Introducing...

Me – would-be writer seeking a creative outlet. Inspired by words and music, but generally perplexed by the male of the species.

In my late 30s and never been married, I will readily admit that I’ve been a serial online dater for about four years now. During that time, as my confidence has grown and in order to keep myself entertained, I’ve started to play with the format. Over time I’ve become a little more creative in my approach to writing my profile and also in correspondence with potential dates. None of this has been a means of deception, just a more interesting way of getting to know people, and hopefully those that have responded favourably have enjoyed the process as much as I have.

As a result, I have also started to reflect upon the nature of communication between men and women. Finding this a fertile ground for discussion amongst my male and female friends, and indeed with some of my dates, I’ve decided to use both the subject matter and the collaborative creative approach that I've enjoyed so much in some of my more engaging online meeting-of-minds, in producing this blog. My intentions are simple and two-fold; to find out if I can write, and, to engage in an enjoyable and stimulating communication process.

One thing I’d like to make really clear from the start though - this blog is not an attack on men, but a celebration of their many, mainly endearing but mostly unfathomable, quirks, foibles and differences from women. There may well be some sweeping generalisations and even some glaring inconsistencies from time-to-time, but they will never be meant maliciously or very seriously.

So, I’d be delighted if anyone out there, female or male, wants to join in the process with me, contributing comments, ideas and debate. My only provisos are these:

1. tell me honestly what you think – agree and disagree (but be constructive)
2. carry on where I left off, adding further insights and material that fits with the overall theme of each post (especially you men – if you can unravel some of the mysteries that baffle us women then so much the better)
3. if possible, share your own stories and experiences (but keep them anonymous where necessary)
4. keep it relatively clean and light-hearted
5. have fun
   

In the meantime, I’d like to thank N for finally letting me think that I might be able to write, and both he and Daren for the idea that creativity could potentially be much more fun, dynamic and fruitful when shared with like minded people.