Would You Rather…?

Man has to make a choice
When I first moved to Los Angeles, one the weirdest things that I had to get used to was the odd array of decisions that came with finding a place to live. For example, when I lived in Orange County, most houses & apartments were new. The hardest thing I ever had to decide on was whether or not to paint a wall in my living room. In LA, it’s quite the contrary.  Every visit to an apartment complex or home becomes an intense version of the game ‘Would You Rather!” -each answer to the question being harder than the question itself. Read more

#AskPatti: Dating to monogamy, a guy who lives with his ex, social media jealousy & more!

Hello again, tweethearts! I have missed your tweeting little faces! How have you darlings been? I’ve been so stinking busy! It’s a good kind of busy, of course. I mean, I’m someone who thrives on a busy schedule. But I’m also dying for a night at home with Netflix and a glass of wine and my baby. You know what I mean? Anyway, one thing I always look forward to having on my schedule, no matter how busy I am, is writing my #AskPatti column and responding to all of your questions. So, let’s not waste any time! Read more

Top 5 Reasons You Definitely Should NOT Marry Your Boyfriend

Woman decides not to marry her boyfriend

1. He Never Wants To Talk About the Future

If talking about the future with your boyfriend involves references to Sci Fi movies, and no mention of children, love, or white picket fences, then you might want to reconsider his feelings for you.  He's probably not thinking about the relationship long term yet if he doesn't have any plan at all for the two of you.   #backtothefuture #deflecticon Read more

The Secret to Getting Revenge in Love

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Overcome Your Trust Issues

Woman sobs over lost love
“David. I just can’t trust men anymore." It’s something women say to me all the time. You want to meet a great guy, but your trust issues keep getting in the way. Something in the past still plays on your mind and you can’t let it go. But here’s the thing… the past is gone. The past is history and just because one guy let you down, doesn’t mean every other guy out there will do the same. Someone once said “the past doesn’t equal the future,” and it’s true. It’s so crazy how we’re born with so much trust and innocence, yet as we grow we develop so many trust issues. So many people allow what happened in their past to affect their future. Read more

Why You Shouldn’t Be So Quick To Judge Your Date

A couple decides about their dates
In my experience, daters are quick to judge, and even quicker to move on. After one brief glance at a profile photo, singles think they can be 100% certain whether the person in question is the one. Read more