I've tried online dating at various times over the years with limited success. I must admit, though, that I haven't been 100% honest on my profiles. When I last had an online dating profile in 2008, my post-concussion syndrome symptoms were at their worst. (Back then, a high-pitched ring tone or whistling could cause me […]
When I was an awkward 13-year-old girl who couldn't get a boy to call her, I found myself wishing I looked like an extra in a music video. I wanted to shed my glasses, braces, permed bob and baggy clothes for long hair, curves and leather. I dreamed of leaving the Academic Team to do […]
Sex is exciting. Walking into a store, and purchasing condoms, not so much. And, running out of condoms isn’t just awkward – it can have some very unwelcome consequences. There is simply no reason to be without condoms when you need them. That's where Lucky Bloke, the ultimate condom subscription service, comes in. Discreet and […]
It's Friday! Time for a giveaway! Valentine's Day will be here in less than a month. If ever there were a time for men to learn more about what women want, this is it! Make Valentine's Day a day neither of you will ever forget with this reveal of what women actually want – yes, […]
If your relationship isn’t “Facebook official,” is it real in this day and age of social media? Read on to learn about my thoughts on several different types of relationship modes on Facebook: 1. The Play-by-Play: They’re on. They’re off. Oh, wait, they’re back on. Friend this person so you can find out when they’re […]
During my interview 14 months ago with Let’s Talk Live, I mentioned that cancer would be “a blip” in my life. By “blip,” I meant that there was a clear beginning, middle and end. I would beat it, and then I would be done. I wish I could be so blissfully ignorant now. After I […]
With the opening of Friends With Benefits, it seemed only fitting to answer this question from a reader via Formspring: How do you transition from friendship to more than that ;)? I’m friends with this boy, and I don’t know how to try and change the vibe because I'd like to be more than friends. […]
On President's Day Weekend, I went to the beach…and I lost one of my best friends. I'm not publishing the story of what my ex-boyfriend and close friend, Philly Matt, did. But, I have written about it. If you're interested in having me send you what I wrote, please comment, email me at citygirlblogs (at) […]
I find myself being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m halfway through chemotherapy. Halfway. Three down and three to go. The end is in sight. How did my third round go? It was…different. I learned that my iron and red blood counts were low from hemorrhaging after my second […]
On to another question from Formspring: Question: The one thing I’m most confused about is why all of these people write to you for relationship advice, yet you don’t seem to have been a part of many healthy, functioning relationships. I question why you continually bounce from one man to the next. Is it an […]