What would I do in dating if I had to start all over in 2026? Here are 13 pieces of “dating advice” from a 12-year relationship (and 6 bonus pieces from my husband!) I started dating my husband back in […]
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Healthy Relationships
“Try Less”
What actually makes relationships work, effort vs alignment, long-term dynamics
- Combatting trying too hard to be someone or do something specific
- Combatting Perfectionism, people-pleasing, pessimism, and propriety/conventions in choices
- Prioritizing your self-worth and self-dignity in your choices
- Tackling overthinking with aligned choices and personal guidelines
- Understanding when to break things off
What do you want? Someone who loves you for exactly who you are. And then what do you do? Act nothing like yourself. And then what do you get? Someone who thinks they know you. And then how do you […]
Let’s be honest… a lot of women are feeling it right now… many men suck. (Not all, but enough to make dating feel like trying to find Wi-Fi in the desert.) Between half-hearted effort, emotional unavailability, and situationships that go […]
Overthinking in dating is secretly blocking real connection. Learn how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and pessimism make you try too hard (and what to do about it).
If you’ve ever gone home after a date and spent hours spiraling about what you said, what they meant, or whether you’ll ever find love, you’re not alone. Not because you’re not smart enough to “figure it out,” but because […]
“If he wanted to, he would” sounds nice, but there’s nuance. Gentle suggestions can help you tell the difference between someone truly interested and someone who’s just not. Don’t get mad at me just yet… hear me out. You’ve probably […]
If you’ve found yourself screaming “Don’t pop it!” at your screen while watching Pop the Balloon or Find Love, you’re not alone. This hit dating show taps into everything we love (and hate) about modern dating: instant connections, rapid-fire questions, […]
If you’ve ever been on a date, there’s a 99.9% chance you’ve asked a question. If you were feeling wild, maybe even two or three. Questions are, of course, a key part of dating. Although some women report particularly bad […]
‘Jessica’ considers herself a progressive, modern woman. She believes in equality, pays her own rent, and has built a successful career without anyone’s help. Yet when her last date didn’t open the car door, she felt oddly disappointed. When he spoke […]
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