When my ex Steve and I parted ways officially and legally, he told me that I wouldn’t be alone for long. “You’re quite a catch,” he said.

That was nearly three years ago. I’ve been busy dating and had two boyfriends in that time. But I am going on hiatus.

What does that mean?

That means Sip and Go Girl has stopped dating. Actually, I stopped dating in November. That’s when I had a brief dating episode with a fella who most decidedly was not ready and available to be dating. He’s in the midst of a turbulent and possibly life-changing period.

I was flattered by his interest and his slightly nerdy and awkward pursuit of me. But it was a mistake to let him catch me. He became emotional and confused and really kind of freaked out a little. I, as Sip and Go Girl, should have known better than to take a peek behind that messy curtain. I did not trust my knowledge of people and my intuition. And I should have.

After that reminder and lesson, I decided to take a break from the world of romantic relationships.

This does not mean that I will have any less material to use for my articles. Believe me, not only do I still have tales to tell but I also remain intuitive, insightful, overly educated, and creative. I can still research, observe, and write about communication, emotions, and relationships.

What this means is that I get to spend a lot more nights reading and writing.

I’ve been dating, had boyfriends, or been married non-stop since I was 18-years-old.

Time for a hiatus.