The Pros and Cons of Thinking of Dating as an Evaluation Process
Should you be taking a more scientific approach to dating? While finding love is a matter of the heart, some people are moving toward a strategy of evaluation in order to find a compatible mate. Should you be thinking of dating as an evaluation process instead of relying on emotions to make decisions? Here’s a…
Read MoreDon’t Confuse Red Flags With Quirks
Can you tell the difference between warning signs and harmless quirks? It’s not always easy. When we’re dating with an open mind, we want to leave room for accepting little quirks or habits that make a person who they are. In fact, encountering someone who is “too perfect” can make us question if a potential…
Read MoreHow Neurology Can Save Relationships
Is your brain the best tool you have to save your relationship? While we often think of love as a matter of the heart, the pattern-recognition mechanisms of the brain actually help to determine how we see, experience, and relate to others. When we don’t understand how responses to perceived patterns drive our behaviors, we…
Read MoreThe Magic Ratio That’s Defining Your Relationship
Did you know that there’s a magic ratio for every relationship? According to research, we all need a specific balance of positive and negative interactions with our partners in order to feel satisfied. It should come as no surprise that the number of positive interactions needs to be much higher compared to the number of…
Read MoreIs This the Relationship Dynamic That Leads to the Most Pain?
Does the emotional intimacy in your relationship feel imbalanced? You may be tangled up in a pursuer-distancer dynamic. This is a frustrating place to be for a couple because both partners feel chronically dissatisfied with the level of intimacy being shared. For the pursuer, feelings of distance and disconnection cause insecurity. For the distancer, there…
Read MoreHere’s Why You Might Have Missed Narcissism Red Flags
Did you blow right past the red flags in a relationship with a narcissist? Don’t be too hard on yourself. It turns out that spotting a narcissist is actually a lot harder than most people think. Not all narcissists display red-flag behaviors immediately. If you’ve done your homework on narcissists, you know that most follow…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider Going Public With Your Relationship Status
Today many people place a great deal of importance on publicly disclosing their relationship status on the internet. However, others wonder why we should even care whether everyone knows the state of our relationships. While you may not necessarily need to profess your love for your partner by shouting it on the rooftops, there are…
Read MoreDiscover the Mindsets That Could Be Keeping You Single
Technology has opened the doors to endless opportunities for genuine romantic connections. However, there are still plenty of challenges that come along with widening the dating pool. You may be wondering what you’re doing wrong if you find yourself single more often than you’d like. Here, we’ll discuss two common dating mindsets that may significantly…
Read MoreWhy Do People Ghost? How To Cope When This Happens to You
Although a relatively new term, ghosting occurs frequently in the world of dating. Sometimes people ghost others because they think it’s a way to have a “clean break,” especially if the chemistry isn’t there. However, going silent only leaves the other person feeling confused about what went wrong. Following are several reasons why ghosting happens…
Read MoreAre You Experiencing True Love or Limerence?
Everyone has felt that spark that occurs when you’re around someone who makes your heart race. These feelings often give way to the start of a healthy romance. However, sometimes, what you’re experiencing isn’t true love, but limerence instead. What Is Limerence? Nearly everyone has experienced limerence. Limerence refers to the feelings you have when…
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