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In Support Of Ghosting

Is ghosting different in the world of online dating? I believe so.

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Knowing What You Want (In Bed And In Life)

As I stand there staring, I realize my mouth is actually watering — I’m a split second away from literally drooling over this guy.

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I think wanting a relationship that isn’t muddied in past lives is not too much to ask.

Why I Would Never Date Someone Who Stayed Friends With Their Ex

I’m a pretty confident lady, and yet, I would never date someone who stayed close friends with their ex. I just wouldn’t.

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Take some time to truly sort out what you, a real human person with real human emotions, want from a relationship. That requires time, which means — you guessed it — being single.

Why Being Single Helps You Find 'The One' Faster Than Serial Dating

Finding love actually doesn’t begin when you find the right person. It begins when you love yourself. Being single may be scary and all, but it’s going to help you find “the one” faster than jumping from person to person. If you don’t know how to stand on your own, how can you expect to know what a partnership looks like?

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To all those girls who think “you’ll never find another like him,” you’re right. You’ll find better.

How The Perception Of My First Love Changed After Dating

I took so long to get over my ex because I put him on a false pedestal in my head. I wasn’t actually happy when I was with him, but when I was without him I would lose my mind thinking about him.

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"You’re a worthy challenge and you know that. You set the stakes high, bolt the gate, and wait for the person who is up to the task."

Why Being Guarded In A Relationship Is Actually A Good Thing

There is no shame in being guarded. There is nothing wrong with it. You do not have to work tirelessly in therapy to break down your natural inclination towards self-preservation in order to find a romantic partner.

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Why did the idea of a relationship with Oliver go from plausible to absurd when I learned he was five years younger than I’d thought?

So This Is What It Feels Like To Be A Cougar 

I’d like nothing more than to hit a pause button and insert an extra five years just like this one into my life. Dating a younger man could be a perfect way to do that.

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Would you date someone who has a good job, but zero retirement savings?

Dating Without A Safety Net

I logged onto Facebook and asked my friend network, “Would you date someone who has a good job, but zero retirement savings?” The response was deafening.

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