• The Biggest Differences Between Dating In The U.S. And China

    The rules of dating are far from universal. What may be considered a standard dating practice in one culture may not be considered proper in another. In the United States, for example, casual dating among teenagers is pretty common. In China, however, it is not.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Reason The No Contact Rule Is So Effective

    The no contact rule, put simply, is a method of cutting off all communication with an ex for a period of time so you can allow space for each other to heal, recover from the breakup, and maybe even come back together. Why does it work so well?

    By Joey Keogh August 17th, 2020 Read More
  • How To Know You're Not With Your Soulmate

    There's a reason The Hallmark Channel dominates every holiday season, and it has to do with one overarching theme: LOVE. Each storyline revolves around soulmates. Sadly, though, life doesn't always imitate art. While experts agree that soulmates are indeed real, how do you know if you're settling?

    By Bridget Chambers August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Signs That You Have Chemistry With Someone

    As of 2019, at least 59 percent of us had fallen in love with someone who actually doesn't meet the requirements on our checklist. You're searching for chemistry, not a curriculum vitae. Maybe throw your expectations out the window. Concentrate, instead, on spark.

    By Hanna Claeson August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Here's How Kamala Harris Met Her Husband, Douglas Emhoff

    Next week, Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, will celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary (via Daily Mail). The story of how they met is refreshingly ordinary, though no less romantic. Harris' best friend, PR consultant Chrisette Hudlin, set her up with Emhoff.

    By Erin Fenton August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • 14 Awesome And Inspiring Coming Out Videos On YouTube

    Coming out videos on YouTube often showcase an LGBTQA+ person in an emotional and nerve-wracking moment and often resulting in amazingly vulnerable productions. Not only do these videos bring joy (and often happy tears) to those who watch them, but they also might inspire others to come out as well.

    By Jillian Pretzel August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • How To Tell If You're Compatible By Your Birth Chart

    So, you've been on a few amazing dates want to know how compatible you two really might be. While checking their zodiac sign is a place to start, you'll want to find out more than just their birthday. You'll need a location and time to really be able to tell exactly how well-matched you are.

    By Molly Harris August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Do Cheaters Cry?

    One of the most devastating things that can happen in a relationship is finding out your partner cheated. Learning that your sweetheart has strayed can be traumatic and painful, but it can also be confusing. When cheaters are confronted, they sometimes act in ways that are puzzling, such as crying.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Inside Vanessa Grimaldi's Engagement To Josh Wolfe

    Vanessa Grimaldi is tying the knot. The Bachelor star revealed that her beau, Josh Wolfe, had proposed in an Instagram post featuring a series of photos capturing the special moment. "August 9th, 2020 will forever be my favourite DAY OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!" wrote Vanessa in the caption.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Questions You Should Be Asking Matches On Tinder

    Let's be real, it's hard enough to find someone you have any kind of connection with -- let alone the love of your life. Fortunately, your dating pool is not limited to work acquaintances or people already in your social circle anymore. With online dating, it's possible to cast your net much wider.

    By Erica Andrews August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Wokefishing

    Online dating can be full of pitfalls, from dates who don't look like their profile pictures to being ghosted. By now, most people know what catfishing is: pretending to be someone else to deceive a romantic partner online, often using fake photos and lying about personal information.

    By Erin Fenton August 10th, 2020 Read More
  • What His Texting Habits Reveal About His Feelings For You

    If you're really into the guy, you're likely spending way too much time trying to interpret inflection, context, and even what each emoji and punctuation mark might mean. There's that constant nagging question in the back of your mind: "Is he crushing back or just being polite?" Here's how to know.

    By Nicole Width August 9th, 2020 Read More
  • The Surprising Number Of Muscles Used When Kissing

    If there's one thing that separates you from other animals that you can be thankful for, it's that your lips purse outwards. They're also your most exposed erogenous (i.e. sensitive to stimulation) part of your body (via The Conversation). All of that's to say, your lips were meant for kissing.

    By Hanna Claeson August 5th, 2020 Read More
  • Are Joey King And Taylor Zakhar Perez Dating?

