The Accidental Cannibal
I am not known in our house as being a put-together kind of woman. I often have stains on my shirts and I usually leave crumbs behind me wherever I eat. Basically, on a...
Category: Relationships
The Case of the Cold Pizza
We have a leftover rule in our house. It came about early on in our relationship when Jordan ate leftovers I had from a Thai dinner the night before. By the time I was...
The Man Behind the Romance
Jordan, while a romantic, doesn’t like things to get too romantic. Whenever a sweet moment gets borderline emotional, he’ll offset the mood with a joke or an inappropriate noise. It’s his way of keeping...
Pushing My Buttons
At this point in our relationship I have a good idea when Jordan’s about to embarrass me. When we first started dating, however, it took a few surprises before I realized I needed to...
Heeere’s Jordan
Alaska is a place that’s both serene and creepy at the same time. It’s where Into the Wild meets The Shining—the kind of place you go to get away from the world, but also...
First Impressions
We had only been dating for two weeks. In other words, not long enough for me to know that I shouldn’t hand Jordan my phone and ask him to text one of my friends...
Gourds Gone Wild
I like to go to farmer’s markets. The feeling I get at a market is similar to the feeling I get walking into Whole Foods. Even though I’m not a great cook, I think...
The Difference Between Love and Romance
Romance writer Nana Malone loves love. “Every romantic comedy…I’ve seen twice. I’ve watched Love Actually probably 22 times,” she says. Of course rom coms and romance novels aren’t known for their realism. “The pragmatist...
How to Write the Perfect Love Note
This is a bold statement, but I’m going to say it anyway: Jordan has mastered the art of writing love notes. It sounds impressive, but what most guys don’t realize is that love notes...
Breaking Barriers
One of the downsides to new relationships is that you have to exercise restraint. You must do everything in your power to disguise your disgusting habits, so that the guy or gal you’re tying...
