Photo: filadendron | Canva Texting with someone you like can be intimidating, so you need to learn how to text with this 11-step guide. Keywords: Dating Read more
Photo: SHOTPRIME | Canva Pro A supermodel took to TikTok to offer her take on why people are better off being "dumb" when it comes to achieving success. And it's actually has nothing to do with someone's intelligence, rather their...
Photo: Pinkbrush | Canva Pro Here is each zodiac sign's one-card tarot horoscope for October 30, 2024, using the Sun in Scorpio and the Libra Moon. Read more
Photo: Dean Drobot | Canva According to experts, these spontaneous ways to attract literally any man to you will spice your love life. Keywords: couples , Marriage , Relationships Read more
Photo: Jacob Lund | Canva Life coach and writer Alex Mathers shares the common traits of people who tend to always succeed, according to psychological research. Keywords: mental health Read more
Photo: Dean Drobot | Shutterstock A recent survey from Quicken found that there are three side hustles that both maximize income and minimize time spent working. Read more
Photo: Design: YourTango | PeopleImages from Getty Images Signature / Canva Pro Leo, Libra and Pisces are showered with good vibes on October 30, 2024, during the Venus-Moon alignment. Read more
Photo: Andrii Nekrasov | Shutterstock The classiest people live by certain behaviors that make them magnetic to others. Here are 10 things classy people do constantly but never talk about. Read more
Photo: FatCamera | Canva Pro After her doctor's note granting her time off was rejected by her boss, a woman was forced to come to work or face termination. She later passed away from a stroke while on the job, and people are calling for...
Another Friday night rolls around and you know what that means: dinner and a movie or just staying at home with your date. Somewhere along the way, what was once scintillating has become a so-so experience. If this sounds like you and...
When I write about issues that affect singles, I often discuss the importance of being around happy couples. By spending time with couples who actually like each other and treat each other well, you are watching other men and women model...
There’s plenty of advice out there on how to get over a breakup, but what about those situations in which you have to let go of someone you were interested in and barely know? Maybe you developed feelings for someone who you chatted with...
Meet Jaimie Seaton. She’s a writer and editor who’s been published in The Washington Post, Oprah’s O Magazine, and Marie Claire. She’s also a divorced mother of two teenagers navigating the dating world. We caught up with her to find out...
After reading the title of this article, you instantly know who I’m talking about. The so-called life of the party exists in every town and city across the globe, and a few characteristics neatly define them. The life of the party:...
Recently, my social media feed was filled with a light-blue line drawing of a woman riding a crane over the ocean, as readers across the globe heaped praise on an essay by novelist CJ Hauser. “I finished reading this and realized I’d had...
New research conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by eharmony found some interesting results about what men and women truly want in a partner, and information from surveys from over 1,000 singles sheds fascinating light on...
It can be hard to find stories about women who are single and don’t have children. There are now so many more people delaying marriage and family, but it can be hard to find them. It might be tempting to think that they don’t exist....
Often the walls used for protection are the same walls that hinder the development of intimacy. You may genuinely want to find a loving relationship, but your fear gets in the way. This trouble occurs if your fear leads you to date with...
Ghosting, a term that came into popularity in the last decade, is a perfect term. When someone you were matched with suddenly disappears, that individual suddenly seems like a real-life ghost. You may have any of the following thoughts...
If you’re a guy who suffers from a nagging fear of rejection during dating, there is plenty of hope for you. In this article, I’ll share several tips you can follow to deal with the issue head-on. First, let’s address some background...
Have you ever thought about going against your natural personality patterns for a year? That’s what Jessica Pan did when she embarked upon a year of extroversion (she identifies as a shy introvert) in her new book Sorry I’m Late, I...
I Just Haven’t Met You Yet marries a memoir of childhood sexual abuse, family relationships, and finding healing from trauma with a search for romantic love and hope for the future. Tracy writes letters to her future life partner and...
The premise of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen’s new movie Long Shot is a simple one: the beautiful, successful person is romantically out of reach for the average, less than polished person who does not look like he has a personal...
Our desire to connect and participate in deep relationships is instinctual. We have an innate drive to bond with others and form attachments. We crave security, belonging, nurturance, love, and connection. As children and adolescents, we...
Briallen Hopper’s beautiful new book Hard To Love is a collection of essays about the relationships we often overlook as we focus on romantic love. She writes about the connections that aren’t always legally recognized (or even our first...
