Modern Love

So…I ended my last article stating that Mike and I had purchased rings – and we are loving it! They are a tangible and visible sign of our commitment to this relationship. Meeting online definitely had people in our lives doubting the authenticity of our connection....

When you know – you know. When you open your eyes in the morning and they are your very first thought… When you see something funny and can’t wait to tell them… When you contemplate your future and include them in all your choices… When they smile and your knees still...

One of the perils of online dating is what I like to call ‘the window-shopping mindset’. Sometimes it feels like you are wandering aimlessly around Ikea looking at foreign objects that are all VERY different - but essentially the same. You stop actively reading bios...

“Dating” is not easy…but dating online – is even more complicated. You attempt to open up with personal info while still trying to safeguard your privacy. You try to appear confident and strong while feeling exceptionally vulnerable. You realize that not everything is...

How much do you have to love someone to continually sacrifice your peace? Like most adults - my ‘peace’ is constantly being challenged. By work. By finances. By health issues. By relationships. CONSTANTLY. All I want is to find a man that adds to my peace – not...

The struggle – is real. If you have dated someone long distance, you understand the challenges. Some days I want to throw my hands up in defeat. Other days I nearly scream out in frustration. There are so many times that I roll my eyes in absolute disgust and wonder...

With a new year comes a clean slate and an opportunity to start fresh and set new goals. It’s a chance to reflect and improve on what happened last year and create simple, realistic resolutions and put them into action. What would you like to accomplish in 2024? If...

‘Tis the holiday season…and love is in the air. People are gathering with family and friends! Stores are bustling and jammed with last minute shoppers! Churches are seeing patrons for the first time all year! Kids are out of school on a sugar high anticipating Santa’s...

Let’s talk for a moment about meeting new people online and what to expect. You can FULLY expect to meet the following: Creeps. Liars. Cheaters. Fakes. Phonies. Crazies. You should plan on meeting a plethora of these – I promise there is no shortage! Don’t let people...

You’ve met someone interesting. You’ve conversed at length via text and phone and you are ready to meet in person. Here are some helpful tips regarding SAFETY… Meet somewhere neutral. A public place is always best! Avoid going to their private residence too soon and...