The Blast Alliance

You guys know I bottle things up inside, but I didn’t always have Great Expectations for my dating life. Here’s the scoup, this week I filed three years of back taxes. On a weekend of datelessness, surprise! I pretend to be ashamed about it. What does this mean? Actually, that’s the moment when I initially thought about finding a date in my area.

I already knew the solution. Figured I’d boost my dating life at Great Expectations Denver Dating Service. And it isn’t a bad idea. My dating life is worth bringing up. When I was a little tipsy at George’s graduation near North Dallas last week, Richard had to know if I’ve bumped into that special someone. They sure have nerve. I didn’t want to answer, but then laughed, “No.”

Even The Old Tooter (aka: grandpa) doesn’t know when to quit driving home along the lines of true relationships. I quipped to all of them: “Seriously, you would bring that up.”

Can you believe this? No one knew what I was talking about, as usual. Irritated, I went to the gym to put my dating woes behind me. But I couldn’t get it out of my head! Nothing was helping and I needed some damn help. Doug, who was a fellow Ram in high school (go Rams!) advised that I meet singles at Great Expectations. I said, “That would do the trick.” What a relief. I especially enjoy the singles at Great Expectations Dallas.

When I started, meeting new singles through dating services was kinda foreign because I’m a traditionalist of sorts. This was all really foreign to me, that I noticed I wore mismatched socks by accident. A mere mess did not pull the plug on another incredible Great Expectations event. The evening was a limo pub crawl from heaven. The truth is I’ll never forget all the many enjoyable people I met, all available singles.

It’s been a pleasure to party at these incredibley satisfying Great Expectations Dallas singles events and mixers, I got in touch with a handful of marvelous guys and gals who I could tell share a like-minded spirit when it comes to dating. Don’t know why I ever let anyone get on my back about me not dating. Awesomely enough, dating with Great Expectations is a lot of fun and a remarkably refreshing dating experience.

Ted

Loneliness is Temporary

There’s tons of online dating tips for men and women online today. Here are a few tips that will help you out on your 1st date.

Step 1:

You shouldn’t act just to impress her. Just be yourself. You might lose her interest if she has to concentrate on your act or attitude. Try to pretend that she is just a friend and you aren’t trying to win her over, and perhaps you’ll be comfortable enough to more easily be yourself.

2nd Tip:

Remember – first impressions count! Make sure she doesn’t think you will be a boring partner. You shouldn’t talk to much – and try to balance the conversation. Don’t just say yes or no to her inquiries, but you also don’t want to say your life history either. If you only talk about yourself, then you will sound highly vain and tedious!

3rd Step:

Look confident on your first singles date. You want to make her feel like you are smart and interesting. When you speak, you need to sound capable, but not bragging. Don’t make her not like you before she begins to experience you! You don’t need to make your 1st date, your last date!

For my last tip – you need to have fun with dating online! Try and forget your nervousness, and worries. Pretend like your not even on a date – but rather, simply hanging out with your friend. Hopefully your first date will be a unforgettable one.

For one, I couldn’t characterize myself as pleasantly satisfied as an “independent” (aka: naturally single) person and remain an honest woman. But, I’m not uncomfortable with the reality of life, either. I just mention it here as an ear-catching detail foreshadowing what I will shortly reveal to you

A week ago today I was walking the dog, Trisha, pondering about signing up for a dating service for Phoenix singles. As of this minute, I write to you as a fully satisfied member of the dating service. For real, and I almost don’t believe it myself! I like it! If you’ve been paying attention, perhaps you’re thinkin’, “You totally owe me an explanation.”

Here’s how it went down, I looked at this Great Expectations Dating site and liked what I saw. They’re for quality and professional singles who care enough to know dating isn’t a game.

Quite frankly, I’d never been too big on the ridiculous nightlife ritual serial daters (ie: everyone I know) so aptly entitled “The Dating Game.” I faced it all the time. Every night friends ask, “You’re still single? ” and “Please tell me you two are dating.”

“Ugh, and double ugh.” I say to them, and playfully so. “Take a look around, I’m not missing much.”

“Don’t be silly,” they deadpan. “That’s just an excuse for your cynicism.”

Thankfully, that’s my sister (she’s the best) Patty McCarthy. She sets reality directly to my core to put me back on course. Caring souls are always there to offer perspective. No countering that, and I joined.

Returning to the theme of this post. As I picked from hundreds of combinations of outfits for my first singles event with Great Expectations, I acknowledged something deep. Over the last year, I hadn’t allowed myself the greatest of literal great expectations for dating and myself in the serendipitous path of life. Being single isn’t so bad, specifically with healthy optimism. Holding great expectations works terrifically in dating.

<3, Denise Rodriguez