A friendly reminder to all singles: Your life is not vegan cheese! (Happy Valentine’s day)

Since it’s Valentine's day, I thought I’d seize the opportunity and offer a friendly reminder to singles feeling extra triggered on this commercially hyped up day. Roses, chocolate and the color red began filling isles weeks ago to assure nobody forgets the day of love. Many claim  today is dedicated to celebrating all kinds of …

Continue reading A friendly reminder to all singles: Your life is not vegan cheese! (Happy Valentine’s day)

Haunted! When the ghost returns..

Ghosting, ghosting, ghosting, there's lots to say about it. In fact, I’ve written two separate posts on the topic: when ghosting occurs in a romantic context and in friendship. There's a term following the vanishing act which I’m positive will soon be part of the English vocabulary and that is: haunted. To be haunted is shortly, …

Continue reading Haunted! When the ghost returns..

Happy belated Singles Day!

Happy belated Singles Day! Did you know that singles are ascribed a celebratory day? Singles day is on November 11th which happens to coincide with my birthday!  I’m pleased to see the single status being acknowledged and on the  receiving end of positive attention by having a dedicated day. Although the attention around Singles Day …

Continue reading Happy belated Singles Day!

Ghosting- a peephole into a persons character

According to Oxford languages, the definition of ghosting is “the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication”. Unfortunately, this type of disturbing behaviour is closely associated  with the dating world. Ghosting can take place on a small scale ( after a nice date or two) …

Continue reading Ghosting- a peephole into a persons character

Never get involved with newly singles (the rebound trap)

Regardless of what type of relationship one might be searching for, it’s a sifting and sorting game. For those seeking  the “romantic” longterm kind there will be many candidates passing through who won’t fit the criteria . Among these I’d put newly singles. In my opinion if you’re coming out of a long relationship and …

Continue reading Never get involved with newly singles (the rebound trap)

A major red flag when online dating

I had a session with a woman who’s been married and found herself single for the first time in her adult life. She expressed feeling ready to try out the waters of online dating and asked for the number one warning sign would be. There are obvious clues like when the opening line is confrontative …

Continue reading A major red flag when online dating

A salut to singles choosing the online dating experience (you deserve credit)!

4 months ago I decided to set off on a 6 month journey across the online dating terrain. I’m no stranger to online meeting platforms. While traveling I’ve discovered it’s the simplest way to get in touch with locals. What’s distinctly different this time around is the intention behind circling around the dating pool. I’m …

Continue reading A salut to singles choosing the online dating experience (you deserve credit)!