Monthly Archives: March 2013

Ready to Rumble? – People Aren’t the Problem

Posted on March 27, 2013 by smstone

One of the first steps in the art of negotiation is to “separate the people from the problem.”  Put aside the relational issues and focus on the substance/content. Easy, right?  Ha! How in the WORLD do you tease out the … Continue reading →

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Good Fellas

Posted on March 26, 2013 by smstone

I’ve gotten a few discouraged e-mails over this last week from readers (I think it was the “let me sniff it” message that really put a damper on peoples’ confidence in the world), so I thought I’d do a “nice … Continue reading →

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Ask Sarah – Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Posted on March 25, 2013 by smstone

Dear Sarah, I’m curious, have you ever written anything regarding facial hair on men? I’ve sprouted some recently and I’m always interested in how differently girls respond to me when I have it. Someone even told me it made me … Continue reading →

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Ready to Rumble? – Know Thyself

Posted on March 20, 2013 by smstone

One of the first steps in becoming a better fighter is increasing self-awareness. Wow… this really rings of a wax-on-wax-off kinda talk, doesn’t it, grasshopper? Imagine any scenario where you’ve had friction with someone… inevitably the human instinct is to … Continue reading →

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Uggghhhhhh…….

Posted on March 19, 2013 by smstone

It seems there’s a rain cloud  thunder cloud  post nuclear mushroom cloud hovering over my love life.  It’s been a while since something exciting or hopeful crossed my love-seeking path… Hey – it happens. And, while it’s disappointing, I can … Continue reading →

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Ask Sarah – Rebounding

Posted on March 18, 2013 by smstone

Dear Sarah, How can you avoid becoming someone’s rebound? Well, let’s define our terms first.  Because when most people use the term “rebound,” they don’t just mean the person someone dates right after coming out of a long-term relationship.  There’s … Continue reading →

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Ask Sarah – Pumping the Brakes

Posted on March 12, 2013 by smstone

Sarah, I’m currently dating while separated with a pending divorce.  My profile is honest about this fact.  I’m also up front about the fact I’m just looking for new friends and expanding my social circles.  Recently I had the pleasure … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready to Rumble?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by smstone

Let’s talk about fighting! One of the dumbest things people say (and I hear this ALL the time), is:  “I just really HATE conflict.” DUH!  I can’t stand when I hear people say this because it’s usually a way of … Continue reading →

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Ask Sarah – Kind Rejection?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by smstone

Dear Sarah, As I am thinking more about dating in the future (my divorce is finalized in April) the thought of having to tell guys I’m not interested in them terrifies me. I know you have done it while maintaining … Continue reading →

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