Some say that you can’t control your own attraction. The notion is that we are all wired to be attracted to the types we are attracted to, and we simply need to accept and live with it. What comes to mind is a recent pop song, “The Heart...
Kayleen Schaefer’s wonderful book Text Me When You Get Home: the Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship is a love letter to friendships between women. She writes about real life friendship, both in her own life and in the...
If you are on dating autopilot, your energy may be solely focused on getting dates and finding a relationship. You may be neglecting the part of the equation in which you hone in on what you are actually looking for. You may be so...
Dating alert: Whether your date does or doesn’t ask you questions about yourself and your overall life means a lot. This issue is one of those you may not think about often, but taking a moment to reflect on it is important. When we...
I know very few readers, especially women, who don’t have a special place in their heart for Jane Austen’s work. Perhaps few authors can develop the kind of cult following that Austen has enjoyed over the years. Love for Austen’s classic...
New year, new you? Making simple changes and committing to mindful action often transforms everything. If you aren’t sure where to start, here are ten intentions to bring to your love life in 2019. 1. I will bring positive energy to...
At this time of year, we’re surrounded by images and suggestions for gifts. A flat screen TV is a gift. So is a box of assorted chocolates. It’s understandable to have presents on the brain. But it’s not just stuff that’s a gift,...
Under the best circumstances, the holidays can make a person crazy. There are so many expectations—those other people have—and those you have. In a lot of places, it’s cold and dark, which really doesn’t help. What’s a person, especially...
You may know that online dating is a valuable platform for meeting new people, but you may find yourself anxious and uncomfortable with the process and all of the uncertainty that comes with it. From being ghosted or rejected to getting...
As if straight out of a Hollywood movie, you may soon get asked some very personal questions in front of your extended family this holiday season. “Have you found that special someone?” you can practically hear your...
The holiday season can be a mixed bag for single people. Although it’s a festive time of year with lots of opportunities to meet other single people, it also can be a stark reminder that you’re unattached. Colder weather makes you crave...
When I was younger, I remember spending a lot of time thinking about dating—what would it be like? I started stashing away ideas for cute dates I read about or watched in movies. I would be ready. But when I actually got into the dating...
Breaking up right before the holidays… A few years ago, I was traveling home after the Thanksgiving holiday when I met a guy who looked exhausted. “Families, right?” I said. He shook his head. His girlfriend had broken up with him...
The more time I’ve spent around men, the more I’ve noticed a common thread—many of them are worried about being judged by the women they want to date. This isn’t new territory for most women—I’ve been a part of more date analysis...
The 411: Through life-changing policy development, persistent lobbying techniques, up-to-date research, and more, Stonewall, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality charity, has become a leader in paving the way for LGBT rights in...
There’s a right way and a wrong way to start dating and begin a relationship. Here are my top 9 must-know rules for doing it the RIGHT way. These rules will make your life better and happier — and make dating a lot less crazy! 9. End One...
Get your Taylor Swift playlists ready because this article is going to hurt. It’s just so sad. I mean, they were made for each other! Made! And now they’re done. Splitsville. Sayonara. And it’s just… It’s...
Let me be the first to admit that I had a “dating type” for most of my adult life. The fact is most of you reading this will say you have some kind of type (i.e., tall, dark and handsome). Looking for a partner who has qualities you want...
The 411: Since 1971, Nolo has been known for its do-it-yourself legal books and software, breaking down complicated laws and jargon for the masses, particularly in the LGBT space. With the Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is...
In the intricate dance of love, someone gets to invite and initiate and someone gets to respond and reciprocate. This is important because the first moves in the dance of dating often set the tone for the entire relationship. Despite...
First came newspaper ads (queue: do you like pina coladas?), then came video dating, then came dating sites. Now the next generation of dating tools is literally in our hands: the dating app. But what’s the deal with dating apps,...
When Miranda Kerr split from Orlando Bloom in 2013, it was a heart-wrenching moment for all of us. The iconic couple wed in 2010 and share an adorable son, Flynn, but not even he could save one of our favorite marriages from falling to...
Finding an effective vaccine for HIV has always been an uphill battle for researchers and scientists around the world. Even discovering methods for anti-HIV strategies once a patient is infected has been far from easy. Fortunately recent...