When my husband and I first started dating, sex was a mind-blowing adventure. However, the novelty of exploring each other’s bodies eventually simmered down. Add a couple of kids and jammed-packed schedules and our sex life transformed into a series of mindless acts. It’s hard to stay present when to-do lists intrude into our minds … Read more
Ghosting is a relatively new colloquial dating term that refers to abruptly cutting off contact with someone without giving that person any warning or explanation for doing so. Even when the person being ghosted reaches out to re-initiate contact or gain closure, they’re met with silence.1 As you can see, it’s called ghosting because it involves … Read more
Picture this: you’re at your favorite downtown bar with your friends, wearing your best jeans and you’re having a great hair day. You lock eyes with someone cute across the bar and they smile. You smile back and they get up to walk over. A warm little jolt of electricity runs up your spine. You … Read more
Out of all the major life changes we can experience, going through a divorce is one of the toughest. No matter how long you were married, the act of permanently parting from one of the most important people in life can be incredibly jarring, hard, and heartbreaking. Hopefully, you went through the process assured that … Read more
If you’re seeing someone casually and things are going well, the thought of being exclusive with them may cross your mind. An exclusive relationship is where both partners agree to focus on each other and not see other people. “An exclusive relationship is typically the natural progression on the path to a more committed, monogamous relationship,” says Sabrina … Read more
Being in a new relationship can be exciting. However, if you’ve recently been through a breakup and aren’t over your ex yet, it may be a rebound relationship. A rebound relationship is when you enter a relationship as a reaction to a previous relationship, while you’re still contending with issues raised by the past breakup, says Micaela Stein, … Read more
Dating apps are an increasingly common way for people to meet both serious and casual partners. While such apps are highly varied and have lots of options, meeting the right people on these apps isn’t always easy. Following some helpful dating app etiquette can ensure you stay safe, have good conversations, and meet more potential … Read more
Are you in a situation where you’re seeing someone but it’s not exactly a relationship? You and your partner have fun as a couple and may even be intimate, but you haven’t committed to each other or discussed a future together. If so, you may be in a “situationship” or relationship without a commitment, says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, … Read more
If you think you’re in love, you may be in the throes of a new, healthy relationship. Your feelings for your partner could be blossoming in a natural way. But sometimes when you question if you’re in love, your feelings could reflect other things that aren’t necessarily love. You could be overlooking reality and maybe building up … Read more
Unless you met your partner in high school, you’ve likely done some dating in your life—so you’ve probably exclaimed “Why is dating so hard??” to friends at least once or twice. In fact, you might even have found this article searching for that, out of exasperation. You’re not alone if you’re feeling this way. Data … Read more