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First Dates Can be Tricky
Listen up gents. I always try to find ways to provide you the information you’re looking for at hand, so here is another opportunity to learn about what women want. This time it’s about what women want on a first date. Now, I don’t want to hear, “women are so confusing I have no idea what they want” because I am here providing you that information. Now, let’s dive in. I conducted a survey where women answered 7 questions anonymously. The first question asked was, where women would want to go on a first date. The top 5 answers included, A quiet romantic dinner Bowling Mini golf Take a class…
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Me, Myself & I
How to achieve alone time when in a relationship. Have you ever heard the term, date yourself? I used to do it all the time while I was single. It’s the idea that you take a day all to yourself. If you’re like me that day includes a big glass of red wine, and some very quiet alone time. It’s the day I spend thinking about myself and myself alone. Taking time to read a book I bought 3 months ago, write a blog article for the week, or just zone out and turn on Friends. But when you get into a relationship, it’s hard to find that night all…
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I’m Back…
I know it’s been a while. But I am back with an exciting new perspective; because get this – I landed a boyfriend. Yep, my 5 year single lady streak has finally come to an end. So what does that mean for The Longest Lesson? It just means new content, and even some help from all of you. I am bringing a new twist to my content. Being in a relationship, but remaining true to yourself. Keeping that balance between who you are alone, and who you are with your significant other. Managing friendships, social ties, and personal time all while managing a relationship. I am also rolling out a…
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The Gray Zone: Where Confusion Meets Frustration
How many times have you thought to yourself, “why is dating so hard?” We all have thought it. Hell, I started a blog off that simple question. Yet, how do we answer it – why is it so dang hard? Some argue, that it’s impossible to meet anyone organically nowadays. Dating apps where men have their height listed, and women have their ass shots posted. There’s no secret as to what you’re getting – probably catfished. We all have to be so perfect on paper that we hold our breath hoping someone likes us in person. Only to be ghosted. We forget that we’re all going to turn gray and…
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Bachelorette Alyssa
Bachelorette Alyssa is a dog-lover, who enjoys shot gunning Truly’s. Alyssa is just looking for someone normal (for god’s sake are there any normal guys left??) who can prove to her chivalry isn’t dead (enough with the fuckboys). Alyssa has great hair and takes interesting photos of beer. Don’t slide into her DMs (@alyssawillii) with a creepy text, but a funny meme will definitely catch her eye. If you’re lucky enough to take Alyssa on a date, ensure to avoid dairy. She would find a drunk golf game followed by Kyoto very romantic. Alyssa considers herself to be to chill as a cucumber, she’s not uptight or bossy like some…
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39 Thoughts While Meeting The Parents
Meeting the parents is an important step in a relationship. However, it can be stressful. Laugh at these 39 thoughts we all have when meeting the parents.
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A CHAOTIC HEART
This one is for the girls who keep their hair and heart a mess. For the girls who feel everything so deeply. Who love passionately, and break easily. This one is for the girls who put their whole hearts into everything they do, even if it means they get nothing in return. This is for the girls who often feel alone, stuck in a gray zone. Looking for closure and receiving no answers. This is for the girls who keep trying no matter how many times they get hurt. This one is for the guys who keep their music up too loud and a tough face on. For the guys…
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Be Whole Heartily You
Video Log #2 reflecting on a question asked of who you should be in the beginning of talking/a relationship. Lesson Learned: Always be every side of yourself. That’s what love is about.
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Red Flags & Run
Have you ever wondered, how you ended up being the person dating the jerk? You begin by seeing someone you think is so great, but by the end of the relationship you realize they are the biggest asshole. How could you not see it before? Here are 10 red flags to look out for in the beginning of the relationship. If you see these, run. 1.They can’t compromise. This is the first big red flag to be aware of. If the person you are seeing cannot compromise with you, they are going to be terrible to date. If it is one person’s way or the highway situation, someone is going…
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Dating Tips 101
Dating can be nerve-wracking. The pressure to try and impress the person you like is overwhelming. Well, lucky for all of you I have surveyed different groups of men and women to get dating advice to make your next date a success.