When my husband and I were dating, he was the most loving man. He was so pleasant and always complimented me and made me feel so wonderful. We dated for a year and really got to know each other before...
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I felt like I was living a dream. I had gone from a small town, single mom, and now I was in my New York City apartment with the love of my life. I was standing on the balcony, sipping...
Finally Eighteen: A Sweet Sixteen Birthday Story
"It was the day we had waited for, and the day we could have each other forever."
Two years of dating, one pregnancy scare, and countless amount of phone calls, and a deployment, all lead to this moment. I was finally legal, and John and I were still strong. We decided that we would tell my parents...
Understanding Kate
"It bothered me. Kate bothered me, and I had to find out what made her tick."
I know, that looking back, there is no excuse for my actions. But I have been thinking about Kate for almost five years to the day and there was something about her that bothered me. It kept niggling at the...
A Journey Of Love
"Will you find the one?"
Will you find true loveWill it happen to youSomebody you're proud ofA love that is true You look all over the placeFor that special personSo many smiling facesCould be while you're working You might meet through friendsOr a dating websiteCould...
A Toast to Cyberlove
"A pantoum (Malay verse form) celebrating the wedding of cherished friends who met online."
There’s something to be said for online dating As this day’s joyous nuptials clearly show. Let’s not be backward in our celebrating; Let plentiful libations freely flow! As this day’s joyous nuptials clearly show, Two souls have found each other...
The Movements of Love
"And we dance..."
First There is restlessness A breeze across leaves Embers of need The glow of desire Crying for release Random notes Rhythms gathering A song just beyond my reach A humming I can’t quite place Couplets form You watch me I...
A Diary Entry of a Date
"A recent date of mine."
Dear diary, I went on my first date in close to six months. It was date arranged by a close friend, but not really a blind date. I had met him previously and from our brief meeting, I figured it...
Dating in North Dallas
"The nightmare of post-divorce dating"
Three things can happen in a marriage and two are bad. I’m experiencing one of the bad things. It’s called divorce. Hi! I’m Mike Dawson. I go by M.D. What am I doing now? I am now sitting in my...
Always Faithful – Chapter Twenty-One
"Laura drifting toward Greg, just a date night for Dan"
Chapter Twenty-One - Laura Drifting Away The Senior Partner’s secretaries had their luncheon the last Friday of every month. All held the same title as Laura, Executive Assistant. Old Jacobs’ secretary extended the invitation. Laura knew the women could be...