Anyone familiar with the television show First Dates knows how awful first dates can be. For most loyal viewers, it’s the only reason they watch. They watch with vicarious embarrassment as they watch hilarious and embarrassing dates that are so awkward it’s entertaining. And let’s be honest: it’s good television. Now, most first dates don't take place in a…

'I love you.' Four short, simple words that together have a huge meaning. Declaring your love to someone you haven't known for very long is therefore not so easy. Especially when you say it for the first time. So much is going through your head that you can no longer think clearly about the timing.…

Growing up in the 90s, you received very little information about dating and relationships. Everything you knew came from romantic sitcoms, movies, and magazines. You might also have gotten some useful information from friends who had picked up a thing or two about dating. The scripts told you about “first date rules” and “third date…

Are you dating a guy and are you starting to think that he is a real mama’s boy? He seems to be unhealthily attached to his mother. She does everything for him and without her he wouldn’t be able to function normally? Your suspicions may be correct. But not every man who likes his mother…

Love is complicated. Otherwise there wouldn't be three million singles in the Netherlands . But there are types for whom love is even more difficult. It’s the gullible entrepreneur who keeps pulling out his wallet for the woman who only wants his money. It’s the woman with mascara-laced tears on her cheek, because she’s been betrayed yet…

First dates are stressful. While they’re supposed to be fun, meeting someone you met online in person can be a real source of anxiety. No matter how excited you are to see them IRL, it’s perfectly normal to experience some first date nerves . First dates stress you out because you can’t predict how they’ll turn out.…

There are three types of singles you encounter on dating apps. The first type follows the traditional route to a date. It usually starts with a swipe right followed by a match, a few days of chatting, exchanging phone numbers and some more texting. If all goes well and neither of them drops out, they decide to…

It’s no secret that dating can be hell. As if finding someone to date wasn’t hard enough, the first date itself can be even harder. There’s almost nothing more nerve-wracking than a first date with someone you barely know. And while these dates are supposed to be a taster of a relationship, they’re also a mini-interview to…

We live in a world of easy connections. From social media to WhatsApp and everything that happens in our digital lives: everything we do now is more focused on convenience than on deep emotional connections. Because let's face it: giving on a photo is a lot easier than having a deep conversation about your deepest desires and dreams.…