Something old is new again. The old-fashioned “sidewalk rule” is still widely practiced around the world, even though the conditions that necessitated it are long gone. The sidewalk rule dictates a social expectation that when a heterosexual couple walks together on a sidewalk, the man should walk on the outside near the traffic, and the…
The Short Version: Aavia is an app that tracks your hormone health symptoms to provide personalized insights on your cycle. With Aavia’s help, you can gain a better understanding of when to expect cramps, low energy, and mood swings–and how to live your best life with them. Julia Pintar, Aavia team member and hormone health…
When you meet a new romantic prospect, are you quick to fall head over heels? Does it always feel so perfect at the beginning of a relationship? Then, are you disappointed later because they turn out to be as bad as the last one? You may have an anxious attachment style that is preventing you…
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…
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…
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…
As a journalist, I began writing about relationships nearly 30 years ago, and I’ll admit it: I was trying to fix my own love life. Back then, I’d had a decade of intoxicating flings and sweet romances that all seemed to sour and end with me treading water in an ocean of tears. Therapy cracked…
The Short Version: Finding a partner can feel like a time crunch, but new available resources are proving that dating is timeless. Matchmaker Misao McBride created OzMatch –– an international matchmaking agency – to connect singles of all ages. OzMatch focuses on matching single men in Australia with Japanese women. With the help of online…