IRL dating again? Here are 7 basic skills you forgot during the pandemic
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By: health
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May 21, 2021
Covid has taken so much from us. At the very bottom of that list are our social graces. We have all turned into slightly more disgusting (and let’s be honest, slightly more real) versions of ourselves. Which could be a good thing since it’s helpful to weed out people early on who weren’t going to […]
How to handle being ghosted
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By: health
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May 14, 2021
If you’ve ever been ghosted, you know how confusing and stressful it can be. You’re left questioning things you thought you knew and ricocheting between being afraid that this person is lying in a ditch somewhere and thinking they’re the biggest jerk in the world. Here’s how to handle it: 1. Reach out within reason […]
Deep questions that aren’t too deep to ask on a second date
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By: health
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April 23, 2021
Second dates can be hard. You’re transitioning from the light, sparkling banter of a first date to deeper stuff. You know you need to be vulnerable to find out if this is a good match for you, but this person is also still basically a stranger. We’re here to help you navigate these tricky waters […]
How to follow up after a great first date
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By: health
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April 9, 2021
Dating can take you on an emotional rollercoaster—the high of matching with someone, the low of realizing you’ll probably have to leave your house to meet them, then the high of a first meeting that goes well, but then the low of replaying every weird thing you said. It’s a lot. We’ve got some tips […]
Covid-safe springtime date ideas
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By: health
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March 19, 2021
Whether we like it or not (and whether we acknowledge it or not), there’s still a pandemic going on. Here are some warm weather date ideas that keep everyone safe: Go for a walk or go for a sit A walk and talk or sit outside and talk were already some of our favorite date […]
Is it wrong to dish about the D?
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By: health
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February 5, 2021
Part of the thrill of a first hookup with someone is giving your friends all the juicy details afterwards. But is it fair or right or a good idea to share actual d*ck deets? Emily Post didn’t exactly weigh in on this topic, so we’re left to our own devices. While there isn’t a clear […]
How to date while social distancing
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By: health
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May 19, 2020
There’s nothing quite like a pandemic and a local shelter-in-place order to throw a major wrench into your dating life. It was tricky enough to figure out what we wanted and how to find people who wanted that too before it became literally against the law to meet a stranger for a cup of coffee. […]
Quarantine date night doesn’t have to suck
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By: health
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April 10, 2020
You’ve never spent more time together, and yet you feel you haven’t had quality time in forever. But just because all the restaurants, theaters, clubs, and bars are closed and you can’t go within 6 feet of other human beings doesn’t mean you have to give up on having fun together. In fact, it’s probably […]
How to start dating again after a bad breakup
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By: health
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February 21, 2020
Most of us have had a bad breakup at some point. You know, the kind where you can’t stop crying for weeks and you have a pit in your stomach for months, and you can’t hear that person’s name without feeling like you’ve been sucker punched for years? We can’t much help with the PTSD, […]
Nine fall date ideas that aren’t (as) basic (as apple picking)
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By: health
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September 20, 2019
It’s officially going to be fall in just a few days. And even though we know fall is a harbinger of winter (we won’t be tricked by you, you pleasant temptress!), we may as well enjoy the brief window of being comfortable outside. Here are 9 date ideas that are perfect for this season: 1. […]