There is a profound authenticity to meeting someone as you are – as they are – for the first time – especially when you least expect it. In that moment you are discovering another person, figuring out in realtime who they are and – if you’re lucky – sensing that mysterious alchemy of burgeoning interest, maybe attraction…
Since launch in June 2015, Heartalytics has published A LOT of great advice, research and original storytelling. As editor, I felt it would be helpful to our readers to create a monthly snapshot of past content. This isn’t just any past content, of course… Look to these snapshots for quick, no nonsense tips that get right to the heart of the matter…a dating instruction roundup, if you will. Enjoy these short, sage snippets of input and encouragement on us…
Wouldn’t it be so romantic to tame the untamable man? Wouldn’t it be glamorous to sail away with the rogue your father hates?
“Sheng Nu” literally translates to “Leftover woman.” Today, Chinese women face immense pressure to get married before they turn 27. In many Chinese cities, so called marriage markets are a common sight, where parents go to post and match personal ads. A number of brave Chinese women have finally stood up to speak their mind against society’s labels and their parents’ pressures…
Autumn is a time for crisp air, turning leaves, seasonal fare—and romantic dates. When the temperatures start falling, your love can continue to bloom. There are almost endless things to do on a date in the fall, but we’ve compiled a list of our favorite fall date ideas. From culinary delights to spooky outings, these […]
Chicago is an incredible city with so much to do, but it’s easy to get into a rut when it comes to brainstorming date ideas. Maybe your go-to first date spot has begun to feel a little lackluster lately. Or perhaps you and your partner are tired of hitting up the same haunts every Friday […]
Fitness and nutrition are accomplished 78 percent of the time when the person has the prospect of love on the horizon…
How does confinement change relationship dynamics? What’s the best mindset to adopt in present circumstances? And in what ways can our partnerships strengthen—even under pressure?
Dating with the intent to find a committed partner can seem like a thankless process. You spend hours swiping on dating apps without finding a good lead. When you do locate potential matches, you might find yourself going on countless dates that lead to nowhere. Meeting a friend of a friend can be even less […]
Every type of relationship comes with its ups and downs, from being in “the honeymoon phase” to realizing that your partner loads the dishwasher the wrong way. But part of those highs and lows is whether or not you and your partner can commit—in the near future and the long term. It can be jarring […]
Attraction is surely a fickle beast, but science has proven that intelligence attracts– and humor implies intelligence. Geoffrey Miller and Dr. Gil Greengross’s recent paper on the importance of humor in mating, asserts that humor is indeed an indicator of mate quality and mental fitness…
When going out into the world (or, more often, the internet) to seek love and companionship, most of us decide to date someone based on how they make us feel, or based on attributes we seek in someone else. Most of us don’t think about the relationship we want. We think about the person we […]
