[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
A Relationship Built To Last Can Survive A Stay-At-Home Lockdown Read More »
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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It’s a fact: many relationships are going to be tested with “you know what” going on in the world. And if you’re confined to a small space with your partner, you need activities. The lack of “normalcy” is causing disruption with various, external areas in our lives, including our ability to connect with others. And
Help, I’m Trapped With My Partner! 25 Activities For Couples Confined To Their Home Read More »
If you’re dating below your standards, you are implying someone else is responsible for your [happiness, fulfillment, expectations, worth, self-respect]. You get the idea, hopefully. That’s why your dating standards DO matter. Yet we’ve ALL done it. I’ve done it. Call it the having kissed a few toads before knowing what it means to kiss
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On the surface, many would say my marriage is unequal, unethical, outdated and, well, oppressive. To some, I am the face of disgrace as to how far women have come. Those might perfectly describe me as that traditional, submissive wife, or 50’s housewife. I mean, that much is true – on the outside we fit
50/50 in marriage equality – why I believe it’s impossible Read More »
If you’re single and looking for the man of your dreams, I’m sharing some of the best books on dating and attracting a quality man in your life. Why? Well, because I read them all. And then some. I followed several postcast-ers and relationship coaches back when it was a fresh and not-so “typical” thing.
[My top 5] Best books on dating and attracting a quality man Read More »
So many people claim to hate the whole hookup culture thing, yetttt I see some of ya’ll still touching the flame when you know it’s HOT. Hell, many are just turning the burner on high heat and walking away without batting an eye. So here’s TIP #1 on how to find Love in a world
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To get this out in the open, there is a wiiiiiiide spectrum as to what is considered healthy and unhealthy space in relationships. Yet we tend to focus more on too much or too little when it comes to space, not health. Lean too far on either end of that spectrum and you risk relationship
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Stop expecting YOU from others – sincerely, a recovering people pleaser. There’s a slightly nasty, yet logical part of me that thinks we do this because we are constantly told we are imperfectly perfect, and to focus on our positive qualities. So we start looking for that same sense of perfection in others – meaning,
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