What is the bright side of online dating? And no, this is not a trick question. Generally speaking, dating apps and websites seem to have a negative reputation (to different degrees) which is a shame and it’s time we turn this around! Digital dating has positive sides and I feel it’s my duty to highlight …
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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 …
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, …
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 …
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) …
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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 …
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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)!
I’ve started two (online) groups for singles at meetup.com. This is a great way to bond with others in a similar life situation, build a community, give and recive support plus have a laugh or two! All meetings occur on Skype and are for free! One group is called “single women's circle” which as indicated …
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As we are entering wedding season in this part of the world I feel the evident discrepancies in how couplehood is viewed by society versus singlehood. While planning (yet another) bachelorette party I found myself feeling rather annoyed and reluctant. At first I couldn’t put my finger on why I was dragging my feet with …
It’s been a while since I last wrote about single life on this blog. The truth is I put it all on the shelf. Not out of disinterest or lack of inspiration, it’s been more of a “temporarily closed for construction” situation. Now that I’ve worked with singles one on one plus novel personal experiences, …
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