Romantic things to do at home might be tricky to think up on the spot. But, once you get into a good routine, you might start to enjoy staying in. Throughout the pandemic, a lot of us were forced to have date nights at home. While this can be more difficult if you live in …
Do you know what makes a good relationship? Whether you’ve just started dating or you’ve been together for years, keeping the spark alive takes effort. Communicating, nurturing self-love, and trust can all help to strengthen your bond with that special someone. Every relationship goes through rough patches. But, you can set yourself up for success …
You might think that social anxiety and dating are two things that don’t go well together. Throw in a global pandemic and social distancing, and the whole thing can set off alarm bells for all of us. This is where online dating comes in. It’s common for those who experience social anxiety to lean heavily …
Where do you start when trying to find the most romantic places to visit? Whether it’s for an upcoming birthday or the perfect Christmas present, gift-giving can be stressful. This is especially true if you haven’t been dating your partner for long. But, never fear, we’re here to help! Giving romantic visits as a gift …
Dating during the holidays can be a lot of fun. The season is a whirlwind of happy hours, dinner parties, and festive get-togethers. This packed social calendar means more opportunities to spend time with your special someone, but also increased pressure to show up with a plus-one. There’s always something exciting to do during the …
Are you wondering how to have a date online? By now, you’ve probably spent plenty of time connecting with your friends and colleagues virtually. But let’s be honest, those first-date nerves can be tough at the best of times, and staring at each other through a computer screen can make things even more awkward. While …
Picnics in the park and romantic beach trips are great in summer, but when winter starts blowing in that biting air, not so much. This is when Zoom date ideas come in handy. Don’t feel like going out into the bracing cold weather? Or simply can’t because a blizzard is keeping you in? We know …
After COVID hit and forced us all indoors, online dating platforms had to move quickly. And move quickly they did. Only a couple of months into the pandemic, the first platforms began to launch video dating features, and it wasn’t long before many more followed suit. Today, dating sites like Zoosk and Hinge offer different …
Dating during COVID was, during the first half of the pandemic, an oxymoron. When the pandemic began and the world was flung unsuspectingly into quarantines and lockdowns, romance wasn’t the first thing on most people’s minds. Before long, however, restlessness grew among the single folks of the world. When weeks indoors became months, the world’s …
Balancing sex and family life can be tricky. This is especially true during the holiday season, a time that should be for family, home, and fun. But often, we get so caught up in trying to provide the absolute best, stressing over finding the perfect gifts, and spending time with relatives, that we forget to …
Knowing how to survive the holidays after a breakup can be tricky. You’re deep in the throes of cuffing season, but it feels like you’re the only one who just got uncuffed. And, while the festive season is all about spending time with loved ones, it’s also the time of year in which said loved …
There’s no getting away from it: COVID-19 changed so many things about our lives forever. This includes the way that we date. Virtual dating became the norm as we weren’t able to arrange spontaneous in-person dates. This helped us to keep the spark alive until we could be with people IRL again. “Dating during COVID-19 …
Pandemic or not, the evolution of social dating has been rapid. Pre-pandemic, dating apps were already popular, with 39% of US couples meeting online in 2019. Despite this, online dating fatigue can be very real and you might find yourself longing to make new connections more casually. Meeting someone in a non-dating context offers something …
When you’re dating someone new, it’s common to wonder how long you should date before meeting the family? A month? Six months? A year? How soon is too soon? And, at what point does it become rude not meeting the parents? Meeting your partner’s family is a big deal, which is why deciding on the …
You’re not the first person to look for advice on how to make winter sex great. As the leaves begin to fall and the temperature outside begins to drop, we all feel the urge to snuggle more. But, how do we transition from being cozy under a warm blanket to getting hot and steamy with …
