Relationships

Sometimes Missed Connections just isn't enough

adamg — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:35:07 +0000

Sometimes, only a large sheet of paper will do.

His proposal was all wet

adamg — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:39:40 +0000

The New England Aquarium reports how one of its divers helped a New Jersey man propose to his belle in front of the ocean tank.

Crushing or perving? Hot or Not comes to the T

adamg — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:05:18 +0000

The Metro reports on the imminent arrival of a Web site that will let you take pictures of people on the T, then post them for everybody's ~~amusement~~ sober assessments. The founders of Boston T Crush, based on sites they have up in London and New York, promise it will be "complimentary" rather than "creepy" and say Bostonians are getting a special treat - ours will be the first site to devote space to the ladies.

Motion said the idea came to him and several friends during a night of drinking; and as soon as it launched, it soared.

Fed up with leering men on Harvard Avenue, woman punches one

adamg — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:13:44 +0000

Allison Francis explains her need to punch the stranger after enduring leers and "oooohs" and solicitations on a walk between Comm. Ave. and Brighton with her girlfriend:

I'm not exactly a placid person, but I'd never punched someone before and I believe in the merits of peace over violence. Whatever that guy said wasn't the worst thing that's been said to me by any means. I just snapped. After 23 years as a woman and ~2 years being 'out' in Allston, after having been forced to tolerate my relationships and humanity degraded on a regular basis with no option other than to keep walking, I wasn't going to take it. It's not okay how so many men behave as though they have the right to aggressively address strangers on the street because we're women, and it's not okay that we are expected to take it with a smile.

Via the Phlog.

Hey, Jewish singles: May the Schwartz be with you

adamg — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:30:50 +0000

Specifically, Rabbi Mayshe Schwartz, the matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match, find me a find, catch me a catch of JBoston.com, which instead of a series of algorithms, uses Schwartz's matchmaking skills to match up compatible people of the book. As the Washington Post quotes him:

We believe in Jews meeting Jews and having more Jews.

Despite mostly being run by people associated with the Orthodox Chabad, the J sites feature a splash page with two people who, I should be forgiven for saying so, could pass as goyische.

Dating While Progressive

Socializing4Justice — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:03:28 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day! Ready to meet some like-minded progressives? Then you'll want to join us for Dating While Progressive, a fun and welcoming singles party!

This Socializing for Justice event is co-hosted by the Bisexual Resource Center, the Boston chapter of the National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS-Boston), and the Boston chapter of the New Leaders Council (NLC Boston).

Haven't been to a Socializing for Justice event? It’s time to meet the friendly faces of the group that’s grown to over 1800 members, hosted 110+ events and fostered hundreds of connections since our founding 5+ years ago.

RSVP at http://www.sojust.org - newcomers always welcomed!
Cost: $5-$20 collected at the door.
(every $10 includes a raffle ticket)
Complimentary appetizers will be provided.

YES, WE MEAN YOU. Anyone who's single and/or available is invited! Attendees are all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. Some just moved to Boston and others were born here. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn't have.

As always we'll help you mix and mingle - so no worries if you're new to SoJust, plus we'll have "I'M LOOKING FOR", "ASK ME ABOUT" tags and a flirty bingo ice-breaker.
Join us if you are ready to go BEYOND FRIENDS - movements are built on RELATIONSHIPS!

MBTA Missed Connections

adamg — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:32:41 +0000

No, it's not when you miss the last train to Haverhill because the Orange Line was delayed. It's people realizing too late they're looking for love on the T. We eagerly await MBTA Forum, with letters that begin, "Dear MBTA Forum, I never thought I'd be writing something like this, but ..."

These days, being bilingual just isn't enough

adamg — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:03:31 +0000

Daisy Razor reports on some attempted flirting on the Riverside Line today.

Boston has too many men in boys' clothes

adamg — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:59:03 +0000

Chelsee wags her stylish finger at Boston guys and tells them to cut the crap and ditch the tube socks unless they're on the tennis court. Also:

Launder your clothes. Clean clothes are hot. Smelling like a locker room is not.

Like No Pants Day on the T, only with a point to make

adamg — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:22:27 +0000

Have you marked your calendar for Boston SlutWalk 2011 on May 7?

Why are you walking around Boston in minimal clothing and calling yourselves 'sluts'?
Slut-shaming is a huge part of being a young grrrl in today's society. As is rape culture. This is a walk to protest both slut-shaming and rape culture. It's a walk to take back the word SLUT in order to show that the nature of your being is not determined by how many sexual partners you have.

One good thing about the storm

adamg — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:05:33 +0000

Ashley tweets:

This weather plus allston = really awesome walks of shame. White leggings, 4inch ankle boots, sequin top, thin coat.

UPDATE: Ashley alerts us that she was not herself on one of those walks.

Cold kiss

adamg — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:21:07 +0000

John Tammaro catches a couple in the act outside Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square one recent night.

Copyright John Tammaro. Posted in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.

Flash-mob wedding in the Prudential Center mall

adamg — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:00:40 +0000

Happened Dec. 12. Anybody happen to see it?

Via Bridesmaiding.

Jessica's Question

Smart People on Bad Days — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:57:20 +0000

Jessica's Question

I made a mistake recently. Actually, I don't know if it was a mistake or not.

I hooked up with a friend of mine. But I do not regret what we did.

I have known him for a couple of years and really love him as a friend. I don't really know why we ended up getting together, but it just happened. And now it's kind of awkward between the two of us. Whenever we used to hang out we would cuddle and tell each other that we love each other and cute shit because we are pretty close friends and both people who cuddle a lot I guess. But now when we hang out I am afraid to act like I used to because I do not want him to interpret that as me being interested in him in a romantic way. I don't think I want to be with him in any way other than friends but while I am unsure of my emotions I am pretty sure he wants to be just friends with me.

We haven't talked about what happened or asked each other how we felt about it at all. I don't know if I want to ask to talk to him about it or not because I don't know if that would make it less awkward or more awkward.
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Dear Jessica,

An ode to the pretty girls of the Green Line

adamg — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:48:02 +0000

John Hilliard of Wicked Local Brookline gives the Masterpiece Theatre version of a Craigslist men-seeking-women ad.

Ed caution: Those of you who lived through the '70s who have no wish for flashbacks are cautioned that Hilliard is sporting some serious sideburns to go with his Davey Jones hair.