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Playing it cool this summer: How to navigate casual relationships
Casual dating can be super fun and exciting (and sometimes also frustrating and disappointing!). To keep things on the fun and sexy side of the line, there are a few things we recommend doing: Communicating your wants and needs You would think communication in casual relationships would be simpler and maybe even less crucial than […]
First date roundup: Our favorite articles about dating someone new
Dating is just the worst, and somehow it also has the potential to be the absolute best. There’s nothing quite like a first date to stir up a combination of excitement, dread, and a healthy dose of nausea. We’ve put together all our favorite articles about first dates to help make it a little easier. […]
7 first date red flags you shouldn’t ignore
We really don’t believe in hard and fast dating rules at Bedsider. First of all, different things work for different people. Secondly, it’s better to be yourself from the beginning. If you follow rules that make you act differently than you otherwise would, you may not find out until you’re already in a relationship that […]
The worst people on “Love is Blind” season 2
We could’ve made a list of our favorite people on Love is Blind season 2, but honestly, this is more fun. Here we go. 1. Shayne’s cropped pants The only thing Shayne has more of than the audacity is cropped pants. The sheer amount of exposed ankle–we’re talking upwards of 5 inches—begs the question, “Is […]
How to end a date early
If you go on a lot of dates, you probably find that most of them are simply mediocre. There are usually a few good ones and a few bad ones sprinkled in, but the truly great and the truly awful ones are pretty rare. That said, here at Bedsider we believe it’s best to always […]
What’s good pandemic dating etiquette?
The dating pool can be a murky place to wade in, even when we’re not in a pandemic. We’re used to dealing with butterflies in our stomachs or wondering “Should I have sex on the first date?” , but dating in the coronavirus era means wrestling with different complex questions. Now you’re not just swiping […]
FOMO during cuffing season? Don’t sweat it.
As the beginning of winter creeps closer, it’s hard to ignore that Cuffing Season has arrived. Ah, Cuffing Season , that unofficial holiday of lovers linking up to keep each other warm under the covers when it’s cold outside. It doesn’t help that Netflix shoves a new romantic holiday movie down your throat nearly every […]
What to do when your ex pops up out of nowhere
Hearing from an ex you haven’t spoken to in a long time can bring up a mix of emotions including anger, sadness, curiosity, excitement, fear, and joy. It can also be a real emotional shock, particularly if the relationship ended badly or it ended when you didn’t want it to. If you’re not sure how […]
10 really good reasons to dump him
Don’t you think you have enough going on in your life that you don’t need to borrow trouble? If there’s a man nearby who is doing any of the following, we strongly suggest you give his place in your life a long hard think. He asks you, “What should we do for dinner?” He’s in […]
How to not break up on the side of the road
Road trips can be super fun—the snacks, the podcasts, the wind in your hair—what’s not to like? But spending many, many hours in a tiny space with your partner could also lead to some…issues, if you’re not thoughtful about your approach. Here are 10 hard-earned lessons that will help you along your way: 1. Don’t […]
