No matter where you live, the pressure to couple up may be intense. Family,friends and others think you should “get out there” and start meeting people. But get out where? Are you living in the best city for people who are single and ready to mingle? U.S. Census data may…
Despite what you – and the people who condescendingly wonder why you can’t just find a significant other in the same zip code – might think, it is possible to have a successful long-distance relationship. The first step in making your LDR easier is to outline your expectations and your…
It seems like an outdated concept, chivalry — and in the most traditional sense of the word, it is. Originally, chivalry dictated the code of conduct for medieval knights, who were charged with, among other things, protecting and honoring the weak, aka, women and children. The definition has evolved to…
You’ve got The Rules, The Code, the different planets from which men and women come…all those tips and tricks to land a man or woman are more likely to land you in hot water – alone. Here are some tips that you might hear over and over – but probably…
When you are out with your partner, it’s not always easy to put on a happy face, especially when he or she has rubbed you the wrong way. A night out can quickly turn ugly when loved ones turn on each other. It can happen to those of us in…
When a relationship is in the beginning stages, laying the groundwork for a trustworthy, long-lasting relationship is key. Sometimes that foundation is never built, leading to suspicion, jealousy and other negative feelings down the road. However, even if a relationship begins with the best intentions, it may not end that…
Blind dates: They’re the butt of comedians’ jokes, a nightmare when you’re single or perhaps – and we wouldn’t hold our breath on this one – how some meet their true love. When friends want to play matchmaker for their single buddies, there are a few rules of thumb that…
It seems like a dumb question – are you on a date with the person you’re interested in or is it something else? But as the rules of courtship degrade, so do the parameters of what constitutes a date, so it’s important to know beforehand what you should expect and…
For many singletons, it feels like the return on the investment you make while dating will never pay off in love. When your dating life feels like a hamster on a wheel, it’s hard to feel positive about your future. But it is definitely possible to bloom where you’re planted,…
“Let’s just be friends.” It’s the mantra said by couples who split up all the time, but does anyone really mean it? It depends. Consider the tone of the breakup. If things got really ugly at the end – perhaps one partner cheated on the other, or there was a…