The way he walked — back straight, chest out — caught my eye, but the space between us made me wonder, “Is this relationship right for me?” At the start, we discussed what we wanted in a relationship, but I…
Building authentic relationships is the goal — or so I told myself as I pulled on the shapely lavender spandex v-neck and thigh-hugging black leggings. When he passed by me, he stopped to laugh and lean in. The rush from…
Four months in, dating app fatigue did me in: after my date canceled another meetup at the last minute with no explanation or apology, I slammed my teacup on the table. But the Matt Damon lookalike who didn’t believe in…
Early on, “be yourself dating” wasn’t my mantra — and it wasn’t my lover’s, either. Before our Valentine’s Day date, I kept rehearsing each scene in my mind. He had missed the occasion earlier, so I wanted everything to go…
Affection runs deep, so why do we often skim the surface when we assess love compatibility? When we evaluate potential love partners, our media and culture, including the messages we receive about attraction based on looks or feelings, can influence…
I sensed the start of another one of those “push-pull” relationship cycles. I left my phone on my desk and told myself I’d wait for my lover to reach out. The longer the silence, the more my chest tightened, probably…