Iāve been a nomad for over two years now, traveling the world and dating, and this is what Iāve foundā¦ Ā· I meet more viable men while traveling abroad, compared to when I lived in one place or traveled full-time in the U.S. Ā· Even with the capability to screen/filter, I meet more men Iām actually interested in in-real-life, vs. on dating apps Ā· Even though Iām currently single, the fleeting connections Iāve experienced this year give me hope that Iāll find my future long-term partner out there in the world But a thriving dating life means Iāve also met some busters (in the wise words of TLC).Ā From the (relatively) benign to the bad, these are the three types of ābustersā I keep encountering over and over again on the nomad life...
Tag: single women
Why We Should Stop Looking for Soulmates
11 years ago, I traveled to Greece for the first time. It had been a few years since my verbally abusive relationship ended; but during that trip, I felt like I had finally healed and was ready to date again. I was also in my mid 20s, and starting to feel the pressures from society. When would I get engaged? Would I hit the milestones I was supposed to in the right time frame? Were we dating in vain, or was my partner going to propose? Now, in my mid-30s, my outlook on marriage and relationships has completely changed. I believe some people are only meant to stay in your life for a season, and that longevity is not the primary goal. I also discuss the sunk cost fallacy. Read on...
I’m a Nomad: How I Build a Network of Friends in the Places I Visit
I've been traveling solo full-time since September 2020, moving from place to place every few weeks. And sure, I travel alone, but I'm not usually alone! So how do I end up making friends while on the road? These are my top six friend-finding tactics.
Nomad Life is NOT for the Faint of Heart
Iāve been at the nomad life for over one year in the U.S., and it suits me. It does! But Iāve made a point to be honest with you guys. I see people on the web glamorizing this life. And itās not for everyone. I think itās important to have as many facts as you can, and be honest with yourself. Here are some truths you need to face if you want to be a nomad...
Nomad Life Love Update: Understanding, The Highest Love
"When two people seek to understand each other, they build bridges of meaning. One personās rope reaches out and ties up with the other personās cable, and even while materially different, even while coming from different places, a link is formed. When we ask questions, when we listen, when we quietly absorb, when we seek to understand, when we empathize, we are showing people the highest love and most ultimate respect. A precursor, of course, to any budding courtship."
Online Dating Do’s and Don’ts: From a Single Woman in Her 30s
I donāt claim to be any kind of dating coach, but I do have some observations that perhaps you could either relate to (or learn from!).... and basically my number one PSA is: The mere act of expressing interest does not make someone interesting. ... And I donāt go out with people who have not interested me.Ā Ā
I’m in My 30s and Single ā But ‘Looking’ I’m Not
I hate the question: āWhat are you looking for?ā I also hate any derivative of: āHang in there, you will find him." Because surprise surprise, I am not looking for a man. Iām not looking for ANY one...
How I Harnessed My Single Girl Power
I find myself reflecting, once in a blue moon, about how Iāve been largely single these last five years and what that has been like: half a decade making meals for one, without regular physical intimacy, holidays spent without a special someone, trips and photographs taken alone... And Iām wistful for a moment, because I want these things. I enjoy building a life with someone. Waking up together in the morning. Flirting, teasing, trusting. Loving and investing, with my whole heart.Ā And then I remember...
I Made 2020 My Year, and You Should Too
2020 is not what I expected or planned for, and it's been uncomfortable and demoralizing in a lot of ways, but I take this approach: I take stock of all my blessings and accomplishments. Are you doing the same?
Maybe I’m Alone for the Holidays, But Lonely I’m Not
Christmas: whether one is single or in a couple, whether traveling to family or vice versa; typically, itās a holiday one spends with loved ones. But this year, my Christmas looks a little different. And I love the flexibility and freedom.
Stop Asking Me How Old I Am
When Iām asked the dreaded question: āHow old are you?ā, these thoughts ping-pong through my brain in an exhaustive sequence...
Marriage is Not the Be-All-End-All
If never marry, so be it. Donāt feel sorry for me. My life has begun, and it's full of possibilities.
What I’ve Learned About Rejection
Rejection is a fact of life, and itās happened over and over to all of us, including me.
I’m Single, but Complete
I'm two months from my 34th birthday and I just realized I spent pretty much the entire length of my 30s stone-cold single.
To the Boy I Really Like
Iām dreaming about the next time I see you. Of our eyes locking, our fingers brushing, of the moment when we realize that we feel the same way about each other, and that this is something worth pursuing. Or am I crazy? Did you feel it too?
The Day I Stopped Ignoring My Gut
At first, he did a lot of things right. Then he did a lot of things wrong; he made the mistake that so many guys make.
My Rules for the First Date
Time and time again, I run into idiot adult men who donāt know how to do a first date properly. So, Iām gonna get some hell for this one, but I donāt careā¦ these are the rules for the first date.
The Values Most Important to Me in 2018
As I look back on the last year, I feel fortunate to have adopted these three principles, now so wholly ingrained in my thinking that they might as well be a part of me.
Vulnerability Isnāt Weakness, Itās Power
Scary, at first, but once the floodgates were open, the POWER this revelation brought surged through me. This was me, my truth, my humble heart: "I'm not over you."
Why I Quit Dating Apps
Over the past decade, I dived into dating apps in earnest, looking for the one ā only to be disappointed and bored. I quit.
