Meeting Places and Romance

I did try to join one of those couples swap clubs advertised on the Internet — purely for research purposes, of course; but they refused me membership when they investigated and found out about me. Not that I’m a writer, but that I didn’t have a mate to swap. more »

Joan L. Cannon writes: I thought a book club would bear some resemblance to an English class, presumably without grades or written reports. Everyone would read the same book, and then the meeting would take place with everyone discussing the chosen volum… more »

Margaret Cullison writes: "I met one of my most memorable friends at a time when I needed a good friend. I’d just moved to the San Francisco Bay area and, while still unpacking the moving boxes, my husband told me he wanted a divorce. After thir… more »

Joan L. Cannon writes,  "Remember that your newfound cyber-pal has a life too. Don’t treat a new correspondent as though they already understand a) your family background, b) your phobias, c) your pet peeves, d) your most cherished dreams." more »