I originally posted this in 2017. Since then, my family has undergone more blue holidays. Holidays aren't always what we hope them to be. Sometimes it's all we can do to get through them. #blueholidays #holidays

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/12/03/blue-holidays-when-you-feel-more-oy-than-joy/

In a world of bots, filters, and fake news, authenticity is that much more precious. In this post, I guide you through ways to discern whether or not someone is authentic from their dating profile.

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/11/19/looking-at-dating-profiles-discerning-authenticity/

Dating and finding right relationship is hard enough. Dealing with deception and fake profiles makes it even more difficult. Some tips on watching out for phonies. #fakeprofiles #Match #dating="/hashtag/datingplatforms" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#datingplatforms #dating #datingadvice

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/11/08/a-match-com-update-fake-profiles/

How someone communicates can tell you a lot about them. That's true even for dating profiles. You can use the communication clues in a dating profile to help discern whether or not the person is worth further…

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/10/29/looking-at-dating-profiles-communication-clues/

Online dating can be overwhelming, but if you learn to look at the information in dating profiles carefully, you can discern whether or not someone is worth further investigation. #dating…

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/10/08/looking-at-dating-profiles-information-summary-look-fors/

A reader recently asked for my assessment of different dating platforms, so here we go! If you've ever wondered the difference between dating platforms, then stay tuned...in this first post of the series I give an overview…

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/09/24/a-review-of-dating-platforms-match/

That first spark of interest with a new romantic connection is exciting, but as you're getting to know someone remember that you don't know what you don't know about them. Pay attention so that you can get to know who…

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/08/20/manage-your-expectations-in-the-beginning/

Profile pictures are usually the initial tool we use to assess a potential romantic interest, but there's so much more information you can gather from a photo than just how attractive someone is. Tale a closer look at…

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/07/30/looking-at-dating-profiles-photographs/

Made a new friend today. #coopershawk

Despite our best efforts, sometimes relationships just don't work out. When this happens, it can be helpful to do a Relationship Autopsy to better understand why. #breakups #relationships #dating #relationshipautopsy #zoomout…

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/06/25/doing-a-relationship-autopsy/

Have you considered whether or not an intimate relationship without commitment might be a tenable option? Here I offer some think-abouts. #dating #relationship #FWB #situationship #romanticinterlude #connection #communication…

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/05/21/q-a-intimacy-without-commitment/

Had a great Mother’s Day at Fontenelle Forest with my son Jude! #TreeRush #Mother’sDay

Not sure who you're looking for? My latest post will guide you in discerning who you seek. Good luck out there! #dating #discernment #relationship #relationshipvalues

http://blackbirddating.com/2025/04/16/discerning-who-youre-looking-for/

I’m here! #2024 #bluesky #fashion