dating
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My Summer Guide: To Dating
We’re cruising on the tip of Summer, and although I know not everyone might be living their best “hot girl summer” (cue to me in the same pair of yoga pants), even if that’s the case you’re probably still snatching some dates here and there. Without any further ado, I…
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Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This But: Managing Your Expectations Around Partners 101
In my recent post, I went all-in on the stress that results from not having our expectations met on our moods, motivation, and energy. In this one, I want to discuss the expectations surrounding your partners. Let’s face it. Making a commitment to someone is a huge deal. It’s time…
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Security and Love: What I learned from reading Attached
I sat on the sofa, slightly apprehensive about what I was about to say. “I think I tend to want what’s bad for me.” A pause. This was the beginning of a conversation about my somewhat tumultuous history of dating. Not all of it was bad, it’s just the brain…
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How Couples Grow Together and Grow Apart
We all know that one couple that we’re absolutely convinced is going to get married, have triplets, and live happily ever after. Next thing you know, they’ve broken up and you’re suffering from a case of heart loss. And no, I’m not referring to the split between Bill and Melinda.…
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The 3 Key Takeaways I Got from Being in an Open Relationship
There was a year in my life when I was in an open relationship with someone I cared deeply about. When I disclosed this fact to others, I got mixed responses— but most of them came with a hint of judgment. To noone’s fault really, I myself, have always thought…
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The Top 3 Reasons Why Couples Stay Together
In today’s fast-driven, dating app obsessed world— long-term relationships almost seem like a rare treasure. Many people, in both heterosexual and homosexual orientations, increasingly find it more difficult to settle down. Divorce rates have hovered around 50% of new marriages in the last decade. So what is the secret to…
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How to Really Get Over Heartbreak
Many of us has at one point in our lives traversed a pretty harsh break-up. Media and even amongst the people who care about us, tend to downplay the situation. “You’re going to be okay” is a common phrase you hear coming out of the mouths of concerned friends. Images…
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Why the “Nice Guy” can be Toxic Too
Contrary to the stereotype, I’ve always fallen for the nice guys. However, I come to realize that just because someone learns basic manners doesn’t mean that they always have the best intentions. Nor does it mean they have worked on themselves deeply and thoroughly enough to know how not to…
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