The Hunt For Mr. Perfect by Cheryl Lakes When my match-making friend Beth first pointed Don out across the room and told me she wanted me to meet him, I balked.  I could tell long distance that he was not my type. He was too tall for me and I could hear his laughter from […]

The Dating Chronicles The Strategy  As the crowd stood waiting for the guests of honor to speak at the engagement party, Mel thought of the challenge that lay ahead.  He knew Carrie would show her usual discomfort with the display of affection always present between his friend Jack and his fiancée Renee.  Their love was […]

From The Flirt Files: Mentionable  Moments by Carli Smokes Amy – “It was I who asked my husband out on our first date.  I had to gather up my nerve because he was the finest guy in school and women were throwing moves at him from every corner.  So, I came up with a creative […]

Single Sketches  Confessions by BS Staff Kay:  “I used to feel anger and bitterness at men in general.  I was convinced that most men were self-centered, cold, and uncaring creatures.  I had experienced the confusion and callousness of two men who spurned my love and devotion for the flailing arms of other women.  I finally […]

The Dating Game: Misreading The Signs by Kayla Smith This was our second date, and I was surprised that this fine hunk of a man had asked me out again, because of his actions on our first date. We had been introduced by a mutual friend at a lawn party, and he had invited me […]

10 Ways To Make That Relationship Last Forever by Jake Stoner There is a lot to be learned about relationships.  However, I’ve discovered that good relationships come from the acquisition of personal skills that are necessary to fully enjoy the company of someone who has captured your heart and mind.  The following are some steps […]

When He Cheats… And You Still Want Him by Candace Rogers Be clear!  If he cheats with you, he will cheat on you!  It took me a while to understand this poignant fact.  I used to think that a woman’s beauty or lack thereof had something to do with whether or not a guy would […]

From The Male Room The Uncertainty Of Choices by Vince Kendricks It was the day before my birthday, and for the first time since my divorce, I was faced with a dilemma.  The one thing about being married is that you never have to figure out who you’re spending special days with.  At that moment, […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  Is it ever appropriate for a friend to slow dance with your boyfriend?  At a recent birthday party, my best friend asked my boyfriend to dance, and he accepted.  I was outdone because it was a slow tune, and she threw her arms around his neck as if I wasn’t […]

Dating Data: The Ugly Side Of Pretty by Celia Johns Not too long ago, I realized too late that I had picked the wrong restaurant for a first date that I initiated.  The ride was too long and the conversation dwindled to silence on the way back home because things had not gone well.  We […]