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45 long distance date ideas to keep love strong

Being in a long distance relationship often means finding creative ways to spend time together. Video calls and daily messages can help couples stay connected, but adding something special to the routine can make a difference. Whether partners live in different cities or across separate time zones, planned dates offer opportunities to share experiences and…

ByDorcas OnasaOctober 17, 20260Comments

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How to confront a cheating partner without losing yourself

The best way to confront a cheating partner is calmly, privately and with a plan. Therapists say to get your emotions steady first, choose a time and place where you won’t be interrupted, lay out exactly what you know without insults, and expect denial at first. Most important, decide before the talk whether you want…

ByGesi LloydOctober 17, 20260Comments

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Entry level boyfriend or situationship? Here’s the verdict

An entry level boyfriend is a real, committed partner you date even though you doubt he’ll become your husband. The point is practice. Gen Z writer Sadie Kargman introduced the idea in an Oct. 14 essay for New York magazine’s The Cut. She argues that young women are skipping a step older generations took for…

ByGesi LloydOctober 16, 20260Comments

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Love bombing vs. healthy love, 6 warning signs to watch

What is the difference between love bombing and healthy love? Both can begin with excitement, compliments and a lot of attention, so they can look the same at first. The difference is what the attention is for. Healthy love grows over time and respects your choices. Love bombing uses intense affection to gain control, and…

ByGesi LloydOctober 7, 20260Comments

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Cuffing season is here, and the data says it starts earlier

Cuffing season is the stretch of cold months, roughly October through March, when singles feel more pull toward relationships. The idea is to cuff, or lock yourself to, someone for the winter, whether that means a serious relationship, a casual romance or just company on long, chilly nights. According to PEOPLE, the phrase took off…

ByGesi LloydOctober 2, 20260Comments

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No contact rule mistakes that keep your heart on hold

The no contact rule means cutting off all communication with an ex after a breakup. That includes texts, calls, DMs, visits and updates passed along by mutual friends. Breakup coach Kevin Thompson recommends keeping no contact up for at least 21 days, stretching it to 60 or 90 days after a rough split, and making…

ByGesi LloydSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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Relationship habits that quietly kill love, and the fix

Most relationships don't end with a blowup. They fade through small habits that feel harmless, like scrolling side by side on the couch, skipping the thank you, putting your partner last and assuming you already know what they think. Relationship researcher John Gottman found that newlywed couples who were still married six years later had…

ByGesi LloydSeptember 26, 20260Comments

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6 viral dating tips that deserve a second look

TikTok can be a useful place to discover workout ideas, beauty products and home inspiration. But when it comes to dating and relationships, viral advice may not always tell the whole story. Short form videos can make complicated relationship dynamics sound simple. A catchy phrase can quickly become a dating rule, encouraging people to interpret…

ByDorcas OnasaSeptember 26, 20260Comments

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10 signs you’re settling instead of truly happy

Feeling unhappy but staying anyway, making excuses for bad behavior and constantly wondering if someone better exists are the clearest signs a relationship has slipped into settling territory Settling looks different for everyone, but researchers keep landing on the same pattern. About 1 in 5 married couples report being unhappy in their relationship while choosing…

ByGesi LloydSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Inside Kardashian and Hamilton’s meaningful Europe getaway

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spent the week touring Lake Como and Paris together, but the timing carried more weight than a typical couple's getaway since it coincided with the final legal chapter of one of the most traumatic experiences of Kardashian's life The Formula One driver and the SKIMS founder spent roughly two hours…

ByGesi LloydSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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45 long distance date ideas to keep love strong

How to confront a cheating partner without losing yourself

Entry level boyfriend or situationship? Here’s the verdict

Love bombing vs. healthy love, 6 warning signs to watch

Cuffing season is here, and the data says it starts earlier

Relationship habits that quietly kill love, and the fix

6 viral dating tips that deserve a second look

10 signs you’re settling instead of truly happy

Inside Kardashian and Hamilton’s meaningful Europe getaway

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