    Is there something going on between Joey King and Taylor Zakhar Perez? Fans certainly think so thanks to some pretty telling social media posts from the Kissing Booth 2 stars. Perez played Marco in the film and he and King, who played Elle, had serious chemistry. Could it be because they're dating?

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 5th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Simone Biles' New Boyfriend, Jonathan Owens

    After several days of speculation, Simone Biles has revealed that there's a new man in her life. Biles and her boyfriend, Jonathan Owens, just went Instagram official in two pictures of the pair that Biles posted on the social media platform with the caption "It's just us."

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Clare Crawley's Rumored Boyfriend, Dale Moss

    While it hasn't been confirmed yet, there's a rumor circulating that Clare Crawley has quit The Bachelorette in the middle of production because she has found love with contestant Dale Moss. Dale won Clare's First Impression Rose, as Bachelor spoiler guru Reality Steve revealed on Twitter.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Questions You Should Be Asking Your Crush

    Having a crush is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. All you want to do is talk to this person and get to know them, but with your heart racing and palms sweating, your eloquence and cool tends to go right out the window. But thanks to social distancing, talking to your crush might be easier.

    By Nicole Width August 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Is Kissing Safe During The Pandemic?

    We live at a time that would make any conservative, Victorian-era grandmother's heart leap for joy. Thanks to COVID-19 and the infectious disease it has unleashed, there's never been a time like the present, when even going on a date with someone you don't know well can be a risky proposition.

    By Hope Ngo August 1st, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Kathie Lee Gifford's Rumored Boyfriend

    Kathie Lee Gifford suffered an immense tragedy in 2015 when her husband, Frank Gifford, passed away (per Today). For nearly half a decade, Gifford remained single although, as she told Us Weekly in March 2019, she remained "open to love." Since then, Gifford may have found love again.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon July 29th, 2020 Read More
  • Married People Aren't Actually Happier Than Singles, According To Study

    We've got to aim for those white picket fences if we want to live happily ever after — at least, this is a message that's the chorus of every love song, the theme of our childhood fairytales, and even the plot of modern rom-coms ranging from When Harry Met Sally to The Thing About Harry.

    By Jorie Mark July 28th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Heather Rae Young's Engagement Ring

    Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa are getting married! The happy couple announced their engagement in the caption of a photo of El Moussa sliding a ring on to Young's finger. "She said yes!" wrote El Moussa. Young posted the same pic with the caption "The Future Mrs. Tarek El Moussa!!!!"

    By Christine Liwag Dixon July 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Demi Lovato's Stunning Engagement Ring

    Demi Lovato is engaged! The singer announced the happy news in a series of Instagram photos of herself with her new fiancé, Max Ehrich, on the beach. Lovato gushed about her fiance in the caption of the photos. "I knew I loved you the moment I met you," she wrote.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon July 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Taylor Swift's Boyfriend Joe Alwyn

    While Taylor Swift's love life has often made headlines, things have been different with Joe Alwyn. Swift and the actor have kept details about their relationship under wraps as much as possible, which has only fueled speculation about the celeb couple.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon July 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • Inside Taylor Swift's Relationship With Joe Alwyn

    Taylor Swift's love life has long been a subject of fascination. These days, she seems pretty happy with her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. Perhaps because of the fact that people have always been so quick to weigh in on her relationships, Swift has been pretty secretive about her relationship with her beau.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon July 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Reason Every Couple Needs A Relationship Contract

    For richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health -- these are the promises couples make to each other at the marriage altar. For those of us in less legally binding relationships, there's usually a more unspoken understanding of some sort, such as to not date anyone else.

    By Jorie Mark July 21st, 2020 Read More
  • When You Meet Your Soulmate, This Is What Happens

    They say there's a soulmate out there for everyone, and, if you're lucky and the fates are on your side, you just might know the joy of falling in love with your soulmate. But how do you really know if you've found the person who's truly meant for you?

    By Cat Lafuente July 21st, 2020 Read More