Closure – it’s all about the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of uncertainty in an attempt to fix or control the outcome or ending of a relationship. The wanting to know what you did wrong, what you could do or could have done different, what changed so substantially or abruptly, why you weren’t given the time of […]
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Traveling as a couple will test your relationship, and you’ll learn 7 things about one another that can also reveal whether or not you’re truly compatible. Even if you’re just dating, you might think of traveling together as fast-forwarding your relationship in time. Do this too soon, and you may run the risk of prematurely
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I could say the guy should pay. I could also say the woman should offer, or whoever does the asking out should take responsibility. But damn is it ever NOT that simple. Why? Because as relationship equality would have it, it’s equally both parties’ duty to put in equal effort (including splitting the bill). So
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People care more about protecting their socials and devices, as well as defending their online identity, reputation and digital world than their relationship. And it shows. Your significant other (SO) deserves respect on and off social media AND your devices. Why is this bold statement so triggering today? Ask yourself, honestly, “Who gets your attention
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Does it even make sense?? Being more fearful of finding a good guy that doesn’t come with all the drama-filled, emotionally exhausting, roller coaster ride of your previous toxic relationships? Listen, that very fear is valid. But breathe easy when I say this transition through healing will pass. It won’t be easy at first, it’ll
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Hello to the innocent, closet-weird, shy girl of the early 2000s. You’re 30 now, and I have yet to actually take the time to let you in on my secrets on Love and teenage boys as you enter that magical phase of your life. You’ll probably roll your eyes at me (your future husband LOVES
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…regardless if you believe your relationship is thriving. See, because that’s the crazy, crazy part – while all is seemingly perfect on your end, the fact is that may not always be the case for your partner. Couples are ingrained with the notion that they are supposed to be able to tell one another anything
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[Written in 2020] Surprisingly enough, dating has become a legitimate struggle right now as we face this uncertain and indefinite lockdown. But I’ll bet more and more singles are logging on and signing up for dating sites. [Update in 2024] We’re more than 4 years post pandemic, and the aftereffects are being felt everywhere –
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Right now this so-called lockdown, staycation, work-from-home, solitary confinement or period of unwilful solitude – whatever you want to call it – is about to test everyone’s relationships. Whether you’re newly dating, in a relationship, living together or apart, engaged or married, this indirectly enforced stay-at-home confinement is going to be the ultimate test if
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I began dating online in, oof, 2009. I remember having to fill out a 100+ questionnaire and a dating profile that resembled a resume template. I have no doubt things are different since then, likely in not-so-good ways. Some dating apps may not even require you to fill out a full-on profile anymore (sad, sad,
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