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Compatibility

What Are the 5 Stages of a Relationship?

For most online daters, the point of sifting through endless profiles remains clear: They want a relationship with a future. Getting one, of course, may prove easier said than done, but for those approaching long-term commitment, thankfully, here’s how to map the course of your progression. The Honeymoon Stage Characteristics of the Honeymoon Phase Undoubtedly […]

Dating Methods

Explore various dating methods and strategies to find the approach that works best for you. See all

Dating Methods

The Best Transgender Dating Apps & Websites for 2024

In 2024, there are more online dating options than ever for the transgender community. Whether you’re looking for friendship, casual dating, or a long-term relationship, there’s an app or website that’s perfect for your needs. Each platform offers unique features, and in this guide, we’ll explore the best transgender dating apps and websites that prioritize […]

Dating Methods

Looking for 1:1 Gay Dating Coach in 2024? We Can Help

Unlocking the Power of a 1:1 Gay Dating Coach in 2024 Dating in today’s increasingly online world can be hard for anybody, and dating in the LGBT+ community comes with its own unique set of challenges. Dissatisfaction with the apps is widespread, and for good reason. The most popular LGTBQ+ dating app, Grindr, is famous […]

Dating Methods

Top 12 Professional Matchmaking Services (2024): Cost & More

What Are the Leading Professional Matchmaking Sites and Services in 2024? Learn about which matchmaking companies might be best for your dating journey, *costs, and how they work. Why invest in any matchmaking service (instead of using a dating app)?  More and more people are ditching dating apps and turning to matchmaking services as a […]

From the Experts

Insights, advice, and tips from dating experts, coaches, and matchmakers. See all

Unlock mindful dating with advice from expert matchmakers. Understand healthy expectations and debunk common myths about finding your person.
From the Experts

The Most Common Things I Hear as a Matchmaker – Dating Advice

Matchmaking to us means meeting you where you are and putting in a concerted, data- and intuition-driven effort to find someone awesomely compatible with you. Our process also involves discussing your nice-to-haves and must-haves with you, sometimes ranking them, and sometimes challenging them. Working to help you in establishing and furthering your relationship goals and […]

Boundaries in dating are key! Learn how to communicate needs & respect partners for healthy relationships.
From the Experts

The Importance of Setting Boundaries in Dating

Whether you’re out playing the field, or snuggling every Thursday-Sunday on the couch with your beau, you might have considered where and which healthy boundaries in relationships come into play. As you find yourself dating with intention, setting boundaries in dating might be the very thing needed to maintain a sense of independence, feel seen, […]

Are blind dates a good idea? Yes! Find out why going on blind dates can reduce dating fatigue, help you find meaningful connections, and give you the best chance at finding love.
From the Experts

12 Reasons Why Blind Dates Are a Good Idea

For many people, the term “blind date” means something from the past, but what if we told you that blind dating is still a modern way of finding love? Blind dates can be some of the best ways to meet people without dating apps—but that’s only one of the many benefits!  It’s true that blind […]

Late Start

Advice and encouragement for those who are starting to date later in life, after a long-term relationship or divorce. See all

Dating over 50? Check out our guide with the best tips for dating over 50 to help you find your best match!
Late Start

Dating Over 50 and Beyond: Exploring New Possibilities

If you’re dating over 50, all hope is not lost. Whether you’ve recently gone through a divorce, become widowed, or simply haven’t found “the one” yet, you still have endless opportunities to find love! Yes, you might be a tad older than the last time you were looking for love, and the dating scene might […]

Can you find love over 40? Read our helpful guide that includes tips for dating in your 40s and beyond.
Late Start

Guide to Re-entering the Dating World after 40 in 2024

They say that age is just a number, but when you’re jumping back into the dating game after 40, it might not feel that way. Navigating modern dating can be daunting, especially when you’re a little rusty with romance. We’re here to help.  We’ve put together a guide to dating over 40, with helpful reminders […]

Dating after a divorce? Find out everything you need to know about dating someone going through a divorce and what you can expect.
Late Start

Dating Someone Going Through a Divorce

Modern dating can have its fair share of ups and downs, but dating someone going through a divorce can open a whole other can of worms. From the legal proceedings to the emotional distress, it can be difficult knowing how to navigate this situation with your partner.  In our guide on dating and divorce, we […]

