Breadcrumbing means someone leads another person on by dropping small tidbits of interest—such as social media interactions, occasional messages, or brief phone calls. These interactions are intended to suggest the person is still interested, but they occur sporadically, and there is generally no intention of following through.1 Sometimes referred to as “Hansel and Gretelling,” the … Read more
Ugh, the apps. We all know they’re exhausting but it can feel like there’s no way to avoid them when we want to get back in the dating scene. Dating in general is stressful, but dating apps can take that stress a step further when you throw in seemingly endless options, catfishing, people who constantly ghost, … Read more
If you’re frequently the person who is literally tripping over themselves or sticking their foot in their mouth saying things they don’t mean to say, you might feel as though you’re socially awkward. And often you’ll make things even more awkward by drawing attention to how awkward you are. Social awkwardness can be a vicious cycle. … Read more
There are mental health benefits to dating in the real world and not scrolling on our phones. While dating online can be wonderful for some people, opportunities abound for meeting romantic partners in an organic way. Your psyche will benefit by dating IRL, too. In this article, we’ll talk about the drawbacks of online dating … Read more
While love is all around us in pop songs, books, television shows, and reality tv, not everyone wants to fall in love. There are a wide variety of reasons why you might want to avoid falling for someone. You might not have time for love, fear getting hurt, or simply enjoy the freedom of being unattached. … Read more
If you want a romantic relationship, there are ways to help you on your path to attaining one. Despite obstacles you might have encountered in the past, here are four ways to find a partner and have a healthy, fulfilling relationship. Feel Good About Yourself If you want a partner who has their act together, start working … Read more
If your ex has jumped back into the dating world and you see them on the apps, it can be painful. It’s also challenging to handle the news from friends who report that your ex has started seeing someone else. It’s normal to feel down. It can be hurtful to hear about even if you … Read more
If you’ve experienced a breakup, but have given yourself time to heal, you may feel ready to trust someone with your heart again. So, you’re looking for a romantic partner, but aren’t sure how to date again. How do you get back to navigating the dating world while protecting your mental and emotional health? This article will … Read more
Option paralysis is a real phenomenon in the online dating world. Option paralysis is the feeling of being overwhelmed by too many choices. So, it occurs when someone has too many options to choose from and ends up not choosing any of them. It’s easy to fall into the trap of option paralysis when you’re online … Read more
Crushing on someone is at once incredibly exhilarating and frightening. Will they like you back with the same level of intensity? Do they notice you looking their way or hear you gushing about them to a friend? When you’re together, do they feel that same feeling of butterflies or longing that you experience? It can seriously hurt when … Read more