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The Wonky Bird Theory of Love
Cheryl J. Dalziel Cheryl J. Dalziel

The Wonky Bird Theory of Love

Last year a friend and I went to a wonky bird workshop. The brief was simple. Make a bird. Make it wonky. I took that brief very seriously. I have been looking at the two birds we made ever since thinking -- yes. This is exactly it.

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Why First Dates Feel So Scary (And Why That's Actually Okay)
Cheryl J. Dalziel Cheryl J. Dalziel

Why First Dates Feel So Scary (And Why That's Actually Okay)

First dates are terrifying for almost everyone. But underneath every specific fear - the outfit, the silence, the conversation - is the same thing. Hope. And the vulnerability of allowing yourself to hope again when hope has disappointed you before.

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Canada's Dating Recession: What It Means for Islanders Looking for Real Connection
Cheryl J. Dalziel Cheryl J. Dalziel

Canada's Dating Recession: What It Means for Islanders Looking for Real Connection

Only 8% of Canadians are actively dating right now - and in Atlantic Canada it's even lower at 3.9%. As a PEI matchmaker, I see this every day. But the data also reveals something hopeful: the people who do want connection are looking for exactly what dating apps can't deliver. Here's what it means for Islanders ready for something real.

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