Browsing through the archives, I realized I’ve written a significant amount on relationships, especially considering the fact that I’ve never been a part of one. I’ve addressed everything, from why I don’t date, a list of traits that I look for, why I don’t need a relationship, and how simple and beautiful love truly is. I’ve always been… Continue Reading
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Tag Archives: Dating
Hardcore Hermitdom and Speed Dating
I’m a bit of a hermit. Reading always trumps bar hopping and I prefer solitude over sociability any day. I have a hard time meeting people and quickly lose friends that demand too much of my attention. One of my best friends (I’ll call him “Chester”) has the same problem. While I’m busy spinning together strings of words, Chester… Continue Reading
Who Needs a Boyfriend When You’ve Got a 120-Pack of Crayons?
When I started blogging, I would receive a text nearly every morning from one of my good friends essentially saying “Wow, you’re a fantastic writer! How do you do it?” Having that positive motivation early on really helped me stick with blogging. He’s seeing someone now, so he has less time to waste reading my ramblings. However, the… Continue Reading
100 Qualities I expect in a partner
Respects everyone, everything, as well my personal choices and opinions Someone I am entirely comfortable with Holds the same values and morals as me Honest Sincerely cares about me and my well-being and makes me believe it Good communication skills; cares about communication; can talk about things reasonably, even if we disagree Must care about the relationship… Continue Reading
Date a girl who reads
“Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes. She has problems with closet space because she has too many books. Date a girl who has a list of books she wants to read, who has had a library card since she was twelve. Find a girl… Continue Reading
Why don’t you ever date? I’ll tell you why…
The social “norms” surrounding dating need as much revision as the Arizona gun laws . I’m not one to rant, but this is one of few topics on which I have a strong and unwavering opinion. If I can change one person’s perspective, make one person rethink how they “play” the dating game, I would be satisfied.… Continue Reading