Trends

Tips to help you navigate dating during major holidays or seasonal changes. See all

Make being single on Valentine’s Day fun and inspiring with these 20 fantastic options for things to do.
Trends

20 Things to Do If You’re Single on Valentine’s Day (2024)

Contrary to what society tells you, couples don’t have a monopoly on Valentine’s Day. Singles can enjoy the day, too! If you find yourself single on Valentine’s Day, you’re in the right place. We’ve got 20 of the best ideas for things to do if you’re alone on V-Day, from hosting fancy dinners to volunteering […]

Ready for the dating and relationships show you’ve been waiting for? Learn more about our new Instagram Live show with celebrity hosts.
Trends

Introducing Tawkify LIVE: Dating & Relationships with Celebrity Guests

The dating and relationship show you’ve been waiting for is here! Get ready for incredible insights, intimate stories, and advice from people who are and have been navigating the modern dating world—just like you. Tawkify LIVE is your chance to listen to celebrity hosts chat about all things dating and relationships, reiterating the fact that, […]

Learn all about the snow-globing dating trend, including what it is, why people do it, and the signs to look out for.
Trends

Everything You Need to Know about Snow-Globing

The holiday season has a way of turning the mundane into something magical. City streets take on a cozy glow, once-darkened apartment windows shine with twinkling lights, and dating relationships get a boost of romance. But how do you know when holiday dating turns into snow-globing?  We’re here to talk about the snow-globing dating trend, […]

Start Dating

Tips and resources for those who are new to dating or looking to get back into the dating scene. See all

If you’ve had a successful first date and are wondering how long to wait for a second date, keep reading! We offer tips on timing, communication after the first date, and more.
Start Dating

Timing Is Everything: How Long Should You Wait for a Second Date?

Wondering how long to wait for a second date? You’re not alone. Daters everywhere have the same question. Thankfully, we have answers! But don’t worry—we’re not going to throw a bunch of rules at you. After all, modern dating is all about following your heart while respecting other people’s boundaries and preferences. Translation: every person […]

Apprehensive about how to approach a woman respectfully? We offer the best tips on how to approach women in public and what to say to them.
Start Dating

How to Approach Women with Confidence and Respect

Approaching a stranger in public can be nerve-wracking, but approaching a girl you’re interested in? Now, that can really rattle your nerves!  Maybe you’re wondering how to approach a girl and not be creepy. Or perhaps you’re unsure of how to start a conversation with a girl you just met. Well, you’re not alone. Having […]

Compatibility

Discussions about the importance of compatibility in relationships and how to find a partner who shares your values and interests. See all

Compatibility

What Are the 5 Stages of a Relationship?

For most online daters, the point of sifting through endless profiles remains clear: They want a relationship with a future. Getting one, of course, may prove easier said than done, but for those approaching long-term commitment, thankfully, here’s how to map the course of your progression. The Honeymoon Stage Characteristics of the Honeymoon Phase Undoubtedly […]

Compatibility

How to Set (and Achieve) Healthy Relationship Goals in 2024

Even for the happily coupled, setting relationship goals provides a good excuse to check in about where the relationship is, and where, with some strategic tweaking, it might be, as we near the end of 2024. Why Setting Relationship Goals Is Important  Like any long-term undertaking requiring our investment, a healthy relationship requires routine care. […]

Compatibility

Relationship Advice From Successful Couples

If you want to learn how to do anything successfully, you should learn from people who have succeeded before you. Relationships are no different. Couples who have been together through thick and thin and have made things work have much to teach the rest of us. In this article, we’ll explore some of the foundations […]

Date Night

Ideas and inspiration for planning memorable and romantic dates in your city. See all

Get inspired by these date ideas in the Bay Area, ranging from outdoor adventures, to wine tastings, to delectable dinners and beyond. There’s something for everyone!
Date Night

30 Best Date Ideas in the Bay Area (2024)

Living in the Bay Area means that you’re constantly surrounded by incredible activities, food, and more. Even with all these options, for those dating or in relationships, sometimes it’s nice to have a little help in the date-ideas department. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive list of the 30 best date ideas in the […]

