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.…
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…
If you’ve ever wondered how some people can have one relationship after another, you’re not alone. Sure, there are certain traits that seem obvious, like physical attractiveness and a smooth talker. But that would be to ignore many other qualities that may be even more important. One of those qualities is playfulness, suggests new research from the…
