Life is Company, Love is Company We live in a world of roles and relationships. Mother-daughter. Neighbors. Professors and students. Doctor and patient. Besties. Life partners. A brutal reality of this human condition is that we arrive to this earth-place naked and alone, and–however morbid–we also likely exit that way. In the meantime, though, almost […]
In the early stages of liking someone or dating, it can feel a little like you’re playing a game of cat and mouse—you’re doing the chasing while the other person is running away. But how do you know if they want you to pursue them or if they’re really just trying to get away from […]
Have you found yourself in a romantic situation where you’re thinking, “Am I single or not?” You might be experiencing something fittingly called a situationship. Not sure what that means or even whether you’re in one in the first place? We’re here to help you identify the signs of a situationship, how it’s different from […]
The early stages of a blossoming relationship can be fun, flirty, and, let’s face it, a little confusing. After all, you’re having a blast spending time together and doing the things couples do, but you haven’t exactly put a label on your relationship. In other words, you’ve landed yourself in a situationship. A situationship is […]
As we bid adieu to 2023, now’s a great opportunity to reflect on your dating and relationship life, and consider what’s coming next. Ultimately, how we relate to each other romantically shows up similarly to how we deal with our friends, neighbors and colleagues, and we’ve made some big changes in the past few years. […]
Love-seeking has never been easy, and although things have changed, it’s not gotten much easier. Online dating platforms have become the obvious norm, offering a smorgasbord of potential partners with a mere swipe of your finger. This has been great news for almost all of us, but perhaps especially especially as these apps have been […]
There’s no way around it: getting over an unrequited love isn’t easy. Letting go of what felt to you like a deep connection—before it became a relationship—is challenging, and you might be finding it hard to know how to cope. You know what to do when you experience a breakup, but what if your friendship […]
Before getting down on one knee and asking your girlfriend to marry you, we recommend reflecting on your relationship and considering whether you’re meant to be life-long partners. But how do you know if she’s marriage material? And better yet, how do you know if she is the one for you? While every relationship is […]
Are you a Portlandian who finds yourself without inspiring date ideas? Don’t worry—you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up some unique date ideas in Portland that go beyond the city’s big-hitters—because you want to impress your date with a range of fun activities that they might not know about. We’ve got ideas fit for […]
There can be a lot of pressure around planning a date. Maybe you want everything perfect to ensure a successful first date or to blow your partner away with a special anniversary celebration. Regardless of whether you’re still looking to find your person, vying for a second date, or wanting to impress your long-term partner, […]
When it comes to finding your person, matchmaking might not be the first option that comes to mind—at least it wasn’t for Bhavik and Aditi, one of the real Tawkify couples we’re highlighting in this story. For this couple, it took striking out on dating apps to find a process that worked for them. Want […]
The most wonderful time of year is here, which means it’s time to go all in on romantic, holiday-themed dates. But amid the hustle and bustle of the season, you might not have gotten around to planning festive dates for you and yours. Thankfully, we have some of the best Christmas date ideas right here, […]
