Okay, I'm a little late to the party. Ok, really late. I'm talking about the literary phenomenon that is 50 Shades of Grey. And while I could talk about it in this blog post, I think it's been talked to death. So instead, I'm going to focus on the main character, Christian Grey. Or at least the type . . .
The Crazy Woman Myth, through the eyes of TV shows
I've been a little puzzled lately at the portrayal of female characters in television. I know we have a reputation for being crazy, emotional , hormonal, etc., in the same way men are stereotyped as beer-guzzling loafs, but really? How many times do we have to see a woman completely lose it when a . . .
Why friends don’t always know best
There’s nothing better than hanging out with friends, especially if they’re single and looking along with you. They provide support – they sympathize with you (or make fun of) the awful dates, help you search through profiles, and help you figure out whether or not a guy is a douche (or something . . .
How to Get Him to Notice you this Summer
Yes, we're in the midst of summer, which means hot days, warm nights, lots of alcohol and lots of potential for summer flings! Are you rolling your eyes right now? Maybe you're sick of flings or flirtations that lead nowhere? Maybe instead of looking for the hot, unavailable guy you want to try . . .
Dating vs. Playing
I got into a discussion today about dating vs. being in a relationship, and how the lines have become quite blurry. It's an interesting thing - many daters don't like having "the talk" with their objects of affection - you know, the one where you decide whether or not you're exclusive. Whether . . .
Living in a fishbowl
I went shopping for fish this weekend (my betta named Luna had passed on to the big tank in the sky), and decided I no longer wanted a betta. I was moving on. In case you aren't too familiar with the species of fish, bettas are pure attack fish. Sure, they look pretty, but you can't put them in a . . .
