We spoke to four people about the time they said ‘I love you’ first and how they overcame the fear to do so.
Tag: dating
On Loving Ourselves (And Everyone Else)
Two queer singles and one couple share their experience with polyamorous love in a post-pandemic landscape.
Three Therapists Weigh In on Mental Health, Intimacy & the Layers in Between
Intimacy is “an exercise in being vulnerable and knowing that I’m going to be okay on the other side of it regardless.”
How Celibacy Deepened My Sense of Intimacy
In our world of hook up culture and dating apps, remaining celibate can be seen as “missing out.” But for this writer, it strengthened her relationship with her partner—and with herself.
Dating Trends We Should Keep Long After The Pandemic
The dating trends that a clinical psychotherapist, a dating app creator and daters have been using throughout the pandemic, and should continue to do.
A Touchy Subject: Physical Affection Post-COVID-19
Touch and physical sensation have been filtered from dating. How will this affect us moving forward post pandemic?
The Pandemic Has Turbo Charged Love, but Is That a Good Thing?
Couples share how the pandemic has led them to hit fast forward on love and into, what’s being coined as, “turbo” relationships.
Seven People On How Their Relationship Priorities Have Shifted In A Pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic has many reassessing their relationships, with others and themselves.
6 Women On Dating Breaks & How It Changed Them
When feeling drained on your quest for a romantic partnership, taking a break can be the ultimate way for your heart to rebound.
How to Date Your Friend’s Former Flame Without the Drama
Six people speak candidly about being in this conundrum and the outcomes may surprise you.
Alex Williamson (Interview)
A conversation with Bumble’s Chief Brand Officer about crushing dating standards and how dating is a form of self-exploration.
The Day My Heart Broke Twice
An essay exploring the connection between emotional and physical pain.
What I Learned From Sleeping With My Ex
Seven people share what they learned from sleeping with an ex.
First Encounter: Rachel Scott & Nick Mohammed
On the second episode of First Encounter, Rachel Scott and Nick Mohammed share the story of how they met. Was it just an ask to the movies or more?