Last week I cooked fajitas for a guy I’ve been casually seeing for the past couple of months. I was happy to do it, but a part of me was slapping myself upside the head. Why? I guess because I don’t think the guy has really made as much effort in return. Heck, he’s never even bought me dinner! And here I am cutting up chicken and pouring wine? Tsk, tsk. So I’m curious…do you cook for guys you’re dating, or do you wait until he’s earned boyfriend statu... Read Full Story

A couple of weeks ago I hooked up with an Irish guy. Now, the Irish accent has been deemed the hottest accent on a man (sorry, Frenchies!), so I considered it quite the success. There was just one teeny problem. His name was…Fergal. Um, yeah. And cute as he was, the first thought that came to mind when he kissed me was: “I just kissed someone named Fergal!?!” No offense to Fergals out there, but it’s not a sexy name. It sounds like a burp. Even the obvious nickname ... Read Full Story

Okay, ladies. I’m officially on the prowl. The guy pool is running kinda of dry lately, so I’m in search of new places to meet people. I know the usual ways–bars, parties, the gym–but all of these have proven to be no good. Typically I have met guys who were my neighbor (bad idea) and through mutual friends, but all the decent guys seem to suddenly be taken. I am willing to put myself “out there,” but I need to figure out exactly where “out thereR... Read Full Story

“I’m on his wall.” Last weekend my roommate hung out with a hook up of weeks past, someone who we didn’t really expect her to see again. While in his apartment, she noticed something hanging on the wall titled a “snag list.” Yes, it’s pretty much exactly how it sounds. Although four guys live in the apartment, only two names were on the list. Next to those names, tally marks. My roommate is a notch on his wall. What is it with guys and publicizing th... Read Full Story

We’ve all heard the expression, “don’t burn your bridges.” While this tends to be a good rule of thumb in business, client relationships, friendships and sometimes even personal relationships, it appears to me that this can also be detrimental advice in some instances. Case in point; the ex. I always think it’s a great sign when two people who were very committed to each other at some point were able to end things amicably. It shows a lot of maturity and respect on both sides and to me is a d... Read Full Story

Let me ask you a question: Why in the world would the Republicans in the US House of Representatives want to put the greedy profits of health insurers over their own constituents (– not to mention any of the rest of us, since their votes affect us, too)? Don’t take my word for it. Here’s what the experts says about it: • The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says it would barely make a dent in most of our premiums, and could lead to higher premiums for older Ame... Read Full Story

It’s a great day for women! Well, this woman, anyway. I don’t know what it is about traveling, but it always seems to clear my head. A few days ago I was on an airplane, bored and contemplating recent life choices. Lately, the romantic aspect of my life has been somewhat hectic—not in a bad way, but very up and down. In short, this plane ride afforded me the chance to realize what I want and to find the conviction to go after it. I’m not going to lie. I’m a commitment kind of gal. I haven’t ... Read Full Story

Last week I received an email out of the blue from a guy I met at a concert two years ago. We’d gone out, kissed, and then kept in contact from our respective homes in Wales (him) and Texas (me). Of course, things got a little rocky when I found out that he was having an affair with a married woman at the time of our hook-up. He’d painted himself as this lonely guy in the midst of a divorce from his high school sweetheart, which made me want to play the heroine, etc. So naturally ... Read Full Story

It was cosmic. I’ve recently been chronicling the aftermath of what I deemed a “cosmic hookup.” In other words, one of my roommates hooked up with a guy she has been interested in for two years. Originally I questioned whether or not the night itself would prove to be the climactic moment of the hookup. The guy seemed hesitant to talk to my roommate at all. It was uncertain if the two parties would ever address said hookup again or if it would forever remain the proverbial ... Read Full Story

Hi gals, hope you’re recovering nicely from your Halloween weekends. I thought I’d share a shot of me in my Madonna costume. For the record, I did meet a guy on Friday night, but alas he lives in Ireland so it’s back to the drawing board on that front. That’s too bad, as men who appreciate Thomas Hardy novels as much as I do are few and far between, and damn – are those Irish accents sexy or what? After clubbing in London Friday night, I hit a friend’s part... Read Full Story