Does it ever seem like the office is a hub for budding romances? Plenty of our favorite fictional couples certainly started out as office flirtations or coworker crushes. Think Jim and Pam from “The Office,” Mulder and Scully from “The X-Files,” or David and Patrick from “Schitt’s Creek.” After all, most adults spend a third … Read more
You just got home from a date with a guy who seems genuinely great. He’s funny, charming, and acts like he really cares about you. The two of you laughed and bonded all night, so why does something feel off like it’s almost too good to be true? Is it because of how he flirted … Read more
Like any other day in 2008, Dana was walking around her Chicago neighborhood with her new puppy, a black lab. By chance, she walked past a man, Brett, who was walking his Shih Tzu puppy. Over a few weeks, the two kept encountering each other on dog walks, until one day, they realized both their … Read more
Referring to myself as “solo poly” on dating apps garnered more questions from potential matches than nearly any other attribute I listed—and that’s as a pretty seriously tattooed femme lesbian, a demographic that already warrants a lot of inquiries from others. Most people couldn’t wrap their brains around the idea that polyamory, which is all about … Read more
She doesn’t eat salads, wear a lot of make-up or do girl drama. She eats burgers, drinks beer, loves sports, and always goes with the flow. She’s not like other girls. Yeah, right! She’s just pretending to be “one of the guys” for attention, she’s such a “pick me girl”. You’ve probably encountered this term before, and … Read more
If you enjoy the spontaneity and light-heartedness of casual connections, dating apps are an excellent option. They are designed to help you easily connect with people who share your romantic interests. With these apps, you can clearly define the type of relationships and connections you’re interested in and find potential partners across the country and even … Read more
If you’re wondering why you’re having difficulty finding a compatible match and whether your expectations of a partner are realistic, you may want to evaluate your dating standards. “It’s important to have dating standards that are right for you. If your standards are too low, this can lead to settling, either for so-so dates or—much worse—flawed, even … Read more
You’re dating a guy who goes with the flow for everything. He’s always cool with your restaurant, movie, and vacation choices. He listens. He’s loyal. You lead. He follows. Sounds familiar? Then you’re probably dating a beta male. What Is a Beta Male? What do characters like Phil Dunphy from Modern Family, Chandler Bing from Friends, and Marshall Eriksen … Read more
Have you ever wished you had someone in your life with whom you shared a connection that was more emotionally intimate than average friendship but didn’t cross the line into sexual intimacy? If this dynamic has crossed your mind, and you identify as a queer person, then you may be interested in a queerplatonic relationship. It’s … Read more
So you recently started dating someone and it’s going really well. You’ve been hanging out for about a month now and things feel like they’re heading in the direction of a relationship, but how do you know when you’re ready to take that next step? This is an age-old question with an answer that is … Read more