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6 Realistic Places to Meet Singles Outside of Dating Apps, That Actually Work

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Does dating in 2024 really have to be this hard? It’s true that dating today can feel like an uphill battle. One of the biggest complaints singles have is that dating requires a lot of work—and they’re right. But anything worth having takes effort, including finding a fulfilling relationship. While dating apps offer convenience, they […]

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Which is the Best First Date: Coffee or Dinner Date??

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The Common Dilemma When it comes to first dates, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing the right setting. Should you go for a casual coffee date or commit to a more traditional dinner? Both have their pros and cons, but how do you know which is the better gamble? Let’s break it

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The Psychological Effects of Prolonged Singleness

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Fostering healthy relationships in the interim In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves single for extended periods. While there is great value in learning to be independent and self-reliant, prolonged singleness can have significant psychological effects. Understanding these effects is essential, not just for those who are single but also for those who care

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Navigating the Texting Terrain: Pros and Cons in Early Dating

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In the modern world of dating, texting has become an ubiquitous part of the early stages of getting to know someone. From playful banter to heartfelt messages, texting allows us to connect with potential partners in real-time, bridging the gap between dates and keeping the conversation flowing. However, like any form of communication, texting comes

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What no one tells you about what it takes to find the love of your life…..

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There is no system to finding the one. I’m not going to pretend and say, yes you just have to do these 3 things for 100 straight days and poof! He or she will magically appear. Love just doesn’t work that way my friends. But with that said, there are many things that you can

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The dating app stats have us questioning – do they even work?

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A common speculation in dating-landia these days is: do the dating apps even work? People put in time, they put in energy and it’d be nice to have insurance on all this work and headache to know if it’s even worth it in the end. Would you agree? It’s definitely felt that the dating apps

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What does dating with intention actually look like?

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Dating with intention: a deeper dive into meaningful connections Are you worried that you’re not getting the results that you want in dating? Do you feel like you put in time, you put in effort and yet, whether you’re in person or swiping on the apps, it’s just not panning out how you would have

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Relationship anxiety: is it a real thing?

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Learn to distinguish, manage, and overcome relationship anxiety Is relationship anxiety real? A major complaint that modern day dating gets is that people are not ready for committed relationships or rather, they’re not emotionally available. We’ve heard of commitment phobia, but are we familiar with the phrase, analysis paralysis. This is where we analyze

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What to do and what NOT to do when they don’t text you back

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You see the dots, meaning they’re texting back… So you wait and see. Wait another hour… maybe two. And nothing shows up. The hours turn into days and then possibly weeks. This is unfortunately common in dating. But, now what do you do?? Let’s be honest, no great love story ever started with: “he wasn’t

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Dating after divorce: easy or hard?

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My divorce story I got married at the inexperienced age of 25 and divorced at 32, and on the single scene once again. I thought – I gotta get better at this whole dating thing because my last go around didn’t go so well for me! Kidding aside, I have not one regret about my

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Author name: Mary Kate Murphy

6 Realistic Places to Meet Singles Outside of Dating Apps, That Actually Work

Which is the Best First Date: Coffee or Dinner Date??

The Psychological Effects of Prolonged Singleness

Navigating the Texting Terrain: Pros and Cons in Early Dating

What no one tells you about what it takes to find the love of your life…..

The dating app stats have us questioning – do they even work?

What does dating with intention actually look like?

Relationship anxiety: is it a real thing?

What to do and what NOT to do when they don’t text you back

Dating after divorce: easy or hard?

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