As we tiptoe into 2024, with its promise of new beginnings and resolutions galore, I find myself pondering the fabric of our daily lives: our relationships. This introspection was kindled by a fascinating New York Times article, a treasure trove of wisdom from therapists, sex therapists and researchers, and those who have been known for
Wedding season. According to most romcoms and sitcoms, it’s the time of year that single people hate the most, probably because their core premise is that if you don’t have a significant other, you must cry yourself to sleep every night, hugging a cat/tub of Ben and Jerry’s. In reality, of course, it’s an opportunity
There are some people who look at an international emergency and think of the best way to help everyone. Captain Tom, for example. There are others who decide to make everything more unpleasant for everyone. With lockdowns imposed, bars closed and meetups discouraged, lots of people turned to online dating in 2020 and 2021. Shut
In 2009, dating app Badoo was ranked as being the worst dating app to protect its users’ privacy. 12 years later, it’s making some changes. A new feature called Screenshot Block, rolled out in June 2021, will prevent users from screenshotting anything on the app – provided they use an Android phone. Anyone with an
Ah, 2024! The year we finally mastered the art of flying cars and living on Mars… Just kidding! We’re still figuring out how to navigate the complex world of dating, which, let’s be honest, sometimes feels more complicated than rocket science. But fear not, dear readers, for I’ve taken it upon myself to dive into
Oh, relationships. They’re a little bit like a roller coaster, wouldn’t you think? One minute you’re up, the next you’re down, and sometimes you’re hanging upside down wondering how you got there. As a woman who’s been around the dating block for a time or two, I’ve gleaned a thing or two about relationships and
Hi there! So take your favourite warm cosy blanket and a cup of tea, we are getting ourselves ready for the journey into the world of peripheral relationships! As your companion in the realm of relationships and daily escapades, let us journey into unchartered territory beyond what we see on the main stage. Spotlight on
Over time, the dating world has evolved; it is no longer the same for singles and couples finding meaningful dates at this time of the year. Mutual friends began setting up dates for each other. Since the invention of social platforms and dating apps, connecting with more individuals has become easier, especially during the holiday
Does the drama of romance feel a little spooky? Come with me to explore the supernatural creatures lurking on dating apps It’s fun to see what dating lingo sticks around. “Going steady” might have been a normal thing to say in the 1950s, but now I can’t imagine anything weirder. Where are you going? One
What does a recent study by Psychology Today tell us about the validity of long-term relationships which started online? In a post on Psychology Today, online dating experts looked at the happiness of long-term relationships over the past years. The recent study compared couples over a 10-year period and monitored the satisfaction and stability of