Need some inspiration when it comes to brainstorming date ideas in Phoenix? Check out our suggestions for the best date spots in PHX!
Date Night

30 Best Date Ideas in Phoenix (2024)

The beauty of Phoenix, Arizona, is that it offers endless attractions and activities that make the most epic date spots. Whether you’re looking for a low-key place to take a first date or a dazzling destination to impress your long-term partner on your anniversary, Phoenix has you covered.  From first dates that lead to second […]

Not sure where to go for your next date in the Garden State? Check out our guide to the top date ideas in NJ!
Date Night

30 Best Date Ideas in New Jersey (2024)

If you’re dating in New Jersey, you’re in luck because there are so many amazing date ideas in this part of the country. From hiking to waterfalls to sipping on tiki drinks, you’ll find countless ways to spend time with your partner or crush in NJ.  Whether you’re looking for some romantic NJ date night […]

Dating

Articles and stories about the ups and downs of dating, from first dates to long-term relationships. See all

Dating

How to Stop Overthinking (and Start Enjoying) Your Relationships

It’s not uncommon to fall into a pattern of overthinking and rumination. Many of us will, and do, when what’s on the line matters to us, relationally and otherwise. Still, many of us also recognize the fine line between the sharpened focus of a problem-solving mindset and the stuck feeling we experience when we think […]

Dating

How to Find A Committed Gay Partner (Without Dating Apps)

We live in an era of dating apps and swiping, an era where so many of the connections we forge can feel fleeting. After all, there are so many other potential options out there! But the fact remains that a lot of folks, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, still really want a committed partner. […]

Dating

The Best Dating Advice from Reddit 2024: Top Tips and Insights

These days, you can find dating advice just about anywhere, from your next-door neighbor to an Instagram post. But did you know that you can also find modern dating tips on Reddit?  Before you get scared away (there are a lot of people offering up good and not-so-good advice on Reddit—we get it!), take a […]

A Broken Heart

Support and guidance for those going through a breakup or healing from heartache. See all

A Broken Heart

Recognizing the Signs of a One-Sided Relationship and How to Fix It

As the name would suggest, one-sided relationships often skew to the wants, needs, and, ultimately, the will power of one in a two-person relationship. Sustainable for a time, eventually the regular expectation of accommodating to another’s needs, in the absence of reciprocity, wears on the more giving partner. Meanwhile, the taker in the relationship grows […]

A Broken Heart

Codependent Relationships: Definitions and Whether You’re in One

What is a Codependent Relationship? Understanding Codependency Despite what its name would suggest, codependency is defined as a one-sided, warped, and compensatory style of relationship, in which a person who lacks a firm identity leans on another for support.      Because codependent symptomology develops gradually, it’s possible to slip into a codependent dynamic over time, after […]

A Broken Heart

How to Fix and Rebuild a Broken Relationship (If It’s Worth the Effort)

Assessing Whether the Relationships Is Worth Saving Is your relationship worth saving? It’s not an easy question to ask, nor answer, but it is, of course, an important one. So let’s explore strategies to one, gather perspective on your own relationship, and two, decide whether the damage is salvageable. Identifying the Root Causes of the […]

Religion

Discussions about the intersection of faith and dating, and how religious beliefs can impact relationships. See all

Religion

30+ Bible Verses, Quotes About Relationships

The Bible is an inexhaustible collection of wisdom, the true foundation of so many of the cultural values in our world. Relationships are no exception. In what follows, we’ll share some of the overflowing insight the Bible provides about relationships. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of romance, friendships, or yourself, these Bible verses […]

Religion

Dating as a Christian—A Complete Guide

Because there are so many different sects of Christianity and degrees to which Christians practice the faith, the subject of dating as a Christian can bring up a lot of questions. For example, how do you find a partner who shares your beliefs? How do you remain true to your faith while searching for a […]

Don’t get caught in a text trap! Read our expert tips on avoiding a textationship and propelling your text relationship out of the digital sphere.
Religion

How to Avoid a “Textationship” (aka The Text Trap)

You meet someone new, exchange numbers, and then the conversation starts. This is how modern meet-cutes happen, whether you first connect through a dating app, over social media, through a friend, or during a night out on the town. Swapping numbers with someone you’re interested in is a great way to get the ball rolling, […]

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Compatibility

What Are the 5 Stages of a Relationship?

