How long of a distance should we consider, when it comes to dating? How far is too far? Let's face it...Love is not always going to be found in our own backyards. But how do so many people find love locally? Is it a case of...Love the one you're with? Is destiny in play? Or … Continue reading 22. DATING LONG DISTANCE.

Online Sites Should Display: MANNER BANNERS. Manners. I LIKE manners. Staying pleasant, being nice and remaining positive. Right? I think it is only polite to use our manners in any situation. Use of them, should be our "go-to". But what's "go"-ing on out there? Someone needs some guidance! Here, I am, tossing out for discussion, … Continue reading 21. ONLINE DATING MANNERS.

Yes I am. I'll update you momentarily on B1 (The Giver), and how I found myself back actively on BUMBLE. But right now, let's focus on some dating. lol! A few days ago, I sat down and started swiping. I actively tried to "swipe away" within me, any preconceived notions of what I was about … Continue reading 20. Back Buzzin’ On BUMBLE.

And he said to me: "Adrienne, I don't think I even know, what a good relationship looks like anymore." That statement broke my heart. Then it made me think. Would I? Would any of us? Truly? I sincerely hope so! It would be a shame for us to "miss" it. But...Are we seeing what we … Continue reading 19. Would We Recognize It?

Do you ever have those times when you can't shut your brain off? It's like it is being paid to work overtime...but NOT! You review everything that has been a concern for you and entertain every option you have been considering, for anything? Yes? I'm sorry to hear that. It's crazy, isn't it? But then, … Continue reading 18. The Heart & Mind Are Wired So Differently.

I was lucky enough to babysit my Grand-puppy this past week. He is the happiest and "lovey-est" dog I have ever encountered. And in my 62 years, I have owned and encountered a lot of dogs. To my point...the greeting that dog gives me at the door, is so enthusiastic and heart-warming! Who on earth … Continue reading 17. THERE’S A LOT TO LEARN FROM DOGS.

PREFACE. This week's blog presented itself to me, when I heard: "Well, first let's see where this is headed." This was in response to a discussion B1 (The Giver) and I were having about how we both enjoy weekend getaways, and my ending it with: "We should do that sometime." ...Where this is headed? Well, … Continue reading 16. The M.A.Y.B.E. & M.A.G.I.C. of Dating.

I was going over some notes and came across a couple of stories I had jotted down to share with you, at a later date. Well, I think today, is that later date. I got a chuckle out of revisiting them in my memory. It is my hope, that they give you a chuckle too. … Continue reading 15. YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT ASSUMING.

In chatting with family, friends, casual acquaintances and some "new meets", I have learned, by their shares, some of the things that they believe, place "bumps" in the road of dating...causing detours. Admittedly, some placed by "them" and others by their "dates". With their concerns, merged with some of mine, there appears an abundance of … Continue reading 14. DATE DETOURS. Exploring Some of the Bumps in the Road.

WHEN DO YOU KNOW? Whether You Should: Move On? Continue On? Is This The ONe? Especially, in the early stages of dating. When you are first considering. (Add in COVID, and well, that puts a whole new spin on EVERYTHING.) You don't want to be quick to assume anything. And say goodbye to something, that … Continue reading 13. MOVE ON? CONTINUE ON? IS THIS THE ONe?