Elana Rubin

As someone who grew up in South Florida, and lacked a dating life really until I went to college in New York, I don't think I even heard of the term "cuffing" until my university years. Cuffing season wasn't on my radar, which later led me to…

While Disney movies and royal weddings will have us believe that happily-ever-afters include standing next to someone at an altar, the truth is that's just not in the cards for everyone. Despite being a societal norm that was once solely a religious…

Now that we are well into the months of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Halloween parties, and cozy bonfires, you may be thinking about where to meet people during the fall season. Even though you may think of fall activities under one umbrella in and of…

You know when you develop a new crush and all you do is think about that person? You text your friends about the latest thing your crush said to you, scream for days about one "I miss you" text they sent, and you scroll through Twitter to read…

You may remember a of couple seasons back on The Bachelor when contestant Taylor Nolan talked about emotional intelligence, and whether or not Corinne Olympios had enough of it for lead Nick Viall. Now, while it wasn't necessarily Nolan's place to…

You're dating your best friend. It starts off amazingly well: You don't feel like you have to impress them, you have fun doing any and every activity, and everything feels right. But then the relationship has to end for one reason or another and you…

I remember reading all of these old dating rules in teen magazines about what you should and shouldn't do. They made me nervous — I was clueless about how to flirt the "right" way. These magazines served as my holy grails for how to approach dating.…

Say you're on a dating app with the sole purpose of finding a relationship. You're up front and honest that you want something serious with your matches, and you hit it off with someone IRL after chatting online. It turns out, they want to make it…

If you're going on a first date, there probably are a lot of nerves you're wrestling with beforehand. You might wonder what to say, how to behave, how much of yourself to actually reveal, and what impressive traits to play up. If you met on a dating…

Thursday, Oct. 11, is National Coming Out Day. All around the world, people are sharing their stories, where they're currently at in their queer journeys, and posting support for others who cannot be visibly out, for whatever reason. There are a ton…

National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11, is a time to celebrate and honor queer people's diverse coming-out stories. There's no one "right" way to come out, and no two people will have the exact same experiences. If you're LGBTQIA+ but not ready to share…

Coming out and sharing your sexuality can be liberating, but also terrifying. You're allowing other people to know the most intimate parts of yourself, which can be rewarding. But you're also opening up in a way that could cause an influx of…

Most of us have our phones attached to us basically 24/7. It's likely you keep a lot of your life's details on the little device. You probably don't mind your partner returning your mom's text or checking movie times if you're otherwise occupied,…

When it comes to ending relationships, the "right" reasons to break up with someone may not always seem so clear-cut. You may be caught up in the positive aspects of the relationship, which is totally understandable. Do you two argue about how often…

This year, we've had some pretty big pop culture moments. From Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's whirlwind romance, to everyone on the internet obsessing over Peter Kavinsky in To All The Boys I've Loved Before, to absolutely everyone falling in…

Hooking up with someone in your class can be pretty convenient: You two can do homework and study together, then blow off some steam afterwards. But when that ends, and you're no longer hooking up with someone in class? That can get awkward real…

I know making a move on someone can be scary. You have to think of something to say, how to show you're interested through your body language, and come up with an escape plan if things don't turn out the way you want. But, dear reader, luckily for…

If you have a partner in your life, you two may be thinking about going the matching Halloween costume route this Oct. 31. Whether you're stopping by a few different parties, enjoying a quiet night at home, checking out some bars, or even…

Ever since Lady Gaga discussed her role in the remake A Star Is Born in her Netflix documentary Five Foot Two, I have been super excited to see the actress make the role her own. I've supported the multi-hyphenate since "Just Dance" came out, and am…

When you're in a relationship, it's easy to slip into a routine for date nights. You can have a go-to activity that both of you enjoy and doesn't require you to put in too much effort after a long day of school or work. But what does that mean about…