Karen Belz

Defining your relationship and discussing what you want can feel awkward a first, but it can actually be pretty great.

Hint: Nobody (not even your soulmate) can read your mind.

Hint: Try not to fall in love on the first date.

When milestones like marriage and children aren’t the standard goal, dating is a whole different ball game.

Sarmassophobia is defined as the fear of dating and relationships. Translated literally, it’s the fear of love play.

Begin to let go, but do it at your own pace.

There will be highs and lows, but eventually it does get better.

Hint: Try not to fall in love on the first date.

While your relationship might not be as easy as, say, meeting someone at a friend’s party, it doesn’t mean that it’s doomed to fail.