For Women

How to Navigate the Transition from Casual Dating to a Committed Relationship You’ve been seeing someone for a while now. Things feel easy, fun, and natural. You laugh, share stories, maybe even meet each other’s friends. But you sense there’s more potential — maybe both of you want something deeper. How do you cross that threshold without ruining what’s already …

Emotional boundaries are limits you place on the energy and emotions you give and receive in a relationship. They can apply to romantic relationships as well as platonic, familial, and work-based ones. “Emotional boundaries have to do with protecting your own emotional state and ensuring that you feel safe,” says Gabriella Giachin, a licensed clinical social worker at New York City Psychotherapy …

I’ve got a question for you – in your list of qualities to look for in a partner, is intelligence included? Or perhaps, “must be able to ‘get’ me? It should be. When it comes to long-term relationships, you need to have a connection that goes beyond physical chemistry. Having a partner who matches you intellectually goes a long way …

The key to joyful relationships may lie in the small, often overlooked moments of life. After years of working with clients and on my own relationship, I’ve noticed that the happiest couples develop intentional rituals that infuse their relationships with meaning. The happiest couples aren’t those who avoid all conflict or make grand gestures, explains licensed marriage and family therapist, Soo …

Going through the world of attraction can be both thrilling and challenging. It’s a realm where preferences and perceptions intertwine, shaping our connections in profound ways. In this exploration, we embark on a journey of empathy and insight, seeking to understand the biggest turn-offs for men. These aren’t judgments but rather signposts on the road to connection. We’ll offer a compassionate lens …

Forget the old cliché that women are the emotional ones. Turns out, it’s actually men who tend to fall in love faster—and often, earlier—than women. According to a new study from the Australian National University, men tend to fall in love earlier than women, by about a month on average. But, it might not be all about the feelings; it could …

Do you ever feel like your relationship might not be going anywhere? Do you find yourself asking: Am I wasting my time with him? Are you doing all the giving, without getting much in return? While it’s normal to have occasional moments like this in your relationship, it’s important to know if it’s time to get out. One of the …

We’ve all been there – you meet a guy, and things seem to be going great, but then you start noticing some concerning behavior. It’s so important to be aware of red flags in a relationship. As a dating coach who’s worked with hundreds of women, I’ve seen my fair share of red flags in relationships. Trust me, you don’t …

The most important thing to realise is that every photo you share in your set needs to be working hard for you. Your dating app profile pictures are like your premium advertising space – and you can’t afford to waste it. Each photo has a role to play. It might be showcasing you at your best, telling people something intriguing about …

You’ve been dating a while, you met their family and maybe you even moved in together. Let’s face it: You’re in a committed relationship. But are you both ready to take that commitment all the way? It might be time to understand how to know if you’re ready for marriage (or not). For Mollie Candib, a psychotherapist and owner of MSC …