Why I Haven’t Given Up On Love
A year ago, I was out with friends when a cute guy started to talk to us. In many ways, he was the type of person I’ve gone out with so many times before: educated, handsome, tall, in banking, a little...
View Article11 Things I Envy About My Parents’ Marriage
My parents met and married in FOUR months. (Crazy, I know!) In February, they’ll be married for 29 years. And though I know it hasn’t all been rosy for them, when I think of the kind of great, big,...
View ArticleWhen You Shouldn’t Compromise for Love—and When You Might Want to Settle
If there’s anything being single for the past three years has taught me, it’s that I’d rather be happy by myself then unhappy in a relationship. Maybe it’s because my parents’ almost-30-year marriage...
View ArticleI Tried That 36 Questions That Lead to Love Experiment And…
In the 12 hours after that New York Times Modern Love blog came out about the 36 questions that can make you fall in love with anyone, ten people sent the article to me. Basically the premise is this:...
View ArticleDear Future Hubby: This is What I Need
When it comes to meeting my husband one day, I’m a little worried. Not because I’m afraid it won’t happen (okay, that’s a complete lie, but moving on) but because I’ve been single for a while. And...
View Article15 Things Your Future Hubby Wants You to Know
Last week, I wrote a blog about things I’m embarrassed to tell my future husband. Much to my surprise, it went viral! I couldn’t believe all of the folks reaching out about the things I crave from...
View ArticleWhy I’m Not Changing My Name When I Get Married
Up until a few years ago, in every relationship I’ve had — both long-term and after a surprisingly good first date — I’ve considered what my name would sound like if I married whoever I was seeing....
View ArticleDear Future Children: I Hope You Remember This About Finding Love
Dear Future Children, We haven’t met yet, but I’ve thought about you…my whole life. When I was flying back from Europe for the first time (with your grandma), I wrote you a letter about why I hope you...
View Article7 Ways My Views On Love Changed When My Dad Got Cancer
My first half-marathon in October 2013 “Cancer” is one of those words that always sounds scary, but never feels real until someone you love is personally diagnosed. My dad slipped that word into...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to My Future Kids About Sex
Now kids, I know you don’t exist yet. And yep, I’m still single and haven’t met your father yet (at least I don’t think). And OK — maybe I pray (and cross my fingers and toes and arms and legs) to not...
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