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You May Be The Problem
Part of trying to have a healthy relationship is identifying why past relationships haven’t worked- what is the general theme? For me, it has been various reasons; however, the underlying issue is that they are emotionally unavailable or have difficulty forming emotional bonds. In addition, this behavior has manifested in them not treating me well. Read more
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My First Internet Date
Approximately ten years ago, I took my first foray into online dating. We exchanged messages, and he seemed like a nice enough guy. We had several things in common, at least on screen. The first date was set for a coffee house that served alcohol in the evening. We met inside, and the first thing Read more
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Seriously, Does Anyone Read The Profiles
I get these comments, waves, likes, and swipe rights. And it never ceases to amaze me when I go to their profiles and read them. I know that humans are visual creatures, both men and women, and they see a picture and say “yes.” Still, It is apparent that people are not dating with intention Read more
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Sexual Health And Peace Of Mind
There is something to be said for regular screenings for sexually transmitted infections when dating and going to be sexually active. Recently, I saw accidently saw a copious amount of amateur porn on a date’s phone. At the time, I felt like he was gaslighting me when he blamed me for seeing it when I Read more
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Things Not To Write In Your Dating Profile: Part One
When writing a dating profile, think of it like a resume. Apart from the obvious, putting not enough information, sometimes there is too much information. People can have a mixture of their best qualities while listing some of the things they are working on. Here are some of the common mistakes that I see in Read more
Dating is a dumpster fire….
About Me
When did life get so complicated? I started this blog last year after a tough breakup and named it ‘Dating Is A Dumpster Fire.’ The blog was less about the breakup and more about the comically tragic dates that I kept going on. The effort to find a mate has led me down a path of healing from past trauma and becoming my best self. Somewhere along the way, life has thrown more challenges and left me with fewer dating prospects. Perhaps the best version of myself is single with a cat.
Life Is A Dumpster Fire 
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