About Me — Eme_lines

The french dating chronicles

Bonjour! I’m Emeline, a French woman navigating the wild world of dating apps while raising my two daughters solo. You could say I’m like a fine French wine — complex, bold, and maybe a little too honest for my own good.

After a rather dramatic breakup with my ex — let’s just say it was a sad/not sad tale of domestic violence — I’m here to embrace my freedom. I live in France, but my heart is in America. It’s a long-distance love affair with everything from cheeseburgers to the idea of a spontaneous road trip. It’s also a list of memories of my student time where I lived my best life in San Diego while learning English.

When it comes to dating, I have that unmistakably French flair. I approach men like I approach a fine cheese: with a mix of curiosity and caution, and a healthy dose of “Why not?” And let’s be real: if the chemistry is right, I might just throw caution to the wind and sleep with him on the first date. Because life is too short to wait for the second, right?

Join me as I share my hilarious, awkward, and downright bizarre stories from the dating app trenches. From the cringe-worthy pickup lines to the unexpected connections, I’m here to spill the wine on what it’s really like to date in this crazy digital age.

Let’s be honest – I’ve spent way too much money on lawyers, therapy, and drinks, and now I’m turning to Medium as a cathartic outlet to heal from my once ‘love-of-my-life’ relationship. Writing has always been my passion, usually in French, but I’ve decided to challenge myself by sharing my thoughts in English this time around. If you notice any grammar or spelling mistakes, it’s because I write the way I speak, so feel free to comment, and I’ll fix them. I want this space to be interactive. Hopefully, this will help me connect with some of the most interesting publications here and share my stories.

And if you ever come across the men I’ve dated and can’t figure out how to shake them off, just share my articles – consider it your escape plan.

Disclaimer: All stories are real, but the faces? Courtesy of AI, based on the article’s content. It’s amusing how close they get to the actual guys I met – though I swap the names and spare you the real photos for privacy’s sake. But make no mistake, all the rest is ridiculousness 100% authentic.

Emeline.