Being single in 2025 means that, despite your vision of rom-com meet-cutes IRL, you’ve most likely dipped your toe into the world of online dating. And even with just a single dip, you know there is quite literally no torture like trying to put together a dating profile. It feels like, through a handful of photos and … Read more
Have you ever thought about how good you are at dating? Dating can be an exciting time in life. Most of us think that if it’s the right person, dating will be easy, but that’s not necessarily the case. It’s possible to be a great catch, but really bad at dating. Dating well involves many … Read more
If real life was a rom-com, your relationship would go something like this: The ultimate meet-cute would have you locking eyes and knowing in your soul that they’re The One from the first “hello.” Cut to a montage of baking together (with spilled flour all over the kitchen, obviously), sunset strolls holding hands, and maybe a tandem … Read more
In my mid-20s, just before the pandemic began, I found myself living alone and single for the first time in nearly six years. Before the breakup, my ex had been my best friend, my biggest supporter and confidant, and the person I could rely on most. He was someone I thought I would marry and … Read more
Although asking for a date directly can have a good chance of success, it can also be awkward and difficult. Therefore, some people prefer to take a more “indirect” approach to ask out a love interest (especially those who are shy or have some social anxiety). A less direct approach takes some of the risk and … Read more
Ding! Your phone goes off. It’s a message from that person you’ve been talking to on a dating app. They want to know if you want to get dinner sometime this week. You hesitate. You’ve been talking with this person for about a week, and they seem nice, but are you ready to meet up? … Read more
Online dating has become the new norm, with more than 40 million Americans using the internet to search for love, according to Match.com. However, there’s always some risk involved when meeting someone for the first time, especially if you met them online. Whether you use Bumble, Match.com or Tinder, safe dating should always be a … Read more
Experiences with online dating tend to be mixed. Some people have excellent experiences with online dating that end in satisfying relationships. Others have stories filled with confusion and frustration. Thus, much like any other way to date, meeting someone online has both benefits and drawbacks. So, how does someone date online successfully? As it turns … Read more
The idea of being set up on a date used to be objectionable to me. It seemed as if I was lowering my standards because I couldn’t find someone on my own. The idea of being set up on a date used to be objectionable to me. It seemed as if I was lowering my … Read more
It sounds like something from a historical novel, but courting is alive and well even in the age of online dating, especially as people get sick of the dating app rat race. Let’s look at what courting is, its history and courting vs dating. We’ll also look at why you should consider a courtship the … Read more