The early days of a relationship can be so much fun. The dates are exciting, everything you learn about the other person is fascinating… But that doesn’t mean that things are always perfect, and the expectations and boundaries you set in the first few weeks and months can often help define the relationship. I decided …
Dating advice has had a long, spotty history of not working as often as it does. Socialization is a fundamental aspect of the human species. We all need validation, acceptance, and want to belong to a group or a community, even just a very small one, and that requires reaching out and being reasonably social …
Being in a relationship is wonderful. You get to spend your time with someone you love and admire, whilst they treasure and respect you. However, having clear boundaries with that person is crucial for a successful relationship, because it establishes what you are/are not comfortable with and allows a closer intimacy as you and your …
If you have been using dating apps for some while, you’ve likely experienced at least a few weird interactions. Dating sites have become synonymous with strange happenings because, well, there are many strange people out there. Combine that with miscommunication and different expectations and it can be a recipe for disaster. Of course, there are …
Almost every day of the week has some kind of dating gimmick attached to it. Friday and Saturday are the ‘nights out’ where people get go to bars and clubs to meet other singles (or their happily shacked-up friends, there for tequila and wing-person duties); Sundays are for hangovers and relaxed days where you get …
If you have finished a promising date with somebody it’s likely that you’re feeling a little bit relieved. Much of the first date anxiety may have left you and you could be likely looking forward to another meeting with the person you just got to know. When your first official date goes well both you …
Looking for love? Or just a way to meet someone and have a little adult fun? Bumble is a great way for people to connect with each other. It was actually founded by one of the women involved in the creation of Tinder, and she used a similar formula but with a twist: in male/female …
One of the most important first impressions that you can make with a prospective partner is when you show off your home. Home dates often happen after you’ve gotten to know somebody and talked online, met out in public and spent some time getting comfortable around one another. If you’re finally inviting somebody that you …
Using a dating app can be an extremely surreal experience for those starting out. There’s a little button on your phone that connects you to an almost endless stream of people, each with a different possibility. What if you accidentally swipe the wrong way on your soulmate, or spend time chatting to someone only to …
Planning a successful first date is stressful. From choosing your outfit to the venue, there are so many things to decide. In a bid to impress the partner or to stand out from the crows, some people resort to thinking up unique dating ideas, or going for “foolproof” ones that have been around for ages. …