Real stories about dating and relationships in New York City. Truth is more interesting than fiction.

Stuff I Learned Cruising For Chicks

So last week I spent some time cruising for chicks.  And let me tell you, that was funny.  Women can be just as silly as men, and in some ways WAY sillier. I think the thing that surprised me the most was just how many women were overtly looking for a sugardaddy (even if they [...]

He’s Just Not That Into Me

The weekend before last I had a really great 1st date. And then hours later the guy left town for work.  We’d been in touch while he was away, exchanged a simple – that was fun, let’s get together again email volley. And now he’s back.  Or rather, I think he is.  He was due [...]

Learning to Read

Without giving too much away, Lostplum and I have been working (with varying levels of diligence) on a couple of new projects together.  One of them is Cupcakes & Cupid (Hey, single New Yorkers, have you gotten your tickets yet?  Guys, we haven’t forgotten about you.  You can come to the party on the 13th.*) [...]

And So I Went to the Date Naked

Saturday was a busy day for me.  I woke up and did some yoga (I’m currently practicing at home.  I’m still recovering/regaining my strength from my injury this winter.) and then did a couple of hours of work.  Then I took a few minutes to call a new guy I’d been chatting with from OKC.  [...]

Online Dating: A Follow Up (2 Minutes in the Cereal Aisle)

Online dating.  Everywhere I look there seems to be people talking and writing about online dating (I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad omen for Cupcakes & Cupid. Time will tell.).  Last week Jezebel questioned whether there was still a stigma attached to online dating. I think there most definitely is not, and [...]