dating advice

  • Dear men, the relationship isn’t improving – she’s moved on

    Dear men, the relationship isn’t improving – she’s moved on

    I notice this quite a bit – men who genuinely believe their relationship is *improving* when actually it’s the opposite. She’s moved on, like done-zo – checked out of the relationship. I don’t totally understand men’s logic on this one (granted, women share this, too, just *different*) but I imagine it’s simply because the arguing,…

  • 3 Ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count (sex)

    3 Ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count (sex)

    Or, for those who may need better clarity, here’s to detecting the guy who’s only in it for the sex. But more importantly, the ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count. Still, sometimes it’s much easier to find Waldo in villain form first, so that’s the focus here. This post…

  • 8 Signs of a clingy relationship

    8 Signs of a clingy relationship

    It’s no surprise – we’re already quick to label clinginess by its select and stereotypical qualities. But what are some of the brushed-under-the-rug signs of a clingy relationship? You know, the soft spots we’re not really ready to touch on, or admit. This isn’t talked about as much, but the damaging effects – IMO –…

  • Relationship-care is also self-care [9 examples]

    Relationship-care is also self-care [9 examples]

    I’m not afraid to admit it – as a married woman, relationship-care and self-care are congruently interconnected. Relationship-care is also self-care, yet why is this statement so combative? That’s a personal question to ask and unpack yourself. Putting effort into and towards my marriage ultimately makes me *feel good*, as it should! The same way…

  • 5 Questions to ask yourself after a first date if you’re looking for Love

    5 Questions to ask yourself after a first date if you’re looking for Love

    If you’re looking for Love, dating can be hard, especially in a very digital-focused, online-based world. From simply meeting people to actually getting to know them has changed, and not necessarily to a better alternative. Maybe getting a date isn’t the problem – that’s why I came up with five important, self-reflective questions to ask…