Category Archives: Patti’s Blog
Have you guys been refreshing People.com for the past week, like I have? They have so much exclusive content on Jessica Simpson’s wedding to Eric Johnson and I am fully obsessed. Jessica Simpson is one of my favorite celebrities of all time. She’s just so herself and unapologetic, which I love. Plus, she’s a reality television pioneer. (Anyone else a major fan of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica? I lived and died for that show!) I’ve been so happy for her. Her love with Eric seems so real and sweet. They have two beautiful kids together and deserve the world’s most romantic wedding…which they definitely got. Here’s why this wedding was one of my favorite celeb weddings of all time.
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Have you been keeping up with The Bachelorette this season? I’m obsessed with the show in general, but this season isn’t doing it for me. Everyone just kind of seems vanilla to me. There aren’t really any bad boys or rule breakers. And as much as I hate to use this phrase, it does seem like everyone is there for the “right reasons.” Of course, that’s a good thing for Andi. At the end of the day, you don’t want to end up with someone who’s trouble. But, it does make for less exciting TV viewing. One thing I’ve noticed more this season than any other is how quickly the men are telling Andi they love her. Marcus told her on the first date, which she seemed to dig. But, that felt way, way too early to me. I take love very seriously (I made it my business for crying out loud!) and if anyone told my clients or me on a first date they were in love, it would be creepy, not romantic. So, here are some tips for when I think it’s the right time to say, “I love you.”
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I get asked how to meet a good guy at a bar all the time. Here’s the truth, bars aren’t my favorite places for meeting potential soul mates. Do great couples meet at bars sometimes? Of course they do. So, it’s definitely possible. I just think there are other spots where meet-cutes are way more likely. But, if you’re dead set on going dude hunting at a bar, here are my tips.
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Anyone else out there as obsessed with Orange is the New Black as I am? I swear if David didn’t pull me away from my Netflix and force me to live a normal human life, I’d have watched all 13 episodes in one sitting without showering, eating or even bathroom breaks. It’s so effing good! I don’t want to give anything away, even anything from season 1, but I will say that Piper and Larry’s relationship is so interesting. For anyone who’s living under a rock, the show is about Piper Chapman, who gets sent to a women’s prison for a decade old crime, leaving her fiancé out in the free world. Needless to say, this complicates their relationship. It got me thinking about couples where it feels like each partner is on a different planet. This separate world feeling doesn’t have to come from something as extreme as a prison sentence. It can happen when one person stays at home and the other works or when you’re in a long distance relationship or even when one person is extremely into a hobby (sports, video games or, um, Netflix!) and the other person is really not. Here’s how to bridge a gap between two worlds. Read more
I’m in the middle of catching up on The Bachelorette. No spoilers, please! I’m pretty behind. Even though I’m early in the season, I’ve formed some fan feelings for a few of the guys. It looks like Andi has some very serious feelings for a bunch of them as well. It got me thinking about deciding between men. This isn’t just a problem in reality TV competition shows. It happens in real life. With online dating and busy schedules, a lot of my friends wind up stacking dates and getting into separate relationships at the same time. I know you women out there who can’t even find one dateable guy think this is insane. But, trust me, when it rains, it pours. You could be dealing with a very similar situation in the near future. Here’s how I advise my friends when they’re dealing with choosing between two guys. Read more
Let’s get serious for a second and talk about deal breakers. There are superficial things, like chewing with his mouth open, using too much hair product or using the word “literally” to actually mean “figuratively.” When it comes to deal breakers like those, I say get over them and get over yourself. Literally, and I actually mean literally, no one out there is perfect. You’re going to have to accept some flaws if you want to find a life partner. That being said, there are some deal breakers that simply can’t be gotten over. And the kiddie question is one of them. Here’s how to deal if you’re dating a man who doesn’t want kids and you do. Read more
