The road to wisdom is paved with mistakes. And we make a lot of them! Our relationships are no exception. For every great match comes a bad one we’d rather forget. Are they embarrassing to look back on? Absolutely! It’ll be hard not to cringe at our mistakes. …

Can’t seem to pick something nice to wear during your date? Are you undecided on your date’s venue? Do you feel like you can’t make decisions about your dating life at all? If you have this problem, you may be experiencing decision fatigue. But wait, does that phenomenon truly exist…

Do you get deja vu in your relationship? Perhaps you and your partner are stuck in a relationship pattern. For those unaware of this term, relationship patterns are behaviors that get repeated over and over, despite being with new people. Every couple has repetitive behaviors. When they’re left unaddressed, they…

Is modern dating a numbers game? Is the quality over quantity debate overdone? Many people ask this question in the aftermath of a dating failure. But at the risk of sounding cliché, there’s a reason many people take quality over numbers when they’re dating. I’m a big believer in quality…

Have you ever been with someone who seems too good to be true? They’re attractive, carry tons of charisma, and they make you feel like you’re the most precious person ever. Sound great, yes? I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but it sounds like you’ve been…

Summer loving had me a blast. Summer loving happened so fast. “Summer Nights,” Grease (1978) The sun is out. The weather feels pleasant. Beaches look more alluring than usual. And the warm breeze is in full swing. Those signs point to summer — a season many of us look forward…

We’ve all been told that living in the present moment is one of the keys to happiness. But we’ve rarely been told how. Because of that, “living in the present” has devolved into a meaningless cliché, something nice to pass around. And then you find yourself failing to enjoy the…

We often picture breakups with people down in the dumps. And that perception isn’t an unfounded one. They can be pretty painful — especially if they come out of nowhere. We can’t schedule heartbreak, so imagine being dumped on a random day like 24 hours after celebrating your anniversary. …

So you’ve been going out with someone for a while now. Things are looking well and the it’s clear that your feelings are mutual. There’s just one problem. When you finally meet their circle of friends, they introduce you as just a friend. Ouch! Whatever you two have right now…