Category Archives: Relationships

Just Show Up

Posted on November 26, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

A little over a year ago I decided I wanted to start dating again after a long hiatus, or a sabbatical if you will–because a sabbatical is rest from work. And dating is hard work. When I mentioned this to … Continue reading →

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I Loooove You…

Posted on October 14, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Conditions–we place conditions and expectations on our interactions and how we operate interpersonally. We work hard for the expectation of a good salary and kudos. We do a favor expecting and hoping for one returned at a later date. We exchange … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Birthday On!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

It’s my birthday and I’ll cry if I want to! Nah, I don’t really want to cry. Instead, I want to tell everyone and their mother. And technically it’s not really my birthday. Yet. I have declared my approach into … Continue reading →

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Enough is Enough

Posted on September 18, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Enough. I’m on an Enough kick lately…the notion of being Good Enough. Having Enough. Being Enough. It’s all wrapped up in the concepts of Shame and Worthiness. We feel Shame when we believe we’re not Smart Enough, Thin Enough, Competent … Continue reading →

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I Heart You the Mostest

Posted on August 29, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve been talking about relationships a lot lately with friends in different stages of coupling and uncoupling. Nobody likes a broken heart. Cause it hurts. We talk a lot about finding The One. Or believing there is a Soul Mate. … Continue reading →

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Girls Gone Wild?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I’m coming off a weekend away with a dear friend I’ve known for over half my life. We’ve been close friends for 22 years. It was a fabulous yet draining weekend–it was supposed to be a typical Girls’ Weekend. It … Continue reading →

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Vows or Wows

Posted on June 13, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve met someone. OK, I meet a lot of people–even met Bradley Cooper. I will talk to anyone who doesn’t run away from me–Bradley Cooper walked briskly away, thank you very much. But you know what I mean. I’ve met … Continue reading →

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Made With Love

Posted on May 20, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I’m not one to write restaurant/food reviews. I just love to eat myself silly–really good food to put myself into a proper food coma. I know how to write. I know how to eat. Until today, the twain did not … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Dating: A Public Service Announcement

Posted on April 9, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve posted some heavy topics of late. I believe life is fabulous and fun alongside the sorrows and tears. To that end, let’s lighten things up. I continue to be grateful for all the life lessons and experiences that dating … Continue reading →

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Online Dating Tips For Men (or Why I Haven’t Met Anyone I Like Yet)

Posted on February 12, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Special Valentine’s Day Edition. Consider this a public service–some helpful tips for men who want to be successful in their online dating ventures, based on my sociological research project that is Online Dating. You’re welcome: 1. Under the category to … Continue reading →

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