For most online daters, the point of sifting through endless profiles remains clear: They want a relationship with a future. Getting one, of course, may prove easier said than done, but for those approaching long-term commitment, thankfully, here’s how to map the course of your progression. The Honeymoon Stage Characteristics of the Honeymoon Phase Undoubtedly […]

A Broken Heart

Recognizing the Signs of a One-Sided Relationship and How to Fix It

As the name would suggest, one-sided relationships often skew to the wants, needs, and, ultimately, the will power of one in a two-person relationship. Sustainable for a time, eventually the regular expectation of accommodating to another’s needs, in the absence of reciprocity, wears on the more giving partner. Meanwhile, the taker in the relationship grows […]

Dating

How to Stop Overthinking (and Start Enjoying) Your Relationships

It’s not uncommon to fall into a pattern of overthinking and rumination. Many of us will, and do, when what’s on the line matters to us, relationally and otherwise. Still, many of us also recognize the fine line between the sharpened focus of a problem-solving mindset and the stuck feeling we experience when we think […]

A Broken Heart

Codependent Relationships: Definitions and Whether You’re in One

What is a Codependent Relationship? Understanding Codependency Despite what its name would suggest, codependency is defined as a one-sided, warped, and compensatory style of relationship, in which a person who lacks a firm identity leans on another for support.      Because codependent symptomology develops gradually, it’s possible to slip into a codependent dynamic over time, after […]

A Broken Heart

How to Fix and Rebuild a Broken Relationship (If It’s Worth the Effort)

Assessing Whether the Relationships Is Worth Saving Is your relationship worth saving? It’s not an easy question to ask, nor answer, but it is, of course, an important one. So let’s explore strategies to one, gather perspective on your own relationship, and two, decide whether the damage is salvageable. Identifying the Root Causes of the […]

A Broken Heart

Emotional Cheating: How to Define it in Your Relationship

Even in a secure, healthy relationship, it’s natural for questions to arise as to emotional cheating, a broad and encompassing term meant to describe the gray area around non-physical cheating. Unlike classic infidelity, which hinges on physical acts, emotional cheating is an umbrella term and can include otherwise innocent behaviors, like intimate disclosure. Generally, then, […]

Dating

How to Find A Committed Gay Partner (Without Dating Apps)

We live in an era of dating apps and swiping, an era where so many of the connections we forge can feel fleeting. After all, there are so many other potential options out there! But the fact remains that a lot of folks, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, still really want a committed partner. […]

Compatibility

How to Set (and Achieve) Healthy Relationship Goals in 2024

Even for the happily coupled, setting relationship goals provides a good excuse to check in about where the relationship is, and where, with some strategic tweaking, it might be, as we near the end of 2024. Why Setting Relationship Goals Is Important  Like any long-term undertaking requiring our investment, a healthy relationship requires routine care. […]

Religion

30+ Bible Verses, Quotes About Relationships

The Bible is an inexhaustible collection of wisdom, the true foundation of so many of the cultural values in our world. Relationships are no exception. In what follows, we’ll share some of the overflowing insight the Bible provides about relationships. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of romance, friendships, or yourself, these Bible verses […]

Compatibility

Relationship Advice From Successful Couples

If you want to learn how to do anything successfully, you should learn from people who have succeeded before you. Relationships are no different. Couples who have been together through thick and thin and have made things work have much to teach the rest of us. In this article, we’ll explore some of the foundations […]

Dating Methods

The Best Transgender Dating Apps & Websites for 2024

In 2024, there are more online dating options than ever for the transgender community. Whether you’re looking for friendship, casual dating, or a long-term relationship, there’s an app or website that’s perfect for your needs. Each platform offers unique features, and in this guide, we’ll explore the best transgender dating apps and websites that prioritize […]

Compatibility

The 17 Most Important Relationship Check-In Questions

Strong, healthy relationships thrive on regular, honest communication. Without it, couples risk drifting apart. Think about it—if you’re not sharing what’s going on in your life, or listening to your partner’s experiences, you miss the chance to truly connect. Building real intimacy requires more than just spending time together—it calls for intentional, meaningful conversations. Of […]

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