Dating in the 21st century is hard. Singles are both overwhelmed and underwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the number of apps and an infinite sea of prospective partners/dating app users. Underwhelmed by the quality... Read more »
Establishing clear boundaries and standards is the primary method for influencing how others perceive and treat you in a relationship. Relationships often struggle not from a lack of love, but because partners... Read more »
It may be dating fatigue, or it may be the economy, but modern trends in dating have taken hold. Cultural shifts, continuing economic uncertainty, and a growing focus on mental health also... Read more »
Say you are interested in someone romantically—potentially even hot for that person. Why Some People Say ‘Playing It Cool’ Means Playing Hard-To-Get So, what exactly does playing it cool mean? Well, some... Read more »
You’re trying your hardest, putting yourself out there, and yet, dating can often feel like a brutal, exhausting competition. A race to be the most attractive, the most successful, or the most... Read more »
The moment you realize you really like someone new can feel like a rush—a mix of excitement, hope, and anxiety. Unfortunately, for many, this is also the moment they start to over-invest... Read more »
I generally don’t watch reality television. In the case of The Golden Bachelor on ABC, I made an exception. Both friends and clients were buzzing about this show so as a lover... Read more »
Here’s a tactic that could throw a monkey wrench into your relationship and dating situation. If you are holding onto your current partner while at the same time searching for and reaching... Read more »
What’s being referred to as “Shrekking” on social media may seem a little ogre the top. It’s the practice of purposely dating down—meaning dating someone whom you consider below your standards—so that... Read more »
The letters AI have always been part of the word dating. But now, it looks like AI—meaning artificial intelligence—is becoming a bigger and bigger part of dating. Nearly half of Gen Z... Read more »