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I was in a long-term relationship during the rise of Tinder. When I found myself single and ready to date again, I was skeptical of dating apps. The idea of meeting someone online felt forced, and the horror stories...
If you think that dating for a long time and being married are pretty much the same thing, think again.  It’s true that you can be committed without tying the knot – some people don’t believe in the institution of...
You've found someone who you think is the "the one" (maybe using one of the better dating sites for marriage). You love spending time together. You went from saying “I really like you” to “I love you.” You know...
Remember when you gave your girlfriend a car battery charger as a gift? Or the time you thought replacing her vacuum cleaner that bit the dust—no pun intended—was a good idea? Or when you couldn’t think of anything to...
It’s called the ‘honeymoon’ phase for a reason, and if you’re lucky, it actually lasts until you walk down the aisle. The first year of dating is decked with tidings and joy, as you find yourself smitten over your...
Being single is brutal these days... When I was still with my ex-husband, I specifically remember a time at the grocery store where I felt this overwhelming shame about what I had in my shopping cart... See, I wasn't much for...
One hundred years ago, we mailed letters to our lovers, eagerly awaiting the next exchange. Decades ago, we prayed over answering machines, hoping the person we were crazy about was equally as mad about us. In recent years though,...
If you’ve been dating someone for a while and you’ve barely scratched the surface on true compatibility, you’re not alone.  "In today’s society, it can be difficult to ask tough questions before getting serious with a boyfriend,” says relationship expert,...
When the weather outside is frightful, and the thought of staying in is delightful. So since you have no place to go, it’s time to swipe yes or ‘no’! ‘Tis the time of year to forgo the commitment-free theme...
To talk about politics — or not to talk about politics. That is the question of the dating scene heading into the 2020 presidential election year. Long story short, but if you ask experts, it’s a tricky topic —...
If you find yourself mulling over that friend-of-a-friend from high school’s latest ode to her husband and wondering why you’re still single — we have a way to cure the green-eyed monster. While envy never really wore well on...
If you ask most people what terrifies them the most, it’s not skydiving. Or even snakes. Or a plane crash. Nope, it’s much more intimate than those scary things: being alone forever and ever. Or being heartbroken. Suffering through...
It’s true that people love giving their opinion and spreading their wisdom onto others, even if that said wisdom isn’t particularly wise. And the Internet has certainly only created a breeding ground for the spreading of this kind of...
It takes two to tango — or is it three to tap dance? Maybe it’s four to foxtrot? If you ask Canadians on how many partners they’d prefer to have, the answers may surprise you. At least, according to...
When I was single, one of my happily-married best friends jokingly said “You’ll know you’ve met your match when you date someone you look like.” I shrugged her off — even though her and her husband have a striking...
For those couples who have dedicated years of their lives to the HBO’s cult-following Game of Thrones — it’s a very sad time. The third leg of their relationship is coming to an end after this season, and fans...
In case you’ve been zoning out of the internet lately, you probably should know that a big holiday is coming up. Nope, not Easter. Not Passover. But — wait for it — 4/20. Potheads, stoners and recreational puffers all...
If you’ve been filed under the ‘nice guy’ category before, you don’t need us to tell you what that translates to: the friend-zone, the backburner, the no-go league, the sighhhhh. But while many men worry their less-than-rock-star looks will...
Even if you and your gal are anything but traditional — there’s something romantic about being thoughtful with your anniversary gifts. After all, you made it through those daunting dating trenches and you somehow met the love of your...
It’s one of those questions that always comes up in friend circles, usually when everyone has had too much wine, or one of your friends is nursing the battle wounds of a heartache. Do you believe in soulmates? By definition,...