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Compatibility

Relationship Green Flags: How to Know You Found The One

If you’re in a relationship, you might be wondering if you’ve found the ideal person with whom you plan to spend the rest of your life. But how do you know?  Looking for green flags is one of the best ways to assess the health of your relationship.  Follow along to learn more about green […]

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Dating

7 Signs You’re Ready to Settle Down – Take the Quiz

There are so many decisions to make when you’re dating: saying yes or no to a second date, reaching out to someone again, deciding if you’re interested in them enough, choosing whether to date casually or seriously, and so on and so on. It can be A LOT.  But we’re here today to help you […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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