5 Types of Guys to Avoid Like the Plague

Face it ladies, online dating is here to stay. Me being me, I dove in head first, eyes closed shortly after my divorce.  In the immortal words of Yoda, "Try not. Do or do not. There is no try". I didn't just try online dating, I ate it for breakfast. 

Being new to the digital world of dating, the learning curve was pretty steep. And by steep, I mean a sheer cliff overlooking the dark abyss of bad date purgatory. Lucky for me I'm a quick learner. Once I got the hang of it, online dating was fun and proved to be a great way to meet new people. Whether you're looking for your one true love or just want to hook-up with a few Mr. Right-Nows, online dating can be a whole lot of fun and the best way to get out there and mix it up.

Dating After Heartbreak

Trust me... it does get better.

Dating after a tough breakup can be about as much fun as having a root canal while undergoing laser hair removal. But it doesn't have to be. I've been through the trenches and have some real life tips to help you enjoy dating again and feel stronger than ever. Really!

The last thing you need is sugar-coated advice on "how to get over your man in 3 easy steps." I get it. No sugar coating here. Only real deal advice, forged in the fire of down and dirty life experience. I've been there more than my fair share of times. Not in a Taylor Swift sort of way, but you get the picture. After my divorce, I thought I'd never want to date again. Date was truly a four letter word in my book and the thought of online dating made me queasy.

Not that I didn't like men or sex. Fact is, I really like men and sex. I mean who doesn't want amazing sex and fabulous companionship all wrapped up in a handsome package? I just didn't know how the heck to get myself out there again. And honestly, I felt less than confident about my dating mojo. I know you can relate. No matter how a relationship ends, your confidence is shaken. 

4 Post-Break-Up Confidence Boosters

"When life hands you lemons, make a lemon-tini."

That's my motto. I know breakups are never fun. But after you do the hard work of getting through it, it's your time to shine. All you need is a little polish! Here are 4 sure-fire ways to get your groove back.

Get back on your feet

"What defines you isn't how many times you crash but the number of times you get back up." - Sarah Dessen.

Sarah knows her stuff. There's no time like the present to change your Facebook status back to Single and loving it. Don't let that old baggage drag you down one more day. I know it's hard to click on that drop-down menu and hit 'Single', but you've got this.

How Sixteen Candles Ruined My Life

Let’s get this out of the way first, shall we? My love life isn’t exactly considered mainstream or even acceptable in some polite conversations. You won’t go to your local Cineplex and see the latest "it" girl starring in a heartwarming Hollywood rom-com with my name on it anytime soon. The crazy part? There is a happy ending, several in fact! But my happy endings aren't exactly the formulaic ones we were brainwashed with as sweet little girls. The crazier part? My happy endings just might be your happy beginnings.