Dating Again

So… I was 19 the last time I went on a first date—and now I’m 31, a single mom, and apparently expected to know what “vibes” mean and how to flirt via emoji. Spoiler: I did not. This section is for anyone who’s ever re-entered the dating scene with no map, no clue, and possibly a stale chicken nugget in their purse. From awkward first dates to figuring out what I actually want (and don’t), this is the honest, slightly chaotic journey of learning to date again—with humor, humility, and maybe just