8 Fun and Memorable Date Ideas

Activity-based dates are one of my top dating trends for this year, and recently Bustle asked for a few of my suggestions of fun date ideas. Here are some of my favorite recommendations that help you build a connection with someone, whether you’re on a first or one hundredth date together.

Give Your Crush The Green Light

Giving your crush the green light doesn’t mean you’re chasing after them; you’re taking a risk to get what you want. I believe there are two straightforward ways to give your crush the green light, and while they feel bold, they both get to the bottom of the situation.

Flirty Friday: Learn A Secret

“Flirty Friday” – Friday dating and relationship inspiration as you head into the weekend. “I know something about loving people who aren’t smart enough to want to be loved back. I learned a secret that I can tell you. They don’t deserve it.” – Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren, Orange Is The New Black Be boldContinue reading “Flirty Friday: Learn A Secret”

Flirty Friday: “I Promise It Won’t Be Awkward”

I visited with the ladies of Skirt PR this morning when Lauren Berg Donovan, the agency vice president, talked about networking. In PR it’s important to foster relationships, but it can be rough starting out. One of her comments reminded me of dating: It’s a lot of, “Hey, do you want to want to grabContinue reading “Flirty Friday: “I Promise It Won’t Be Awkward””

Too Cute for You

Tonight I thought about the last few years of dating and my professional life. At many points along the way we get the feeling of “I can’t” when going for whatever or whomever we want. We keep seeing this great-looking stranger, and we tell ourselves, I can’t approach them. We see a fantastic opportunity andContinue reading “Too Cute for You”

Fuck Yes or No

A friend shared with me this great article by Mark Manson , but if you allow it, this article extends beyond sexuality and even dating but to friendships and work.  I aim to stick to original content, but found this truly inspiring with great points. More vulgar than usual posts, but let’s all say, “FuckContinue reading “Fuck Yes or No”

Flirty Friday 7/5/13

“Flirty Friday” – weekly Friday dating and relationship inspiration as you head into the weekend. “Never make a decision out of fear!” Fight for what you want and who you want and have a full on affair with life where you can say, “Things didn’t work out sometimes, but I went for it! I WENTContinue reading “Flirty Friday 7/5/13”

A Return to. . .

Today marks the beginning of the second half of the year and what strikes the beginning of my senior year. I walk forward into the last round of college and think back on junior year. Within this last year, I changed my job and transitioned once again while at the same company. I served onContinue reading “A Return to. . .”

Flirty Friday 6/7/13

“Flirty Friday” – weekly Friday dating and relationship inspiration as you head into the weekend. We’re going to be out on the town, meet someone and exchange numbers. Those first few texts are difficult, because you don’t want to come off really crazy or too intense. But let’s face it – who you are isContinue reading “Flirty Friday 6/7/13”