Dating Archives - Mandy Hale - Just a single girl with a story to tell

14 Reasons to Celebrate Your Singleness This Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2016147 CommentsMandy Hale

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and few things send single women running for the Ben & Jerry’s faster than the thought of spending another February 14th alone. From the obnoxious singling gorillas in silk boxers (I mean, c’mon…what self-respecting man (or ape) still wears silk boxers?!?) that assault our ears at Walgreens to the obnoxious “I love my hubby soooooooo much!” posts that wage war on our Facebook feeds…let’s face it: Valentine’s Day is not … » Read More

If An Ex Pokes You on Facebook and You Don’t Respond, Did Anything Actually Happen?

February 5, 201681 CommentsMandy Hale

The following is an excerpt from my new book Beautiful Uncertainty, in stores now.

Those of you who are regular readers of my blog have introduced to my long-suffering, on-again, off-again ex, Mr. E. And I’m sure you likely have your own long-suffering, on-again, off-again ex, like Carrie’s “Mr. Big” in Sex & the City. This is what happened when mine reappeared in my life again after two years of silence.

Even though I hesitate to give him … » Read More

What (Most) Women Really Want

February 2, 2016356 CommentsMandy Hale

The following is an excerpt from my new book, Beautiful Uncertainty, in stores now.

In my humble opinion…it’s not a big mystery.

We want to be pursued. Not endlessly asked to “hang out.” (And especially not asked to “hang out” at 3:00 am.) We don’t want to be treated like “one of the guys.” We want to be your LADY. And we want to be treated like it. We want a little time invested into the plans. … » Read More

The Five Guys Most Girls Will Love at Some Point in Their Life

January 27, 2016267 CommentsMandy Hale

The following is an excerpt from my new book Beautiful Uncertainty.

1) The First Love. Also commonly known as “The High School Sweetheart.” This boy is the Kevin to your Winnie. The Cory to your Topanga. The Dawson to your Joey. Sweet, innocent, idealistic…this is the stuff coming-of-age movies are made of. The First Love is probably the first boy you’ll ever kiss. (Or at least the first one you’ll kiss and feel the earth move.) … » Read More

Day 19: Life is Not a Movie

February 23, 201567 CommentsMandy Hale

Today feels like a good day to pick up my 30-Day Blogging Challenge where I last left it. I promise I’m going to finish this thing one of these days, you guys!!!

Okay, so here is today’s question…

What is something about you that people would be surprised to learn?

I think something about me that people would be surprised to learn is that I don’t think I was ever in love with Mr. E.

For those of you … » Read More

Ten Lessons You Learn in Your 30’s

December 29, 201429 CommentsMandy Hale

As most of you know, 2014 saw the release of my second book, I’ve Never Been to Vegas But My Luggage Has…which is essentially my life story.

As much as I love my first book, The Single Woman, (and I do love that book, with all my heart) #NeverBeenToVegas is and will always be particularly special to me. It is essentially my heart, my LIFE…poured out on pages for the world to see. And I never dreamed … » Read More

The Mason Jar

November 1, 201491 CommentsMandy Hale

I wrote this over a month ago. It took me this long to feel ready to post it. A month later and my house barely remembers his visit.

I like to believe that in a few more months like this…my life will feel just as wiped clean of his memory.

A week ago he walked into my house and with his words, attempted to tear it all down. Brick by brick, the words flew and the foundation … » Read More

Day 17: What Are Your Spiritual Beliefs and How Do They Impact Your Relationships/Relationship Status?

October 9, 201473 CommentsMandy Hale

My spiritual beliefs are pretty simple. Jesus is Lord. And it impacts every single thing that I do, big or small…simple or complicated. You know how at the end of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy turns to the Scarecrow and says: “I think I’ll miss you most of all”? Well, I think my walk with Jesus impacts my love life most of all.

God has saved me from toxic, damaging relationships. He has protected me from … » Read More

Day 15: Narrate a Conversation Between You and Someone Who You Never Had Closure With

October 7, 2014105 CommentsMandy Hale

It’s been almost exactly a year since I posted my last #30DayBloggingChallenge blog. I actually wrote this a year ago and wasn’t brave enough to post it. Since I wrote this blog, I have actually had this final conversation of closure with this person, who many of you will recognize from my latest book I’ve Never Been to Vegas but My Luggage Has. I’ll save that final conversation for another day…but for now, here’s what … » Read More

Sometimes They Come Back (Excerpt From Never Been to Vegas)

August 23, 201424 CommentsMandy Hale

Because we’ve all gotten over someone JUST to have them return to our lives…

Because we’ve all had that ex that we just can’t quite get over…

Because true love has a habit of coming back…

Here’s an excerpt from my latest book I’ve Never Been to Vegas but My Luggage Has: Mishaps & Miracles on the Road to Happily Ever After:

In April of 2011, I finally at long last closed the door on my long-suffering relationship with “Mr. … » Read More