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Welcome to Unbuttoned, a behind-the-scenes look at dating and relationships around the Gate City.

I'm Ginger, one of three bloggers here and a Midwestern transplant trying to make a home - at least temporarily - in the South. If you've already peeked at my bio, you know I'm in my early 20s and a little torn between going out and "growing up."

Simply: I'm not ready to settle down.

I'm a fan of local nightlife and you might find me at a party or out downtown late on a Friday or Saturday. But you're just as likely to find me curled up with a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, watching a bad zombie flick or downing a couple beers with the boys.

I'm here to give you a frank (and likely sometimes embarrassing) look at my life - and my two cents on the local dating scene - with some help from Ruby and Wingfella.

And we're hoping to get a look at your lives through talking about topics from the serious (When do you pop the question?) to the not-so-dire (Boxers or briefs?).

To get things started over here (and to kick things off by baring it all), we're going to dedicate the first week of the blog to firsts in our lives: First dates, first kisses, first crushing heartbreak ... all that uncomfortable and gooshy stuff.

Let me know what you think, and leave a comment or send me an e-mail if there are topics you'd like to see us tackle here. We'll do our best - and always be honest.