Somewhat recently we asked for your help in supporting fund raising efforts for our good friend and former writer for the Mercury, Will Gardner, who was fighting brain cancer. We’re sad to report he lost that fight, but he was among good friends and loved ones when he passed. Will did some amazing, wonderful things […]
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There’s a Dating Site Where You Can Meet Other Conspiracy Theorists
Attention men and women seeking truthers: As you know, it can be rough finding a mate who shares your anti-vaxx mentality and distrust of lizard people. But for you—a conspiracy theorist looking for love—the internet provides. Awake Dating is a website for people who have ” ‘woken’ from the fantastic false dream carefully crafted for […]
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True Dating Story o’ the Day: Thank You, Jesus
Some relationships defy the “meet cute” status. Here’s a Portland Dating Dispatch submission describing a true date that turned out very good and very naughty indeed called, “Oh Jesus, You Came to Me at Night.” I’m a early 30’s punk femme lesbian on the prowl. I have showered myself on being a slut on online […]
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True Dating Story o’ the Day: Make Up Your Mind Already!
Sometimes a blind date works out just fine… other times? It goes sideways. Check out this true (and anonymous) dating story from our Portland Dating Dispatch blog, titled, “Make Up Your Mind Already!” Went on a couple dates with a guy and we seemed to hit it off. We hooked up, which was ok I […]
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True Portland Dating Stories from Local Experts… and YOU!
ANDREA TSURUMI A FEW WEEKS AGO, the Mercury published a collection of advice and observations from some of Portland’s most experienced and hilarious dating experts—a smorgasbord of dating questions asked, and answered [“Dating State of the Union,” Feature, April 6]. We quickly realized that the story didn’t end after reminding you that it’s hard to […]
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True Portland Dating Stories from Those Who Lived Through Them
True Portland dating stories from those who lived through them.
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“Let’s Do It” with Bri Pruett: The Greatest Love of All
Illustration: Erika Moen I’m sneezing a bunch so that must mean SPRING FEVER IS HERE. If you’re feeling frisky, it’s time brush up on the greatest love of all, because in the immortal words of Ru Paul “IF YOU CAN’T LOVE YOURSELF, HOW IN THE HELL YOU GONNA LOVE SOMEONE ELSE? Can I get an […]
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Help Our Good Friend Will Gardner Fight Brain Cancer
Former Portland Mercury writer (and forever friend) Will “Mac” Gardner is currently fighting brain cancer in his current home of Oakland, California, and needs the help of friends to pay for his medical attention. Already there’s been a huge outpouring of support for Will, but there’s still more to be done! Join me and other […]
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True Dating Story of the Day: “You, Sir, are a Douche”
Sometimes you sense a red flag while on a first date… other times you sense SEVERAL RED FLAGS. This is from a submission from the new PORTLAND DATING DISPATCH blog called, “You, Sir, are a Douche.” The first warning sign is when he asked me to pay for my $2 soda. I don’t expect for […]
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True Dating Story of the Day: The Uninvited
Our new blog, Portland Dating Dispatch, is a treasure trove of true, absolutely anonymous, dating stories from deep in the romance trenches of Portland! Here’s another example of a dating story that didn’t quite turn out as the writer envisioned, called “The Uninvited.” So in LOVE. I mean real LOVE! Like the kind you feel […]
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The True Dating Story of the Day: Tripping Balls
Sometimes you find love in the place you least expect it—and sometimes, you find something even more horrifying. Check out this insane submission from the true, anonymous Dating Dispatch blog, called “The Writing’s on the Wall.” So I am walking, enjoying an early evening on Hawthorne. A cute guy is sitting on a bus bench, […]
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Today’s True Dating Story: The Man Who Refused to Be Friendzoned
We have TONS of very entertaining true (and ANONYMOUS!) dating stories in our new PORTLAND DATING DISPATCH BLOG—written by daters just like you! Today’s PDD pick comes from a person who tried to gently place their date into the “friend zone.” That didn’t work out so hot. I started hanging out platonically with one of […]