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
Diving into a new relationship can be exhilarating. It is exciting to get to know the ins and outs of someone’s personality, spend hours talking to them and becoming intimate, and intertwine your lives by introducing them to your friends and family. When all’s going well, sometimes you can’t help yourself from falling in love. You … Read more
If the person you recently started dating seems to be pulling back over the summer, you might be experiencing shading firsthand. Shading is the act of being put in the shade or set aside to cool off for a while. Whether it’s a temporary break or a silent breakup, it’s a step away from the … Read more
During times of inflation and economic hardship, many struggle with the cost of dating. Infla-dating is a new popular form of dating in which couples choose to go out on cheap dates as the cost of living rises. Young couples as well as older couples can benefit from feeling less pressured financially. It’s reassuring to … Read more
Falling for your friend is all too easy; it’s one of the greatest romantic tropes for a reason. One day you’re telling your friend about the cute person you saw in the supermarket, and the next day your friend is the person you can’t get out of your head. It might feel a bit awkward or strange … Read more
Being attracted to someone can be exciting and intimidating all at once. If you like them, you may wonder what to say or do around them in the hopes of getting them to like you back. That’s where flirting comes in. Although it can sometimes seem superficial, flirting is an important aspect of human behavior. Flirting … Read more
There are few things as nerve-wracking as a first date because there’s so much anticipation and perceived pressure to impress. Pre-date jitters are completely normal; we all get those nerves bubbling under the surface with fears of saying the wrong thing or having an awkward exchange. “We are selling the best version of ourselves while … Read more
There’s no denying we all have a romantic “type” in some way or another. There are all sorts of physical traits, values, or behaviors that might make someone more or less attractive to us.1 We might love broad shoulders, a low-pitched laugh, quick wit, over 6 feet tall, a person who texts good morning daily, a … Read more