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Friday, December 22, 2006
Naughty or Nice in 2006?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
While Santa Baby is checking to see who was naughty or nice, I am reflecting on the past twelve months of being single in the city. I must say that 2006 was a great year for me in the romance department. I have met some great guys, not all love connections, but I have two great potentials on deck going into 2007. I only met a few duds, and I had absolutely no dating drama whatsoever! My goal was to double my dating from the previous year, and I definitely did that.
Being single in Atlanta, you get the chance to mix and mingle, attend cool activities around the city, hang out with your friends, and actually enjoy the single life. You also have opportunities to be naughty or nice – which I guess depends on what you are into at the moment. I think I have had a little of both this year.
Naughty#1: There may be a gent or two that could call me the kissing bandit. What can I say - I love to smooch on cute guys that fine me sexy. It’s a tricky thing to hook up just for kissing though – I came dangerously close to floozy behavior. New rule: only kiss boys when sober.
Naughty #2 I really, really, really crossed the line of flirting with a gorgeous married man. I feel awful about it, and I vowed to get a grip, and chill out. I am not a desperate single woman that preys on married men, but at the risk of sounding like a 3 year old, HE STARTED IT! That won’t fly will it? Fine! I’ll fall back and I hope that the karma train won’t run me over when I get a husband!
I haven’t been a devilish diva all year though:
Nice# 1 I have played matchmaker to a couple of friends of mine. They have been virtually inseparable since Halloween. I have my fingers crossed for those crazy kids. They look blissfully happy! My only request is that their firstborn daughter is named after me.
Nice# 2 My friend Chris called it my “Something New Syndrome” dating. I don’t know if I would call it that, but I have explored interracial dating more this year. It has been interesting, to say the least, and I plan to keep an open mind about this. I learned a lot about myself in the process. New rule: Don’t let the opinions of others deter you from dating who you want to date.
Have you enjoyed dating in 2006?
Are there any dating trends you plan to try in 2007? There is speed dating, friend referrals, Lock and Key Parties, meet my ex parties, cooking classes, trivia nights at local pubs, or wine tasting events for singles. All of these are great ways to get out of a dating rut and mix things up a bit!
Ladies, are any of you going on a man diet? Perhaps you have decided to just take a dating hiatus and focus on other things more. Be warned that this is rumored to be the exact time when you will meet Mr. Wonderful. Stay alert and positive!
What are your naughty and/or nice dating stories of 2006?
Do you regret any unethical dating choices? Have you learned from the experience?
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