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Surprise! Your Facebook Relationship Posts Reflect Insecurity

By Katie Johnson

Oct 9, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. To all the happy couples on Facebook who have polluted my news feed with one-month anniversary...

10 Guys You'll Meet at First Friday in Phoenix

By Katie Johnson

Oct 2, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. There are many forms of art to experience on First Friday in downtown Phoenix: visual art,...

Single Is the New Black: More Than Half of American Adults Aren't Married

By Katie Johnson

Sep 25, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. All the single ladies, all the singles ladies... No, seriously. For those who feel alone in...

What Dating a Spy Taught Me About Long-Distance Relationships

By Katie Johnson

Sep 18, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. I've dated all types of men: butchers, bakers, candlestick makers. Okay fine, I've technically dated no...

5 Pieces of Dating Advice for My Younger Self

By Katie Johnson

Sep 11, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. I have made quite a few mistakes in dating. Don't get me wrong, I'm still making...

The 25 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time

By Katie Johnson

Sep 4, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Lights. Camera. And, if you're lucky, action. It goes without saying that the rom-com reigns supreme...

Peoria Named One of the Best Places for Newlyweds -- Wait, What?

By Katie Johnson

Aug 21, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Remember when Phoenix made NerdWallet's list of best places to meet singles? Yeah, we all had...

Should I Try Online Dating? A Guide for the Curious

By Katie Johnson

Aug 14, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Online dating has come a long way. With so many virtual matchmaking venues out there now,...

3 Things to Never Talk About on a First Date

By Katie Johnson

Aug 7, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. First dates are rough. A single meal or a meet-up over coffee can make or break...

The Basic Bitch Breakdown: Your Guide to Basics in Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix

By Katie Johnson

Jul 31, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Heads up, bitches. This one's going to sting. Whether you love her, hate her, or secretly...

How to Flirt: A Quick Guide for the Socially Inept

By Katie Johnson

Jul 24, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Like any person riding the existential roller coaster that is their 20s, I bounce back and...

5 Things Men Secretly Hate About Women

By Katie Johnson

Jul 17, 2014

Let's face it, guys are willing to overlook a lot in lieu of getting laid. And the ones that aren't, well, you'll find them in the comments section below. That being said, nobody's perfect, and bad habits are a two-way street. So while you may harbor some secret hatred over...

5 Things Men Secretly Love About Women

By Katie Johnson

Jul 10, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Few of us can claim to be fluent in the language of love. In truth, there's...

5 Things Women Secretly Hate About Men

By Katie Johnson

Jul 3, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. All right, guys. We set you up with the five things women secretly love about you...

5 Things Women Secretly Love About Men

By Katie Johnson

Jun 26, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. There are lot of things out there in the dating ether that either men or women...

Is Your Outfit Making You Undateable?

By Katie Johnson

Jun 19, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Feel like you're giving off the wrong vibe? Well, we've got some good news and some...

10 Love Lessons Learned from Game of Thrones

By Katie Johnson

Jun 12, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. When it comes to finding and keeping love, does anyone know what they're doing? Not really...

10 Worst Breakup Lines Ever

By Katie Johnson

Jun 5, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Oh, the breakup. Whether it goes down like a smooth operator or a jagged little pill,...

Lingerie, I Hate You

By Katie Johnson

May 29, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. Does anyone look good in lingerie? Outside the world of a mannequin or a Victoria's Secret...

The Italian Job: How to Break Up with Your Boyfriend. On Vacation. In a Foreign Country

By Katie Johnson

May 22, 2014

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. I learned a lot from dating an Italian. I learned how to say "fuck you" in...

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