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• Why We Can’t Blame Aziz Ansari For What Happened

  I know I’m offering a controversial view, but hear me out.For as long as we can remember, men have generally played a more ‘active’ role in the dating game. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2018 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries And Why Can’t I Have It All?

  A friend recently confided in me about not being able to choose between two men. She described each men to me. And they sounded like every two men I’ve ever... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2018 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and the French Man Part III

  Part I here.Part II here.I’m alone in the apartment. It’s our second night together and you’re out. I would have a cigarette but I’ve quit. I don’t have any... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2018 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and Why Your Relationships Fail (Part 2)

  Part 1 here.As someone who didn’t know how to be in the ‘normal’ moments of a relationship, it’s no surprise why I kept creating drama after drama. Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2018 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and the French Man Part II

  

  Part I “She’s got this laugh”, you say, “it’s so contagious. And she’s got this way of being so excited about everything. You two would have been good... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2018 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and Why Your Relationships Fail (Part 1)

  Growing up, my expectations of men and relationships have been shaped by books and movies.Fairytales where Prince Charming and Snow White (or Sleeping Beauty... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2018 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and the French Man Part I

  

  You look tired and as if you lost weight. I know what kept you going these past few weeks was the thought of being with me. But I worry who you’ll become once... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2018 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• My Crown of Shame

  A Thoughtler I developed a habit of taking things that weren’t mine. Just to prove that I could. I found a sense of pride and accomplishment in having. In... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2017 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• 5 Things I Don’t Want My Husband To Find Out From Our Joint Account

  

  Every long term relationship comes to a point where finances are discussed. Whether it be separate accounts, joint accounts, or a combination – each have their... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2017 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Peas Instead

  

  It’s time to move on to something healthier than fries, so my hubby and I have started a new blog: Two Peas Do LifeYour support on my blog has been overwhelming... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2017 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Crash into Me

  Please follow my new blog 🙂 A Thoughtler I watch the waves and think about how they have a life of their own, I imagine they are creatures trying to... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2017 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• My Thighs Are Not Your Thighs — A Thoughtler

  

  You know what, as a society we’ve become so cautious of ‘body shaming’ that a girl can’t even complain about her own looks without being accused of being... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• A Conversation

  I see you got married.That’s right, I did.You look happy.I am.You even wore a fucking pink dress.What are you so angry about?What am I so angry about? Really? Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• I Pretend..

  

  Dug out another old piece.. Sadness was such a great fuel for my writing. I’m too darn happy now – I wonder if I can ever write like this... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and How To Be In The Relationship of Your Dreams (3 of 5)

  

  Lesson #1 here. Lesson #2 here.Lesson #3 Embracing the ‘V’ WordGet your mind out of the gutter, guys. The ‘V’ word I’m talking about here is Vulnerability. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• We Are Meant To Be, For the Weekend

  

  I found this piece of writing about a past lover while digging through old files. Surprisingly, I’ve never shared it, so I’m sharing it now. I love the sentimen... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and How To Be In The Relationship of Your Dreams (2 of 5)

  

  Lesson #1 hereLesson #2 Be in love with YOUR lifeIf you want to have any chance at being in the relationship of your dreams, you have to start by being in love... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries and How To Be In The Relationship of Your Dreams (1 of 5)

  

  As promised, I’m here to share five lessons I learned on how to be in the relationship of your dreams. For those of you who haven’t been following the journey... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries, The Perfect Brunch, and The Perfect Man Part V (Final)

  Part I here. Part II here. Part III here. Part IV here.I said what I had to say, and then sat there in silence. The ball was now in his court. Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX

• Of Fries, The Perfect Brunch, and The Perfect Man Part IV

  Part I here. Part II here. Part III here.First of all, I have to apologize for disappearing. I could blame it on the holidays, but that’s really not the reason... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 DATING, FOOD & DRINK, LOVE & SEX