chelseablack

Chelsea Black is a writer. Romantically seeking her Fubo (future boyfriend) she often gets distracted by misadventures. She is currently working on her second book, first baby (sperm to be confirmed) and first real career. Chocolate and cocktails are food groups

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relationship status – are we dating?

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are we dating

are we datingSo recently I had the talk with a young man about what we were doing. He thought we were dating. I thought we were talking. Why the big difference? I explained that as far as I was concerned he hadn’t actually arranged a date and we spent most of our time on the phone. This is what happens when you date outside of your 45 minute zone.  He is now arranging dates so he will be upgraded.

I’m not that old my precious but back in the day you were either dating or courting. Then you were engaged and married. It was all very simple. But then something happened. I blame the cool kids and the commitment phobes. They can’t ever say that they like someone or claim one relationship in case there’s a better one out there that they are missing out on. This change occurred before the internet so although that has messed things up even more we can’t lay all the blame on technology.

So without further ado here are some definitions. Know that if you aren’t happy with the current status of your relationship then you need to actively change it or walk away. Good luck my precious!

Talking to: You spend most of your interaction on the phone. You aren’t a couple.  Conversations may be deep and cover what you both want in a relationship but you are not a couple. You’re merely talking about it. Chances are if this goes on too long it will become stuck here. This is not to be confused with texting which is actually just a form of flirtatious friendship but doesn’t have a real definition. Assume that if it’s mainly texting that you are potentially one of many and that what he has said in writing isn’t admissible in court. You may want to review your mobile plan.

Seeing:  Popular in the late 80s and 90s seeing someone is again not a declaration of commitment. Seeing someone means that you have seen each other a few times but you are not really dating and certainly there is no exclusivity. Seeing someone tends to be the precursor to hanging out.

Hanging out: You go to each other’s places but very little interaction outside of the home. This is usually a physical relationship but you’re again not in an exclusive relationship. Men use this to get sex without having to declare you as his girlfriend. Be careful as this one can really get  messy.

Tagging: Something that both men and women do. You go out once or twice and then they friend zone you or disappear whilst they find someone they really want. Tagging is something to be avoided if you like them as clearly if they do come back then they couldn’t get the other person to take them on. Something is wrong with them.  Run for the hills from taggers aka timewasters.

Dating: Dates are arranged that involve leaving the house! Please can we stop claiming dates that are in the house that don’t involve some high level masterchef dinner. A DVD and take away isn’t a date. It’s a hang out and, in most cases, foreplay.

Friends: You know he’s got a girlfriend /wife but he calls you for long conversations about his life. You are the one that understands him. You are his emotional girlfriend and often may become the fuck buddy. Grab your purse and run my precious. This man can never be your man.

Fuckbuddy: No one that he knows is aware that you are having sex. Your friends know but you never ever meet outside of your house.  This rarely becomes dating so don’t bother getting your hopes up.

Good luck!

© Chelsea Black

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Bad Boys

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bad boys

Bad boys, bad boys. What you gonna do? What you gonna do when they come for you…..We DATE THEM apparently

So I was recently on the Chrissy B Show talking about bad boys.  I have little experience but I had to reflect and there in the crevices of my dating cluttered mind I recalled the one bad boy I dated.

I had recently moved to a new country and this guy approached me at work and we started dating. He loved his cars and seemed to hire a lot of them on the weekend. He was an ex model and used to play for Arsenal youth. This was the first embittered almost footballer I had met so I didn’t realise that this breed existed until my early twenties. But then he was always late, took hours to return text messages and lived with his mother. Any fooling around at his place was very, very quiet. Finally my mother intervened and told me that this guy was a mess. I ignored her at first but then when I discovered that he had another girlfriend and I was lucky no 2 I grabbed my purse and ran….into the arms of my husband. The relationship was fraught with highs and lows and not enough interaction for me to feel adored. I realised that the reason I got involved with him was because I was bored and all of my friends were in a different city so then I joined the gym. I realised that I hated the gym so I joined the local bars instead. Everyone has their own interests.

I can’t lie. I don’t get women’s fascination with bad boys. Low self-esteem and insecurities aside it just doesn’t make sense! You will not change him. He will just grow out of it at some point. If his growth coincides with when you are together then that’s pure luck. But by that time you will be a shell of your former self. I’m not sure that it’s worth it.

I was asked why some women go for bad boys and I had to think long and hard. If I get a whiff of a bad boy I’m out of the door. I was raised to be a princess my precious so clearly I don’t know how else to be treated.

But my view is that most women who gravitate towards bad boys are bored with their own lives. I meet a lot of women who don’t have their own hobbies and interests except dating. Dating is a hobby for most and finding a potential partner is the Olympic gold. So of course they go for men who are interesting and offer excitement.

So yes we have all done it but, let’s break the cycle. A bad boy just isn’t worth the few highs that you may feel. Throw him back and get yourself a guy that will treat you well. It may sound hard but if he’s raised correctly he’ll be worth the wait.

© Chelsea Black

 

 

 

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Steak and Blowjob Day

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Steak and BJ day

Steak and BJ Day

I looked at the diary and 14th of March popped out….

14th of March, 14th of March…why did this day bring a sense of dread to my body?

And then I looked at my messages. A new friend had sent me a message asking if I was aware of the day. What ensued for the rest of the day can only be described as a sexually tense debate as to whether or not he was indeed going to get ‘his’ BJ.

First of all, he doesn’t eat Steak. He is one of those difficult people who feel that red meat isn’t necessary in their diet. I shouldn’t be talking to him for that there reason alone. What kind of man would my family think he was if he left the meat on the plate. Eh eh!

So when he asked if I was going to deliver said BJ I told him that as he didn’t eat steak he didn’t get the BJ. This was met with a barrage of reasons as to why he felt BJ worthy but there are some key considerations to this tradition that must be considered before you men start arguing with us about what we are going to do with OUR mouths tonight:

1)      Steak and BJ day cannot be moved. It is on this day and plans need to be made at least 3 days in advance as you would with any other date. None of this last minute “I just saw it on FB” nonsense. It is the male equivalent of Valentine’s day and is a month afterward purposefully.

2)      It worries me that so many men don’t seem to be getting BJs regularly. Like Valentine’s day has Steak and BJ day become some over commercialised day for oral sex? I don’t want to get taken out once a year. Create your own Steak and BJ date night once a month.

3)      The female equivalent to steak and BJ day is chocolate and licks year. It’s going to take most of you a whole year to figure out what you’re doing so don’t see this as punitive. It’s for both people’s good.

4)      Don’t demand steak and BJ day to be adhered to. A resentful BJ is not what you want. Especially if it’s a rare treat and they’re out of practise. I don’t know if I would take the risk my dears.

5)      This is not an opportunity to ask someone you have just started talking to for a BJ. It’s just not going to work.

6)      Steak is a double entendre for muffing. Brown on the outside pink on the inside is the perfect steak. Maybe the best way of getting a BJ is to EAT YOUR STEAK first. Just a tip.

Alas I know that I won’t get away without observing the importance of the day. So in the spirit of being giving I have made him 4 Steak and BJ vouchers for his future use. He will however have to get over his issues with red meat and get stuck in to steak…of both kinds. Fair is fair!

Smooches and happy Steak and BJ day!

© Chelsea Black

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