Dating Today

 I once (or twice) wrote about a fellow I dated one time. Sure, on paper he was great, but in person he was far from great. You know how people tell cute stories of themselves or family members on dates as an ice breaker or the start of a getting to know you conversation? His idea of a “cutesy” story was telling me how he regularly screams at his grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and living in his family.

Dear Goldy:

I am currently dating my friend’s cousin. She and I have been friends since high school. We always joked that we’d love to be family – if one of us married the other’s brother or cousin – but now I am actually dating her cousin. My friend, let’s call her Ethel, is very excited about this whole thing. I didn’t tell her about it. As usual, she heard it through the grapevine.

I wrote an article similar to this one around the same time last year. Why? Is it because I’m running out of topics? Gosh no! It’s because of what happens this time of year – the time where there is a three-week break between day camp and the start of school.

Dear Goldy:

I’ve spoken with my best friend and mother about this, and they both say it’s a bad idea. I’m turning to you because there is something in me that needs to do this, no matter what the outcome.

Dear Goldy:

I don’t think you can help me with what I’m about to write. So maybe I’m venting here. Whatever it is, I appreciate anything you have to offer.

Dear Goldy:

I’m kind of new to the dating scene. I’ve been out with three guys so far. I’m easing myself into things. I’m 20 years old and really want to focus on my education and graduating college now, because it will only get harder balancing life and school as the years go by. So, I date guys that I really feel may be right for me. I don’t go out with everyone I’m redt to.