Relationship

If you survived the Spinners and Return Policy Experts we chronicled in Part 1, welcome back to our descent into dating purgatory. As we continue this trip down memory lane, remember that while none of us are perfect, this upcoming roster of men is truly not for the faint of heart. From those who expect you to be perfection personified to the self-proclaimed aficionados poised to test your sanity, let's dive into the remaining dating scenarios we should’ve gracefully, yet swi

Believe it or not, 2016 was a decade ago. Ten years ago, I was in my third year of what is now a thirteen-year relationship. Many of my friends are currently uncoupled, either by choice or because of what they describe as a shrinking pool of men who aren’t irreparably jaded—or who remain unsure of what realistic dating expectations are in the 2020s. Prior to meeting my spouse in 2013, I was undeniably conservative about dating. My expectations were very high, with the rationa