Why People Cheat

Writing this, I think about my own personal experience of being in a relationship with my Ex for over two years and finding out that he cheated on me. I felt broken, I felt betrayed, I was angry, sad, EVERYTHING. You feel an instant rush of so many emotions, and Im sad to report that…

Three Technology Tips for Dating

I assume that if youre reading an article about dating on the internet, you are not one of the few who are still kicking and screaming about making connections online. Technology is a part of dating in so many ways than just how you meet people (dating apps, social media) and how you communication (dating…

Avoiding Temptation on Dating Sites

What kind of temptation? You might be thinking. No, were not talking about the temptation to cheat on your partner or anything like that. Were talking about the temptation to stretch or withhold truths from a potential partner, just a little bit. [Alt Text Description: A woman holds her hand up to her head in…

You Should Take Your Date To…

Okay, so youve figured out what you want out of your current dating life. Good for you! Now what? Well, once youve actually asked out a person you like, now you have to propose a date. While we have nothing against dinners, coffee dates, Netflix and chill, a walk in the park, or a movie,…

What Should I Know About Myself Before I Date? A Checklist

Sometimes dating just seems like the thing to do. Even if you arent following a traditional life path of a good career, marriage, and children, you probably still feel some kind of dating pressure whether that is pressure to settle down or to finally just get a date and bring someone home for the holidays.…

What is fetishization and how can we avoid it in dating?

[Alt. Text Description: A question mark made out of small white circles stands out against a yellow background] The Cambridge dictionary has two definition of fetishization, both of which are relevant for dating: an unreasonable amount of importance that is given to something, or an unreasonable interest in something a sexual interest in an object,…

Privacy Tips for Dating Apps

Joining a dating app can be a tricky decision. While its always hard to put yourself out there, it can sometimes be even harder to add yet another kind of social media. With any kind of social media there is the risk not just of the app or service farming your data for $$, but…

3 Reasons why Dating Apps should include Disabled People

Dating is a deeply personal task. If you are looking for someone to date, you might have hundreds of ideas about what ideal qualities that person should have. You might want to date someone who looks like you, or shares the same interests. You might think that if you are a nondisabled person you dont…

No More Missed Opportunities

[Alt text description: A man and a woman hold hands on the table inside a restaurant. They are obscured slightly by the reflection of lights in the window that we see them through.] [Image from Pexels] Nicole and James were highschool sweethearts, and even after four years apart at university, they couldnt stop thinking about…

The Digital Ghost: Why Does it Still Sting?

Lets go back in time a little bit: The year is 2016. Digital dating is on the rise, and dating apps are slowly becoming the norm. It is now easier than ever to chat, connect, and meet other singles. Youre having a great time going on dates and getting your feet wet in the dating…