Category Archives: Dating

I Met This Girl

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Luke Ford

In 2001, I met this Latina Jewish girl at a succah party. After some talking, I walked her to her car and made out with her. We made plans to meet the next day, a chag (holy day), for lunch … Continue reading →

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‘What Are You Doing Here?’

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Luke Ford

Wednesday night. Gotta change things up in my life. I’ve paid the $5, now I’m going to take the 30s-40s ride. Match.com is throwing an event at 8029 Sunset Blvd and I’m going. Yes, I know BINA LA has an … Continue reading →

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Keeping Intimacy At Bay

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Luke Ford

From Amir Levine’s book Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love: The emotionally avoidant use these de-activating strategies (any behavior to squelch intimacy) to keep their partners at arm’s length … Continue reading →

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The Secure Are The Salt Of The Earth

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Luke Ford

From Amir Levine’s book ATTACHED: The secure pick up emotional cues without getting emotionally reactive like the anxiously attached. Nor are they closed off like avoidants. They’re consistently the happiest people around, have the best relationships, and make those around … Continue reading →

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Secure, Anxious & Avoidant Styles Of Attachment

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Luke Ford

I overheard one unmarried woman give another unmarried woman dating advice: “Don’t text him back. Just ignore him for a few days. That always works.” I butted in: “That always works if you want to be with someone who’s emotionally … Continue reading →

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