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
Why Dating App Etiquette Is Important The older we get, the more it might seem like everyone we know is partnered. However, that isn’t exactly true: about 31% of the American adult population is single,1and over 36 million Americans live alone.2 Dating apps are a common tool for those who are single, and they’re also used … 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
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
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 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