Text speak & poor grammar It should go without saying that proper English has a leg up, at least in initial conversations. Anyone can write poorly or in shorthand, so it is far more impressive to use proper grammar to start with. Why folks opt to use poor grammar in a first message escapes me- especially when real English rolls out in subsequent messages! Perhaps the English language really is devolving, and not even into lolspeak. Sigh. While text speak and slang may be a bit of a turnoff, poor grammar is a total death sentence. Consider this example: “First that all great pictures. About Me. I’m 29 years old,…

It’s time for holiday and planning a trip in Europe? Well, Lisbon might be a great idea because there are many things you can visit here grace to the fact that this city is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. Lisbon – the capital of Portugal, has an incredible history, interesting places to discover and an incredible vibrant neighborhoods. Let’s take a look at some of very best things to see while you are in Lisbon. Torre de Belem  This is a fairy tale place to explore. It was built to protect the port and it was the point where many explorers started well known journeys to the…

Looking for someone to Netflix & Chill with? We hear ya. Thanks to Yuusk and the slew of mobile dating apps that sprung up since, you can meet new people without ever putting on pants*. But which apps should you pursue and which should you delete from your phone? Glad you asked. 1. Hinge (iOS, Android) Not a huge fan of meeting random strangers online? Try Hinge, which allows you to meet friends in your social circle. Using your Facebook network, Hinge pairs you with friends of friends to find someone who isn’t a total stranger. Once a day, you’ll receive a select list of about 20 matches on which…

I strongly believe that on-line dating is the best option for older singletons – because our modern society makes it hard to meet a wide enough range of potential partners anywhere else. Having said that, on-line dating can be a discouraging business, especially if you approach it the wrong way. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the experience. Don’t get discouraged! If you were house-hunting, would you expect to find the perfect home on the first inspection? How many houses might you inspect before you buy? If the first half a dozen were useless, would you give up? Or would you keep on looking until…

If you’re reading this, you’re most likely aware that I once decided to go on 30 online dates on Yuusk in 30 days and (over)share my experiences with complete and total strangers. (And yes, you too, Mom.) The actual 30-day period took place in the fall of 2013. Why did it take me a full year to begin writing about it? Let’s just say it was a rough and bumpy road to recovery. Are we still together? No. The first two months were magical/wonderful/easy/full of I love you’s (him), meeting parents (us), and pick-ups from the local jail (me)(more on that [much] later in another, still-to-be-written post). At week eight,…