Ophelia’s a good friend, staying up to talk to Sheila. She’s an even better friend to know and welcome the craziness of being in love. A philosopher was asked, “Am I really in love, or am I just a fool?”[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes, when we’re uncertain, the best choice is to wait. Nickey is taking a chance, but no worries: Sheila will keep her word. I’ve been told by some that they intend to keep this in their dating rulebook as “Sheila’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There’s a story about Sheila’s first visit to the house, and it involved some serious need for calming. Tea helped a lot. All relationships have periods of acclimation; some are a bit more daring than others. In this Pride Month,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A good heart-to-heart talk often ends with this question, and it’s not always easy to answer. Happily, Sheila has an idea where to begin. When I ask people about what it means to have a successful relationship, there are many[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sheila has calmed Nickey’s fears, and the conversation begins again. With words comes understanding… and jokes. The best relationships enjoy both the deep connections of serious communication and the joy of puns, jokes, and laughter. It would appear that our[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There are moments, in any discussion or relationship, when the clearest message is the simplest and most direct. It’s always scary to show your feelings, scarier to feel that they aren’t returned. This portion of the Nickey/Sheila story arc is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“Words are not sparrows; once they fly out, you cannot call them back.” –Russian proverb As always, don’t forget to subscribe, absolutely free (see the space below). Also, bring in your friends, right from the start. If you’re enjoying the comic,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Communication is important in every part of a relationship, especially when there’s an urge to jump ahead. Nickey is certainly clear about her interest, which is a good start. Sheila might need just a bit more information first. Romance can[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To “chat someone up,” in British English, can simply mean to start a conversation, whether or not flirtation is involved. In Nickey’s case, it would seem that flirtation is definitely on the agenda. As for the rhyming slang, the latter matter[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sharing a movie together creates a shared experience that may rightly open the door to other shared experiences. What those might be, well, we’ll just have to see just where this romantic moment might go. Hold on to your hearts[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
