Walking Around Like a Kid In a Candy Store with No Money
As I pause to review my last fourteen years as a single dad I am not in a hurry to begin a new summit attempt with a new person.
Numb from Swiping Left: Online Dating Update > The Eyes Have It
Let's meet out there in the real world, have a conversation, and let go of the rest of our expectations.
Adding Distance and Travel to Your Bumble Mix
Too many "good mornings" or "how was your meeting" are going to panic a woman who's not been in a relationship for several years. And even the smallest miscommunications can sever the connection without comment, simply gone. Disconnected.
Starting at Zero: Relationship Basics for the Newly Single
As long as we are getting closer, and we are learning from our relationship mistakes, we can pick ourselves up after a breakup, knowing that we gave 100%. And, more importantly, we are closer and better equipped for the next potential partner that agrees to join us in "the arena."
Online Dating Update: Breathe It All In, Love It All Out
When you are involved in something vigorous, your attention and judgment are often heightened. You are more likely to get a true read on a partner while you are playing tennis, for example.
Dating Lessons: Gentle Catch and Release
I understand not being ready for a relationship. I understand taking your time getting to know someone. And I'm glad she did seek me out so we could have a few of these illuminating conversations in-person, but it's clear to me she was NOT a touch-oriented person, and as I asked about her love language twice, that was enough to trigger the "not developing" email.
Patience, Mindfulness, and the Slow Road to a Healthy Relationship
My movie is undergoing a serious rewrite at the moment. Scenes are being deleted, edited, and new actors are being sought out for both lead and supporting roles. Today, on this amazingly beautiful day (from snow last night to tennis in shorts this afternoon) I'm going to loaf for a bit.
The 5 Stages of Dating Again After Divorce: Letting Go of Expectations
I'm not all that good at dating yet. I mean, I don't really know how to BE. I try to be "myself" of course, but I'm too involved, too hyper, too talkative. I don't listen as well as I should. But the part of the problem, that I'm just beginning to understand, is my habit of projecting any "potential" relationship off into some imaginary future. What I mean is, I sometimes have a problem staying present.