Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorPresent tense — Zara pt. 5I was about halfway through my “highlight reel” of experiences that were serving as a last gasp to see if Zara and I could make it work…Feb 25Feb 25
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorBreadcrumb trails— Zara pt. 4I was standing on the shakiest of ground. Zara had walked out on my birthday after I tried to talk about becoming more serious with her. I…Feb 22Feb 22
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorPremature infatuationMy first tiptoes into dating had me feeling fairly good. I was enjoying a boost in confidence that I hadn’t experienced before. I was…Jan 10Jan 10
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorSeparation anxiety — Daniela pt. 4I shoot up out of bed.Dec 29, 2023Dec 29, 2023
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorType 2 relationship — Zara pt 3.I was falling for Zara very quickly, and trying to do whatever I could to get closer to her. Zara was pescatarian, and I switched up my…Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorExperimental foreplay — Daniela pt. 3I had a complex with Daniela. I wanted to be seen as a perfect boyfriend in so many ways. I was constantly chasing the right way to do it.Nov 20, 20231Nov 20, 20231
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorPaying lip serviceSome women are understandably nervous about meeting men in person after talking with them online. I can’t say I blame them. What’s that…Nov 8, 2023Nov 8, 2023
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorTrivial pursuit — Zara pt. 2My hopes for building something with Zara had been dashed. My suspicions that it wasn’t working were confirmed when she said there was…Nov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorRules of disengagement — Daniela pt. 2Making Daniela laugh was my absolute favourite thing to do. She hated to admit I was funny because it made my ego gigantic. She’d…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
Alan MacPhersoninThe Bar Is On The FloorMy very first dateFirst dates are always a mix of fun and nervous energy. The anticipation, the awkwardness, the slowly building attraction. Some people hate…Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023