Sometimes, life just happens to us. You hop in your car, maybe put the GPS on, and before you know it, you’re pulling into your parking spot without remembering a single turn you took.

Ever feel that way at work? Or when you’re catching up with friends or family? Like you’ve arrived somewhere, but you’re not sure you were really the one driving?

Dating involves a series of decisions. Some are minor and straightforward, others are complicated and emotion-laden.

You may have heard the advice: “You have to be a whole person before you can be in a relationship.” It’s usually delivered with the confidence of a universal truth (like the kind of advice that sounds deep, but rarely gets examined).

We hear a lot about emotional intelligence these days — but before you get to maturity or communication, it all starts with something simpler (and often overlooked): awareness.

Keep dating the same type of person or ending up in the same frustrating dynamic no matter how much you “work on yourself”? You’re not broken. You might just be stuck in a loop. This article helps you name the pattern, trace its roots, and start making meaningful change.

Think your photos are the reason dating isn’t working? Maybe. But maybe it’s the story behind the swipe. This piece explores what really changed when I stopped tweaking my profile and started noticing my patterns.

This first date guide is for anyone who’s never had one, hasn’t had a good one, or hasn’t had one in a while.

Alright, let’s get this out of the way: first dates are awkward.

You meet someone new. Maybe it’s an online date. A first date. A new acquaintance. A fellow customer waiting in line for coffee.

At first, everyone is a stranger. So how do you know if they’re someone you want to get to know better — or someone to politely exit stage left?

Have you ever been on a date that felt perfectly pleasant, only to hear later, “I just didn’t feel a romantic connection”? It’s a frustrating experience that can leave you wondering — what does that really mean? Romance isn’t about grand gestures but rather small, intentional actions that create meaningful moments. In this post, we’ll break down the 'romantic vibe,' common dating pitfalls, and how you can cultivate stronger connections before the first date even happens.