The Middlefinger Flu

Friendships are like a man on his death bed, it takes work to keep them alive. I came across this reality in 2011 when I heard of a friendship suffering from the middlefinger flu. You know what the middlefinger flu is: your attempts to maintain the relationship are met with a harshly careless attitude. So without theContinue reading “The Middlefinger Flu”

The Side Hug

“Well, it was nice to meet you, Greta,” Michael said. “Nice to meet you, too, Michael,” she responds. Michael takes a step towards her and opens his arms wide. Michael hasn’t touched a girl in a while. Unfortunately, Greta can see the desparation on his face. This does not sit well with Greta, and a hugContinue reading “The Side Hug”

The Dos And Don’ts of Online Dating: Communication

You’re success in the world of online dating depends not only on your profile picture, or profile information, but largely on how you communicate with those interested in you (similar to real-life relationships, surprise surprise). Once you’ve found a likeable someone, it’s time to initiate contact. Most dating websites recommend to send some sort ofContinue reading “The Dos And Don’ts of Online Dating: Communication”