Being a fan of Kate Hudson films, I couldn’t pass up the chance to get myself a bit of an update even when I knew from reading the title that it’ll be of a personal nature — her dating life. Kate Hudson Moves On…Quickly After the quick read, I can’t help but wonder if it’s true. Will you truly think about a former “failed” relationship after you end your current one? Thinking that this time it will work? Curious thought. Though I’m a firm believer in second chances, I do draw the line on what will be a healthy move. Changes may have happened, a rekindled passion with the familiar may be comforting but I still consider the unresolved issues — issues that can haunt the couple. Will you truly... [Read more]

I’ve been doing this long standing survey on people I encounter, asking one simple question: “What do you do when you’re online?” It no longer comes as a surprise when the answer would be some social networking brand. Chatting comes second, followed closely by the ever-practical, forwarded messages magnet, the electronic mail. Yes, there are a lot of people, particularly the younger generation, who go online for one simple purpose — to connect. For the more internet savvy, their activities will then branch out to reading online newspapers, following blogs, perhaps blogging themselves or putting up online business websites, frequenting forums, and for the love-lorn, dating websites. Regardless of the medium, we... [Read more]

After reading this article over at NY Times, I got to think about double dating with my mum. Hep. Before you cringe at the idea, better hear me out. Before anything else, I’d like to state that my mum is a widow. We all know that dating is something personal and private. The last thing we’d ever want to happen is to have parents prying in this part of our lives. I mean, I have to admit that before I would allow a guy to meet any member of my family, I’m going to make sure that what I have with him is real and serious. So, yea, I had initially cringed at the thought of double dating with my mum. What changed my mind? Well, I allowed myself to dwell on certain things about dating and relationships. I know for a fact that my... [Read more]

I came across an article that talks about the middle-age dating scene and how it is not for the weak of heart. It offered a glimpse on how middle-aged individuals carry find dating in this day and age. If you would think about it, it can be a bit difficult to deal with. Putting themselves out there, somewhat in competition with the younger generation, carrying with them baggages, i.e. kids, family, career status, aged looks, etc., can be a little intimidating. You don’t really have to take these baggages negatively. Look at it as building blocks to your uniqueness and character. These are part of who you are and you’re beautiful that way. Personally, I applaud these individuals for their courage and boldness. Not only do I find them... [Read more]

I had this enlightening conversation with a new friend last night and it was on the subject of settling. I’ve heard this raised time and again whenever people would talk to me about relationships, staying with a current partner, or entering into a new relationship. To be honest, I’ve considered this idea of “settling” in a lot of situations I’ve found myself in. The thing this person said about this theory had startled me. It was about the reason why people, mostly women, settle. Abandonment issues. The reason for my surprise was because I had recently realised this myself. To hear somebody else say it made it more real and concrete. We’re not trying to trivialise the painful past of people who have abandonment... [Read more]