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All about dating. First dates, three years into a relationship, Tinder, and more.
Embrace Your Singleness
My love life is a total joke, and I’m not mad about it. The reality is that I’ve never been the kind of women that WANTS to be in a relationship. When most of my friends were talking about their crush, I was either drinking or reading about fashion. No, I’m not an alcoholic, what I’m trying to say is that my passion for fashion, my family, and my social life have always been more important than guys (actually, any aspect of my life has been more relevant than love relationships).
By Dubraska Lima7 years ago in Humans
The Single Millennial’s Guide to Self-Discovery
At the risk of having my pending wedding invitations revoked, I have to start with the disclaimer that I’ve been in love, that it’s wonderful, and that I respect the couples that I know who truly complement one another -- This article isn’t for you. It's for my fellow single millennials whose compositions of friend groups range from the "happily married" to "previously married" to "never married but with children" and everything in between. It's for those of us deciphering societal expectations, questioning if they apply to us, and deciding whether or not we care.
By Nicole Mak7 years ago in Humans
Don't Ignore the "Red Flags" on the First Few Dates!
“Be aware of the big red flags & maintain some boundaries when you are dating!” Famous last words right?? It is not easy today in the world of relationships, dating and rarely meeting someone in a face to face scenario. Everyone is behind their technology screens and hoping & praying that they find someone they can eventually fall in love with.
By Susan McCord7 years ago in Humans
Can You Trust A Guy Who Ghosted Someone Else?
Ghosting is a sad reality in today's modern dating scene. It's the act of disappearing without a warning or a trace as a way to break up with someone. Most people agree it's an act of cowardice that says volumes about the person who does it.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Humans
You Want to Get Married, But Your Partner Doesn't
I remember my last serious relationship. It was with a guy who had been dating me for years, and it was one of those relationships that everyone felt was going to go the distance. Like many people, I was really looking forward to being married to a man I thought loved me.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Humans
Questions That Can Bring You Closer
Often, couples long to come closer to one another, to know one another intimately and intrinsically, but often they do not know the ways to bring one another closer together. Words often fail to relay this. Direct confrontation by way of conversations leaves dangling threads that accomplish little of your goals.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Humans
Find Another Pond
Dating is supposed to be fun but somehow we’ve turned it into a stressful and frustrating event. Have you noticed a pattern? Are you stuck with the same type of person over and over again expecting something different? Have you given up hope on finding love? Well maybe it is time to fish in another pond. Stop going after the same qualities as the last while expecting a different outcome–that, my friend, is the definition of insanity! Go after a someone who is opposite from what you’re used to. This will give you an opportunity to see what the world has to offer.
By Tracy Limon7 years ago in Humans
Asking and Explaining
We know that infidelity often results in breakups, divorces and social stigmatization. Western society has frowned upon straying from one’s intimate partner, from the widespread reproach of public figures such as former president Bill Clinton, presidential hopeful John Edwards, actress Kristen Stewart, and professional golfer Tiger Woods, among others. Indeed, partner’s betrayal makes for great emotional upset, perpetuating verbal and even physical abuse. What exactly drives people to cheat? It’s worth examining the literature on people’s reactions and ways of addressing infidelity across genders, social status, and age. Further, cheating may be motivated by fulfillment of needs, the desire for self-growth, and different personality types.
By Kristine Brown7 years ago in Humans
Is a Sense of Humor Key to a Successful Relationship?
A sense of humor often seems to be one of the most important elements of a romantic relationship. So often, when someone is asked why they love their partner, they will reply with a shrug, and just say "He makes me laugh." That's all that is needed for the romantic floodgates to open.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Humans
Why Millennials Can't (Won't) Commit
Nothing ever seems to be quite as painful as wanting a potential partner to commit, only to be met with excuses, awkward silences, or straight up rejection. As painful as it is, it's extremely common in the Millennial dating scene – and it's getting increasingly more common every single day.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Humans
Signs a Man Is Emotionally Attached to You
It's very easy to figure out whether a girl has gotten emotionally attached to a guy. As women, we tend to wear our hearts on our sleeves and pride ourselves on being open books. Men, on the other hand, tend to try to hide their feelings for as long as they can.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Humans
