If you Google “stigma,” the first four or so results are definitions and explanations of what a “stigma” is. They mostly say that a stigma is a mark or stain that is a permanent part of a person’s appearance or character, setting that person apart from society or “normal.” After that, results refer to the [...]

So I went on a date last week. It’s been two years since I had a real first date, with my ex. This guy, we’ll call him Joe, for the sake of anonymity, is really great. He’s a couple of years younger than me, going back to school for his MBA. He doesn’t live in [...]