Believe it or not, the dating journey can follow the scenic route, too. While the ultimate goal of dating is to find the one and live happily ever after, there’s a lot more to the fairy tale than that. Before you dismay over kissing another frog instead of a handsome prince, here are five reasons to appreciate this step on the journey to your own royal wedding.

Are you sick of feeling out of the loop when it comes to your love life? We’ve compiled a list of 23 facts and statistics about the modern dating landscape to help you get the most out of your romantic encounters in the coming months. Get ready to walk into 2023 feeling informed and ready to take on your relationship [...]

In Charles Dickens' 1861 novel Great Expectations, we follow a young, idealistic boy eager to make the most out of life. However, after many painful experiences, he starts to realize that achieving his dreams is not as simple as it seemed. The once bright-eyed protagonist begins to feel bitter, broken, and disappointed. Dickens was right—often our expectations are too great [...]

In the year 1960, something magical happened. At least, that’s how it seemed. Up until then, presidential debates were covered by newspapers or radio. Then, in 1960, American citizens gathered around to watch the two presidential candidates defend their position as future Commander in Chief–all on TV. This was the first time in history that a presidential debate was televised. [...]

When dating someone new, it’s common to focus on potential warning signs that might lead us down a pathway to relationship disaster. Often, we are warned by family, friends, and the media to keep our eyes peeled for any potential red flag that could alert us toward dating danger. While it’s wise to be cautious while dating, it’s important to [...]

Introverts are an interesting bunch. While often overlooked as quiet or shy—we are so much more than that. Our natural introspection often makes us deeply empathetic, insightful, and great communicators with those willing to listen. Since we don’t socialize with everyone, we tend to take relationships very seriously. When we do make friends, they are friends for life. Yet, despite [...]

Imagine you’re arriving at a coffee shop for a first date. Your date is already waiting at a table inside, and you’re beginning to feel a little nervous. When you spoke to each other over the phone, it felt like you’d known each other for years. Your heart is doing flips, a good sign that this could be the one. [...]

Research has shown that relationships are the single most important thing in our lives. Yet, despite its importance in our lives, the study of love—and what makes it successful—is an often ignored subject. Topics like how to make more money, how to build your business, or how to lose weight tend to take away our attention. If thriving relationships are [...]