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Going on a first date can be equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. You may wonder how to introduce yourself, what questions to ask, and how to keep the conversation going. If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. “It’s completely normal to be nervous for a first date,” says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in relationships. However, there are steps you …

Enough is enough. The endless texting, the constant demands for your attention, every like on Instagram tracked and questioned. Here you’ll find the steps in protecting yourself and setting those boundaries in your own relationships.   Setting Your Boundaries  Digital harassment can take many forms and recognizing harmful behaviors early can help protect you. Unhealthy partners look to take control …

The importance of date night occasionally in a marriage cannot be undermined. Many married couples have not been on a date in a long time. They simply forgot to date each other, to flirt with one another, and foster the bond that brought them together in the first place. They tend to forget the importance of “date night” in a …

It can feel like everyone knows how to get a boyfriend except you, especially when you see all the happy couples billing and cooing while you’re all alone, despite your best efforts. Don’t despair, with eight billion people on the planet, there’s always someone somewhere for you. Let’s talk about why finding a boyfriend can be difficult, where to look …

When entering a romantic partnership, it’s crucial to consider various relationship compatibility factors to ensure a strong and healthy bond. This guide outlines key aspects that contribute to successful long-term unions, offering insights into what makes relationships thrive. 1. Shared values and ethics Values are the relationship criteria that guide our decisions and interactions. When partners share similar values, such …

While it’s certainly not your fault for getting ghosted—especially during the later stages of a connection—some behaviors could trigger this type of reaction. For example, being overly critical, invasive, or superficial on a first date might encourage someone to bolt in the other direction. “First dates are already nerve-wracking enough without accidentally stepping on conversational landmines,” says sex and relationship …

Deciding whether to date someone you’ve already dated is tricky. On one hand, you might think “why not give it another go?”… and on the other, you think “there must have been a reason you broke up in the first place. Right?” While there isn’t one solution to the internal debate concerning getting back with your ex, there are a …

Sweet things to say to your boyfriend… Ever wonder what sweet things to say to your boyfriend – and if saying them will really make a difference? So… after months of online dating, awkward fix ups and countless crowded happy hours, you finally (thank G-d) met your fabulous boyfriend. And he’s seriously awesome! The first couple of months together were romantic …

“You’re a great guy. Why wouldn’t she like you?” I get this all the time. From friends. From family. From everybody. Anytime I start developing feelings for someone, they repeat these familiar lines along with others: “She’d have to be crazy not to like you,” and “You’re the most attractive human being to ever walk the earth” (though the latter may …

Online dating can be fun, but it’s not always easy. Many people swipe for hours and still don’t get enough matches. If you want to get more matches on dating apps, you need more than just a nice photo. You need a plan. Here are some simple ways to boost your success and stand out in a sea of profiles. …

It’s natural to be nervous before a first date. After all, unless you’ve got a time machine hidden away somewhere, there’s no guarantee as to what will happen during and after a first date. You just don’t know the person and how he or she will react to things such as your amazing knock-knock jokes. This who-knows-what’s-going-to-happen is why you …

One of the most common dating questions that dating experts get asked is, ‘How can I look and feel confident on a first date’. We asked our good friend, Jayne Porter at Matchmade in Wales to share her thoughts on this with you and it’s a great read. Get your note book at the ready. Over to Jayne. First dates can be …

It’s a familiar scene in online dating: you’re having a lively interaction with someone, you’ve perhaps even gone out together and then nothing. You just can’t get hold of them. They were there and now they’re not. Getting ghosted can be frustrating, confusing and just painful, particularly when you felt it was all going somewhere. We explore what being ghosted …

When you think of the words “first date,” do you cringe or smile? First dates can be awkward, nerve-wracking, exciting, disastrous, wonderful — any number of things. A big part of this distinction is the first impression you each give and how well you and the other person connect. We all know by now that topics like religion, politics, and the …

Love at first swipe, apparently, can result in stronger marriages. Recent studies show that dating apps can lead to more fulfilling marriages in comparison to relationships formed offline. With the popularity of dating services like Match, Tinder, Bumble and Hinge, as well as marriage counseling apps like Lasting, online tools are changing the way couples cultivate long-term relationships. However, the success of online dating isn’t anything new. In fact, over …