On celibacy, fantasy, Jane the Virgin, feminism, and not dating

On celibacy, fantasy, Jane the Virgin, feminism, and not dating

March 15, 2018/Charlotte

Obsessively binge watching Jane the Virgin coincided with – and perhaps influenced – my decision to stop dating and stop having sex. Not dating when you are romantically-lonely is uncomfortable and dissonant. It means...

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The Worst Online Dating Opener I’ve Ever Received

Dating, Humour

September 11, 2017/Charlotte

I received the following message last night. – Never have I wanted juice less. – I don’t know why killing rats is a redeeming feature. – Does this strategy ever work for getting dates?...

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What To Wear When Meeting Your Ex

Dating, Humour

August 22, 2017/Charlotte

Meeting your ex in person after a breakup can be a confusing time, regardless of how it ended or at what point in the recovery process you’re at. Sometimes you might bump into them...

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Here’s what happens when you find out I’m a mother

Dating, Parenting

July 14, 2017/Charlotte

Apparently this is what happens when you become a mother: This is hard for most mothers, I think, when our complex identities become overshadowed by this one role. But it’s particularly challenging when you’re...

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