Category: Life
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Why modern dating feels like a LinkedIn interview (and how to fix it)
I recently sat through a first date that was so clinical I almost asked the guy for his tax returns and a list of professional references. “So, what does a typical day-to-day look like for you?” he asked, leaning over his craft beer with the intensity of a recruiter at a job fair. “Well,” I…
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Your “emotional capacity” isn’t an excuse to be a jerk
It’s hard to stay mad at a guy who tells you he doesn’t have the ‘emotional capacity’ to listen to your work drama.
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When Mr. “I’ve Never Felt This Way Before” is actually just stalling for time
Let’s talk about the “soft launch” of emotional unavailability. When Mr. ‘I’ve Never Felt This Way Before’ treats a request for a Saturday night plan three weeks away like you’ve asked him to co-sign a mortgage.
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If he’s “hot online but cold in person,” you aren’t dating a man—you’re dating an algorithm
If he’s hot online but cold in person, you aren’t dating a man; you’re dating a social media algorithm that occasionally wears a grey hoodie. And honestly? The algorithm is winning.
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My boyfriend has a girl best friend and I really don’t like it
Let’s talk about dating someone who has a close friend of the opposite sex, especially when that friend is a big part of their life. If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a guy who has a girl best friend, you’ve probably had all the feelings about it. From jealousy to insecurity, and maybe…
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He’s hot online and cold in person, what can I do about it?
When Mr. “I Can’t Wait to See You” repeatedly fails to show up on your dates, what do you do? Anyone who’s been in the online dating world, has likely encountered him. You know, that guy who talks a big game over text, sending flirty messages that make your screen feel like it’s sizzling. He’s…
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Is it wrong to go on a date with one guy but sleep with another right after?
The world of modern dating is a beautiful mess of swiping, texting, and hoping for the best. It’s a world where ghosting is as common as morning coffee and “talking stages” feel like unpaid internships. More on dating:He canceled our date, ghosted me, then texted me after I unmatched But what happens when you add…
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He canceled our date, ghosted me, then texted me after I unmatched
Have you ever had a dating situation that’s plain confusing from start to finish? Picture this: you match with someone you find attractive on Hinge. The conversation is going well enough, but then things start to feel a bit…off. First, he asks for your Snapchat (cue the red flag). Despite this, you’re willing to give…
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6 memorable ways guys have tried flirting with me on dating apps
Buckle up because I’ve been in the online dating game off and on for a while, and trust me when I say, I’ve encountered some characters. Here are six of the most memorable (and yes, ridiculous) ways guys have tried to flirt with me. As a word of caution, there are plenty of WTF moments….
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I went on the treadmill for 30 minutes every day to get lean legs
I never thought I’d be a treadmill person because running or using a treadmill was never appealing to me. Even amid lockdowns when at-home fitness became a trend and everyone started building mini-home gyms, buying a treadmill never crossed my mind. I’ve always associated a treadmill with cardio, fitness enthusiasts, and serious runners. But I’m…