Dating: Do's & Don'ts
Dating is complicated. So we simplified it for you. What to do and what not to do - the Dating edition.
10 Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, According to Men
I've never been asked what I wanted to do for Valentine's Day. I do assume, though, that it's a stereotypical novelty for the events of Valentine's Day to be a bit of a surprise each year. We mind-read a lot on V-Day, and while the men of the world grace us women with roses and chocolates each year, we women continue to wonder what is an acceptable gift for the men in our lives. Now this is not to say that roses and chocolates are the only acceptable gifts to give a woman on February 14. The truth is that there is no male equivalent for women to default to. Can't do ties, those are for Father's Day. A shaving kit... should that be more of a necessity? Will he think I'm trying to send him a message? It's a never-ending struggle to find a gift for your man to show him how much you love him. So I went on a bit of an internet-fueled hunt to find out if there were really any solid answers to what men wanted for Valentine's Day. I eventually stumbled upon this Reddit thread that shared a lot of great tips from men themselves about what the perfect V-Day gift is to them. Naturally, as a woman, I curiously cruised through the entire list. (oops-kinda.)If you are still unsure what the wonderful man of your life would like to receive this V-Day, I have some good news: they probably don't want anything at all. To confirm, here are replies from ten men on Reddit about what they're hoping for this February 14:
By Delilah Jayde6 years ago in Humans
5 Habits of REAL Dating Millennials Need to Bring Back
It is 2018. With all of the progress we've made in every complicated scientific and technological field since 1950, you'd think we would have progressed in something as simple as dating... right? Oh sure, if a modern hookup culture full of "Wanna chill?" text messages, "hmu" DM's on Twitter, mindless swiping left on faces you find unattractive, and creepy un-wanted Facebook messages is what you call progress... then, yeah, we've made a lot of it. But personally, I find modern dating appalling. As a single 20-year-old living in this warped "Netflix and Chill" dating world, I've had a hard time finding anyone who actually knows how to DATE. I'm talking real dating. I'm talking how they use to do it back before cell phones made real life interactions seemingly impossible, and before finding hookups on dating apps consumed the mind of every teenager and young adult in America. So with that frustration in the back of my mind every day, I decided to compile a list of five "old fashioned" dating habits that we need to start doing again... like yesterday.
By Chloe Davis6 years ago in Humans
What to Do When Your Boyfriend Ignores You
There are very few things that a person can do which will be as hurtful as ignoring you—especially during an argument. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there who seem to think that the best way to stay in power is to ignore a person until they concede.
By Sasha Konikovo6 years ago in Humans
7 Signs That He's Not The One
If "...and they lived happily ever after..." is a statement that describes your ideal future, then this article is for you! Who doesn't secretly long for their own Prince Charming? Alas, I have faith that you'll find your prince in due time. Unfortunately, you'll probably end up kissing (or dating) a few frogs along the way. Having trouble figuring out which one's which? It's ok, we've all been there. Here are 7 signs that he's no Prince Charming.
By Ashlynn DiMatteo-Mans6 years ago in Humans
How To Spring Clean Your Love Life
Spring clean your love life? Sounds ridiculous. Yet, most singles can appreciate the need to clear out some of the physical and emotional baggage from their lives in order to make room for new love. So why not take advantage of the season and get your inner and outer lives spruced up?
By Bonny Albo6 years ago in Humans
5 Valentine's Day Classics and Their Contemporary Counterparts
Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love. There are symbols we will always associate with this fun holiday: bubbly pink hearts, bouquets of red roses, and candy all wrapped up with silk ribbons and lace. These are some common offerings that we have come to expect. These familiar traditions are charming and lovable. They have become synonymous with this passionate and emotional holiday. However, there are also some contemporary gift options that might be a welcome change and genuine surprise for your loved ones.
By Cheryl Lynn6 years ago in Humans
What to Do If He Hasn’t Replied to Your Message
I know how it goes. You don’t meet anyone you like for ages and then finally you meet a guy and feel that "spark." It’s all going well, you have a few great dates, you get closer, you think he's into you, and then nothing…
By Hayley Quinn6 years ago in Humans
Loving When Loving Hurts
People are flawed, full of good intentions perhaps even when their actions aren't what we hoped for. Or maybe their hearts are callous and they planned for you to hurt from the beginning. Either way, the receiving end of the hurt never feels good. So how do we love when loving hurts?
By Jamie Wallin6 years ago in Humans
The Person I'd Trust My Life With Is...
The person I would trust with my life is someone who would trust me with his. Trust is a very sensitive matter. It is something intangible yet fragile. It is something that requires strength yet is often given to feeble hands. Its gentleness can often be a reason for someone to put his defenses down, because how can something so gentle and fragile ever cause you harm? But things do not always work the way we think they should.
By C.J.Erolan6 years ago in Humans
5 Signs You Are Dating a Narcissist
A narcissist is known as a person who is in love with themselves. I was married to a narcissist. Let me tell you, these people are no fun to deal with. He was the type that was a real charmer, but portrayed himself as a person who he believed himself to be, but was nothing but lies, lies, and more lies. How do you know you are dealing with one yourself? There are five major signs to look for.
By Billie Jo Coffman6 years ago in Humans
