Dating Instruction Roundup VIII
Relationships aren’t fun. They’re an inherently not-fun thing you do with someone whom you often have fun with. Just as light is both a particle and a wave, lasting love is a choice as much as it is a feeling…
Valerie Presley
Reconnect: A Retreat For Men
Lauren Korshak and her colleague, Jon Glancy, are the founders of a progressive retreat designed to confront the challenges the modern man faces. I sat down with Lauren to get the inside story on her brainchild called, Reconnect…
Dating Etiquette: How To Make Introductions
Since the blog’s founding, we’ve noticed a trend of questions indicating a general lack of mannerly behavior on dates. But what is the root cause here? Discussion with fellow Tawkify teammates has led to several possible explanations…
Opposites Attract: Unveiling the Soulmates Connection
Whether you like rom-coms or not, there’s something to be said about the role they play in people’s perception of finding love. In your search for a partner, you’re probably wondering if soulmates exist, how to find a person that fits you, and if opposites really do attract. Read on for our take on the […]
To Reject & Be Rejected
Rejection. At some point, we all have to dish it out–and we all have to take it. In matters of the heart, rejection is an even scarier monster. But why are we so afraid? Dr. Glenn Croston, author of “The Real Story of Risk,” attempts to answer this question in his recent article, The Thing We Fear More Than […]
Dating Instruction Roundup VII
Unconditional, radical acceptance of each other — regardless of what anyone else thinks — may create deeper intimacy than socially-constructed commitments…
Dating Instruction Roundup VI
Because however exciting a new crush can be, making every effort to stay grounded is important too. In the early stages of a relationship, you can be at risk for “losing” yourself, and also for missing or dismissing cues (or warning signs) with implications to your potential long-term compatibility with this person…
Dating Instruction Roundup V
A 2013 Gallup Poll indicated that while most Americans hoped someday to marry–if they hadn’t already –as many as 25% had no interest in ever doing so, concluding that marriage’s popularity is…
The Connection Movement offers A Sleep-Away Camp for Adults
Connection Camp is for any adult who is longing to dive into deeper relating with themselves and others. Anyone craving a sense of community…
What a Matchmaker Suggests You Ask Yourself
Being single in the current climate can be difficult to navigate. Why not start by asking the tough questions to the only person you really know–YOU.
Why We Lose Interest In People Who Show Too Much Interest In Us
We’ve come to associate courting with a chase. We secretly enjoy the thrills and lows that come with love you have to fight to earn. It makes us feel like we’re getting something worth our efforts. We need to know that there is value in something before we can invest in it…
Dating Instruction Roundup IV
They found that women generally felt more connected if a man took active interest in their conversation, by focusing on her and chiming in to ask questions about what she was saying – interrupting, but in a good way. Women also liked it when men laughed right after they did, and when they said complimentary things. Men, on the other hand…
