These Hands

These Hands these hands – adorned with silver, gold and opal – twitch with a need for touch they tingle for intimacy my fingertips hold yours; will you be around for long enough for me to learn their print? the lick of varnish applied before rousing Friday nights wears off by Monday morning; telling of my…

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History Repeats Itself

There was an instant attraction between the first guy and me. It happened once, then it happened again, and again and again. Love developed (at least on my side). Sadly, this man had someone else. Of course, she’s a sexy Spaniard – he is a marvellous Mancunian. An attraction based on friendship, fuelled by alcohol…

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“I Hope it Wasn’t Too Weird :)”

Last weekend, I went on a date with a guy I had met in real life rather than through a dating app. (The first date I’ve had of this sort since July when I met The Wrong Guy.) When we first met, he was fun, flirty, confident and attractive, so I asked if he wanted…

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Your Future Girlfriend will Thank Me

I taught you how to dress in the style you aspire to emulate.  I taught you which neck cut looks good with the way you do your hair and which sleeve styles suit complement your arms.  I demonstrated how some colours suit your skin and hair colour, and how some don’t.  In the minefield you…

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Facing Reality

In a moment of weakness, I texted my ex the other day.  This time last year, he told me he had got his act together.  He said he stopped all the drugs and alcohol and had a better job.  We know this only lasted two weeks but scrolling through his social media the other day,…

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Date Week – Continued

So I went on the date. I was going to cancel but my friend convinced me otherwise.  I’m thrilled I didn’t cancel; what a guy!  There was an instant, mutual attraction.  We have lots in common and the conversation flowed beautifully.  He didn’t agree with everything I had to say; he challenged me and we…

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Date Week

1. First online blind date in a while. I feel excited about this one (he’s attractive in his photos and he seems fun). Unfortunately, he doesn’t really look like his photos and he doesn’t seem like he’d be much fun.  In fact, I don’t think he fancies me – he doesn’t look me in the…

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A Friend Set Us Up – It Didn’t Work Out

Last month, a friend told me she had a great friend she’d like to set me up with.  He was single, too, and she felt our personalities would fit and we’d get along well. A first date coffee was arranged and while I considered cancelling because I was interested in someone else, I’m glad I…

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Daily Contradictions of My Version of Feminism

Don’t assume I need help with hanging this picture but when I ask, be glad to help. If my computer crashes, show me how to fix it but stay with me in case I can’t do it. Don’t expect me to make dinner and do the dishes, but if I do, be thankful and smother…

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