dating
Dating is a tricky place. Whether it's online, blind, or a witty pick up line at the bar, the ways to start that dance are nearly endless. Unfortunately, some people still don't manage to navigate its nuances, and end up a lesson what not to do.
When we talk about relationships, it feels like people are usually discussing ones of the romantic variety. But there are many other types of relationships. The relationship you have with your toilet, for example. Or your friendships, the people who are your blood family, or perhaps your chosen family. I, personally, have a relationship with my coworkers. It's usually positive. But we have our little ways of communicating with side-eyes, smiles, and sometimes the odd eye-roll that lets us know…
Why are people like this
Take that one to the grave
In the trenches
Where are the manners?
Stupid people are dumb
Dating in 2023 can feel like a minefield. The digital landscape presents unique challenges that simply did not exist for our parents or older generations. While technology has opened up a wider pool of potential matches, it has also introduced a whole new array of pitfalls and problems that make finding true love feel more daunting than ever. Navigating dating apps like Hinge or Tinder can be exhausting. From endless swiping to dead-end conversations, the journey to love often feels like a frus…
Instant ick
Never dating again
New relationship pathologizing term just dropped
Where is the love
The discourse around the ethics of ghosting has been floating around the internet for years, and it seems like everybody feels strongly about it. I am convinced that some people believe that ghosting is a war crime. I am pro-ghosting in certain circumstances, and I'm no stranger to ghosting people after a first date, especially when nobody mentions wanting a second date during the initial date. My villain origin story for why I don't hate ghosting is one for the books. I went on a date when I w…
Make it stop
Icks everywhere
Just stay single
There are a lot of things you have to gauge about a person on a date when you're meeting them for the first time. First of all, are they a murderer? This is a surprisingly difficult question from vibes alone, so in the meantime, you can move on to other important questions. “Am I attracted to them?” “Do we have anything in common?” “Does speaking to them make me want to gauge my eyes out with a metal spoon?” These are classic first-date reflection questions we all have asked ourselves at some p…
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