Posts tagged "Dating"
I'll let you in on a little secret about me: Letting my guard down is one of the hardest things about dating. I struggle with hiding behind this facade of being a "mean girl"— it's my defense mechanism. My resting bitch face —which I've had since 12— works as a gate that protects me from men I've subconsciously weeded out and judged as a "believes." I've convinced myself that my "not with nothing"...
One of the love languages that I relate to the most is physical touch or intimacy. When I feel comfortable enough with someone, I'm as affectionate as possible. I've realized that I'm an intimate woman who constantly finds herself around unaffectionate people or people who show their love in non-physical ways. So when I'm in a relationship or "in like with someone," I'm extremely hands on. Missing intimacy — lil introvert (@LifeWithJRDN) April...
Being single for the first time in your adult life can be a liberating learning experience. After my break up, I spent time getting to know the person I am, the person I wanted to become, and somehow found time to be a little boy crazy. One of the many things I learned during my "dating" moment was to not have expectations. Expectations lead to disappointments — lil introvert (@LifeWithJRDN) January 30,...
Remember when I said I was dedicating 2016 to trying something new? I meant it but...dating out of my race is something I have yet to master. I've had one experience interracially dating in which the guy expected an "angry/ sassy Black woman" attitude at all times and was confused when I didn't deliver that. He wanted me to curse him out and roll my neck or eyes every time I spoke to...
I've come to learn that being a writer— especially in the hip-hop and media world— can make it especially difficult to date. When you go to a few different concerts or shows in one week, it's easy to meet new people. But sometimes, it's difficult finding a person who's intentions are only to like you for you and not the blog placement or the people you can put them on...
Back in Feburary, I finally started dating (or talking or entertaining) multiple people for the very first time, ever. I did it all, I made the first move and "shot my shot." I went out with guys I wasn't too sure about but willing to learn more. I gave my number out to men and put the ball in their court. It was completely out of my comfort zone, but I...