How Situationships Defy Traditional Dating Standards
Recently, my close friend told me that they’re in a situationship. I had heard of situationships but was curious to understand why they used...
What Dating Is Like For The First Time In Your 30s
Growing up, everyone seemed to be dating. I can remember the earliest relationship forming when I was in second grade. Two of my classmates...
When It Comes To Love, I Choose Restraint
Today, we don’t always marry with rituals, but we often marry with hearts—quietly, impulsively, and emotionally. People fall in love, live together, share beds...
Two Models Of Marriage: Passion Or Partnership?
For decades, the Western world has centered marriage around love: a union born from emotional connection, sustained by affection, and validated by mutual passion....
How To Navigate Having A New Crush In Your 20s
I’m just going to say it: Having a crush in your 20s can feel so embarrassing. Like, middle school levels are awkward, but somehow...
The Unspoken Grief of Situationships: Why It Hurts Like A Breakup (Even Without One)
What do you call it when you give so much of yourself but never get a label in return? Just lingering feelings, quiet hopes—no...
How Online Dating Habits Differ Between People Seeking Long-Term Love Vs Casual Connections
Reasons for using dating apps vary. Among users, 44 percent say they primarily want a long-term partner, while 40 percent focus on casual dating....
Why Friends With Benefits Rarely Work Out
We all know the appeal. A no-pressure connection, a late-night text away from physical intimacy, and none of the messy commitment talk. Friends with...
‘What Are We?’: How To Know If A Situationship Is Right For You
The situationship. You’ve probably heard about it all over social media or maybe even been in one yourself. But if you find yourself wondering...
Love, Loss & Liberation: The Unexpected Perks Of Divorce
Divorce is often seen as one of life’s most daunting experiences—and I’ll admit, it can be. The emotional weight of ending a marriage is...




















