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The welcomed chaos of dating

The welcomed chaos of dating

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez May 8, 2013

Dating has been awkward, frustrating, and lonely at times, but it has also been fun, exciting, and new. I live for those moments of chaos, frantically searching through my room for my lost high heel shoe,...

Being in a love triangle is overrated

Being in a love triangle is overrated

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez April 24, 2013

As if my life isn't already complicated enough, I have somehow found myself in the middle of a love triangle. After dating a guy for a couple of months, and seriously considering settling down, my ex (as...

Maybe nice guys shouldnt always finish last

Maybe nice guys shouldn’t always finish last

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez April 3, 2013

I recently went on a date with, what most would consider, a “nice guy.” He had been trying to take me out for a while, and after weeks of innocent flirting, I finally agreed to go out with him. He...

No confidence man

No confidence man

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez March 13, 2013

It can be hard to maintain a positive attitude about your body image when you look nothing like the girls on television, but nothing has ruined my self-esteem more than my first real boyfriend. I had...

How soon is too soon?

How soon is too soon?

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez February 27, 2013

We all have our own rules when it comes to dating. Mine include: no kissing on the first date, the man should always pay, and always meet in public. But when it comes to hooking up, how soon is too...

Breaking up is hard to do

Breaking up is hard to do

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez February 13, 2013

The first few weeks after a break up are tough. It’s been 1 month 15 days and 4 hours from my last break up. I knew we were better apart. But I couldn't help feeling depressed at the thought of starting...

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ‘L’ Bomb

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ‘L’ Bomb

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez December 5, 2012

Time stops the first time you tell someone you love him or her. Eyes are locked, hearts are melting and somehow, “A Whole New World” is playing in the background. Yeah, that never happens. We all...

Four kinds of dates, four different headaches

Four kinds of dates, four different headaches

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez November 25, 2012

The dating world can make any single girl want to commit to a nunnery. But every once in a while, when I meet an interesting guy, I’ll decide to leave the comfort of my sofa and go on a date. I’ll...

Is age nothing but a number?

Is age nothing but a number?

Mayra Sanchez and Korbl Klimecki November 8, 2012

I’ve recently had a friend come to me with an unusual question. He was single, in his late 20s and had asked if it was okay to date someone younger – 10 years younger.   After I gave him...

Right love, wrong man

Right love, wrong man

Mayra Sanchez and Korbl Klimecki October 24, 2012

I’ve always considered myself a risk taker, but recently I’ve discovered the daunting task of hopelessly trying to convince a man I’m worthy of a commitment. I’m a sucker for anything a little...

How girly is too girly?

How girly is too girly?

Mayra Sanchez and Jessica Maynard October 10, 2012

Hello, my name is Mayra, and I am not a “girl’s girl.” It’s a decision I made long ago when I was repeatedly denied access to any of my brother’s hangouts. I spent most of my formative years...

Looking for love in all the online spaces

Looking for love in all the online spaces

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez September 19, 2012

October will mark my one-year anniversary with my single self. Between the poorly written texts I receive from empty headed men and my self-destructive ways, I’d rather listen to my mom’s iPod than...

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