The Friendship Breakup
On last week’s post, we discussed “your person,” that important presence in your life, outside of your romantic relationship, that is your closest confident. After the column, we got this email: “Just wanted to...
Category: Dating
A Boston Marathon Story
One of my friends ran the Boston Marathon yesterday. When I heard about the explosions, I freaked out at my desk. I knew what her start time was and I knew what her goal...
This one goes out to the ladies…
This week I want to take a moment to thank those people that really keep relationships in check… the friends/the confidants/the ladies. Now some might wonder… what do your friends have to do with...
Are you in a mediocre relationship?
I’ve known ladies who have said they are going to break up with their boyfriends, and then they don’t. I have friends who have broken up with their boyfriends, only to get right back...
Is Romance Geographical?
When I think of romantic locations, I think of Paris, Venice, Hawaii, far-off dreamy destinations. So you can imagine my shock when my hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, home to Dolly Parton and funnel cakes,...
Calling Your “Boyfriend”
I have a really hard time with titles when in a relationship. Whenever introducing a guy I’m dating to someone, I never know what to say. The term “boyfriend” grosses me out. By definitions...
A Response to the End of Courtship
Last month, the New York Times published an article about The End of Courtship. This article has brought up some great conversations and controversy- therefore of course, I want to talk about it. I...
The Age Old Question…
So way back in the day I asked you all what you wanted to hear. Among the great comments, I got this one from Staci: How about age as a topic? I know it’s...
How Are You Keeping It Classy?
A few weeks ago I did what any twenty-something woman needs to do. I purchased a copy of Emily Post’s Etiquette. Heck- guys need to buy it too. I just love this book. It...
Your Questions for Guys- Answered! PART 2!
Well friends what is better two days after Christmas than to have more of your questions answered! We had to split them up since we got so many great questions (Check out part one...