• A Pleasant Surprise

    Even though I kept insisting I was taking a break from the dating apps, I found…

  • Doing The Right Thing

    Over the next couple of weeks, I found myself pulling away more and more. Life was…

  • The Missing Spark

    As the weeks went on, I started to realize something I had been trying not to…

  • Finding My Stride

    By this point, we were somewhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and life felt wonderfully full. Most…

  • At Ease

    I invited Matt over to my apartment for dinner. I made my go-to chicken parmesan, and…

  • Taking It Slow

    Matt and I continued seeing each other, and the more time we spent together, the more…

  • Finding Balance

    The next few weeks were busy. I was moving. And, in a lot of ways, moving…

  • Finding My Voice

    By this point, Joe’s excitement had started to feel a little overwhelming. After everything that happened…

  • Too Much, Too Soon

    With Joe #1 officially out of the picture, there was only one Joe left. Joe #2…

  • The Process of Elimination

    In early October, I headed out for another date with Joe #2. About twenty minutes into…