How many dates does it take before you are on the hook?

I know, it varies dramatically. Some loves are slow simmers. Others are bolts of lightening. Still others start as a friendship that develops into something more.
For me, it generally takes an eternity. And often I find that I bond with a man in an [...]

So, I know we’re supposed to kiss a lot of frogs and all that but I’m starting to wonder where that expression comes from (ok, ok, it comes from the Frog Prince, I know, but hear me out). Here’s my question. When you kiss a frog, it shouldn’t FEEL like a frog, should it? I’m [...]

According to OkCupid, many of us are less than honest about our online profiles. Among the facts uncovered….
1. Not all men are actually 6ft tall. Here’s a fact that Christie has been preaching for years. Apparently, 6ft is basically the gold standard for all men so it’s common to “round up.”
2. Women lie about their [...]

So…. after waiting a long 18 hours (yes, hours) sadly watching my phone and email inbox, I finally hear from Jockboy. By text.
Now what are our thoughts on this? I know some women balk at texting as a form of communication but I stand firm that texting has a fun, if not vital, place in [...]

So after all the failures in my recent Match.com dates, I decided to switch things up and discard my usual wishlist (older, advanced degree, world traveled, knowledgeable about wine, etc). Instead I set my criteria at “has a bachelors degree and is really cute.”
Enter Jockboy. Two years younger than me (normal for many people but [...]