Monthly Archives: August 2013

Sh*t People Need to Stop Assuming About Shy People and Introverts

Posted on August 31, 2013 by

A list some of the most frustrating comments and assumptions I have come across regarding my reserved behavior: 1.  We need come out of our “shells”. No, we don’t.  Stop telling us what to do. 2.  We are stuck up. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Real About “Race”

Posted on August 27, 2013 by

When it comes to dating and attraction, we do tend to be more attracted to certain “races” and physical features than others.  We don’t always verbalize these preferences because it might offend people, but it’s true.  I won’t lie – … Continue reading →

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The Pressure on 20-somethings

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

While I think it is important to enjoy your 20s as much as possible, some people don’t realize the pressure 20-something-year-olds tend to be under.  What is this pressure, you may ask?  Well, it is the pressure of having to … Continue reading →

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She’s Just Not That Into You

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

Since I started my blog, I developed a liking for looking through various ‘dating’ blogs on the site.  There is a lot of enjoyable material out there.  I like reading blogs written by both girls and guys.  In the guys’ … Continue reading →

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The Nice Guy Cliche

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

Originally posted on Emma Rivers:
I can say, as of now, that I am fortunate to be seeing a nice guy.  I have also dated nice guys in the past, though for various reasons, the partnership did not work out.…

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This PSA is brought to you by female sexuality.

Posted on August 22, 2013 by

Originally posted on Emma Rivers:
Now I understand that men/society JUST CAN’T be as clueless as I see in popular media.  If you’re a guy who has ever dated a girl/girls, you probably know what the deal is by now.…

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Dating Advice Hates Us

Posted on August 22, 2013 by

Play hard to get.  Be approachable.  Don’t text right away.  Don’t sleep with him on the first date.  Don’t be too easy.  Don’t be too reserved.  Don’t be intimidating.  He probably doesn’t approach you because you’re unattractive.  He won’t approach … Continue reading →

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What I Wish I Knew in College

Posted on August 18, 2013 by

So awhile back, I posted a list of things I wish I knew in high school.  However, there is also no shortage of things I wish I knew in college.  Here are some of the things I would have told … Continue reading →

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The Stigma on “Boomerang Kids” is Culturally Biased

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

Leave it to another ignorant Yahoo article to inspire one of my rant posts.  However, I feel like this one – titled “How long is too long to live with your parents?” – embodies some popular perceptions that I would … Continue reading →

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Going Dutch

Posted on August 11, 2013 by

Should guys pay for first dates? Is it normal to expect someone you barely know to treat you to an expensive dinner? Maybe it’s because I didn’t really start dating until college, but this cultural standard always seemed strange to … Continue reading →

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