Modern Love

In the realm of human connection, our understanding of romance and sexuality is constantly evolving. As societal norms shift, so too do our perceptions and expectations of intimate encounters. Today, we find ourselves at an intriguing crossroad, where technology and personal desires converge to redefine the very nature of human…

Take Me as I Am, Whoever I Am — Have you watched Modern Love yet? It came out about four years ago on Prime Video. I watched it after reading Modern Romane: An Investigation, where Aziz Ansari gets all scientific and technical and hadn’t yet been embroiled in the controversy of the Me Too movement, thinking that it might…

Let’s face it, the start of a new relationship in this day and age can be tough. You find a guy you connect with but that’s when all the fun starts. And by fun, I mean new insecurities, self-doubt, worries, and so much more that decide to show up. It’s…

I wrote this essay with the New York Times’ Modern Love column in mind. After it was rejected, kindly I must add, I sat on it, unsure what to do. But the memory of this time kept coming back to me, kept reminding me how circumstances can shift, suddenly or…

I was a serial monogamist with a long-term-commitment issue. I fell in love quickly and easily, and once I was in a relationship, I gave it my all. But I always hesitated when it came to taking the next step, like moving in together or getting married. …

This anecdote about a middle finger into the eye of generational trauma was recently published by Modern Love’s “Tiny Love Stories” over at the New York Times. Click to read it there — they’re nice, and their help and support was essential. 100 words to spend, goes like this: My…

Number 5 is my all-time favorite. — Beauty doesn’t come from physical perfection. It comes from the light in our eyes, the spark in our hearts, and the radiance we exude when we’re comfortable enough in our skin to focus less on how we look and more on how we love. — Lori Deschene This quote is…

PART 1(Magic) There is something fascinating about the idea of star-crossed lovers. Take Romeo and Juliet for instance, these two people loved each other so much that they decided they couldn’t live without each other. Today such a relationship would be considered toxic, but in those days, it was considered…

Oh, happiness is happening / The dragons have been bled / Gentleness is everywhere / And fear’s just in your head Only in your head, fear is in your head / Only in your head, so forget your head / And you’ll be free / The writing’s on the wall…