Category Archives: lists

Lesson: Next.

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

I won’t shed a tear for you, I won’t lose a wink of sleep, because the truth of the matter is — replacing you is so easy. Of the three most recent men in my life, I haven’t been able … Continue reading →

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Rule #8 Demand What You Deserve, Deserve What You Demand

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

I’m demanding a partner who encourages the adventurer in me; who shares my lust for life; who engages my wit and challenges my intellect. I’m demanding a partner who, when I say “vacation,” asks which jungle we’re exploring, which river … Continue reading →

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On Wine & Women, Part 2

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

Catch up with Part 1. Once Bernie, Roommate E and I were good and tipsy off wine class, the women lessons came without further ado. Be confident and put her at ease Bernie’s first question was basic: “How do you … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Golden Rules of Dating

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

When the popular New York City relationship and dating blogger (and entrepreneur!) extraordinaire, Simone Grant, sent me a Twitter Direct Message months ago, letting me know she reads my blog and enjoys it, I squealed. Actually, out loud, squealed. And … Continue reading →

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I’m Flawed

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Six months ago or so, I was deeply engrossed in Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, Committed, a memoir’esque account of her struggle and subsequent negotiation with the notion of marriage. (Side note: I understand that her privilege,  lowest-common-denominator writing style pop presence … Continue reading →

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Tom Rachman’s Imperfectionists Rings Perfectly True for Me

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

I fiercely believe in the power of an individual moment’s ability to change the entire course of my life and of who I will become. It’s entirely possible I had one of these moments Friday night while listening to Tom … Continue reading →

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Dating 2010: The Best Of

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

Confession: I want to use all the pent-up nostalgia I already feel for 2010 and write the world’s most singularly emotive blog post. I want to emote more than a Taylor Swift song. But I will spare you. Instead, I … Continue reading →

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Love Lessons: 2010 Edition

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

The old saying goes that if you don’t learn it the first time, you learn it the hard way. Actually, I’m not positive exactly how that saying goes – but the truth remains. But what does “the hard way” constitute? … Continue reading →

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