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.…

You've had dinner together on your first date and the bill appears on the table: who pays? It's the etiquette question that many singles ponder. And no matter who you ask, men or women, opinions are divided. Should it be the man? The woman? Or should we split? This simple question is now one of the world's…

Don’t wear earphones when you walk home alone. Don’t look at your phone when you’re outside in the dark. And if you do, stick to well-lit paths. Better yet, never walk alone at night. Women are bombarded with well-meaning advice about staying safe in public. All of these tips are specifically aimed at reducing the…

The idea that people in long-term relationships become more similar has been around for many years. In 1987, scientists at the University of Michigan began studying the phenomenon. Do married couples become more similar over time? They photographed the couples when they got married and then photographed the couples again 25 years later. The answer…

Dating is hard for everyone. But it’s even harder when you’re constantly choosing the wrong partners. While you say you want a stable partner to start a middle-class life, you only date creative types who shudder at the thought of having children. Or you want to meet an adventurer who will help you push boundaries,…

In a world where most connections are digital, we sometimes forget what it’s like to connect with someone in person. Just as we all have a need for food, humans also have a fundamental and innate need for deeper connections. If you can train yourself to connect with someone, it will be a great addition…

The first experience most men have with online dating? That it is not as easy as they thought. Many men write a profile text , add some photos and wait for the messages to come in. Guess what ? That is not how it works. A day later and countless inbox refreshes later, the conclusion is that it’s not…

About five years ago, people explicitly announced their relationship status on Facebook. Because if it was announced on Facebook, then it was official . Nowadays, not everyone uses Facebook relationship statuses anymore, although that may also have to do with the growing popularity of another social medium: Instagram. Many visitors have made the switch to Instagram or…