dating

All about dating. First dates, three years into a relationship, Tinder, and more.

The Unexpected Positive Aspects of Being in a Relationship
I’ve always been the single type. Blame it on the parents’ bad marriage, the hookup culture, or the social awkwardness so entrenched into my personality. Take into account running with the wrong crowd for a brief period and discovering handsome strangers around every corridor in college. You have a 19-year-old girl who neither needed nor wanted to get wrapped up in emotions.
By jovie8 years ago in Humans
Ventilation
Allow me to get started with what you see in my profile photo. Yes, I have a girlfriend and we are a little more than 16 months in. All you need to know about her is that she's right for me. She has wonderful heart, a beautiful face, and a great sense of humor. What more could I have asked for?
By Trai Greer8 years ago in Humans
7 Major Things You Need to Know About Dating
We all know relationships can be confusing and frustrating. Because no one is perfect, no relationship is either. Sometimes, dating can be stressful, but I hope that after reading this, you can create a better relationshi life.
By Neptune Osborne8 years ago in Humans
Not Quite the Blind Date I'd Expected
I didn't want to go in the first place. But my best friend, Sandra begged and pleaded until I felt I couldn't say no. Her boyfriend's best friend had split up with his long-term girlfriend. She wanted me to go on a double date to help cheer this friend up. I'd be doing them all a big favour. It would be fun. I'd enjoy it. He was such a nice guy. And so she went on, until in the end I gave in and agreed to go.
By Dorothy Massey8 years ago in Humans
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Just like almost every other googly-eyed girl out there, I think the world of my boyfriend. He's smart (book-smart that is...his lack of common sense is what makes me laugh the most in our relationship), he's super motivated, he's adorable, and I even love his natural smell more than any cologne that has ever existed. But most of all, he's obsessed with me (in a good way) and that's what keeps me around. He always tells me he loves me, tells me that all of my stupid, little quirks are cute, tells me that I look so much better without make up and that I should wear my glasses more often because he thinks they're adorable.
By Meghann Hefner8 years ago in Humans
I Cheated
You know that person that everyone despises? The person with a perfect, or so it seems, life partner, but despite that, they still choose to cheat? Well I was that person, or I guess I am that person. I cheated on my boyfriend, which I’ve known and shared a relationship with for years. I won’t give specifics, but I did it. I cheated, and it wasn’t like you see on tv or in movies at all.
By Marma Lady8 years ago in Humans
Red Flags for First Dates
I know a lot about partner abuse, first because my former partner was an abuser, and second because I was a litigation paralegal who worked on domestic violence.
By Carol Tietsworth8 years ago in Humans
Summer of Confusion
Late last year was an eventful time. I moved to Wilmington, NC from NYC (huge transition)! My childhood friend, who also is originally from New York, moved down there back in May, loved it, and suggested I come visit her. Meanwhile my last job ended in April, and nothing else was coming through. In addition, family problems were increasing and so I obviously was undergoing major stress. With that said, I figured why not? What have I got to lose? So I did pack up, took a bus and ended up staying with my friend in her two bedroom apartment. It was going OK for a while, but again, still no real job opportunities were coming and she needed my help paying the rent... oh boy!!
By Barbara Bartalini8 years ago in Humans
Strangers
I was 16, scrolling on Facebook, when a message pops up from some boy I never met or saw before. I thought he was the cutest and was so nervous about if I should talk to him or not. I eventually responded to him and we talked for hours. He was one year older than me and lived in a totally different state. His personality was just like mine: He was funny, cute, and a great listener. We talked for a few months before I told my closest best friend about him. She thought I was crazy for talking to someone I never met before. The thought crossed my mind over and over that what if he was actually an old man or someone just being creepy. But then I would talk to him and I felt safe and at such a young age; I felt in love.
By Destinee H.8 years ago in Humans
12 Signs of a Healthy Relationship
Sometimes it can be rather difficult to tell if your relationship is a good one. In today's world, with an overwhelming amount of choice and bad possibilities, it can be downright terrifying to stay in a long term relationship. You can see other people and think that maybe they have it better and perhaps you’re doing something wrong. But if your relationship has these twelve signs, then you really shouldn’t worry, because it’s probably a healthy one.
By Will Jackson8 years ago in Humans
5 (Popular) Forms of Non-Monogamy
It seems nowadays everything is a trend. Perhaps it's another symptom of living in the technology age. Maybe it's caused by the whole world breaking free of the current paradigm. Whatever it is, we (as a people) are generally free to explore and live our best lives, and we've included love.
By C Freelove8 years ago in Humans
What's the Best Site Like Backpage? Here Comes the Recommendation as Backpage Alternatives
There are all sorts of dating sites at our disposal nowadays and they keep growing in numbers by the day. However, we have some great sites that have since been shut down due to separate reasons. Backpage is a great example of those sites that have been pulled down leaving many nostalgically wishing for their come back.
By Cathy8 years ago in Humans