How it all began…
Hi everyone! Let me start by introducing myself.
Here goes nothing. My name’s Danielle. I’m 29 years old. I have an apartment, a dog, and a career. I have a Master’s degree. I can’t cook, and I can’t seem to hold down a relationship. I may not have mastered the relationship thing, but I have surely tried mastering the dating thing. They say practice makes perfect, right?
If there is one thing I enjoy, it’s getting dolled up and going out for a fancy cocktail in the city; Carrie Bradshaw-style. (Side note-I’d like to think Carrie Bradshaw is my spirit animal, although I hate when people refer to a person as an “animal”, but you get my point). Anywho, when you’re like me and you wear scrubs all week and only brush your hair on Fridays, it feels nice to put on some make up and wear pants with a button every now and again. I once ran into a coworker while I was out and she didn’t recognize me… I’m not sure if that says I look awesome when I put in some effort, or I look heinous while at work, but I’d like to choose the former. I digress.
Now, as much as I love going out on the town by myself and letting the night take me where it may, maybe the more fulfilling option would be doing it with another, preferably an attractive male figure. So, I decided it was time to embrace the millennial lifestyle and hit up the dating apps.
Let me take you on my journey to find Mr. Right, while stumbling through the MANY Mr. Wrongs. I’ll share all the ups, the downs, the embarrassing and cringe-worthy moments, the tears, the wine, the ice cream. Okay, scratch that, I don’t share my ice cream because they don’t make Ben and Jerry’s in a shareable size. But anyway, I’m about to let you in on the realness of dating in the 21st century. So, download your dating apps and get your swiping finger ready. I invite you to go on this journey with me. I will dive in to real-life dating situations, real feelings, red flags, green flags (aka reasons why I ignored the red flags), and lessons learned. Let me be your friend and confidant. My hope is that this blog may provide you with some clarity on your own dating situations, or some comfort to know you are not alone in your struggles. Maybe you will learn from my mistakes. And, not to exclude the happy couples, if you are in a perfectly happy and blissful relationship, may this blog provide you with some laughs and some appreciation for your current partner. We are all jealous and secretly hate you. But I thank you for reading, regardless. Xoxo
(Ps. What you are about to read is composed entirely of real people and real events. All names have been changed of course, to protect the identities of the men involved and salvage their chances at future romantic relationships without tainting their reputations. Come on now, I’m not THAT spiteful. They will know who they are…)