Gina B. is a native Chicagoan and a thirtysomething die-hard city girl who has observed the ebb and flow of social behavior in this fair city for most of her life. A former online relationship columnist, Gina B. has been busy writing about romantic wins and woes for nearly six years. Gina enjoys troubleshooting on multiple levels and enjoys her business career in consulting almost as much as she likes writing "The Gina Spot."
As if her dual career as columnist and consultant doesn't keep her busy enough, Gina takes on many freelance assignments and enjoys writing everything from feature articles to corporate newsletters to comedic sketches.
Gina B. is savoring each moment of single life, and her hobbies include anything that elicits joy and laughter.
You can write to Gina B. at redeyesex@tribune.com. Feel free to suggest topics for future columns! E-mail Gina
As if her dual career as columnist and consultant doesn't keep her busy enough, Gina takes on many freelance assignments and enjoys writing everything from feature articles to corporate newsletters to comedic sketches.
Gina B. is savoring each moment of single life, and her hobbies include anything that elicits joy and laughter.
You can write to Gina B. at redeyesex@tribune.com. Feel free to suggest topics for future columns! E-mail Gina
Recent Columns:
August 8, 2008
Living-Together-Lite key is all in exchange
If you want to know whether your relationship is getting serious, look around your house.
July 25, 2008
Plan a lovers' getaway, not a holiday in hell
Who's taking a vacation with a new beau for the first time?
July 11, 2008
Beware of heteroflexibles
I'm all about living and letting live, particularly when it comes to attraction and sexual preference. I believe that people of all sexual orientations can co-exist beautifully ... as long as we're honest with one another.
June 27, 2008
Are you dateworthy?
Do you want to be in relationship? Then act like it!
June 13, 2008
It's a 4-letter word beginning with 'L'
When you're dating, how do you decide when to say the 'L' word?
May 16, 2008
In da strip club—is it cheating?
If a taken guy goes to a strip club, is he cheating?
May 2, 2008
You're busted!
A lot of people are sloppy as hell when it comes to two-timing on their significant others. It's almost as if they want to get caught. They've caught their lovers, literally, with their pants down.
April 18, 2008
A Tire Kicker always looks for one thing
Many of my exes still call me. It's nice to hear from some of them. They say hello and ask how I'm doing.
April 4, 2008
Online dating: Not my perfect match
Online dating sounds like a great concept. You enter information about yourself, select characteristics of your ideal mate and poof! There he is—found without leaving the comfort of your home.
March 21, 2008
Meet Google Eyes, the date detective
Before the Internet, dating was all about getting to know a person gradually by spending time together. The surge of online dating means that a lot of singles are dating people for whom none of your friends can vouch.
August 8, 2008
Living-Together-Lite key is all in exchange
If you want to know whether your relationship is getting serious, look around your house.
July 25, 2008
Plan a lovers' getaway, not a holiday in hell
Who's taking a vacation with a new beau for the first time?
July 11, 2008
Beware of heteroflexibles
I'm all about living and letting live, particularly when it comes to attraction and sexual preference. I believe that people of all sexual orientations can co-exist beautifully ... as long as we're honest with one another.
June 27, 2008
Are you dateworthy?
Do you want to be in relationship? Then act like it!
June 13, 2008
It's a 4-letter word beginning with 'L'
When you're dating, how do you decide when to say the 'L' word?
May 16, 2008
In da strip club—is it cheating?
If a taken guy goes to a strip club, is he cheating?
May 2, 2008
You're busted!
A lot of people are sloppy as hell when it comes to two-timing on their significant others. It's almost as if they want to get caught. They've caught their lovers, literally, with their pants down.
April 18, 2008
A Tire Kicker always looks for one thing
Many of my exes still call me. It's nice to hear from some of them. They say hello and ask how I'm doing.
April 4, 2008
Online dating: Not my perfect match
Online dating sounds like a great concept. You enter information about yourself, select characteristics of your ideal mate and poof! There he is—found without leaving the comfort of your home.
March 21, 2008
Meet Google Eyes, the date detective
Before the Internet, dating was all about getting to know a person gradually by spending time together. The surge of online dating means that a lot of singles are dating people for whom none of your friends can vouch.