I didn’t think anything was wrong when he brought me a coffee. Or the next day when he brought me coffee and croissants and then stared deeply into my eyes for two whole minutes in silence. I still didn’t think it was odd when I was sick and he brought me chicken soup and held…
You may have heard of open relationships before. But how different are they from your classic monogamous relationship? Is your person still your person? An open relationship is like a dating buffet — you’ve got plenty of options on the table, and you’re free to sample every single one. In an open relationship, both (or…
When I run into an unfamiliar term or phrase on a dating app profile, I look the term up before I swipe right. I think it’s important to learn about the different ways people identify and the different types of relationships on offer. Being fluid, by definition, means not having a fixed identity or orientation….
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Now’s a good time for a refresher on all things LGBTQ+ dating. The acronym encompasses many identities and orientations, with definitions that have evolved and expanded over time. However, even as society progresses toward celebrating LGBTQ+ acceptance, the truth is that many LGBTQ+ individuals continue to experience challenges in dating and relationships. You need to…
Falling in love at first sight is all too easy. Staying in love is another matter entirely. A healthy relationship requires lifelong effort from both partners to keep the connection going strong. Much like those flowers you got for Valentine’s Day, a beautiful love can wilt if you don’t regularly work on your relationship. That…
The year 2011 was interesting for the cultural zeitgeist. Adele was reaching mega-stardom by setting fire to the rain, the Harry Potter films were coming to their devastating end (I’m personally still recovering from this), and, most importantly, romcoms were shaping the modern dating landscape. Movies like Just Go With It, Something Borrowed, and Crazy,…
Does a dapper-looking man in a tailored suit turn your head? Or are you more of a laid-back jeans and t-shirt kind of girl? Perhaps you have a hankering for a man in a cowboy hat and boots, or maybe that preppy collegiate look is what sets your heart a flutter. Across the U.S., history,…
One thing romantic comedies don’t tell you — a romantic date takes a lot of planning. Perhaps you’ve gotten past the first few moments of small talk, somehow avoided being ghosted, and now you’re ready to go on an actual date. Perhaps you’re in a dating rut with your significant other and want to bring…
Diaries used to be the holders of your most pressing ponderings. Today, it’s your search history. If you’re anything like me, the moment you have a question or something you’re not sure about, you’re opening your phone and lobbing that question to Google. This continues to be the case when it comes to romance and…