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

5 Date Week

It looks like this might turn out to be a 5 date week, after all.  It’s not what I’d planned. I planned on it being a pretty mellow, 3 date week (all first dates).  But then today The Musician called and asked me for that 2nd date.  We’re playing phone tag right now, but I [...]

So Now That I’m Feeling Better – A Quick Dating Update

I’m feeling better and I’ve brightened my mood with some happy music. Time to start looking ahead to the rest of this week.  I have dates scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday is a second date with the bad dater.  Yeah, I know, I should give him a real nickname. I’m holding off until [...]

Another Day, Another Date Redux

Last night was my second date with the Tall man and I was just so not into it. I wanted to be. Really, I tried.  OK, truth is I didn’t try that hard.  He’s just kind of dull.  There are so many interesting things about him on paper (so many contradictions: grad degree in literature, career [...]

Following the Tangent – An Even Bigger WTF

A couple of years ago I met this guy and we went out for a drink. It was an unremarkable date (attractive and intelligent but arrogant – the classic NY triple) except for the fact that as I was leaving he grabbed me and gave me a pretty fabulous kiss. We emailed back and forth [...]