Is there anything more awkward than a guy professing his feelings for you when you’re simply not ready? Uttering those three little words for the first time is a big deal for many people, some more than others. You shouldn’t have to do anything you’re not comfortable with just because he’s a few steps ahead…
I met my boyfriend (now my fiance) when we were in middle school. We started “dating” in eighth grade and were high school sweethearts, only breaking up once for about three days after a silly fight over him going bowling without inviting me. Since then, we’ve been together and our relationship has gone from strength…
I know dressing up for your boyfriend is nice, and it’s always good to put a little extra effort into how you look, especially when you’re going out on a date. However, I’m just not feeling it anymore. It’s not that I look like a bag lady when I’m with my guy, but I’m certainly…
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…
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…
If this isn’t the first relationship you’ve been in, you’ve probably seen the signs before. However, you don’t want to jump the gun in case your suspicion that a breakup is on the way is just your PMS talking. However, if this situation seems a little too familiar, you probably need to get real with…
Is there a more pervasive stereotype nowadays than masculinity being associated with height? Why is it that shorter men are seen as less than? While there is no shortage of Short Kings who aren’t afraid or insecure — Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner spring to mind — there’s also a range of people that are…
When I started dating again after my last breakup, I was purposefully looking for my next big relationship. Unfortunately, this meant I often jumped into things too quickly with guys just because I wanted to be with someone. Needless to say, that always ends in disaster. Settling for a guy who didn’t deserve me didn’t…
