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When It’s Time

yannibmbr — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:41:02 +0000

It doesn't get delivered by carrier pigeon, but some sign in some form appears when you're paying attention that lets you know when it's time. It was time. Renee let me know it was time I want kids, dude. I like you, I like this but I can't do this anymore. I want to find...

Five Red Flags Women Look Out for When Dating

Barbie Adler — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:40:45 +0000

The modern dating scene is flooded with an overwhelming number of options. Dating apps can trap us in a seemingly endless cycle of scrolling, swiping, texting, meeting, and my favorite: ghosting. It can be difficult enough to even organize dates in the first place, much less someone that you genuinely click with. When you do...

The Weather Anyway

yannibmbr — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:24:00 +0000

The clouds wouldn't let the sun through. It was a dull, cool grey that washed over LA. The temperature was chilly—it was summer and felt like anything but, around town. In r/losangeles you'd see the comments and posts mounting is it always like this around here? or when does summer start anyway? Usually from vacationers...

It Turns Out I Cared. Quite a Lot Actually

It's Okay, You Can Laugh — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:07:25 +0000

Here is some dating advice—if the two of you haven’t had sex in four months…there is probably a reason. And you might not like what it is. I learned this reason after several Gins, one excellently rolled spliff [courtesy of me], and four months of dating/seeing [whatever-the-fuck-we-were-doing] a wonderful man. A man who has been...

“But You Never Even Read It…”

Augustina Evans — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:54:00 +0000

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Bringing back RAWmance: be the first to join RAW

the Urban Dater Contributor — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:27:51 +0000

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5 Tips for Introverted Men to Improve Their Dating Life

Introverted Alpha — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:48:13 +0000

While dating can sometimes feel a bit intimidating for introverts and extroverts alike, dating for introverted men can present a unique set of challenges that extroverted men may not experience, such as making small talk or initiating touch. Since getting to know a woman is much more nuanced than finding out her favorite movie or...

How to Keep Your Love Rock Solid When You’re in a Long-Distance Relationship

Laura Silverstein, LCSW — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:40:00 +0000

Are you starting to worry that your long-distance relationship might not make it?I imagine you're probably feeling a little bit like a ping pong ball, bouncing back and forth between excitement to see your partner again and the loneliness of being apart. Don't worry; you're not alone in those feelings. Making a long-distance relationship work...

What I Learned About Love by Being Love Bombed

Shari Tischler — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:35:00 +0000

It was January, and back home where I lived, the roads were paved with ice, but I was somewhere new, not that far away, yet in a world that felt completely different. I sat in my lounge chair by the pool, reading Amanda Kloots's “Live Your Life.” I felt the warm sun and cool Caribbean...

Why there’s nothing wrong with coffee dates: 4 practical online dating tips

Sonia Alonso — Mon, 15 May 2023 15:43:48 +0000

Let’s imagine a scenario. You are enjoying a conversation with someone you’ve met on a dating app. You guys are discussing where to have your first date. They suggest coffee. How would you respond? Some think coffee dates are cheap and low-effort; others think they are fine. But unfortunately, this is just one of many...

Building Trust Beyond Words: How Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Relationships

Linda Bunnell — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:23:00 +0000

In life, many people say some things, but they can act differently from what they say. Also, there are chances that their actions are the total opposite of their words. When someone acts differently than you expect, it may hurt you, especially when you are in love with that person, for example, your partner. It...

Inside Courtney Ryan’s Psyche: Can Women Coach Men?

davidchirko — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:44:10 +0000

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