulled into one … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, best friend M, brutally honest, favorite bars, first date, h street, Kissing, lessons, Little Miss Whiskey's, my flaws, out with W, Rejection, Roommate E, The Killer Kisser | 4 Comments

Am I an Unconventional Feminist or Conventionally Feminine?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

I feel like I’m losing myself in this blog. The more I date, the more I write about dating, and the more I write about dating, the less it reflects the person I was when I started this blog. M … Continue reading →

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Lesson: You Can’t Fake Fireworks

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

I found Lonely Boy perched on a stool in the upstairs bar at H Street Country Club. There was a margarita in front of the stool beside him, waiting for me. We hugged hello, and I sat down to immediate … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, dinner dates, first date, football, h street, h street country club, Kissing, laws of attraction, lessons, Lonely Boy, out with Courtney | 3 Comments