Category Archives: Relationships

Dating Really Is a Headache

Posted on July 2, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

You may have noticed I have not written much of late. If you haven’t noticed, I won’t be offended. A little sad, but I understand. I haven’t written because I can’t. My head injury has flared up again such that … Continue reading →

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George Will, You’ve Broken My Heart

Posted on June 10, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I started the day with my head aching. Steroid injections to the head elicit this type of reaction in the neurologist’s procedure room: “Holy mother of F*CK! I hate you!!” Yes, I’m still being treated for the head injury I … Continue reading →

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The One Who Got Away

Posted on June 9, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

My friend told me a story about a man she dated a handful of times, maybe two handsful of times, years and years ago. He abruptly told her he didn’t think it would work out. Some moments she thinks he … Continue reading →

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Saving Love, Saving Yourself

Posted on May 29, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

You cannot save people. You can only love them. Anaïs Nin And sometimes that means you must love them from afar. I have a friend who had difficulty accepting that her now-ex-boyfriend continued to make life decisions that were not … Continue reading →

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The Bleeding Heart Party

Posted on May 22, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I am ending today’s pity party. We may have one later tonight, or tomorrow, or this long weekend at the beach. But for now, it’s over. Everyone go home. This time my pity party was over a fun date. I’d … Continue reading →

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My Kind of Guy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Each time I dip a toe in the dating pool, I learn more about what I want, and don’t want. I want what most people want–someone I find interesting and funny and smart and kind. I’ve realized there are simply … Continue reading →

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Mommie Dearest

Posted on May 11, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Mother’s Day is here and every year I have a hard time finding the right Hallmark card. I’ve always had a really complicated relationship with my mother. As a young child, I remember being in such awe of her. Her … Continue reading →

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Shhh!!!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I have officially become the crazy old lady who barks at strangers. I used to be the crazy young woman who yelled at passers-by, but that was when I was a College Student at Happy Hour. I’m surprised the “old … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on April 18, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I may not have a lasting relationship to show for this, so you may not believe I am an authority on this when I say this, but I know Glennon Doyle Melton is right when she says Love Wins. Because … Continue reading →

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Stay in Your Own Lane

Posted on April 15, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

La Chica runs over to me to tattle on her brother. She has deemed his table manners to be atrocious and is so offended by them, she insists I take immediate action. The Boy mutters, “Stay in your own lane.” … Continue reading →

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