The more other people started to notice him, the more paranoid I became.
About L.J. Rose
I’ve Met a Guy—And He’s Short
My friend warned me beforehand: he’s short. As if he had a criminal record and now was my opportunity to get out of it if I wanted.
My friend warned me beforehand: he’s short. As if he had a criminal record and now was my opportunity to get out of it if I wanted.
Heterosexuality Is a Construct
Challenging compulsory heterosexuality asks that we deprioritize our romantic relationships with men.
Challenging compulsory heterosexuality asks that we deprioritize our romantic relationships with men.
Is Sex Ever Just Sex?
As I sat there and tried to convince my friend — or rather, myself — that it was “just sex,” I knew I was lying.
As I sat there and tried to convince my friend — or rather, myself — that it was “just sex,” I knew I was lying.
What I Learned From a Five-Month Situationship
I left, giddy, and as I looked out the window I thought to myself, shit. I’m starting to like him.
I left, giddy, and as I looked out the window I thought to myself, shit. I’m starting to like him.
The Five (Ish) Stages of Rejection in Dating
Rejection isn’t fun for anyone. But it can also teach us a lot about ourselves.
Rejection isn’t fun for anyone. But it can also teach us a lot about ourselves.
How Do You Know When To Make the Grand Gesture in Dating?
The romantic in me says to Just send that text. What’s the worst that can happen?
The romantic in me says to Just send that text. What’s the worst that can happen?
Why This Red Flag Should Be Everybody’s Deal Breaker
If it happens once, it will happen again.
If it happens once, it will happen again.
My Ex Is Dating the Woman He Told Me ‘Not to Worry About’
I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d been right about her all along.
I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d been right about her all along.
One of the Worst Dates I’ve Had Was Also the Best Sex I’ve Had
If two people could have such good physical chemistry, there must be the possibility of an emotional connection.
If two people could have such good physical chemistry, there must be the possibility of an emotional connection.
Can I Judge a Date by What They’re Wearing?
I couldn’t help but wish he’d put a little more effort in.
I couldn’t help but wish he’d put a little more effort in.
My Friend Has Herpes & Men Keep Dumping Her
How could someone be fine with it, have sex with her, and then change their mind the next day?
How could someone be fine with it, have sex with her, and then change their mind the next day?
5 Dating App Deal Breakers That Make Me Swipe Left
I know what I’m looking for, and I know how to spot red flags.
I know what I’m looking for, and I know how to spot red flags.
Is Being Unvaccinated a Deal Breaker in Dating?
I didn’t find out until after we shared a first kiss.
I didn’t find out until after we shared a first kiss.
Dating Faux Pas: What Not To Do if You Want a Third Date
Did this guy self-sabotage our romantic connection? Or was I just not into him?
Did this guy self-sabotage our romantic connection? Or was I just not into him?
Are You Jealous or Bisexual?
All this time, I’d thought I wanted to be her, but really, I wanted to be with her.
All this time, I’d thought I wanted to be her, but really, I wanted to be with her.