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Love and dating often bring out the worst—and sometimes the best—in all of us. It’s where all our triggers and insecurities show up, and it can...
I don’t know about you, but all these “trends” and “theories” are driving me a little nuts—especially when it comes to dating. Apparently,...
If you’re into psychology, you’ve likely heard about the attachment styles, like avoidant and anxious. It seems we’re all striving toward...
If you’re a writer—especially for a living—you know how easy it is to fall into writer’s block. In fact, I’ve currently been battling the...
With first dates packing so much anxiety, it helps to have an individualized getting-ready process that helps ease the nerves. Or, as the internet...
Have you ever told your partner you were “fine” even though you felt an internal rage so strong that it scared you? Or maybe you brushed off an...
If you’re online at all in today’s day and age, you’ve likely heard of the term “gaslighting.” According to the National Domestic Violence...
With the word “manchild” currently trending (thanks to Sabrina Carpenter), I think all of us are reflecting on our dating patterns and the...
AI might be helpful in some cases, but I think we can all agree it comes with dangerous risks: one of them being sextortion scams. Now, dating app...
A man from Salisbury in Wiltshire ended up in a coma with “devil eyes” after a five-day cocaine bender. At the time in 2021, Dave Mullen was...
Every relationship, no matter how healthy and happy, goes through ups and downs. To endure the more difficult phases, each partner must be willing to...
Keeping romance alive today is not an easy feat. With work, bills, and everyday stressors often stealing our attention, many of us can become...
Dating someone who travels a lot—whether for work or play—is not for the faint of heart. Separation, even temporary, can be hard to manage,...
This week, on June 25, there will be a new moon in the astrological sign of Cancer. A new moon occurs at the beginning of the lunar cycle, when the...
Apparently, there are methane-powered sea spiders lurking among us—or, at least, at the bottom of the ocean. According to a paper published Monday...
Dating is hard enough in today’s day and age, but if you scroll on social media for more than five minutes, you’ll probably hear a list of tips...
According to a study published in the journal Nature, bogong moths, like birds, use a stellar compass for their migration. “Each spring, billions of...
Talking about money in relationships can be distressing. While you don’t want to make your partner feel ashamed about their financial health (or...
I’m a writer, a bookworm, and a fellow neurodivergent individual, and while I hate to overuse labels or put myself in a box, I know that reading has...
Oftentimes, especially in longer-term relationships, we can become complacent or miss red flags due to our comfort level. After spending months or...
In order for any relationship to work, there needs to be mutual compromise. You’ll have to adjust to and accept your partner’s quirks, deal with...
As two of America’s most notorious outlaw motorcycle gangs, the Hells Angels and Pagans have a fierce and sustained rivalry. Their ongoing violence...
As someone who grew up with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I’ve spent most of my life trying to be “normal.” I’d pretend that first...
Have you ever dated someone who seemingly kept you from their friends and family? Or, on the other hand, perhaps you were the one shying away from...
In a world of ambiguous daters, many people are growing tired of the games, lack of commitment, and poor communication in the dating world. That’s...
A rare “ghost elephant” was recently spotted on camera in Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park for the first time in around five years. The...
We all know that finances are a touchy topic in relationships. As much as we wish we could skip over those stressful, oftentimes tense discussions...
I remember growing up and believing there was one true love for everyone—one soulmate, one person put on this Earth specifically for you. Then, I...
One woman was carelessly swimming in the ocean in Florida recently, unaware that she was in for a rude awakening. Little did she know that she was...
You’ve likely heard of the term catfishing, which involves presenting a false version of yourself (or a completely different identity) online,...
If you’re a fan of Sabrina Carpenter, you’ve likely heard her new song “Manchild.” Unfortunately, many women are familiar with the concept...
It’s rough out here, and not just when it comes to dating. In fact, some people are using first dates as the solution to their...
Hot girl/boy summer is out. This year, many daters are pursuing a sober girl/boy summer. Going sober in today’s world isn’t necessarily easy,...
You’ve likely heard of the term “situationship,” which is basically a sexual or romantic relationship that lacks labels and exclusivity. But...
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from yourself and immediately thought, “I need to get away?” If so, you’re definitely...
Breakups suck. There’s no way around it. Regardless of whether it was an amicable split or one that ended in pure chaos and betrayal, healing from a...
You’ve likely heard of the term “ghosting,” where someone you’ve been seeing consistently suddenly drops off the face of the Earth. But...
Modern relationships are nothing short of confusing. As someone who spends every day researching and writing about today’s latest and “greatest”...
Beloved Farideh Sadeghin is back for The Cooking Show with Farideh on Munchies—and this time, she’s making the “Ultimate Steak Frites at...
Earlier this year, I wrote an article about a man whose girlfriend uses ChatGPT for relationship advice. Originally, he wrote to me expressing both...
We all feel insecure from time to time, but in a relationship, this can create a major disconnect between partners. Here are 10 reasons you might be...
You’ve likely heard of the “Myth of the One” before, which basically tells us there’s one person out there for each of us—one individual who...
First dates can be costly in a variety of ways. For one, you’re gifting your precious time and energy to one another. And, of course, there’s the...
Dating app Feeld has teamed up with sex educator Ruby Rare to launch “State of Dating: Vol. 3: Relearning Love in an Age of Loneliness.” The...
A recent article on Cosmopolitan caught my eye this morning. Writer Brit Dawson, Sex & Relationships Editor at the magazine, spoke about being...
Today, it seems everyone is a narcissist—at least according to social media. Someone cheated on you? Narcissist. They dumped you on a whim?...
Not all smiles are true indications of authentic joy and contentment. In fact, if you’re a chronic people pleaser like me, you probably spend more...
Just as Short King Spring settles in, Tinder is launching a paid height preference filter. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article exploring the question:...
Monogamy was once the norm—one that was rarely questioned or pushed back on. However, it seems that’s changing today. According to the Modern...
The New York Post recently coined the term as the “cut them off theory.” Or, as I like to call it, a healthy way of approaching dating. ...