It’s finally time to meet your guy’s friends… but where are all the guys? Suddenly, you realize that many of your his closest pals are women. Now what? First things first, you’ve gotta put the jealousy away for now. You might be surprised to know a boyfriend with female friends is a good thing. Of…
Having spent all of my 20s trapped in a damaged relationship, a new relationship situation was simply not on my future agenda. Deeply embedded resentment, daily emotional abuse, and massive financial loss will do that to a person. That’s why being knocked off my feet by someone 13 years my junior was the last thing…
A good rule of thumb in the dating world is to never date a guy who has no friends. Of course, there are always exceptions to any rule, but in general, friends are a necessary part of everyone’s life. His crew can also become part of your social circle as well as shed some light…
Some guys have learned that being honest about the fact that they don’t want anything serious can work in their favor. They’re not stupid — they know how to treat a girl with respect without ever committing to more than the occasional booty call at the same time. They also know how to make you…
You’ve probably heard the old adage that “love makes you do crazy things,” and it’s true. When emotions are running high, it’s easy to get carried away and start acting in uncharacteristic ways. However, if you’re going so far as to earn the “psycho girlfriend” label, you may want to take a step back and…
You’ve finally met an amazing guy and you’re head over heels for him — you’re just not sure if he feels the same. Sure, you know he likes you, but how much? There’s an easy way to tell. If he does these 12 things, he’s totally fallen for you. He tells you how nuts he is…
Getting involved with someone who’s already in a relationship is not ideal, and that’s putting it lightly. You’re looking for a full-time boyfriend, but he’s already fulfilling that role in someone else’s life, which means you’re always going to be on the back burner. In case it wasn’t obvious, here’s why you should never settle…
When it comes to finding the one, women don’t want to waste their time and they especially don’t want to settle. In fact, it’d be unusual for a woman not to have a list of necessary criteria a man should have if he wants a relationship with her long-term. While a list of must-have qualities…
These days, pretty much everyone has some form of social media (or, you know, all forms). It’s bizarre to not find someone on Instagram or TikTok. When it comes to dating someone who’s nowhere to be found online, my mind jumps to the conclusion that they’re hiding something. I know this is a stretch, but…
In a world where everyone is permanently glued to their smartphones, regular texting is often thought to be an important part of a healthy relationship. But is it really all that necessary? My boyfriend and I barely text each other anymore and it’s done wonders for our happiness as a couple. Other communication methods are…
