These gripes are targeted for our single readers. No offense to our UPH family that are married or in a committed relationship. Heck; we ‘singles’ are trying to get there, but we keep running into stuff like this! UGH!

1. Look, I understand that we are a technology laden society and everything must be done, downloaded, and sent NOW. But, seriously…there is still a time line and place for everything. Basically, watch the picture sending…and you know what I’m talking about. Nobody wants to see that less than a week after exchanging numbers or ever. Know your audience.

2. Men…I just have to say it…you constantly telling your sob story about your baby’s momma/ex-girlfriend/ex-wife does not make me want to smother you with hugs and kisses. It just makes me want to get you a binky and a diaper. In case I’m not clear…constant stories of your past pain is not attractive. It’s exhausting.

3. Women…read number 2…we’re guilty of it too.

4. A little FYI; questions like…did you miss me? and did you think of me? are questions meant to be asked AFTER you’ve known and dated someone for a while. A few months? Maybe. Three weeks? No. After someone comes back home from an out of town funeral? Hell to the no. Narcissism is NEVER attractive. It’s only a gateway to GetCussedTheHellOut-ville.

5. Men and women…if you see nothing wrong with the four gripes above, then don’t pay me any attention and enjoy your whirlwind two – three month relationship that will end for the obvious reasons…right…about…