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Ghosting – and other heartless behaviors
As defined by Merriam-Webster online dictionary, ghosting is: the act or practice of abruptly cutting off all contact with someone (such as a former romantic partner) usually without explanation by no longer accepting or responding to phone calls, messages, etc. I personally couldn’t picture Romeo and Juliet ghosting each other, could you? But I do think this “practice” has existed for as long as we’ve been able to breathe — people avoiding reality, maybe? We just have a cooler and more fitting name for it now, in the 21st century. Ghosting is a more common practice in the dating and relationships scene. And, boy, does it really thrive in the…
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It’s not your dog, it’s me
“Good-natured, thoroughly emphatic human being who doesn’t love animals but means well.” Those are the first words that came to mind as an idea for a potential dating profile, if I ever had one, after an encounter with a dog yesterday. First, let me say that I don’t understand why people act surprised when I won’t even ask them about their dog. I witness a lot of dog and human interaction in my neighborhood, and dog owners almost seem to expect you to ask if their dogs can be pet. Evidently, a lot of people ask. There’s a lot of petting from strangers going on. But not me; I’m not…
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Fitting Right In
The other day, after a woman who must’ve been in her late 50’s or early 60’s started talking to me out of nowhere, I started reflecting on the relationship I have with people of all ages. This lady and I both walked out of a store at the same time, and walked the same couple of blocks towards the train station. Once there, we sat on the same side of the platform: southbound. Perhaps it was this coincidence that inspired her to want to start a conversation. “I love Sephora,” she said. “OMG, so do I!” I replied. Next thing I know, we’re deep in a conversation about skincare. Then,…
