dating

Here’s How To Tell If You Like Someone — Just Not Enough To Date Them

By Griffin Wynne

Most of my friends are artists. This means: good jewelry, eye-rolling at Damien Hirst, and constant debate on how the artistic value of a piece is derived — from its outside reception or from its own creative process. When asking if something's…

If Someone Ghosts You On A Dating App, Here's What Experts Say To Do

By Rebecca Strong

To say things are going well would be quite the understatement. In just a few exchanges, you and your match have discovered you have multiple things in common and flirted up a digital storm. You're getting ready to take things offline — heck, you…

If You're Out To Some People But Not Others, Here's How To Stay Safe

By Griffin Wynne

A few months into my first year of college, a childhood friend came to visit me at school. I panicked the whole time about what to wear and what name to go by. Although I have always known that I am trans, college was the first time that I publicly…

If Your Ex Texted You & You Feel Weird About It, Here’s How To Tell Your Partner

Getting an unexpected text from an ex can be awkward as hell, especially if you're dating someone new. Whether you haven't heard from them in months, or you see them every day because they're still in your friend group, knowing how (or if) to…

Here’s How To Save An On-Again, Off-Again Relationship, According To Experts

If you've ever been in an on-again, off-again relationship, you know how much of a rollercoaster it is. One day you might be totally in love and riding that high, and the next, you and bae are hashing it out like Rachel and Ross on Season 3 of…

Why You Dream About Your Ex Even Though You're Over Them

By Leigh Weingus and Kaitlin Cubria

We've all been there. I've definitely been there. My alarm goes off, my eyes shoot open, and I shift to my side to see who's sleeping next to me. It's my significant other, the person I've been head over heels in love with for a year now. All is…

Adele’s Quotes About Love Will Make You Wonder If She’s A Mind Reader

By Rachel Shatto

If heartbreak had a soundtrack, it would be Adele's albums, 21 and 25. Somehow, Adele never fails to verbalize exactly what fans are feeling, which is so refreshing. (Finally! Someone gets it!) She’s also never been afraid to be blunt in interviews,…

3 Zodiac Signs That Feel Weird About Labeling Their Relationships

You know those people who really thrive in ambiguous relationships? Even after months of seeing each other, they don’t want to put a label on things. They say there’s no need to add unnecessary pressure and that they’re happy with the way the…

What Guys Really Mean When They Say They Want To “Take Things Slow”

When you're in the early stages of a relationship, everything is great. You're still learning about your partner, experiences are new and fresh, and you're caught up in too much ~love~ to care about anything else in the world. But sometimes, if you…

5 Signs Your Relationship Is Moving Too Fast, Because It Might Be Time To Slow Down

Being in a relationship can be amazing, and nothing can compare to the feeling of being swept off your feet. But when you fall head-over-heels for someone fast, and there's just no going back, it can be scary. Some relationships take time to build…

If You Can't Answer ‘Yes’ To These 5 Questions, She's Not The One

Love is complicated. How do you know if the woman you’re with now is the one you should spend your life loving? Do you “just know,” or are there practical questions you should be asking yourself? Is there some sort of checklist or guide? In many…

If You Want To Impress An Earth Sign, Take Them On One Of These 7 Dates

By Rachel Shatto

Earth signs are the under-appreciated romantics of the zodiac, largely because they tend to express love and affection in more practical actions over words. As a result, they don't get the same kind of appreciation more overly passionate elements…

Uh Oh, Pete Davidson & Margaret Qualley Have Reportedly Called It Quits

By Iman Hariri-Kia

Once upon a time in Hollywood, a prolific comedian and a breakout star reportedly met and began quietly dating. But this story doesn't end in happily ever after, because after a short-lived rumored romance, Pete Davidson and Margaret Qualley…

Miley Is "Emotional" Over "Golden Thing," The Song Cody Wrote For Her

Hi, hello, have you listened to Cody Simpson’s new song yet? “Golden Thing” dropped on Oct. 18, and oh my goodness, fam — it is the sweetest! From the looks of things, Cody Simpson’s “Golden Thing” is about Miley Cyrus, whom he’s been dating…

These Thanksgiving Proposal Stories Are Unbelievably Heartwarming

When you imagine the Thanksgiving holiday, the first thing that comes to mind might be delicious food, extended family, or fall decorations. You probably don’t immediately think of marriage proposals — but you guys, let me tell you something here.…

How To Block Someone On Tinder So They Don't See Your Profile When They're Swiping

By Alexia LaFata

For a while after my ex and I broke up, I was paranoid about seeing his profile appear whenever I swiped on Tinder or Bumble. My fear was exacerbated by the fact that we met on Bumble, so there was no reason why he wouldn't go back on when he was…

Guys Reveal If They Care (Or Even Notice!) If You Wait A While To Text Them Back

By Sydnee Lyons

Anyone who says they don't play the texting game is lying. You know the one. It's when you're texting with someone you're interested in but one or both people are waiting to text back after a few minutes or hours instead of replying immediately.…

If You’re Not Sexually Compatible With Your Partner, Here's How To Work On It

By Caroline Colvin

A couple's compatibility doesn't hinge on just one thing. Compatibility takes into account a couple's habits, interests, attraction, and the effort both partners are willing to put into their relationship (among so many other factors). Sex is one…

23 Sweet Texts To Send Your Air Sign Partner That'll Blow Them Away

By Caroline Colvin

No zodiac sign appreciates a heartfelt text like an air sign. Libras, Aquarians, and Geminis love reading, writing, speaking, or anything that combines those three activities with sentimentality. Water signs (Scorpios, Pisceans, and Cancers) also…

8 Signs You've Found Your Life Partner

By Alexa Tanney

The quest to find our one true "person" is always on the forefront of our minds. It's almost impossible to escape the desire to find our soulmates when rom-coms are flooding our television screens, adorable couples are taking over our Instagram…

3 Reasons Your Partner Is Texting You Less Often Than They Used To

By Rachel Shatto

Texting with your crush is the best, isn't it? Who doesn't crave that little thrill you get from seeing a message from them pop up on your screen and knowing that they are thinking of you and wanting to connect? So, it's no surprise that when the…

10 Astrologically Incompatible Celeb Couples Who Still Make It Work

By Corinne Sullivan

Astrological compatibility isn't everything. Sometimes an earth sign and an air sign can fall head-over-heels for each other. Sometimes a fire sign and a water sign can live happily ever after. Zodiac signs can be pretty darn telling, but I'm a firm…

15 Smooth First Messages To Send On Dating Apps For The Best Results

By Candice Jalili

One of the toughest parts of the dating game is keeping the apps feeling fresh. It's difficult to come up with smooth pickup lines for dating app matches that would actually get replies. Luckily for you and I both, I was on the apps for long enough…