In a seemingly random and brutal series of events, my life began a transformative reorientation. I was praying as hard as I could. I was working an entry-level job (that I loved by the way) at a local specialty grocery store, and... horror of all horrors was/am living with my 85 yo, mom.
If she drinks the third glass I begin looking for what I'm going to do that evening when she's fallen asleep. If she asks for water, my mind enters into a different set of fantasies that involve her participation. The real joy is that we've had this discussion.
Not the courageous choice as Brené Brown puts it, but the choice for comfort. And, again, that's not the right path for me and I knew it. I was angry…
Oh, right, the holidays are coming right up. We've all got to be extra good to ourselves and careful not to slip into nostalgic reveries that lead us towards depression.…
We've got to both be into the evolution of becoming a couple. Things are slowing down a bit. The Bumble matches have stopped popping up. The one dating app connection…
"Go slow. Friends before lovers. There is no hurry. Pause before responding. Let them experience the chase for a bit as well." Swipe. Swipe. Swipe. That's all you've got to…
I learn a lot from self-observation. Even when I'm not actively looking for a relationship I notice the flow of people around me. People watching is a sport, right? And…
Just like everything else in life, dating requires goals. Either you are working towards those goals, or away from them. And if you don't even know them yet, I can…
