Category Archives: Dating

The Ponzi Scheme In Orthodox Dating

From Hirhurim: R. Chananya Weissman takes on the "Ponzi scheme" solution to the Shidduch Crisis: link Philologos on the proper spelling of "meshugas": link College should only take three years: link Letters about Human Rights Watch, including from its chairwoman … Continue reading

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We Must Write What We Can Only Whisper

I imagine things from her perspective: I met him in yoga in early January. He came in late. He looked a mess. He wore sweats. He had a beard and a yarmulke and tzitzit hanging out. He was looking for … Continue reading

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Luke Ford’s Secret Diary V

Part one. Part two. Part three. Part four. August 3. I loved being with a girl who was fanatical about staying in shape. Remember how Jane dissed my blog post about Mary? Jane would not read past the first sentence … Continue reading

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Luke Ford’s Secret Diary III

Part one. Part two. July 21. I love my therapist. When I told her that I did not represent enough value to ****, that’s why she cheated on me, my therapist said, "Cheating is not about you. It’s about her." … Continue reading

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Luke Ford’s Secret Diary II

Part one. July 17, 2009. ***** was very friendly last night. She gave me her card and pointed out her email address. I emailed her and she replied an hour later, saying meeting me was a "pleasure". She asked if … Continue reading

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