And what you can do about it — And suddenly, it’s there again. The fear that you will be rejected by someone you’d like to get to know better, maybe even build a life together. Like so many times before, there’s a pit in your stomach. It’s this feeling you’re all too familiar with — you instinctively know…

Stances on infidelity are very clear, but why? — You’ve definitively heard of the adage, once a cheater, always a cheater. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t have an opinion on cheating. It’s unethical, and once infidelity finds its way into a romantic relationship, the relationship is likely to fail. Like many others, I consider cheating to be…

Is it “the ick”, or are daters simply too picky? — And just like that, I was done. It took one action and a mere two seconds for me to completely tap out. Much to my horror and disappointment, all it took was two seconds to destroy any type of attraction. Needless to say, the brief romance came to a screeching…

Why we want someone we can’t have — Unfortunately, some wishes never come true. Admitting this truly feels like a failure, which makes it all the more painful. It’s even more painful when it’s about a cherished fantasy, an idea of being with someone we’ll never have. Longing is something so deep that it’s felt and endured by…

What everybody knows, but nobody dares to say. — Unlike most people, I always knew that people act out of self-interest while dating. There’s nothing romantic about going out on dates with different people. Dating is meeting strangers until you meet a stranger you’d like to be friends with. Just putting yourself out there isn’t going to cut it. …

Most good love is a slow burn — Boom. And there it is. Eyes meet, heart races. It’s this primal, instinctive reaction to another person. It’s a feeling that is exciting, intense, and overwhelming and makes you feel unbelievably alive. No matter the situation, instant attraction can knock you flat — like, is this even real? Instant attraction…

Common traps that fuel unhealthy dating habits. — Nobody wants to get caught up in a one-sided love story. And yet, most of us experience this at least once. Therefore, what’s the best way not to get caught up in unrequited love? It has to be not to fall for people who aren’t into you. After all, attraction…

Do you know who you are and what you want? — Most relationships fail because expectations are never fully clarified. People have different expectations of what they want or need in their relationships, with each partner bringing many experiences, new perspectives, and values to the relationship. …

Don’t look for romance, look for a partnership. — Unlike what most people say, I don’t think the “love simply happens when you least expect it” approach has any merit. Unpopular opinion, but I think there are certain rules to adhere to if you’re looking for love. Here’s why. Have you ever just hoped for a job and got…