Welcome...How Did I Get Here?

Hello to anyone who is reading this! What you will read on my blogs are all about my varied experiences (past and present) from dating online. The idea that I should actually type them out and blog them is the brainchild of my amazing friend, realtor, warrier and mother of two: Lyra. Lyra has known me since I was 16 and I have shared (and obsessed over) every relationship, odd guy behavior, and hope, dream and fear with her. And she listens to me. Everytime. I'm a lucky girl.

But, back to the point of this blog. How did I get here? I have been in and out of the world of online dating for just about seven years. That is not a typo. After the heartbreaking end of my first true-blue committed relationship in my 2o's, I forged ahead and got online to try to meet someone new. After many first and second dates ( and even a little 6 week-er in there), I eventually did meet someone. Joe* and I fell in love and after a year of dating decided to move in together. That's when things really got interesting. More on that another time. Needless to say, we broke up (otherwise my blog would be called All About My Lovely Life With Joe) and I have been continuing in my search for Mr. Right ever since then.

It's logical and accurate to think that someone who has been dating for a long time (especially online) would have many stories to share. And I do...but this is not just about throwing men under the bus for the "guy things" that I have experienced, nor is this about sharing every little experience. This is really about trying to help others in my situation sort through this online dating thing. The wrongs and rights (according to me) and most importantly...it's a way to try to let the thousands upon thousands of fellow online daters out there know that they are not alone and they are not crazy. And not crazy for feeling alone.

So, why should you care? You don't have to...not one bit. But maybe my blog will entertain and/or enlighten you. Maybe you will share an online dating tip that has worked for you. Anyway you slice it, we're in it together now.


*Names have been changed to protect those who ended our two and a half year relationship via e-mail (also not a typo)