Tag Archives: relationship

Hey There Lonely Girl …

Posted on October 10, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I spent a lot of time alone this past summer. As a matter of fact I’ve spent quite a bit of time alone this past decade. One of the side effects of working from home is that, apart from my … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Is Closure and Why Are We All So Desperate For It?

Posted on August 5, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Closure: The bringing to an end. Conclusion. So that’s what it is. It is a finale. An acceptance that something is over. A termination. But if we are speaking about relationships then I think closure is something else. Something different. … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Mail! Or … Can E-Relationships Be Real and Meaningful?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I still remember the day I received my first email. It was from a girlfriend’s boyfriend in the States. I had recently taken possession of a lumbering old beast and logging on to that phone line, hearing that crazy noise … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Type … and Why Do You Even Have One?

Posted on November 21, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have a bunch of single friends and I, aspiring to be cupid when and if I can, am always attempting to fix them up. More often than not, however, after I’ve offered up a descriptor or a photo, I … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think You’ll Regret The Most? The Things You Did Or The Things You Didn’t Do?

Posted on September 12, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Think about it. When you look back on your life is it your mistakes that haunt you to this day or is it the opportunities you let pass you by? I think for most of us we automatically go to … Continue reading →

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The Immense Sadness Of Soulmates

Posted on July 27, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Several years ago, during one of our “heart-to-heart” attempts, my mother told me that she feared I would never be happy. Like, ever. She had given this great thought and the pained expression on her face when she uttered this … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Feeling Important

Posted on July 12, 2012 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Imagine an invisible sign around every person’s neck that says ‘Make me feel important’.  On those very simple yet eloquent words (or something close) a multi-million dollar company was forged.  And I reckon several hundred pink Cadillacs awarded.  Because as … Continue reading →

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