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A few months ago — after the first COVID lockdown ended — Nadine, a good friend of mine, broke up with her boyfriend. They had been on and off for nearly a year, and being quarantined for almost two months was the last straw. Theirs wasn’t the only relationship that struggled to survive during and after the lockdown. Another couple of friends, Mary and Mark, recently broke up. From what Mary told me, they had been arguing a lot during the last months, and spending twenty-four hours a day together in a small studio apartment during the lockdown didn’t help....

While I’m a fan of binge-watching Bridgerton and have read all the books by Julia Quinn, I’m happy to report that these days, we don’t have to wait around for a man to make a move or to be introduced by a mutual acquaintance. Some might lament the end of old-fashioned courtship, but there are some pretty significant advantages to modern dating. For instance, money isn’t the primary motivator for lasting relationships as it might once have been....

Select Date Society is a luxury matchmaking firm working with elite singles throughout the United States. The following is the third interview of our Dating Advice Series, featuring Amber. What do you think about dating apps? Dating apps can connect you to millions of singles throughout the world, so they certainly give you a way to meet a potential partner from the comfort of your own home. If you want to date successfully on apps, you need to be savvy and learn how to spot potential scammers....

Confidence can be elusive for some and a natural character trait for others. There are people who have learned to appear extremely confident, even if their inherent shyness and natural insecurities made it difficult for them. According to an article published in Psychology Today, confidence, by those who study the subject, is “the degree to which you think and feel your actions will achieve positive results.” Contrary to what many believe, it’s something you build by experiencing achievement, not through hollow praise....

In the social hierarchy of personality, the delta male comes behind the alpha leader and the beta follower. He is known as the every man, the average Joe. He doesn’t get the attention of the alpha or the dismissal of the beta. In fact, he slips into the middle of the social hierarchy and often goes unnoticed, but he’s also the backbone of families, relationships, and workplaces. But since every man is not, well, every man, you might be wondering what distinguishes the delta male from any other?...

Is he playing me? You likely already know the answer if you’re asking the question. That’s the truth you might not want to hear. However, if you need more confirmation to back up your intuition, there are several signs that he’s just playing you. Some of them are obvious, but some signs are far more subtle and easy to overlook. You might know that you’re being played, but the heart might be a little harder to convince....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no cost for you. Ever heard about the term feminine energy? If you did, you probably wondered what that even means. Am I right? Is it something only gorgeous women have? Is it some kind of spiritual concept? Well, not exactly. First of all, to understand feminine energy, it’s important to understand the concepts of leading energy and polarity....

The content of this post can be very useful both for men – as it can help them learn and develop these traits – and women – as it can help them learn to recognize good men. Let’s get this out of the way before we go any further. All men have intrinsic value. Everyone deserves love, respect, and consideration. This isn’t about assigning an arbitrary hierarchy to men. Instead, these are traits that we can recognize and celebrate in men....

Most couples understand that communication is important for a healthy relationship. But most people don’t know that good communication takes practice. My partner and I have been dating for nine months, and though our communication is stronger than it was four months ago, it’s a skill that no couple ever stops developing. Talking about your individual struggles and digging into your relationship issues rather than pretending they don’t exist can strengthen your partnership and ensure that no one’s feeling shut out....

A few months ago, my friend Mary came to my place for dinner. We had planned a cozy girls’ night, and we were supposed to eat pizza and watch a movie. However, when she arrived, she had a sad look and a bottle of wine in her hands. “I need to talk,” she told me. And as soon as she stepped into my apartment, she broke into tears. Luke, the guy she was dating — and she was head over heels for — had canceled their plans three times in a row that week....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Sick of the old dinner and drinks routine? If you’re here, I’m pretty sure you’re about to go on a date with someone you want to impress. And you don’t want to stick with the old, boring routine of dinner and drinks – or just drinks....

There is a quote by Maxwell Maltz that perfectly explains how our level of confidence can influence every aspect of our life: I don’t know about you, but I love this metaphor. There’s no better way to explain how a low level of self-confidence can significantly limit our potential — and consequently prevent us from living our life to the fullest. On the other hand, a healthy and high self-esteem can lead us to places we have never dreamed of....

Relationships between two people are tough enough without adding in a silent, or not-so-silent, third party. Is his mom too much a part of your relationship, or do his mommy issues sabotage all his adult relationships? These are questions you might ask yourself when you find yourself dating what is commonly called a mama’s boy. For the sake of full disclosure, I am the mother of a son. There’s nothing wrong with a parent and child being close....

Some guys come on strong, but then suddenly pull away. Let’s be honest. It’s a bit of a mind fuck when this happens. You might start immediately asking yourself what you did wrong or what happened. Before you start cataloging your alleged flaws and trying to decode all your previous messages, let’s talk about the main reasons he might have backed off. It might not have anything to do with you at all....

It immediately caught my attention. And I wondered what a bamboo had to do with personal development, so I kept reading. I’m glad I did it. The piece of advice I found in that article supported me in achieving some important goals during the last years. In particluar, that article explained how a Chinese giant bamboo grows, but most importantly how its growth process can be applied to our personal development....

Avoidant, unavailable people are everywhere. We’ve all spotted them in the wild, and most of us have dated at least one person who qualifies for this category. Sometimes, we’re the ones who are emotionally inaccessible. The truth is that we understand why it happens. Life hurts. Hell, sometimes love hurts. Most of us have trauma, and it seems like most of us aren’t really dealing with it. We’re coping. We’re denying or distracting or just trying to move on....

I used to struggle a lot with my self-worth. I’d spend days thinking I had no place in this world and nights believing I was useless. My chest felt heavy and dark. When I learned about self-affirmations, it started to ease that weight overtime. Merriam Webster defines self-affirmations as, “the act of affirming one’s own worthiness and value as an individual for beneficial effect (such as increasing one’s confidence or raising self-esteem)....

There is absolutely nothing wrong with meeting a date for drinks. It’s a minimal time investment and a good way to gauge compatibility. It seems to be the standard choice for most first dates. It can even feel a little lackluster and predictable. While there are many reasons to simply meet someone for a drink, it’s also possible to skip this common date activity and do something fun instead. Let’s talk about fun date ideas....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. The narcissist-empath connection is frequently trod ground in popular articles and blogs. It is believed that selfish narcissists and sensitive empaths are deeply attracted to one another. Empaths seek to save the narcissists while narcissists seek to use the empath for their own ends....

Some people are good at what they do. Some others are outstanding. Then, there are people who can be defined unstoppable; they seem to excel in every area of their life. You continuously see them reach new goals and grow. Many of us often wonder how those people can have so much energy and achieve so much in life. Do they have a secret formula? Were they just born like that?...