Tag: Dating

• Guest Post: Hillary on “Why I Don’t Do Online Dating”

  I am both excited and honored to have Peonies ‘n Mint’s first guest post be from the ever-wonderful Hillary at an oklahoma girl. Hillary and I were discussing her love life recently (because we’re at that level of blogosphere friendship) and she was recanting the demise of online dating in her life. From someone who…

  Ashley

  November 6, 2015

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• Let Other People Happen

  When contemplating what you want in life, it’s interesting to consider that you don’t necessarily always want your life to be better, but rather different. I came upon this article once upon a time and finally see what the author meant by this perspective. One path in life does not always mean it is the…

  Ashley

  September 24, 2015

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• 13 Men You Meet on a First Date

  I’ve had my fair share of first dates, but not many have progressed past Numero Uno. Most of the time there just isn’t that connection, other times there are factors such as distance, timing, interest differences, etc. We’ve all experienced different people, and know there’s a lot to be gained from the initial dating experience.…

  Ashley

  September 15, 2015

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• Don’t Fall for Him and Other Useless Advice I Give Myself

  Have you ever liked someone but the timing is off? How many times do you give yourself advice and not listen? For me, countless times, and the greatest advice I give myself which I ignore is not to fall for someone. Don’t take down my walls. Don’t let anyone in. Don’t allow anyone else to make me happy other…

  Ashley

  August 25, 2015

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• 5 Reasons Life is Better Without Your Ex

  The county fair was last week and, as is the usual tendency at the fair, my friends and I ate unhealthily while we walked aimlessly around and ran into old classmates and colleagues. One of the groups we happened to run into contained a kid from my high school who was also once one of my campers.…

  Ashley

  August 20, 2015

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• Online Dating Has Turned Us Into Unicorn Hunters

  An article shared in my Reader caught my eye today, and upon closer examination I felt it worthy of being reblogged on Peonies ‘n Mint. I’ll discuss the topic later this month, but as a preliminary notice: I joined Match.com over two weeks ago and met a certain someone who has been extremely kind and…

  Ashley

  August 18, 2015

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• The Art of Being Alone

  We live in a society which sees high self-esteem as a proof of well-being, but we do not want to be intimate with this admirable and desirable person. How many people can say they have perfected the art of truly being happy and alone? So many of us are constantly looking for fulfillment and happiness…

  Ashley

  July 13, 2015

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• Then Her Heart Hardened

  I have some very important information for all you out there in cyberspace: break ups suck. It has been over a week now since Army blindsided me and I’m not sure if I’ve ever felt more drained. I’ve arrived, however, to the point where I am sick and tired of all things lovey-dovey. I find myself…

  Ashley

  June 29, 2015

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