Category: Dating

Expressing romantic feelings for someone can be an unnerving experience and slightly embarrassing if the feelings are not mutual.  While rejection is a rite of passage in the search for love, it stings more when it comes from a friend. Jerrod Carmichael found himself in a similar situation with one of his best friends. During… Continue reading How to Handle a Friend Having Romantic Feelings Towards You

Soft launching a relationship involves giving social media followers a glimpse or teaser into the person they are dating. These sneak peeks reveal that there is someone special in your life, without sharing their identity. Examples of these teasers include mirror pictures, where people can only see a person’s partner from the waist down. Another… Continue reading Why Soft Launching Can Help Protect Your Relationship

The dating landscape can be very hit-or-miss for singles. Adding children into the equation can make it even more challenging to navigate. The realities of dating as a single mom with several children can be complex and nuanced. A single mother of seven recently shared her concerns about finding love on the Tonight’s Conversation podcast.… Continue reading The Realities of Dating as a Single Mom with Several Children

Getting to a know a new love interests often involves discussions both deep and light-hearted. It’s common to chat about past relationships, love languages, favorite restaurants and family history. Not all topics are fair game, however, depending on the type of relationship you’re hoping to pursue. However, according to licensed mental health counselor, Lory Toussaint,… Continue reading Therapist Shares Topics to Avoid and Address in New Relationships

If you’re a social media lover, you probably cannot get enough of those couples on Instagram and TikTok who are always matching and somehow make it look cool. No one is mad at a matching set. Matching sets may have once been corny. Now they are the thing for couples to do. Here are nine… Continue reading 9 Outfit Ideas for the Couple Who Loves Matching

The dating scene often can feel like a difficult maze, with twists and turns at every corner. The question inevitably arises: how do you date properly? Although there are a lot of external factors that can make dating complicated, it also starts from within. The internal pressures and expectations that individuals place on themselves make… Continue reading How to Date Properly, According to This TikToker

Ashley Pitt experienced her first heartbreak at 20 years old. The dating space was new for her because she didn’t engage in dating during her teenage years. When she moved away from home for college, she began exploring romantic relationships. After connecting with a colleague at work, their professional relationship turned personal. They never reached… Continue reading Navigating a Heartbreak as a Late Bloomer

Oversharing is a common occurrence that happens online and in real life. The act can wreak havoc when outside voices trickle in with opinion pieces and comments about a private situation. A most recent case of oversharing is the TikTok saga of Reesa Teessa’s “Who TF Did I Marry.” Her 52-part series aligns with this… Continue reading How Oversharing With Friends Can Harm a Relationship