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Dating & relationships

Obsessed with an Unrequited Love Interest

Did your one and only love interest stop loving you? Or were you always the one who cared more? If you’re obsessed with an unrequited love interest, you kn...

March 2017 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Benching – the new dating trend you need to know

Deciding whether to sit on the bench or play for the A team It is extremely upsetting if your boyfriend/girlfriend is playing fast and loose with you. You...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Love: Letting Go and Moving On

The swings and roundabouts of love There is no doubt that I am not alone in the fact that I have had to forget someone I was going out with, even though I...

March 2017 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Spend Quality Time with Each Other

Some days there just aren’t enough hours in the day to complete daily tasks. On Sundays, it seems like the week just flew by. You ask yourself, “where did...

March 2017 5 min read

Dating & relationships

Simple Ways to Say “I Love You”

Everything is going well in your relationship. The two of you communicate well, spend time with each other and there aren’t any unresolved issues. However,...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

What if the first date didn’t sparkle?

The First Date was Just Okay…Now What? We all want the first date to be great. The expectation is that you’ll laugh and have loads of fun. You’re also hopi...

March 2017 2 min read

Dating & relationships

How soon is too soon to become exclusive?

Is it time to become exclusive? All the psychoanalysts in the world cannot answer the question of whether or not you are ready to become exclusive. Dating...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Dating outside of your usual type

How to Date Outside of Your Usual Type One of the best things about using the internet is that you can find plenty of online singles. Online dating is a po...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Pre-date confidence boosters

Ways to Boost Your Confidence Before the Big Date Meeting someone online and going on a first date can be pretty nerve wracking. Because the interaction ha...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Dating Your Ex

You are finally alone again. You’re ready to date and find someone new. So, why is your ex back in your life. That’s a strange development. Most importantl...

March 2017 5 min read

Dating & relationships

The Psychology of Availability

Understanding the Impact of Dating Availability To some people, saying that you’re available means you have too much time on your hands. The perception is...

March 2017 5 min read