Independent, Not Men-O-Phobic
I find myself in a hectic life, juggling plans, people and work. And none of these plans are centered around men. What does that make me now?
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The Death Of Prince Charming
It occurs to me that I’m in the final stages of recuperation. Or rather, I’m like someone who was ill for a very long time without knowing it, then hospitalised, recovered, had a relapse and is now watching the last of the scabs fall off, the scars fade away. Melodramatic,…
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Manguide 6: Alcohol
Alcohol is like a man. In its many variations, delightful or otherwise, it mirrors the vagaries of my favorite vice. Here’s how. Breezer – This is the boy you grew up with, the one who sat next to you in fourth grade and helped you with your homework. You don’t…
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So There, Needy!
You may want to feel needed,But that’s no reason to make me feel needy. It doesn’t say much about your masculinity,if it feels threatened by my independence. I’d rather be alonethan with someone who needs to change meI’d rather be alonethan be someone other than myself.
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Quoted In Mail Today: Ignore The Abusers And Keep Blogging Ladies – Harassment, Inacceptable
Mail Today carried a story today on women bloggers and the problems we face in blogging. Yours truly has been quoted alongside a number of promiment ladies on the blogosphere. (Click the image below to see the full story) Some of you may recognize the trolly character I’ve mentioned in…
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Material Girl
As I step out, Madonna’s ‘Material Girl’ plays in my head. I’m going to own a diamond. But this time, no boys are lining up to pay.
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Why Commitment Starts To Look Attractive
I keep getting asked why I want commitment if it’s such a terrible thing. My reasons may not be all deeply soulful or romantic or even honorable.
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Non Sequitur*
The Non-relationship because… The Non-conversation because… The Non-boyfriend because… The Non-breakup because… When did we ever say anything about getting together? *Latin for “It does not follow”. Just like men and relationships. Hmph.
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Settle For To Settle Down
I’m reading a book called Rubbish Boyfriends. But hang on, that’s not all that’s responsible for this mood o’ mine. I’ve been talking (and talking and talking) to the following women: A has been steadily (as opposed to happily) married to a ‘Who says we get it right the first…
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Chick Lit
Chick Lit is the new Romance Novel. And it isn’t. It’s empowering in a very strange way.
