Hello everyone!! My name is Shan, at least that is what a lot of people call me. I have started this blog to help out the ladies that may need direction or advice in their current dating situation, relationship, or just overall love life. I am 45-years old,have been married twice,and I am currently back in the dating world. Let me tell you it has completely changed over the last 14 years. I am not a fan of this hook-up culture and have run across many of players in my years. I will tell you this, I am tired of the games, as we all are; However I do think we contribute by playing them and tolerating them. My goal is to help others the best I can in recognizing the player, the liar, the cheater, and the now becoming popular hobo-sexual(You know the ones’ that fall in love almost immediately for a place to live but dont ever contribute a thing). We as women need to put an end to this unfortunate male behavior. Men will treat us as we allow them too, and put us through what we show them we will put up with. This needs to change! We need to Stand up for ourselves and demand respect while looking for a potential mate. I also believe getting to know that person before hopping in the hay for a quick roll around in it is crucial. Let’s see how far we can make in in this journey of love and finding a life companion without falling victim to the games played in our current dating rituals!

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